Free State High School Opens Deepening Lawrence Unity
Lawrence moves into a new era with Free State High School opening near Sixth and Wakarusa Drive as the city heals from a divisive 1994 bond vote for a second high school and renovations. Proponents praise more opportunities while opponents note lingering division. officials aim a welcoming, unified community atmosphere.
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Lawrence High School
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William Quantrill
Free State
Ray Beaumont
Gary Toebben
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Free fair closes with 4-H youth awards and goodbyes
After a long season the Douglas County Free Fair ended with Brandie Rice receiving the Ninemaker Citizenship Award and multiple livestock and home economics honors. Sally Jennings earned the Annette Winter Bolton Memorial Award along with a beef herdsmanship award as the pair prepare to depart for Kansas State University. The state fair looms next month, marking a bittersweet sendoff for the Lone Star 4-H Club graduates.
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Father seeks grand jury probe of parole office in Kleypas case
The father of Carrie Williams seeks a Crawford County grand jury investigation into Kansas parole supervision of Gary Kleypas after his Missouri killing and a Wyandotte County jury recommended his execution. Larry Williams collected 376 valid signatures to request the grand jury, which would convene within 60 days if judges find form proper.
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Bessie Pearl Lawrence
Galena
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Chuck Simmons
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