Two men plead no contest in 2021 Lawrence shooting
Javier Isidro Romero and Andrel Darnell Spates Jr., both of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to lesser charges in the 2021 fatal shooting of Christian Willis on Kentucky Street. Spates pleaded to voluntary manslaughter and faces 4.5 to 20.5 years in prison depending on history.
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KU considers Arrowhead for home football games
KU Chancellor Douglas Girod said a near 500 million renovation of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium could push some 2025 home games to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. He noted a final deal depends on obtaining Big 12 conference dates, with a timeline growing tighter due to weather and construction.
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City and County Debate Funding for Homeless Plan
Lawrence and Douglas County leaders questioned how to finance more than 100 million dollars over five years for the A Place for Everyone plan during a joint session at City Hall. Key figures and details remain under consideration as the collaborative effort moves forward after nearly three years of development.
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