Three arrest in West 24th Street apartment robbery in Lawrence
Lawrence police arrested Robert Lee Coleman Quentin Marcel Hill and Charles T Brockman on suspicion of aggravated robbery aggravated kidnapping and conspiracy after a Monday Lawrence apartment robbery. They allegedly stole 260 cash a television a Playstation and marijuana. All three are held without bond.
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Douglas County
Local Couples Welcome Newborns Thursday
McLane Taylor Solwa and William Laxton of Lawrence report a baby boy born Thursday. Christopher Ivins and Cheryl Reid of Oskaloosa announce a baby boy born Thursday.
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William Laxton
Lawrence
Christopher Ivins
Cheryl Reid
Oskaloosa
Street opinion on turnpike authority merger debated
On Massachusetts Street Lawrence residents discuss Gov. Brownback’s proposal to merge the Kansas Turnpike Authority with the Kansas Department of Transportation. Robert Wood, a local chef, warns consolidation could create long term issues by reducing separate entities to meet distinct needs.
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Lawrence
Ken tucky Street closure and flash signal proposal
A city manager asks how long the 700 block of Kentucky Street will be closed for Lawrence Public Library construction and whether the light at Seventh and Kentucky can flash during the closure. The street remains closed through next week for utility work, with traffic signals set to red flash per Megan Gilliand.
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Seventh and
Kentucky
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Question line for contact: call 832-7297 or email soundoff
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Kansas lawmakers hear more on judicial selection reform
A Kansas legislative panel heard testimony from lawyers, business leaders, the Kansas Bar Association and the chief judge of the Court of Appeals, opposing changes to the nominating process. Proponents argue for more transparency. critics say the current system works and remains accountable. The debate centers on a constitutional amendment requiring Senate confirmation of governor appointments and an advisory vetting commission.
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Supreme Court
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Malone
Anthony Powell
Sam Brownback
Powell
Senate
Kansas funding for public broadcasting scrutinized
Governor Brownback and allies in the Kansas Legislature consider ending public broadcasting funding but he proposes extending aid for two more years at a reduced level. The plan calls for 600000 for operating grants for public TV and radio stations each year, a 42 percent drop from current funding. Public Radio’s Janet Campbell notes the shift will hit western Kansas hardest, and conservatives argue public broadcasting is not a core government function.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Brownback
Associated Press
Steve Anderson
Janet Campbell
Lawrence
Kansas Public Radio
Wichita abortion clinic renovation protested by Operation Rescue
Operation Rescue filed a formal complaint with Wichita officials over renovations at the former George Tiller clinic. The group claims no permits were obtained for parking lot resurfacing landscaping and interior remodeling. Trust Women Foundation Inc. bought the site last August to offer reproductive health care including abortions.
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Tiller
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