Burglary at First Democratic HQ Seeks Clues Reward
Douglas County Sheriff reports January break in at the Lecompton building once used as the First Democratic Headquarters. A $50 wall plaque and a wooden sign outside were taken. A $200 reward from the Lecompton Historical Society Crime Stoppers is offered for information leading to arrests. Call 843-8477 anonymity guaranteed.
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Bar brawl at JB Stouts sparks police action in Lawrence
A pool game dispute and alleged racial slur triggered a 25-person fight at JB Stouts Sports Bar on West Wakara usa Drive. Police cited a man for disorderly conduct after using pepper spray. another man, John Watson, 37, was issued a citation and ordered to appear in municipal court. No injuries reported.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Municipal Court
City rental registrations rush under new ordinance
More than 1,000 rental properties registered before the Friday deadline, with 1,011 reported as compliant of the required total. Officials say thousands more remain unregistered and will be traced via utility records and complaints as inspections begin this spring. Atty. Gen. Carla Stovall's office plans to review the law's conformity with state statute, with no timetable for an opinion.
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Orthodox bishop urges environmental restraint at KU luncheon
Bishop Kallis tos Ware, an Eastern Christian scholar, told about 125 at Ecumenical Christian Ministries that nature is a sacred gift from God and misusing it is a sin. He urged Americans to spend less and share more, challenging links between patriotism and consumerism and noting Africa and India view it differently. He was supported by KU professor Thomas Heilke who echoed the call to walk lightly on Earth.
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Kansas lawmakers take sample test to gauge student knowledge
Legislators faced Kansas statewide test questions to probe student knowledge and the value of testing. The exercise sparked debate among House and Senate education committee members about whether Kansas tests are appropriate, with Chair Ralph Tanner warning against overdoing it while recognizing potential educational merit.
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Suspicious fire探 Central Junior High investigated
Officials probe a boiler room fire at Central Junior High School as a possible arson. Lawrence fire and police, with state aid, ruled no lock break-in and minimal damage while warning the public to share tips via the crime stoppers line.
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