Kansan Drops Objection to Obama on Ballot
Joe Montgomery a 51 year old Manhattan resident withdrew his challenge to Barack Obama appearing on Kansas's November ballot after officials delayed a ruling to collect more information. He claimed eligibility concerns and questioned the birth certificate though birth records and Hawaii confirmation undermine the claim. The State Objections Board postponed its decision to allow document collection.
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City to broadcast meetings live in high definition
City crews upgrade to a $100,000 system at City Hall installing five remote control high definition cameras and a booth to broadcast Lawrence City Commission meetings live over the Internet. Megan Gilliland says the upgrade modernizes a room last upgraded in the early 1990s.
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Kansas City bomb scare ends with no threat found
Wahed Moharam of Grain Valley walked into the Richard Bolling Federal Building in downtown Kansas City Missouri and claimed he was on a terrorist watch list. The four hour search by police and the FBI found no explosives though a gun was found in his car. The man said he intended no harm and hoped to become a citizen while supporting his children and grandchildren.
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KPR Turns 60 With Diamond Anniversary Start
Kansas Public Radio marking its diamond anniversary from 1 15 p m September 15 1952 when KANU first broadcast the signal to the present day. The celebration begins today as the station recalls six decades of public radio service and community outreach.
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Kansas reverses trail funding opt out with $2 million boost
Kansas officials from KDOT and Wildlife Parks and Tourism announced using $2 million in federal funds for recreational trails, more than the usual $1.3 million. The move follows the state's earlier opt out of a federal program aimed at building trails to gain funding flexibility and boost ecotourism nationwide.
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County lifts burn ban in unincorporated Douglas County
Douglas County lifts its burn ban in unincorporated areas after July 25. Chairman Mike Gaughan signed off on removing the ban following support from Township fire chiefs and other commissioners. County Administrator Craig Weinaug urged residents to use common sense when burning, especially with changing winds or hotter, drier conditions.
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