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Jennifer Hopwood, a Kansas University graduate student, has received a grant to research whether returning northeast Kansas roadsides to native wildflowers would increase bee populations

Members of the Eudora Lions Club have created a directory for the Eudora Cemetery, which was dedicated May 21. Members of the directory committee at the site Wednesday are, from left, Tom Tucker, Bob Slapar and Matt Daigh

The Quantrill raid of Aug. 21, 1863 was an outgrowth of the partisanship of the pre-Civil War days. William Quantrill and a band of about 300 men had been meeting in the hills southeast of Kansas City and making forays into Kansas

A guided tour of Pioneer Cemetery on Kansas University's west campus, led by historian Katie Armitage, gives visitors a view of the final resting place of Thomas Barber

Visitors tour the Mine Creek Battlefield near Pleasanton, about 50 miles south of Olathe. Researchers from Kansas University and the KU-based Kansas Geographical Survey are assisting officials with the Kansas State Historical Society at the site

With sabers drawn, men of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry including First Sergeant John Gammill swung behind the Confederate line forcing the Confederates to fight through their line of retreat at Mine Creek

The words of a Union soldier, etched on the museum windows at the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historical Site near Pleasanton, bring to life images of one of the largest cavalry engagements of the Civil War

This painting depicts Quantrill's raid on Lawrence

Rita Haugh, of Lawrence, tours the Hobbs Park Memorial, 10th and Delaware streets, to see the exhibit of "First Blood: Kansas Prelude to Civil War

A painting by Samuel J. Reader, a Kansan who joined the 2nd Kansas State Militia, documents the Confederate wagons and cavalry heading south near Mine Creek

Representing a Civil War soldier in the Mississippi 1st Artillery Unit, Derrick Doty, of Council Grove, eats a hotdog and waits to participate in a re-enactment during Ottawa's Veterans Day celebration Saturday at Forest Park

A visitor heads into the Hobbs Park Memorial, at the intersection of 10th and Delaware streets, to view the exhibit of "First Blood: Kansas Prelude to Civil War." The exhibit is part of Lawrence Chautauqua events

Meg Babani, from Landplan Engineering, uses aerial drawings and photographs to inform attendants gathered at Black Jack Battleground of the site's possible future as a park

Despite his contributions to the antislavery cause, abolitionist John Brown did not emerge as a figure of major significance until 1855 after he followed five of his sons to the Kansas territory

A guided tour of Pioneer Cemetery on Kansas University's west campus, led by historian Katie Armitage, gives visitors a view of the final resting place of Thomas Barber

Six important figures from the Kansas Territorial period came to life in "Bleeding Kansas: Where the Civil War Began," a Kansas Chautauqua event in June 2004. From left, Dave Dickerson, Aldrich, Mo., as David Atchison, former U.S

