Missourian Charged in Triple Shooting Near KU Campus
Caleb K. Chrisman of Grain Valley Missouri was charged with aggravated robbery aggravated burglary and three counts of aggravated kidnapping for the February 8 home invasion near the Kansas University campus in Lawrence. Victims Phillip Hawley Seth Peterson and Arthur Perez were held at gunpoint and shot during the incident. Lawrence police say they are still seeking to identify and locate other suspects.
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Weather safety courses spring storm season prep
Severe Weather Awareness Week offers two sessions in March. At 1301 Jayhawk Blvd and Hampshire St in Lawrence, courses run from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7 and March 18. Registration costs 15 dollars for the first, with a free option at the second location.
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Douglas County conducts statewide tornado drill during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Douglas County Emergency Management gears up for a tornado drill Tuesday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Assistant Director Jillian Rodrigue says the drill tests siren timing and backups while residents, businesses, and schools run their own procedures. Two public classes are planned, including the March 7 Severe Weather Symposium and March 18 Weather 101, to train weather spotters and enhance warning operations.
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Kansas Senate narrows passage of local elections bill
Kansas Senate approved Senate Bill 171 by 21 to 18 to move municipal and school board elections to November of odd-numbered years and keep them nonpartisan. The bill allows for staggered term cities to have yearly elections and would take effect in 2017. Critics fear disrupted local schedules while supporters cite higher turnout and manageable costs.
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Baldwin City
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Audit clears most work at Rock Chalk Park while urging partial payout
A city audit finds the private contractor delivered work meeting specs and costs in line with the development agreement though accounting for the Rock Chalk Park project remains incomplete. The report recommends paying about 1.02 million still withheld, as Lawrence city officials prepare for a Monday audit discussion.
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Kansas lawmakers approve teacher contract bargaining compromise
The Kansas House and Senate advanced nearly identical bills on Thursday to govern negotiations between school districts and teachers unions. The measures trace to a January compromise between the Kansas National Education Association and groups representing boards, superintendents and administrators.
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Spin Pizza Opens in Lawrence Next to Wal-Mart
Spin Pizza, a Kansas City based artisanal pie shop, plans a fall opening in Lawrence beside Wal-Mart at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, bringing new dining options to the area.
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