Petition to Incorporate Clearfield Moves to June Hearing
Douglas County will hold a June 15 public hearing on whether Clearfield, an unincorporated community 9 miles northeast of Baldwin City, should become a city. County officials verify petition integrity with 52 signatures and a population of 415, and will weigh growth prospects, proximity to other cities, and over a dozen factors before a unanimous commission vote.
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Lawrence man pleads no contest to lesser burglary and gun charges
Michael Alexander Hormell, 22, pleaded no contest to amended charges in a 2020 armed robbery case. He pleaded to burglary of a dwelling and two counts of firearm possession by a felon, with original charges including aggravated robbery and gun possession. Sentencing set for May 19. Hormell remains jailed.
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Suzanne Valdez
Man ordered to stand trial in 2019 Douglas County rape case
Antonio D. Dukes, 25, was ordered to stand trial after a preliminary hearing found probable cause. Charged with rape in connection with a Dec 1, 2019 incident involving a 19 year old, Dukes was bound over for a jury trial set for Oct 17. Dukes was living in Lawrence at arrest and held on a $50,000 bond.
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Weekend of Final Four events and community fundraisers
This weekend features NCAA tournament action plus local activities. St John the Evangelist Church hosts a Lenten fish fry from 5 to 7 PM with to go options. A chili cook-off at Plymouth Congregational Church benefits youth and mentors teams with a $10 donation. Master drummer Bolokada Conde teaches djembe at Murphy Hall. Lawrence Public Library screens The Iron Monkey with kung fu discussion to follow. Cinema a Go-Go offers a virtual double feature The Avenging Shadow and The Ship of Monsters. Show Up for Survivors fundraiser at Cider Gallery runs 7 to 10 PM with drinks silent auction and trivia.
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Power outage on Massachusetts Street blamed on a squirrel
A Massachusetts Street power outage, caused by a squirrel, disrupted about 200 customers and damaged Jefferson's Restaurant equipment. The outage, beginning after 7 p.m. Monday, left hood vent wiring fried and closed Jefferson's for days as Evergy crews repaired the line. Nearby Noodles & Company and other businesses were briefly affected but not closed long, with renovation and repairs ongoing. The KU Final Four game weeks ahead provided some optimism for reopening.
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Kansas lawmakers move to redraw districts after census
The measure advances toward Gov. Laura Kelly with Republicans holding likely two thirds majorities to override a veto. Top Republicans drew the maps with bipartisan support in both chambers. The State Board of Education map draws attention, while Kelly notes the districts seem fair. If signed, the maps go to the Kansas Supreme Court for review.
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