Man charged in rape and aggravated sodomy case in Lawrence
Lawrence man Miguel L. Brown faces rape and aggravated criminal sodomy charges after an 18 year old woman testified she was assaulted on Brown s couch following a downtown music event. Judge Sally Pokorny ordered a May 12 trial as Brown pleaded not guilty.
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Douglas County
Sally Pokorny
Miguel L. Brown
Brown
Gary West
Olathe Man Sentenced to Probation in 2019 Robbery Case
Anei Deng Anei-Yor 27 pleaded guilty to three felony counts of robbery linked to a 2019 armed home invasion on Sycamore Circle. Judge Stacey Donovan sentenced him to 64 months in prison, suspended to three years probation, with co-defendants already serving lengthy terms. Victims described the violent break in and the impact on their safety, urging prison time. Anei-Yor noted personal change and future plans as a basketball trainer in the Kansas City area.
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Stacey Donovan
Anei-Yor
Donovan
Anei- Yor
Sycamore Circle
Paul Quinn College
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Kansas City
Lawrence seeks public ideas for 2026 30 capital plan
The City of Lawrence invites residents to propose infrastructure improvement projects for the 2026 2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Proposals must involve at least 100000 in cost and may cover repairs or new work on streets parks or facilities or new infrastructure like traffic signals fire stations or roundabouts. Submissions are due by 5 pm February 21 via lawrenceks portal or in person at City Hall.
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Judge Denies House Arrest for KU International Student
Douglas County Judge denied house arrest for Calistus Chukwuma Ezenwa, 21, an international student charged with rape and criminal sodomy in an incident on Nov. 21, 2024. The defense sought release on own recognizance with GPS. prosecutors argued flight risk. Ezenwa has remained in custody on a $250,000 bond, with a preliminary hearing set for April 18.
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Douglas County
Ezenwa
Gary West
Stacey Donovan
Ezenna
Foster
Donovan
City launches campaign to cut recycling contamination in Lawrence
Lawrence rolls out a Did You Know social media campaign after contamination rose from 10.7 percent in November 2023 to 173 percent in October 2024. The effort targets batteries electronics radios and e cigarettes and promotes updated cart labels a QR linked database and tips to prepare recyclables. Residents urged to take batteries and electronics to the Hazardous Waste Facility and keep carts three feet from obstacles while rinsing items.
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Ron Green
Hamm
Lawrences.org
Douglas County
Kresge Road
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