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Emergency crews respond to multiple injury, car versus motorcycle accident
05:48 p.m., November 6, 2009 Updated 09:52 p.m.
Crews from Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical as well as Wakarusa Township Fire responded to a two-injury car versus motorcycle accident in the area of the intersection of the Kansas Turnpike and the South Lawrence Trafficway in West Lawrence.
Video: Lawrence company aids African animals

A Lawrence company based at Lawrence Municipal Airport is taking apart a plane and shipping it to Kenya to help in animal preservation processes. The plane will travel about 12,000 miles en route to its destination. Watch »

Video: Accident leaves two in critical condition

An auto accident between a car and motorcycle left two people in critical condition Friday evening. Neither of the two motorcycle riders were wearing helmets. Watch »

Video: Fort Riley adjusts security after Texas incident

Security measures are being changed at Fort Riley after the shooting incident that claimed several lives at Fort Hood in Texas. Fort Riley has also been asked to help with counseling services for those grieving the loss of those stationed at the Texas fort. Watch »

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‘Bag Lady’ recycles plastic into new totes
November 8, 2009
Karen Parrett is taking used plastic bags and turning them into … plastic bags.
Wheel Genius: Road work set for this week
November 8, 2009
Road work set to take place this week.
2 Fort Hood victims had ties to Missouri
November 8, 2009
Two of the victims of the Fort Hood shootings had ties to Missouri.
Health officials: Flu lessening in Kansas
November 8, 2009
Flu activity is dropping across Kansas.
Two KCK firefighters hurt fighting blaze
November 8, 2009
Two Kansas City, Kan., firefighters have suffered minor injuries while fighting a fire at a vacant house
Doctor disciplined over billing problems
November 8, 2009
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has taken disciplinary action against a southwest Kansas doctor over billing issues.
Repossessions up amid downturn
November 8, 2009
The rumble of the diesel engine is constant. That steady growl from Bryan Sorenson’s Ford dually pickup is probably what raised the red flags at this home near the eastern edge of Lawrence.
Kansas University ROTC cadets fill shifts at memorials
‘Pretty forgiving’ weather helps facilitate 24-hour vigil that remembered fallen veterans
November 8, 2009
Amid the flurry of activity over Veterans Day weekend, Kansas University ROTC cadets could be found standing silently for an hour as they paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
Baldwin City resident finds his voice through karaoke ‘hobby’
November 8, 2009
“Joe! Joe! Joe!” The crowd goes wild and yells Joe Bathke’s name in rhythmic chants.
Consultant: I communicate with animals
November 8, 2009
Holly Jacobs bowed her head, closed her eyes and began to concentrate on communicating with Lexi, a 3-year-old black lab.
Old cell phones can be recycled for seniors
November 7, 2009
The community services department of Douglas County Senior Services is recycling old cell phones.
Perot pledges $6.1 million to Fort Leavenworth Army college
November 7, 2009
Texas billionaire and two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot has pledged $6.1 million to a private foundation to pay for programs at Fort Leavenworth’s Command and General Staff College.
Firearm possession leads to charges
November 7, 2009
A man convicted in a 2008 Lawrence gunfire incident has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, federal prosecutors said.
Kansas Highway Patrol advises football fans to arrive early, stay sober at KU-KSU game
November 6, 2009
The Kansas Highway Patrol offers a winning game plan for fans attending Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan: Arrive early and leave sober.

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