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6 hrs ago | The University of Kansas

Graduation stories: KU student devotes time to teaching, volunteering

“Then one day, I could understand it.”

The Beatles helped Karen Acosta learn English. Now she's paying it forward by teaching the language to others. via The University of Kansas

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Thursday | KWCH

A Buzzing Kansas Business Secures Man's Future

“At six months, he had low muscle tone. He wasn't gaining weight. He wasn't hitting those milestones that individuals, that babies hit.”

It started with a third grader's fascination with honey bees. In no time, a Lawrence family had peace of mind that their son's persistence and passion had secured his future. via KWCH

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Related Topix: Lawrence, KS, Apiculture, Science

Wednesday May 14 | Kansas City Star

Riders give K-10 bus route a thumbs-up

“It gets really packed sometimes”

In a region where buses are shunned for cars, this one isn’t.With gas prices soaring, riders toting backpacks, briefcases and laptops eagerly line up for the daily bus ride on Kansas 10 between Lawrence ... via Kansas City Star

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Related Topix: Overland Park, KS, Kansas, Kansas City, KS, Eudora, KS, Johnson County, KS

Monday May 12 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

Douslgas County sirens to be discussed

Published Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. CDT The Douglas County Commission will conduct a meeting on May 21 to hear from the public on when emergency weather sirens should be sounded. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro, Weather

Saturday May 10 | The University of Kansas

University Advising Center announces 2008 Peer Adviser Team

Twenty University of Kansas students have been chosen as members of the 2008 Peer Adviser Team. via The University of Kansas

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Related Topix: Kansas, Butler County, KS, Andover, KS, Lawrence, KS

Thursday May 8 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas River - Awash in peril

The meandering nature of the Kansas River can be deceiving. If you think otherwise, have a chat with the two members of the Topeka Fire Department who on Thursday rescued a 9-year-old boy from the river's ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Eudora, KS, Maple Hill, KS, Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro, St. Marys, KS, Opinion

Tuesday May 6 | KAKE-TV Wichita

Heavy Rain in Douglas County

A round of severe storms moved through parts of northeast Kansas Thursday evening. via KAKE-TV Wichita

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Sunday May 4 | WIBW-TV Topeka

Strong Winds Batter Kansas

“I heard this noise that sounded like a jet engine in the back yard and then I heard the tree trunk snapping”

People in Wichita are bundled up as the windy, cooler weather rolled in to the state Friday. via WIBW-TV Topeka

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Friday May 2 | Topeka Capital-Journal

Storm downs trees, cuts power in Douglas Co.

Published Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. CDT Strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc over parts of northeast Kansas early today, downing trees and leaving thousands without power. via Topeka Capital-Journal

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Wednesday Apr 30 | The University of Kansas

Students perform musical revue to benefit Douglas County AIDS Project

“One of the things I stress in the class is that performers need to give back to their community”

University of Kansas students enrolled in the Musical Performance for the Actor class will perform in a benefit for the Douglas County AIDS Project titled "Really?!" Performances are at 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, May ... via The University of Kansas

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