World Company websites win national awards for local and KU sports
LJWorld.com and KUsports.com earned top honors in the Local Media Association digital media contest. LJWorld.com won best overall news site under 400,000 monthly visitors, while KUsports.com took first for best multimedia content for sites under that threshold.
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Jailer staffing to pilot mental health diversion in Douglas County
Grant Brouwer outlines a plan to assess inmates for mental health needs with a focus on veterans and women. About 50 yearly assessments and 25 monthly aid cases are expected, guiding potential diversion to a mental health court or other services rather than jail. Partners Bert Nash and KU will supply in kind support of 54765 dollars to establish the program alongside Lawrence Community Shelter and sheriff’s office.
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Smoooshball the 2 year old lop rabbit at shelter
Smoooshball, a 2 year old black and white Lop Eared rabbit, is available for adoption. Learn care tips from shelter staff, bring or buy a carrier, and meet him today. Roger, a retired 12 year old Domestic Short Hair cat, enjoys privacy in a brown paper sack and seeks a quiet nap buddy.
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Beatrix Cats Seized by State Finds Adoptable Spot
Beatrix a friendly one year old Domestic Short Hair, previously seized with many cats, moved quickly to adoption when a spot opened. Now in Catopia, she coexists well with other cats and shows a sweet nature.
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Gomer the Pit Bull Mix Seeks Forever Home
Gomer a two year old Pit Bull mix with a playful nature and a talent for toy discovery needs a forever home. Miriam the 12 year old Domestic Long Hair cat with green eyes is aging gracefully and ready for a loving companion.
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Ivory the Pit Bull Terrier Mix Seeks New Home in Lawrence
Ivory is a friendly Pit Bull Terrier mix from Columbus Kansas now in Lawrence. She enjoys treats especially hot dogs and responds well to polite requests. Those interested in meeting Ivory can arrange a meet and greet to help her find a loving home.
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Lawrence
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Energetic Oswald the Bulldog Mix Needs Active Home
Oswald is a 6 year old American Bulldog mix with a white and tan coat. He is playful and energetic and would thrive with an active owner. He may be too much for very small children and needs a household that can keep up with his energy.
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Brownback touts welfare reforms in email to supporters
Gov. Sam Brownback faced criticism after an email to 2014 campaign supporters praised welfare reforms and warned against government dependence. Mi leka Willoughby, the deputy communications director, led the message highlighting a 2014 work requirement bill and denouncing liberal spending, while critics noted job promises and state job cuts.
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David Haley
Kansas City
Kansas Organization of State Employees
Tamba the Pit Bull Mix Seeks Loving Home Today
At 11 months a polite Pit Bull Terrier mix named Tamba urges potential adopters to see him as a hopeful ambassador for his breed. He wants a patient family to help him learn and grow, and invites people to meet him today and consider giving him a home.
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