WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future conflict ...
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A second person who was injured when a large chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill has died, authorities said Wednesday, bringing the presumed death toll to 11, including nine workers still missing in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in ...
Before sweltering summer temperatures arrive in Lawrence, a local hardware chain is working to raise funds to provide local individuals and families in need with tools to beat the heat. The Westlake Ace Hardware stores, in partnership with The Salvation Army, are collecting donations for their ...
Noelle Fisher’s flight plan through life hasn’t looked like a typical pilot’s story. “Most people in the aviation world have family that does it,” said Fisher, who graduated from Lawrence High School last week. “Or they have some kind of moment where they’re like, ‘Oh, I want ...
A Lawrence grocery store employee who was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of stealing thousands of dollars from his employer has now been charged with felony theft. Ethan Cade Waters, 21, is accused in a criminal complaint filed Wednesday of stealing $25,000 from the Dillons store at ...
Lawrence school board members approved new labor agreements Tuesday that significantly raise the pay for teachers and support staff while adding millions in compensation and benefit costs for the district. The agreement for education support professionals, or ESPs, included a significant ...
