Owens Flower Shop founder built a life in optimism
Owens grew from a debt laden flower shop owner in 1946 to a community pillar in Lawrence. He served as mayor in the 1950s, led the school board in the 1960s, and chaired the chamber of commerce, navigating racial tensions and unrest to help steer the city toward a calmer era.
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Kansas court panel urges budget fixes for shortfall
A 10 member panel led by Appeals Judge Karen Arnold Burger released a 72 page report to bridge an $8.25 million judicial budget gap for FY 2014. It recommends delaying vacancies cutting some court services employees and furloughs to save resources while aiming to minimize impact on residents.
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Manhattan Man Sentenced in Fort Riley Soldier Killing
A Manhattan man, Matthew Wilson, 43, received life in prison plus about 26 years for the April shooting that killed 23 year old Michael Lowery and injured four others outside an apartment complex. Wilson pleaded no contest to first degree murder and related charges, after living at the complex and saying he was tired of the partying.
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