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Free State relay team falls short: By D.J. Whetter; May 29, 2005; Free State High, the four-time defending state champion in the 3,200-meter relay, was dethroned by Wichita Heights in the state championship Saturday in Wichita.
Firebirds softball place fourth at state: By D.J. Whetter; May 29, 2005; Free State High’s softball team lost in the third-place game at the Class 6A state tournament, 10-7, Saturday at Clinton Lake Softball Complex. The team placed fourth overall.
Sunnis, Shiites make new peace effort: By Patrick Quinn - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Two of Iraq’s most influential Shiite and Sunni organizations agreed Saturday to try to ease sectarian tensions pushing the country toward civil war as the government prepared to take its battle against the insurgency to Baghdad’s streets.
Museum preserves ‘Skeezix’s‘ farm toy collection: By Susan Mires - St. Joseph News-Press; May 29, 2005; As a child, Melvin Swart kept his toys with the care of an adult. As an adult, he collected toys with childlike enthusiasm.
‘The Byrdman’ strives to make something from nothing: By Gary Demuth - The Salina Journal; May 29, 2005; James Penquite, aka “The Byrdman,” is a 19th-century man trapped in a 21st-century world.
Are college years simply a costly retreat from reality?: By George Gurley; May 29, 2005; The president of the college my daughter is attending recently sent a letter to parents expressing concern about the “cloister” model of the college and “the protected campus environment in which students’ every need is met.” Students ought to “break out of the bubble and connect with the surrounding communities,” he wrote.
Recipe for disaster: Inaction could spell doom for many areas of rural Kansas.; J-W Editorials; May 29, 2005; A group of economists at Kansas University recently had many interesting insights on the plight of rural Kansas.
Try a little tenderness: KU department could teach Harvard president a thing or two about chemistry; By Roger Martin; May 29, 2005; Harvard’s president recently tried to make amends for casting doubt on the “intrinsic aptitude” of women to become scientists and engineers. President Lawrence Summers announced that Harvard would spend at least $50 million during the next decade to recruit and promote women and members of minority groups to the ranks of scientists and engineers.
Author seeks American identity in people named George Bush: By David Koenig - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Martha Boone Mattia grew up overseas and had only a vague sense of what it meant to be an American. She was even puzzled by the patriotic outburst that followed the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Native tongue: Arab-American writer’s food memoir evokes tastes of the Middle East; By Julia Silverman - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Food memoirs were once the sole province of such confirmed culinary superstars as M.F.K. Fisher, whose prose was filled with tantalizing descriptions of summer picnics and late night tete-a-tetes over cheese and figs.
Ballet directors relish final days of career: By Elizabeth M. Gillespie - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; The sole of Kent Stowell’s sneaker squeaks part way through a pirouette as he shows his dancers an improvised set of moves to practice. With his wire-rimmed glasses, polo shirt and casual slacks, he looks more like the guy next door than the resident choreographer and co-artistic director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Exercise express: Celebrities swear by get-quick fitness plans; By Lisa Ryckman - Scripps Howard News Service; May 29, 2005; Exercise 90 minutes a day? Fat chance. It figures that the federal government, which isn’t trying to sell books or make friends, would come out with fitness recommendations guaranteed to make many of us snort derisively and inhale a box of Girl Scout cookies.
Surgeon touts innovative surgery: Doctor uses double-bundle technique to repair anterior cruciate ligament; By Joe Fahy - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; May 29, 2005; For many athletes, the scenario is all too familiar: a pop in a knee, followed by a sharp pain. If testing shows a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament - a flexible cable of tissue that links the thigh bone and shin bone - they face the likelihood of surgery and months of physical therapy.
Cowboy Troy brings ‘hick-hop’ to country fans: By John Gerome - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Cowboy Troy gets that look a lot. He’ll be hanging around an arena before a show and see a black person who works there.
The Motley Fool: May 29, 2005; ¢ Last week’s question and answer ¢ Enterprise value ¢ Smart then dumb ¢ Clorox gets bleached out ¢ Going public
KU signee Chapple helps Olathe East repeat as state champs: By Chuck Woodling; May 29, 2005; Val Chapple figures Olathe East is now square with Shawnee Mission Northwest.
Maize shuts out Manhattan in title game: By Ryan Greene; May 29, 2005; It was about as bad as Manhattan High’s baseball team could have imagined.
