Lawrence man dies after hit and run head injuries
Lawrence police probe the death of 72 year old Harry J. Oliver found in the street at 13th and Massachusetts. Oliver died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from a crushed skull and head injuries with leg fractures, no witness or skid marks reported. In another item, the Lawrence school board seeks a late September bond election for 20 to 25 million dollars for a second high school, but county election officials say state law blocks a bond election within 90 days of another election.
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Lawrence High School renovation plan hinges on bond vote
Board names Gould-Evans Architects to oversee LHS upgrades to avoid the old school stigma while a proposed second high school hinges on a late September 20 to 25 million bond vote. The plan aims to keep LHS attractive during construction. two board members face murder and kidnapping charges in Shawnee County District Court.
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Teens charged in murder case in Topeka area
Douglas County officials filed murder and related felony counts against 19 year old Tyrone Baker of Topeka in connection with the deaths of three elderly Topeka residents. Baker faces two counts of first degree murder two counts of felony murder two counts of aggravated kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault. The victims Lester Haley 87 and Nancy Haley 69 were found on River Road northwest of Lecompton. A co defendant Lisa Pfannenstiel 18 Auburn was not charged after authorities said she did not take part in the killings.
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Teen charged after girlfriend testifies in murder case
Blue Springs teen Christopher W. Mitchell 18 ordered to stand trial on first degree murder for the killing of Timothy Ridpath 18 in Douglas County. Cindy Scaturro 17 testified Mitchell admitted shooting Ridpath four times and that they fabricated an alibi. She described helping hide the murder weapon by dismantling it and disposing parts in the Missouri River.
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