Lawrence man pleads no contest in fentanyl death case
Logan Hastie Morgan, 23, pleaded no contest in Douglas County District Court to one felony count of attempted distribution of a controlled substance causing death linked to the Aug 28 2021 fentanyl overdose death of Mohamadi Issa Jr 18. He faces 4.5 to 20.5 years in prison, with the deal dismissing related counts and requiring testimony against two co defendants.
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Kansas KEEP program offers $1000 per student for learning recovery
Gov. Laura Kelly announced the Kansas Education Enrichment Program KEEP is open to applications from qualifying Kansas families. Each eligible student can receive a $1000 award to cover tutoring academic camps language classes music lessons and other enrichment activities aimed at learning recovery.
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Man brandished gun at former employer charged in Douglas County
Lawrence man Marquis Deshan Lee, 48, was charged in Douglas County District Court with criminal threat and being a felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly entering a Horizon Drive business, brandishing a gun, threatening workers, and resisting arrest where police used a Taser. He is held on a 500000 bond.
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Former USC library chief finalist for KU dean post
Catherine Quinlan, former USC Libraries dean for 15 years until 2022, is a finalist for KU library dean. She will present at 3 p.m. today in Watson Library to outline her leadership approach at KU while retaining USC university librarian title and professor emeritus status.
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Transient man pleads guilty to knife threats in Douglas County
Shaun Donovan Bernie, 30, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to two felony counts of aggravated assault with a knife for threats at the Kansas Union and the Community Building. He faces 11 to 34 months and must register as a violent offender. He agreed to dismiss other charges and awaits sentencing May 25 while jailed on a $10,000 bond.
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