Area fishing report: May 29, 2005
Plant operator settles on Missouri dam suits: Missouri Dept. of Conservation; May 29, 2005; Anglers, farmers, boaters and property owners around Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks stand to reap millions of dollars worth of benefits and long-sought concessions in how AmerenUE operates Bagnell Dam.
Parks to celebrate National Trails Day: Wildlife and Parks; May 29, 2005; National Trails Day, organized by the American Hiking Society, will be Saturday and a few state parks are planning special events.
Sting snag first win: Charlotte knocks off Los Angeles, 84-75; The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Sheri Sam scored 24 points to help the Charlotte Sting beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 84-75, on Saturday night for their first victory of the season.
Freeman inducted into KSHSAA hall: By Andy Samuelson; May 29, 2005; Over the years, legendary Lawrence High football and track coach Bill Freeman watched his players hoist state trophy after state trophy.
Johnson solid for De Soto: Senior wins pair of titles; Ottawa boys take 400 relay crown; By Andy Samuelson; May 29, 2005; De Soto senior Casey Johnson tried so hard to win a state title in the 1,600, he nearly couldn’t defend his state crown in his specialty event - the 800 meters.
Rainout leads to juggling of starters for Sox, Rangers: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Instead of getting his shot at becoming the first nine-game winner in the major leagues, Jon Garland didn’t even throw a pitch Saturday.
Big Red manager has number retired: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Sparky Anderson is 71 years old and has been retired for 10 years, but he would return to the dugout under the right circumstances.
KU professor named to White House conference: J-W Staff Reports; May 29, 2005; A Kansas University professor has been named a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging, to be held Oct. 23-26 in Washington, D.C.
Women feel better when praised, study says: By Marissa Widdison - New York Daily News; May 29, 2005; Attention, everyone: Women feel better when they are complimented.
Delta dropping seven Wichita flights amid spat over subsidies: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Delta Air Lines, which has been battling the city over subsidies given to rival Air Tran Airways, has announced it is dropping seven of its daily flights from Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport.
Judge who viewed Web porn paid $40K while on leave: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; A Saline County district judge who is in trouble for viewing Internet pornography on his county-owned computer has received more than $40,000 in compensation since being placed on administrative leave in early February.
Lawrence Datebook: May 29, 2005
Busch bags Busch win: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; A record number of cautions fell Kyle Busch’s way and he did the rest, holding off a trio of fellow Nextel Cup regulars Saturday night to win the Busch Series Carquest 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Kansas officials visit Armenia: May 29, 2005; The head of the Kansas National Guard praised Armenian military personnel Saturday, as nearly two dozen military and civilians leaders from the U.S. state paid a five-day visit to the tiny Caucasus nation.
Lawrence commuter report: May 29, 2005; The following construction projects may affect commuter traffic in the region this week
Law will force creation of nuclear technology: By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Iran’s hard-line Guardian Council on Saturday approved a law forcing Iran to develop nuclear technology, including uranium enrichment, an action aimed at strengthening Tehran’s hand in negotiations with Europeans.
Varying reasons given for Clinton’s canceled tour: By Shimali Senanayake - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Former President Clinton canceled a planned tour Saturday of tsunami-hit areas of the Maldives. One U.N. official said the former U.S. leader was exhausted, while another said the cancellation was due to the weather.
Palestinian security forces in Gaza to be unarmed: By Mohammed Daraghmeh - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; The Palestinian Authority has put out a call for 5,000 new security forces to secure the coastal Gaza Strip area that Israel is to evacuate this summer, an Interior Ministry spokesman said Saturday.
West Point graduates 911 from ‘Class of 9-11’: By Michael Hill - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Graduating U.S. Military Academy cadets - who came here just weeks before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks - were told Saturday they were a special group forged by historic events.
Navy SEAL acquitted of Iraqi prisoner abuse: By Seth Hettena - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; A Navy SEAL who was acquitted of beating an Iraqi prisoner who later died said he wants to return to duty in the elite unit.
