Lawrence police seek man with $50k rape warrant
Lawrence police ask for public help locating 52 year old Carlton Matthew Grass also known as Smokey Eagle Carl Grass Carlos Bazon Carlton Eagle as a transient who may travel by bicycle. The warrant stems from a June 15 rape near downtown Lawrence and carries a $50,000 bond. Call 832-7509 or CrimeStoppers at 785-843-8477 with tips. anonymous tips may qualify for a reward up to $1,000.
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Nominations Open for Phoenix Awards in Lawrence Arts Scene
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission invites nominations for the Phoenix Awards recognizing local artists and advocates through Aug. 29. Ten categories include Arts Advocate, Arts Education, Design Arts, Musical Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and the Phoenix Award for Exceptional Artistic Achievement plus a Creative Spaces Award for forward-thinking placemaking. Visit lawrences.org/boards/lawrence-cultural-arts-commission/phoenix for details.
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Festival helps Lawrence shine with music art and film
Blues legend Johnny Winter and the Quixotic dance troupe drew large crowds at the Free State Festival in Lawrence. Highlights included St Luke AME choir with Matt Otto Quintet, outdoor projections on landmarks, and child friendly films. Next year’s festival is tentatively set for June 21 to 28.
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Pair charged with attempted murder face joint hearing
Douglas County prosecutors set a July 16 preliminary hearing for Brittany Nicole Smith 22 of Eudora and Edward Joseph Parker 25 of Lawrence in the Memorial Day shooting on U S 59 that left Skylar L Workman 24 of Lawrence injured. Workman was flown to Stormont Vail Hospital. condition not released. Smith also faces a January 2013 DUI preliminary hearing.
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Cross-state tax breaks spark regional economic clash
Business leaders in Missouri and Kansas urge an end to incentives that lure firms across the border. The talks center on state level breaks, with Hallmark Cards' Donald Hall Jr. noting the move costs taxpayers and yields little gain, while lawmakers discuss curbing cross-border moves among Jackson to Cass counties and Wyandotte to Miami counties.
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City rates rise 5 to 7 percent for consumers
City commissioners approved a 29,000 market demand study by Convention Sports and Leisure to assess a conference center in Lawrence. Kansas University and the city will share costs. The study will span two phases, first measuring demand by year end, then evaluating potential locations. World Co. proposed downtown site. others may be considered. Menards site plan approved near 31st and Iowa, with Home Depot concern rejected 4-1. Schumm opposed. Menards expects a spring 2015 opening.
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Kansas Water Office unveils drought plan for conservation
The Kansas Water Office released a 46 page preliminary draft outlining a four pronged approach to cut statewide water use by 20 percent by 2065. It includes voluntary and involuntary conservation, more efficient reservoir management, new irrigation technologies and exploring lower quality water sources. Public meetings begin July 7 to gather further input while reinforcing the need to change water use culture across Kansas.
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