Almost every morning, Lawrence Community Shelter case manager Brian Blevins faces emails, calls and paperwork in his basement office, regarding homeless Lawrence residents and efforts to get them into a stable living environment.

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The Princeton Review ranked Kansas University high in several categories in its annual review of colleges. It was among the top-ranked schools for Best College Newspaper, Best College Radio Station and Best Jock School.

In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 photo, ripening apples hang from a tree at Burtt's apple orchard in Cabot, Vt. Farmers across northeast Kansas are finding apples ready for harvest earlier, thanks to this summer's hot weather. But they're experiencing mixed results with the quality of the crop.

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Construction on a 50-plus unit apartment complex continues in the 1000 block of Indiana Street. Also planned for the site, closer to the corner of 11th and Indiana, off camera at left, will be the former Varsity House, which was dismantled to make way for the apartment complex. Once reassembled, the structure will serve as a boarding house next to the new apartment development.

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Beyond Cold Blood: The KBI from Ma Barker to BTK, by former KBI director Larry Welch.

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Former KBI director Larry Welch, pictured Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 in his Lawrence home, is the author of a new book "Beyond Cold Blood: The KBI from Ma Barker to BTK," which profiles some of Kansas' most famous crimes.

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Apple Snow - made with just apples, egg whites and a pinch of sugar - makes a cool, fluffy summer dessert or snack.

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One exhibit at the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum deals with the Underground Railroad and the work done to put on site an old windmill and the Freedom Rings sculpture by Stephen Johnson.

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One exhibit at the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum deals with the Underground Railroad and the work done to put on site an old windmill and the Freedom Rings sculpture by Stephen Johnson.

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Martha Parker, director of the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, holds blueprints for the museum expansion project that will break ground this fall. The museum, pictured at left in background, features much of the history of the Wakarusa Valley and the communities that were affected by the construction of Clinton Lake, pictured in background at right near Bloomington Beach. Also planned at the site on Sept. 8 will be a Sigel Harvest Home Picnic Dinner and Music Festival. This festival was the precedent for the annual Douglas County Fair.

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Histories on the communities in the Wakarusa Valley that were directly affected by the building of Clinton Lake are exhibited at the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, as are records of many of the people who lived in the area. A museum expansion project which will break ground this fall.

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Martha Parker, director of the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, talks about one of the museum's exhibits on the history of semi-pro baseball in the area.

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Riding the Rapids River at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is an exhilarating adventure.

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Toddlers can have fun in special areas of Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark like Kinderhaven, designed just for their enjoyment.

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The new Transportainment River System at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark lets guests float through the entire park, experiencing the rides without ever having to leave the water.

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Take a ride on a floating shark or hippo, get soaked under a water mushroom or float along on a log raft at Coconut Cove at Oceans of Fun.

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Wannabe surfer dudes can hone their techniques during Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark’s new Boogie Bahn ride.

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Peach almond tart made by Audrey Lintner.

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Burnt orange is in for fall. In this Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, handout photo provided by Lela Rose, the Lela Rose Fall 2012 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.

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Burnt orange is in for fall. In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, handout photo provided by Rebecca Minkoff, the Rebecca Minkoff Fall/Winter 2012 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.

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Burnt orange is in for fall. In this Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, handout photo provided by Lela Rose, the Lela Rose Fall 2012 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York.

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Cub Scouts Pack 3059 of Lawrence, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, attended Webelos Camp in Bonner Springs from July 8 to 10. Pictured from left are, back row, Steve Harrington, Dave Nigro, Steve Schrock, and Travis Berkley; and, front row, Charlie Nigro, Avery Harrington, Nick Kennedy, Ben Schrock and Ethan Berkley. Not pictured is Jay Kennedy. Jodi Kennedy, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Henrietta is one of a flock of 10 pet hens owned by Susan Rickman in Lone Star. Rickman submitted the photo.