Three Tonganoxie children are in the hospital tonight

It happened after the car they were riding in rolled over along K-10 HWY. A witness called in the accident just after 7 Thursday evening.

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Retailers pull popular children's toy from shelves after nation-wide recall

23 Trains from the 'Thomas the Train' toy line have been recalled. Because of possible lead poisoning, the toys could be lethal if children put them in their mouths.

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Nearly 100 adults earn their high school diplomas

More than 40 graduates of the Adult Learning Center donned their caps and gowns and marched across the stage after successfully completing the testing for their general education diplomas.

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Verizon Wireless files lawsuit against Douglas County

Verizon Wireless filed a federal lawsuit today against the Douglas County Commission after twice being denied a cell phone tower near the intersection of HWY 59 and HWY 56 in southern Douglas County.

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Douglas County United Way adds a new member agency to its list

The Lawrence Community Shelter will become the 27th Douglas County organization funded by the United Way.

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Lawrence art to be feature in German sister city

Whether you realize it or not, you've probably seen the artwork of Jan Gaumnitz around Lawrence. But now, residents and visitors to our German sister city have a permanent piece from this Lawrence original.

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Kansas' future Latino leaders gather at KU today

It's all part of the Latino Youth Leadership Summit - an annual event that allows a group of about 25 Kansas college students to learn more about what it takes to be successful in higher education - and life.

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LHS graduate begins internship for 'The Bank of China'

A Lawrence High graduate is about to get in the ground floor of the world's fastest-growing economy. Zach Elmore starts Monday as an intern for 'The Bank of China.'

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Cutting hair takes on a special meaning for the stylists at one local salon

Hair Experts held its annual 'Hair-A-Thon' today to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The stylists are donating 100% of their profits to building a new Habitat House in Lawrence.

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Several Lawrence residents take part in 'Medicare Information Day'

Douglas County Senior Services held a 'Medicare Information Day' at the Holidome in Lawrence.

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A sales tax compromise is in the works at City Hall

A compromise is in the works at City Hall that could lead Lawrence voters to decide on a new half-cent sales tax.

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Big 12 Commissioner steps down

For the first time in nine years, the Big 12 has no Commissioner. Today, Kevin Weiberg handed in his resignation to leave office on July 15th.

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Kansas tops Missouri in high school football challenge

Kansas beat Missouri during the 'GKCFCA All-Star Football Game' in a low-scoring, defensive battle with a final score of 6-3.

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Bonnie Henrickson holds annual basketball camp

Roughly 100 of the best players from around the country are in Lawrence for Bonnie Henrickson's Elite Camp.

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Former KU standout has eyes set on returning to the NBA

Billy Thomas, a KU guard from 1995-1998, is looking for another opportunity to play for an NBA team. This time, it's the Milwaukee Bucks showing interest in the former Jayhawk.

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Three questions with Zach Elmore

Zach Elmore, a 2004 LHS graduate, starts this month as an intern for the Bank of China.

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