Lawrence murder defendants claim self defense in filing
Andres D. Spates Jr. 19 and Javier I. Romero 18 face first degree murder charges for a September 8 shooting in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street in central Lawrence. Spates seeks immunity after alleging a marijuana deal turned violent, leaving Christian Willis 21 of Wichita dead at the scene.
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Lawrence library cuts fines to improve access
Lawrence Public Library officials say eliminating late fines from January 2020 has not slowed returns or holds, but has improved access for people with low incomes. Executive Director Brad Allen cites equity and barrier removal as the goal of the policy change.
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Douglas County reports 1216 active COVID cases in code red
Douglas County health leaders say 1216 active COVID cases were recorded midweek, up from 987 Monday, while LMH Health inpatients remained steady at 15. The surge places the county in code red transmission, likely prompting talks on a mask mandate.
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Statewide surge: December sales tax up 32 percent
Lawrence and Kansas cities posted a sharp rise in December 2021 sales tax receipts, about 32.3 percent or $28 million statewide. The month’s report reflects October activity due to timing, not December shopping, with inflation and higher prices boosting revenue even if volumes held steady.
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