County approves rezoning for turnpike landscaping site
Douglas County commissioners unanimously rezone about 18 acres east of East 900 Road and North 1800 Road from AG 1 to LI to host Performance Lawn Services. The plan includes a 12,000 square foot shop and office with 22 surrounding acres remaining agricultural. The project drew concerns that it could spur further rezoning for nearby interchanges along the Kansas Turnpike.
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Man charged in high speed rape kidnapping case at Haskell dorm
Tristan Aden James, 20, a Haskell Indian Nations University student, faces rape kidnapping and eluding charges in Douglas County District Court for an incident on Nov 2 2024. Affidavits describe a night of drinking a Snapchat chase across Lawrence ending with a crash near a pedestrian underpass. James held on 100000 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing delayed for DNA results.
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FDA flavors crackdown faces court challenge over vaping cures
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids president says the ruling marks a major health victory as the FDA rejects over a million nicotine products flavored to taste like fruit and candy. The 5th Circuit sides with Triton on standards changes, while Supreme Court notes marketing plans were not considered. FDA leadership shakeup follows mass health workforce cuts and King's removal after issuing hundreds of warning letters.
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Night crash injures Lawrence man on Farmer's Turnpike
A 20-year-old Lawrence resident was injured in a single vehicle crash near 1000 North 1800 Road known as the Farmers Turnpike. The 2022 Nissan Sentra left the road struck a culvert and cedar trees before rolling over. He was transported to a Topeka area hospital with non life threatening injuries. deputies investigate impairment as a possible cause. an iPhone crash alert aided responders.
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