Teen gets 586 months for killing grandmother
Jaered A. Long, 19, was sentenced to 586 months in Douglas County District Court for murder of his grandmother Deborah Bretthauer. Judge Kay Huff cited the tragedy for all involved while relatives described the victim’s unconditional care amid the defendant’s worsening mental health. The sentence matched the plea agreement recommendations from prosecutors and Long’s attorney Forrest Lowry.
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Lawrence Area Encounters Wintry Weather Impact
The Lawrence area faces another round of wintry weather after freezing rain and sleet made Tuesday morning travel hazardous. Meteorologist John Woynick of the National Weather Office in Topeka reports about 0.2 inches of icy rain and 0.25 to 0.5 inches of sleet fell in the Lawrence region Tuesday morning.
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Police investigate Free State High School shooting threat
Lawrence police are examining a Snapchat threat reported by a Free State High School student. The district says the indirect post referenced harming people and a staff member notified authorities. One person was taken to a medical facility for evaluation after a related incident at a west Lawrence residence.
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Julie Boyle
West Lawrence
Amy Rhoads
City leaders address protest with Confederate flags in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners and the police chief defended free speech at a Tuesday meeting while acknowledging disruption from the February 3 Defend the Flag protest in downtown Lawrence. Residents had urged a statement and protest protocol earlier this month.
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