Katrina Anniversary Itinerary Highlights New Orleans Tour
Fifteen Democrats led by Rep William Jefferson tour New Orleans as President Bush plans Gulf Coast visit for Katrina's first anniversary. April 13 events mark a year since the storm with cleanup deadlines for damaged homes and ongoing recovery concerns. NAACP leader Gordon criticizes government on Lower Ninth Ward neglect.
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Becky Bohrer
Associated Press
New Orleans
Congress
Bush
French Quarter
Mississippi Gulf Coast
William Jefferson
Jefferson
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Katrina
NAACP
Bruce S
Gordon
Ninth Ward
Rain brings cooler days and helps crops in fall outlook
The article reports cooler temperatures ahead with rain improving pastures and soybeans, aiding winter wheat planting. It notes outages briefly affecting power, forecasts show showers, mid 80s to 90s, and quotes climatologist Mary Knapp on humidity and fall warmth, with remarks from Jim Bradley about utilities.
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Jim Bradley
Mary Knapp
Knapp
Kansas
School board redistricting plans discussed by districts
Myers notes districts may not need changes now as Ottawa uses at large elections. West Franklin keeps three member districts with two elected from each and one at large seat. Otto cites imbalances across rural districts like LeRoy-Gridley with 50 versus 500 residents. Redistricting rules require action before elections, with deadlines in December and potential February primaries. Wellsville and Central Heights anticipate later review as population shifts prompt updates.
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Otto
LeRoy-Gridley
LeRoy
Myers
West Franklin
Wellsville
Central Heights
Denise O’dea
Deanne Alexander
Robinson Chooses Engineering Physics at KU
Robinson, a 2005 graduate, pursued engineering physics to keep options open for graduate study or professional work. He admired KU's campus culture and music scene, and his interests span aerospace and teaching. He plays trombone and piano, citing Hemingway and Steinbeck as favorites.
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Jeffrey
Lawrence
Robinson
Ernest Hemingway
John Steinbeck
Garnett Area
Giacin Joins Le Tour Ultime Crew For Two Week Race
Giacin departs for a two week trip to join the Le Tour Ultime crew led by race director Guus Moonen. He will navigate ahead of the riders, monitor road conditions, and relay updates to support teams. He notes crew harmony is crucial to avoid disqualification and highlights tough dynamics in close quarters. He looks forward to seeing Tour de France scenery he usually only watches on ESPN.
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Guus Moonen
America
Giacin
Atlanta
Amsterdam
Leawood teen and horse trainer die in Kentucky plane crash
Paige Winters 16 and riding teacher Thomas Fahey 26 died in the Comair crash near Lexington Kentucky. Winters had planned to ride, while Fahey trained hunters and jumpers at Southpoint Farms. Parents, friends, and local riders mourn. schools offered counseling as investigators reviewed the runway miscue and plane maintenance noted.
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Leawood Teen
Kentucky
Leawood
Comair
Paige Winters
Thomas Fahey
Shawnee Mission East High School
Joan Winters
Winters
Fahey
Winston Equestrian Center
Bucyrus
Faheys
Blue Grass
Kevin Fahey
Lea
United States
American Airlines
New York City
Lexington
Bornhorst
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Jodie Garcia
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Ottawaherald.com
LMH
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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