City Utilities Overcharges Hit Three Clients by $164K
Lawrence officials say three commercial customers were overcharged nearly 164000 dollars due to retrofitted automated water meters. The issue, caused by technology incompatibility during meter upgrades, has been corrected and refunded. City Manager Craig Owens outlined mitigation steps and ongoing controls to prevent recurrence at a City Commission meeting.
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City Moves to Challenge Potentially Unlicensed Strip Club
Lawrence plans legal action against Lawrence Entertainment LLC doing business as All Stars for operating without a required sexually oriented entertainment license. City Attorney Toni Wheeler says a petition will be filed in Douglas County District Court to determine license status and, if needed, prohibit further operation. The move follows an executive session where the City Commission directed the attorney to file appropriate court documents.
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Douglas County Commission Critics Press Against COVID Rules
About 15 protesters attended the Douglas County Commission meeting to demand rollbacks of mitigation measures. Five spoke during public comment urging a vote against extending mask mandates and other indoor public space rules, threatening legal action if demands are ignored.
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Leaders Briefed on Early Legislature Progress
State lawmakers met Wednesday to hear a quick update on early bills that could impact the county, including potential changes in taxes and green energy policy. The briefing highlighted proposed measures, committee activity, and expected timelines.
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Kansas State House member Suzi Carlson arrested for DUI
Kansas Reflector reports Topeka Republican Rep. Suzi Carlson was arrested for drunk driving and unsafe lane change in Topeka late Monday. She was booked into Shawnee County Jail, posted a $1,000 bond, and released. Court date set for March 1. Carlson has served in the House since 2019.
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Human remains found southeast of Lawrence investigated
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks to identify human remains found Monday in the 1700 block of North 1250 Road after two walkers reported them. Deputies and detectives located additional bones near water with a forensic anthropologist assisting. no further details released. A separate AP report notes Kansas City man Marquise Webb, 21, faces second degree murder charges for the Jan 14 Amtrak shooting of Richie Aaron, 30.
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