Lawrence school board mulls sales tax push amid budget concerns
Douglas County leaders face a high-stakes political gamble as Lawrence school board weighs seeking a county sales tax referendum to raise funds. State permission is needed, with as much as 5.8 million dollars a year at stake. Lawrence officials plan a 7 p.m. meeting at district headquarters to weigh options as a November 2004 election looms.
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Spikes in high speed chases prove deadly in Kansas case
A high speed chase ended when a driver dodged road spikes and collided with a car driven by Judith Vellucci, killing the 56 year old Lawrence woman. Kansas officials note spikes can save lives but are dangerous to all involved and cite past fatalities nationwide.
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9 11 leader details plot
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed told interrogators that he first discussed the Sept 11 plot with Osama bin Laden in 1996. He said the original plan aimed to hijack five jets on each U S coast, later revised to involve up to 22 terrorists and four planes in a first wave, with a possible second wave aided by al Qaeda allies in Southeast Asia.
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River search resumes for man presumed drowned near Lawrence
Douglas County Sheriff reports a boating accident on the Kansas River northwest of Lawrence left 38 year old Thomas Portenier Jr. missing after his fishing motorboat crashed early Sunday. Firefighters and law enforcement from Lawrence and Douglas County continue the extensive search along the river toward the Bowersock Dam with wildlife officers assisting.
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