A.G. ramps up effort to curb child pornography
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six announced Operation Child Shield, a wider drive to catch online traders and viewers of child porn. Through 27 investigations there are five convictions and fivePending cases in Kansas courts. Agents, armed with new technology, seek search warrants to identify suspects while the KBI and regional forensics lab analyze recovered electronic media.
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Viral meningitis prompts hygiene push at area schools
Families of Southwest Junior High students and Free State High School freshman players are urged to practice good hygiene after a student and teammate were diagnosed with viral meningitis. Health official Lisa Horn notes the illness is usually mild and may take up to two weeks to clear, but urges medical attention for anyone with symptoms. Southwest Principal Trish Bransky distributed a notice stressing hand washing, covering coughs, and not sharing water bottles.
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Kansas Regents appoint Gene Budig emeritus chancellor
The Kansas Board of Regents names Gene Budig chancellor emeritus in recognition of 30 years at KU. Budig led KU 1980 to 1994, served as AL president 1994 to 1999, and remains a donor, with Budig Hall named after him following a major rebuild funded by state and private gifts.
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KU to renovate donated building with $25 million in bonds
Higher education officials authorize 25 million in bonds to renovate a 75,000 square foot building donated to the KU Cancer Center for use as a clinical research facility in Fairway. Regents chair Gary Sherrer hails the project while Dan Lykins notes ownership rests with Kansans. Douglas County Foundation seeks environmental grants via the Elizabeth Schultz Fund with a October 1 deadline.
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Journal-World Named 2010 Newspaper of the Year
The Lawrence Journal-World won the 2010 Newspaper of the Year award from Suburban Newspapers of America. Judges praised KU coverage and investigative work plus lively typography and the Go lifestyle section.
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Gasoline prices prompt patrol to seek deals
The Journal-World notes gasoline prices as low as 2.57 at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price for comparison and potential action.
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