Advance voting trends hint at higher municipal turnout
Douglas County voters show strong advance ballots with 1583 returned by noon Monday and 280 mailed but not yet returned, suggesting turnout near 19 percent. Ballots cover Lawrence and nearby cities plus a $92.5 million Lawrence school district bond issue for building upgrades and career tech expansion.
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Kansas ends statute of limitations on rape and sodomy
Gov. Sam Brownback signed a new law removing the five year limit on prosecuting rape and the statute of limitations for aggravated criminal sodomy. Prosecution for sexually violent crimes may occur within 10 years if the victim is 18 or older, or within a year after DNA identification for younger victims, or by the victim's 18th birthday plus 10 years, whichever later. Attorney General Derek Schmidt highlighted DNA advances enabling prosecutions without a time bar.
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Drugs affair lies at heart of Franklin County Sheriff case
Documents reveal a sexual affair and alleged lies to state investigators as central to criminal charges against former Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry. He resigned effective Monday and entered a one year diversion program that suspends his law enforcement certification. The records also detail ouster efforts against Curry and Deputy Jerrod Fredricks, tied to events beginning in May 2012.
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Storm of cheap meth seen in Lawrence signs
Law rence investigators report ominous signs of cheaper meth entering the area from superlabs in Mexico and new do it yourself one pot recipes as clandestine labs spread across the Midwest.
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All area wrestling team features two-time state champion
The Journal-World presents the top 10 area high school wrestlers led by the program’s first two-time state champion, highlighting standout performers across local schools. The list showcases elite grapplers shaping the region’s competitive scene.
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