Relatives urge flu vaccination after tragedy in Kansas
Giles Bruce reports on Rachael Sheridan of Lawrence, 39, who developed severe respiratory illness after contracting the HI1 flu strain around year’s start. Hospitalized and ventilated, she later died on February 24 after being connected to an external blood oxygenation machine. Her family says vaccination last year might have prevented her death.
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WOW to double Lawrence Internet speeds by January
WOW, Lawrence’s main Internet provider, announced on Wednesday that by January it will double top speeds for residential and business service to 110 Mbps. The upgrade comes as 50 Mbps remains the current maximum, with further speed announcements expected through 2015. Debra Schmidt, the system manager for Lawrence and surrounding area, touted the initial upgrade as the first of several in 2015.
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Moran quits Eisenhower Memorial project
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran resigns from the Eisenhower Memorial Commission after deciding that Kansas themed elements hinder architect Frank Gehry's plan. Moran had supported a Kansas presence but concluded it could block completion of the memorial for Dwight D. Eisenhower amid ongoing controversy and delays.
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Lawrence man pleads guilty to embezzling about $1 million
A 55-year-old Lawrence man has pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly $1 million from his company and business partners.
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