First day of drug trial centers on marijuana purchase
Jurors in a federal case against Dahda twins and associate Pickel viewed bags of high grade marijuana allegedly bought by an informant from Dahda in Lawrence in 2011. The defendants face possible minimums of 20 years for the Dahdas and 10 for Pickel as the trial opens with Detective McAfee's testimony.
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Region's farmers ahead of average in corn planting
Ben Unglesbee reports that area farmers are weeks ahead of last year as dry warm weather allows rapid corn planting. By Sunday about 44 percent of the region’s corn had been planted, higher than Kansas state 21 percent and the national 6 percent, aided by improved conditions after cool wet weather. Bill Wood of the Douglas County extension notes the dry soil and warming trend accelerate planting.
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Teachers Protest Governor in Hays Over Tenure Law
Governor Sam Brownback faced protests in Hays as teachers opposed his signing of the repeal of teacher tenure. He elsewhere announced education legislation and bills to grant Kansas officials control of Medicare and other federally funded health programs.
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Buffalo Bob's to Close After 70 Years of Service
The owner announces retirement on Tuesday April 29 and closing Buffalo Bob's after decades in operation. To thank staff, a 15 percent bonus from the last five days of sales will be distributed among employees including Rusty Mather Linda Edman and Whitney Moore.
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