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A Lawrence abortion clinic — one of a handful in Kansas — has gone out of business. "We just don't have the funds to keep functioning. We've run up as much debt as we could manage. Essentially, we don't have operating capital at all," said Dr. Kristin Neuhaus, who had operated a clinic in Lawrence since 1997. The last few items still in the office suite at 205 W. Eighth St. were to be removed today. Neuhaus said she also would have completed follow-up visits with patients by the end of the day. Abortion opponents said they were delighted the...

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

Confederate raider William Quantrill burned Lawrence to the ground 139 years ago. But before he did, he and Bishop John Miege had a face-to-face confrontation. Kansas City artist Ernst Ulmer painted this depiction of Quantrill's raid. It is displayed in the lobby of Lawrence's downtown Eldridge Hotel. The Eldridge was burned to the ground by Quantrill's raiders. By Monte Mace Leaven Staff LAWRENCE - Confederate raider William Clarke Quantrill and his men sacked and burned much of this town 139 years ago.And its citizens still haven't forgotten. In fact, for the past seven years, the city has hosted a...