Authorities sued for alleged conspiracy against inmate: By Jan Dennis - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; A former Illinois death row inmate whose double-murder conviction was overturned in 2004 filed a lawsuit Friday alleging authorities conspired to frame him and another man still serving a life sentence in the case.
Calendar: May 29, 2005; Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vt., offers activities during the week for residents age 55 and older. Call Senior Services at 842-0543 for more information.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; May 29, 2005; For Sunday, May 29, 2005.
Dubious award: May 29, 2005; We need to honor the forgotten heroes of the Culture War. Their extraordinary performance on the battlefield should be recognized, like any other warrior with an appropriate decoration. I propose the Star of Arrogant Dogmatism, Second Class, be awarded with solemn ceremony to the following veterans of the Kansas Board of Education science-standards hearings.
Driving woes: May 29, 2005; I’m sorry, but U.S. Highway 59 from Lawrence to the Baldwin junction or Ottawa is not the problem. Yes, I feel for those innocent few who have had accidents over the years. However, it’s not the highway or its design. I drive that road many times during the month. The real problem stems from the “driver.”
Artwork fuses science, religion: By Jim Baker; May 29, 2005; Alan Detrich’s dinosaur-inspired religious icons add an interesting twist to the current debate on the teaching of evolution and “intelligent design” in Kansas public schools, according to a Kansas University geology professor who has written and spoken out on the issue.
Late novelist scores knockout: By Scott Martelle - Los Angeles Times; May 29, 2005; The ghost of Jerry Boyd is ready to go a few more rounds.
Best Sellers: May 29, 2005
What are you reading?: May 29, 2005
Health Note: May 29, 2005; ¢ Advice on first-aid kits
Best Bets: May 29, 2005
Arts Notes: May 29, 2005; ¢ Gallery installation collaborative effort ¢ Exhibition deadline for benefit is July 8 ¢ Committee seeks wetlands entries
ID thieves strike: Scams more sophisticated, profitable; By William Sherman - New York Daily News; May 29, 2005; It is the hot crime of the 21st century - and you are the target.
Mayer: Simien, May best of Williams’ former players in upcoming NBA Draft: By Bill Mayer; May 29, 2005; OK, you’re Roy Williams and you have eight guys you coached, well, seven, who could be considered for the coming professional basketball draft. What do you tell the ivory hunters when they ask whether North Carolina’s Sean May or Kansas University’s Wayne Simien is the better pick?
Tribes say casinos have transformed reservations: Gambling has meant jobs, education, increased security - but will it last?; By Dave Ranney; May 29, 2005; Not too long ago, if a member of the cash-strapped Kickapoo Tribal Council had to go to Washington, D.C., to do business, someone had to sell a cow to cover the costs.
Report shows urgent need for health care reform: By David Broder; May 29, 2005; Nothing is more likely to be overlooked than news that breaks on a day when something totally unexpected happens. That is exactly what happened last week when Senate negotiators struck the last-minute deal that averted a showdown vote over the “nuclear option” on judicial filibusters.
Sadly, the world all starting to look the same: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; May 29, 2005; Allen Iverson is looking down on me.
Dems will find many ‘extraordinary’ cases: By George Will; May 29, 2005; The deal on confirmation of judicial nominees seems to have been struck by seven Democrats essentially supported by their party’s base and seven Republicans at odds with theirs. It contains one crucial phrase - Democrats will filibuster only in “extraordinary circumstances” - and it is undefined.
Digging the spirit: Former fossil finder crafts religious icons from dinosaur bones and ‘bling bling’; By Jim Baker; May 29, 2005; Behold “Jurassic Jesus.” The 500-pound sculpture is an example of Alan Detrich’s latest passion: crafting religious icons from dinosaur bones, precious metals and tiny transistor parts.
Fate of Old No. 2 under review: By Chad Lawhorn; May 29, 2005; In a town that was once burned to the ground, there’s very little to commemorate the history of Lawrence’s firefighters, but city officials want to explore ways to at least preserve a small piece of firefighting history.
‘Rolling Thunder’ to reunite Vietnam vets: Motorcycle procession offers those who served ‘recognition they never had’; By Paul Schwartzman - The Washington Post; May 29, 2005; By mid-afternoon Friday, the familiar clatter of motorcycle engines could be heard caroming off the monuments and memorials across the Mall. They were back, veterans of the Vietnam War, in black leather, streaming into town on their Harleys to gather at the memorial devoted to more than 58,000 of their dead and missing comrades.
Briefcase: May 29, 2005; ¢ Chamber to recognize commerce ‘excellence’ ¢ Companies preparing for retirement boom ¢ Name that company
Poet’s Showcase: May 29, 2005
