District to shift teachers to curb costs in budget plan
The school board approved a 2015-16 budget with a 1.602 mill tax increase to offset state aid loss under Kansas block grants. The plan allows transferring existing teachers between schools instead of hiring new staff and faces a Westar electricity rate rise. Public comment was absent at the hearing.
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Wellsville man found guilty in Douglas State Fishing Lake robbery
Donnie Ray Michael Plouffe 23 of Wellsville pleaded no contest to one count of aggravated robbery in a deal with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. A second suspect, Breanna Denise Parsons, 23 of Baldwin City, faces related charges with a preliminary hearing set for August 17. Plouffe faces sentencing September 11.
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Man faces six charges after KBI encounter
Shaunte James Russell, 23, of Lawrence, faces six charges after a Friday incident with Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents. Police say he drove his car toward an agent, drugs were found in the vehicle, and his 1-year-old son was present. He was jailed on his 23rd birthday. bond was set at 10,000 and later kept at that amount. He is scheduled to appear in Douglas County court Thursday.
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Lenexa man charged in lake disturbance
A 20 year old Lenexa man, Dakota Alexander Johnson, was charged with three counts of criminal threat and three counts of criminal restraint after a disturbance at Douglas State Fishing Lake. Deputies pursued him after he left in a pickup, and he was taken into custody. Bond was set at 20000 dollars, and he is to avoid contact with the victims and the lake area. He remains jailed awaiting next court date.
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No arrest in reported rape case in Lawrence
Lawrence police investigated a reported Friday evening rape outside a Lawrence hotel. The woman knew the man for a very short period before the alleged attack. The incident was reported at 6 45 p m Friday. No arrest was made as both parties were allegedly intoxicated creating a difficult investigation. The exact events remain unclear and hotel name withheld to protect identities.
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Runaway Lawrence Teen Added to NCIC Missing List
Police forward information to the Douglas County District Attorney to decide charges. Kryztal Friday, 16, is listed as a missing child after allegedly running from Lawrence Community Shelter. Last seen with bleached blond hair. Call 911 or Lawrence Police at 832-7509 with sightings.
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Ladybird Diner to reopen after five month closure
Ladybird Diner at 721 Massachusetts St returns tonight after a fire next door caused smoke and water damage. Owner Meg Hertford says dinner runs 5 to 10 pm with all proceeds benefiting Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates. Wednesday hours resume with donuts and coffee and kitchen opening at 8 am.
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