Safe disposal program aims to curb drug misuse
Law enforcement and pharmacies across the nation urge residents to audit medicine cabinets for expired and unused prescription drugs. DEA spokesman Scott Collier warns against trash or toilet disposal due to misuse and water pollution risks. Lawrence and Douglas County officials, with Sigler Pharmacy involvement, plan a safe disposal initiative for communities.
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Drug Enforcement Administration
St. Louis
Pat Hubbell
Sigler Pharmacy
18Th St
DEA
Lawrence
Douglas County
Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday
The Douglas County Fairgrounds hosts an Emergency Preparedness Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. at Building 21, tied to National Preparedness Month. Attendees can pick up emergency kit items, enter door-prize drawings, and watch demonstrations on severe weather first aid and fire safety. Take-Back Day runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Building 1.
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Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Legislators prepare for school funding lawsuit
Legislators discussed an impending lawsuit by Schools for Fair Funding, a coalition of over 70 districts, alleging Kansas failed to meet constitutional education funding. Deputy AG Patrick Hurley said filing could occur by Oct 15 and that the case may last 2.5 years or more. The state has hired Hite Fanning Honeyman to represent it.
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Patrick Hurley
Schools For Fair Funding
Hurley
Wichita
Hite, Fanning & Honeyman
Kansas Supreme Court
Federal push urged in coal plant permit row near Holcomb
The Sierra Club asks EPA Region 7 to actively oversee Sunflower Electric’s 895 megawatt coal plant permit near Holcomb Finney County amid claims KDHE pressure could rush the review. The group cites recent governor’s office meetings and a shortened public comment period as risks to a fair process ahead of new carbon capture rules effective Jan 2.
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Topeka
Kansas
EPA
Sierra Club
Todd True
Amanda Goodin
Karl Brooks
Region 7
Kansas City
Kan
Associated Press
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Holcomb
Finney County
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KDHE
Sunflower
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Sunflower Electric
Roderick Bremby
Mark Parkinson
Don’t ask don’t tell policy blocks repeal push on Capitol Hill
SEN. JOHN MCCAIN leads a news conference on Capitol Hill as a Republican filibuster halts efforts to repeal the dont ask dont tell policy on gays in the military. McConnell, Alexander, Cornyn, Thune, and Kyl stand with him as the measure stalls before the November elections. The Obama administration priority is deferred.
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R-Ariz
Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C
Senate
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Kentucky
Lamar Alexander
R-Tenn
John Cornyn
Rtexas
McCain
John Thune
R.S.D
Jon Kyl
Arizona
Lawrence Fall Artists in Residence Drawn Critics
Thursday spotlight on Lawrence's fall artists in residence Dan Perjovschi Nicolette Ross and Akiko Jackson. The program features renowned creator Dan Perjovschi alongside Nicolette Ross and Akiko Jackson showcasing contemporary drawing and installation works at local venues.
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