Family of seven sheltered in Kansas motel amid hard days
The Hunt family of seven, including Calah seven and Carolyn two, live in a Lawrence motel since May. Jerry Hunt works overnight at Checkers while April Schmidt tends six month old Katelyn, Chelsea ten, and Caden seven, with older siblings at play nearby. A kitten named Slim Shady naps on a backpack in a laundry basket as they endure fluctuating days.
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Wellcommons residents share coping moments and cheer routine
In a fragmentary scene April, 29, reflects on life with his partner Chelsea and friends. Chelsea and three others perform a cheerleading routine to applause and praise. Calah hugs one performer as the group celebrates a small victory amid their challenging situation.
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Later start for Kansas high schools urged by health official
Kansas Health Officer Dr. Jason Eberhart-Phillips urges schools to consider an 8:30 a.m. start to combat teen sleep deprivation. He cites only 15 percent of teens getting 8.5 hours on school nights and reports improved motivation, attendance, and alertness where start times are delayed. In Lawrence, formal day begins at 8:05 a.m. with zero hour option.
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Candidates anticipate end of federal stimulus
Lawrence Journal-World reports on the 2010 governor race as candidates discuss how to handle the looming budget gap after federal stimulus funds expire. The piece notes recession effects, rising costs, flat or falling incomes, and the governor’s need to tighten state finances amid expiration timelines.
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Craigslist shuts down adult services amid legal pressure
Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads by closing its adult services section and replacing it with a censored bar. The move follows state attorney general concerns about blocking possibly illegal ads, and may be limited to U S listings. The issue centers on Craigslist being an intermediary in prostitution, with prosecutors needing to prove knowledge of illicit ads.
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