Budget dispute spurs City Commission clash on budget change
Kansas city officials argued over a $100,000 addition for transitional housing after the public hearing, as Commissioner Stuart Boley sought to include the line at the last meeting. Commissioner Matthew Herbert criticized the process as flawed citing timing and public input concerns.
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Geologists tie drop in quakes to drilling slowdown
In southern Kansas falling oil prices cut drilling, and state geologists link a drop in earthquakes from Harper and Sumner Counties to reduced saltwater disposal. The USGS notes 67 quakes of at least 3.0 in the past year, with one 4.9 in November, while post April there have been 15 quakes and none in July. Rex Buchanan says it is early to set drilling rules.
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Trial date set for man accused of soliciting young girl
Lawrence man Jonathan Stephen Nelson 42 a registered sex offender pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child in a restaurant case. He was arrested May 10 after allegedly asking a 10 year old girl to follow him to the men’s room. Nelson has prior sex crime convictions and faces up to 136 months in prison with possible doubling. He is held in Douglas County Jail with bond set at 125000. Chief District Judge Robert Fairchild set a trial date for November 9.
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Man convicted in county jail battery case
Lawrence man Ritchie L. Moore, 49, was found guilty of reckless aggravated battery for attacking an inmate at Douglas County Jail. He faces seven to 23 months in prison, with sentencing set for Aug. 19 while awaiting trial.
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Bonner Springs man charged in robbery
Michael Lamont Caldwell, 32, is charged with aggravated robbery after a Saturday incident near Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. Armed with a gun he threatened a man and stole money. Caldwell was arrested at the Bonner Springs police department and is held on a $30,000 bond as investigators pursue the case.
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