British band bends toward ROCK sound: Stereophonics’ tune changes with latest album; By Chuck Myers - Knight Ridder Newspapers; May 29, 2005; Just when you have a fix of where the British rock trio Stereophonics is headed musically, the band pulls a surprise out of the bag - and a very rewarding one at that. After exploring a varied sound that included brass, orchestral, country jazz dashes and heavy blues elements on its past two albums, the Stereophonics discarded much of its sonic baggage for a sharper rock focus on its fifth and latest album, “Language. Sex. Violence. Other?” (V2 Records).
Hobbies translate into direct sales jobs: Specialists urge research of products; By Mary Jacobs - The Dallas Morning News; May 29, 2005; Job hunters interested in direct sales need look no further than a hobby or favorite interest to find something to sell. Today, opportunities in direct selling have cropped up for a wide range of products and services.
Experts offer tips to stop thieves: By William Sherman - New York Daily News; May 29, 2005; The letters warning of identity theft started going out in April, and not just a few of them. More than 180,000 Polo Ralph Lauren customers who used credit cards for their purchases received letters from HSBC bank saying their names and card numbers had been compromised. There was a security breach of Polo’s data bank.
Faces and places: May 29, 2005
Fluctuation of exchange rates makes investing tricky: By Jeff Brown; May 29, 2005; What the financial markets give with one hand, they often take away with the other.
Common-sense moves by firms can protect data: By Ellen Simon - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Stealing Social Security numbers and other sensitive data isn’t always a cloak-and-dagger, ultra-sophisticated operation: It’s often a low-tech job made easier by carelessness and flimsy safeguards.
Fans must mind their manners on the course: By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; In no other sport but golf can any fan get close enough to the action to stand an arm’s length from players and see the dimples on the ball.
Get into the swing of things at U.S. Open: Pinehurst boasts history as unique golf mecca; By William L. Holmes - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Not swinging a golf club on a trip to Pinehurst is like going to the beach and staying dry.
Free Fishing Days next week: Wildlife and Parks; May 29, 2005; The state’s annual Free Fishing Days will be next Saturday and Sunday.
Commentary: DEET repels bugs, but how much should you use?: By Sam Cook - Duluth News Tribune; May 29, 2005; Every morning on our Gods River trip to Hudson Bay, Jim Suttie would strip to his waist and coat himself with insect repellent. Suttie didn’t like shirts, and bugs were a serious factor on that 1983 trip in northern Manitoba.
Duncan, Spurs slam Suns: San Antonio takes 3-0 lead in conference finals; By Jaime Aron - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 29, 2005; Their offense already was clicking. Now the San Antonio Spurs have their defense cranked up, too, and that might leave the Phoenix Suns out of ways to beat them.
Miami trying to regain home-court advantage today: By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 29, 2005; The Detroit Pistons snatched home-court advantage away from the Miami Heat by splitting the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals on the road. That didn’t satisfy Chauncey Billups.
Cubs place Prior on DL, trade Hawkins to Giants: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; The Cubs placed right-hander Mark Prior on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, one day after he was hit in the right elbow by a line drive.
Anderson, Angels annihilate Royals, 14-1: Anaheim slugger leads charge with homer, 5 RBIs; May 29, 2005; Garret Anderson drove in five runs with a homer and a three-run double, Steve Finley and Chone Figgins each had three RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the hapless Kansas City Royals, 14-1, Saturday night.
Marvelous May: Padres win again: No surprise: Bullpen comes through for San Diego, fails San Francisco; The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; The San Diego Padres are on their way to the best month in franchise history, and their impeccable relievers have been a big reason for it.
Boston bashes Bronx Bombers: Renteria, Nixon each drive in five in 17-1 blowout; The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; So much for that slump.
Commentary: Bad singers are a tradition at Wrigley: NASCAR’s Gordon latest to butcher ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ during seventh-inning stretch; By Rick Morrissey - Chicago Tribune; May 29, 2005; Ozzy Osbourne has misplaced most of the last four decades, so to expect him to pick up the words to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” probably was a bit ambitious.
Safin stops Ferrero in French Open: Russian seeking second consecutive Grand Slam title; The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Cap backward, his dialogue with himself rarely pausing, Marat Safin negotiated around danger once more in his zigzag path through the French Open for a shot at a second straight Grand Slam title.
