Cantwell wins fourth annual Downtown Shot Put
Christian Cantwell, a 6 foot 5 inch, 300 pound shot putter, wins the Downtown Shot Put in Lawrence as crowds cheer. The event, hosted by the Lawrence Sports Corporation, faced funding gaps after Kansas Athletics pulled support, with private donors helping to close the shortfall.
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Prosecutor labels drug conspiracy case as preview to a motion picture
Assistant U.S. Attorney Terra Morehead told a 12 member federal jury the opening statement of a seven year drug conspiracy case dubbed Operation Living Large 2. Defendants Lawrence Dahda Los Revell Dahda Roosevelt Dahda and Justin Pickel are among 43 charged in a scheme funneling drugs and cash between Kansas and California. Trial may run to mid June and Judge Kathryn Vratil presides.
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Lawrence district halts talks on new contract with teachers union
The Lawrence school district postpones discussions on next year’s contract with the local teachers union until Kansas lawmakers and Gov. Brownback resolve school finance issues. A planned meeting next Monday is deferred until at least May 5 as the Legislature completes its work, with House and Senate reconvening.
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Sebelius not seeking U S Senate seat
Topeka AP Sebelius, longtime Kansas political figure and former governor, will not pursue the U S Senate seat held by Pat Roberts. A Health and Human Services spokeswoman confirmed the decision, aligning with Democratic colleagues’ speculation about a possible return to Kansas this year.
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Court blasts new law weakens courts says Kansas Supreme Court
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a rare public statement denouncing a bill signed by Gov. Sam Brownback, asserting the measure undermines judicial independence and weakens the courts.
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