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Former Congressman announces he has Alzheimer’s
By Staff Report
February 8, 2012
Former U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he announced Wednesday. Following is the letter Moore sent to news outlets and constituents.
Five questions: Cards of love
12:51 p.m., February 7, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
As Valentine’s Day approaches on Tuesday, scores of people are sure to head to the greeting card racks. Below, the U.S. Greeting Card Association provides some facts and figures about Valentine’s cards.
Five questions: Tax season is here
January 31, 2012
Tuesday was the deadline for employers to make available federal W-2 forms to employees. Michael Devine, Internal Revenue Service spokesman with the agency’s St. Louis office, is encouraging all taxpayers to file returns electronically.
I-35 roll-over accident claims two
January 31, 2012
One-car accident in Gardener
Road work to close Douglas County East 1750 Road on Thursday
January 30, 2012
Road to reopen by 5 p.m.
U.S. Highway 59 closed north of Baldwin Junction because of accident
By Caroline Trowbridge
January 30, 2012
Law enforcement officials have responded to a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 59 about two miles north of the intersection with U.S. Highway 56.
Explosive response team called to report of suspicious object just east of Lawrence
By George Diepenbrock
10:19 a.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 11:31 a.m.
A bomb squad from Overland Park has been called to examine a suspicious object found Wednesday morning in an area east of Lawrence, Douglas County Undersheriff Steve Hornberger said.
LifeStar air ambulance called to one-vehicle injury accident north of Vinland
By Caroline Trowbridge
January 21, 2012
Emergency personnel have responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident between Lawrence and Baldwin City.
Sand in the City to return to Wonderscope this year
By Staff Report
January 19, 2012
Wonderscope Children’s Museum will once again play host to Sand in the City KC, the museum announced Thursday.
5 Questions: Tracking credit
Be sure your credit report is accurate
By Staff Report
January 18, 2012
Debra Wood, family and consumer sciences agent with the Kansas State Extension Service — Geary County, offers this advice to be sure your credit report is up to date and accurate.
10 jobs eliminated at Journal-World, weekly newspapers
By Staff Report
05:00 p.m., January 12, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Ten jobs in the news and advertising departments are being eliminated at the Lawrence Journal-World and its sister news operations, managers told employees Thursday.
5 Questions: Peaceful Rest
By Staff Report
11:21 a.m., January 10, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Sleep disorders can lead to serious problems
Eudora Middle School students recognized for perfect attendance
January 5, 2012
These Eudora Middle School students have been recognized for having perfect attendance for the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year.
Eudora Middle School students named to second-quarter honor rolls
January 4, 2012
These Eudora Middle School students were named to the second-quarter honor roll for the 2011-2012 school year.
5 Questions: E-book advice
By Staff Report
January 4, 2012
As the popularity of e-readers and e-books increases, the Better Business Bureau warns, so grows the likelihood of associated scams. Below, the BBB offers its tips for avoiding e-book scams.

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