Briefly: May 29, 2005; ¢ Arrest warrant issued for rape counselor ¢ Lawmakers ban sale of violent games to minors ¢ Mom who hired stripper for son’s party indicted ¢ Venezuelan bid for alleged terrorist denied
Bush seen as gaining international clout: By Tom Raum - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; In the rarified club of world leaders, President Bush has taken his share of lumps. Critics have railed against his handling of Iraq, his perceived disdain for the United Nations and what they say is a swaggering approach to foreign policy.
Lawmaker resigns after FBI sting: By Rose French - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; State Sen. John Ford, a member of one of Tennessee’s most powerful political families, has resigned after being placed under house arrest facing charges from a two-year FBI sting, the lieutenant governor said Saturday.
On the record: May 29, 2005
Kalitta tops Heartland qualifying: The Associated Press; May 29, 2005; Doug Kalitta led Top Fuel qualifying Saturday in the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals, the fourth time he has been the No. 1 qualifier this season and the 27th time in his career. Kalitta, seeking his fourth victory of the year and first at Heartland Park Topeka, made the fast run Friday, finishing in 4.505 seconds at 329.26 mph.
Gordon chasing teammate in Coca-Cola 600: By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 29, 2005; Jeff Gordon is normally unflappable, able to jump with ease from the seat of a speeding race car to a gig hosting “Saturday Night Live.”
Focus squarely on Indy field’s only woman: Rookie Patrick will become fourth female to race in Brickyard’s big event; By Mike Harris - Associated Press Motorsports Writer; May 29, 2005; All Danica, all the time. That’s the way it has been for the past two weeks in the leadup to today’s Indianapolis 500.
FSHS finishes fourth: Firebirds proud of feat despite pair of losses; By Chuck Woodling; May 29, 2005; Fourth place was nothing to sneeze at. But third place in the Class 6A state high school softball tournament would have been better.
Firebird relay can’t rally: 3,200 squad takes second; Magnuson, Penny prevail; By Andy Samuelson; May 29, 2005; All Free State High senior Danny Schneider could do Saturday afternoon was hug and congratulate Wichita Heights senior Tevan Everett.
When trouble strikes, Pollard bolts: By Gary Bedore; May 29, 2005; A happily married, proud father of two daughters, NBA veteran Scot Pollard will not put his life in jeopardy when he ventures out for a beverage.
Briefly: May 29, 2005; ¢ Pope to make first pilgrimage ¢ King said to be stable, suffering pneumonia ¢ Capital calm despite big hike in food prices ¢ Infant leaves hospital after 2nd head removed
Leader’s death appears to be driving force in vote: By Sam F. Ghattas - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; Candidates loyal to Lebanon’s assassinated former premier have posted giant campaign billboards bearing his picture, hoping a wave of sympathy will bring them to power in Lebanon’s first elections in decades that are free from Syrian domination.
Annan: African peacekeepers in Sudan need more authority: By Mohamed Osman - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday called for widening the responsibilities of African Union peacekeepers in Darfur, as he visited a refugee camp and a tense, rebel-held area in the restive region of Sudan.
People in the news: May 29, 2005; ¢ Director arrested on suspicion of drug possession, DUI ¢ Netscape CEO pledges $5M to expand D-Day museum ¢ Teen movie star’s father to serve time in prison ¢ Mislabeled Meat Loaf leads to $5M court decision ¢ MTV Movie Awards Part I ¢ MTV Movie Awards Part II
KBI forced to take smaller bites out of crime: Agency’s staffing woes mean local police departments often on their own with many cases; By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; For KBI Director Larry Welch, it’s one of those good news, bad news situations.
Holiday weekend makes a splash at pool, lakes: Swimmers, campers take to the water; By Mike Belt; May 29, 2005; The Memorial Day holiday began in earnest Saturday as camping, fishing and boating enthusiasts flocked to area lakes and swimmers took to the water during opening day at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center.@ljworld.com
Bleeding Kansas history gaining prominence: By Terry Rombeck; May 29, 2005; Kansas’ role in the beginning of the Civil War, often overlooked by mainstream historical accounts, is featured prominently in a national Web site on the war launched this week.
Honoring the Free State veterans: Historical group marks Civil War graves with U.S. flags; By Mike Belt; May 29, 2005; Lawrence’s Civil War Union veterans aren’t forgotten this Memorial Day weekend, thanks to a local historical organization.
Thirst ends 56-hour standoff: Homicide suspect had climbed 18-story crane; By Errin Haines - Associated Press Writer; May 29, 2005; After 56 hours teetering atop a construction crane, Carl Edward Roland was done in by his thirst.

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