Religious leaders sue Missouri over abortion ban
A group of 13 Christian and Jewish leaders filed a suit in St. Louis challenging Missouri’s abortion law, alleging lawmakers used religious beliefs to draft the measure. The case seeks a permanent injunction and a constitutional declaration that the law violates state rights.
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Man pleads no contest in pool hall assault case
Lawrence man Jesse Lamont McDonald, 33, pleaded no contest Wednesday to aggravated assault on a police officer with a firearm, damaging a vehicle, and related charges. The plea resolves multiple counts from the Nov 10 2022 incident at Astro's Billiards and Bar in Lawrence, where police had responded to criminal damage reports.
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KU Opera and Film Screenings Highlight Weekend Events
This weekend in Lawrence includes an award winning film screening, a University of Kansas Italian opera, and other stage and screen shows. Lawrence Restaurant Week runs through Jan 29 with over 40 local restaurants offering special dishes. The Lawrence Public Library hosts a music sale featuring rare recordings and Kansas Audio Reader sells audio gear and vinyl. Liberty Hall screens two cheesy lucha libre films tonight, Santo in the Wax Museum and Academy of Doom.
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Free Lawrence lecture by best selling poet Ross Gay
Best selling poet and author Ross Gay will speak at 7 p.m. February 16 in Liberty Hall downtown Lawrence as part of the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture. The in person event marks a return after two years of virtual talks and tickets are required though admission is free.
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