City offers debris removal help after Monday storm
Lawrence opens brush site at Wood Recovery and Composting Facility for free storm debris drop offs this week. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm Friday and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday. compost and wood chips sold Saturday. Monday yard waste collection will pick up tree limbs and debris. bundles must meet size, weight, and tying rules. If debris is too large to bundle, curb clearance will occur Tue–Fri next week. Damages include cars, homes, uprooted trees, and scattered limbs as crews assess the extent.
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Trial set for woman accused of attempted second-degree murder
Shelly Hammer, 39, waived a preliminary hearing and faces a September trial on an attempted second-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing Kendra Parrish, 26, with scissors during a June car ride. Parrish received hospital care, Hammer remains jailed on 100000 bond, and a August 8 hearing will decide admissibility of recorded statements.
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Lawrence Community Shelter
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Lawrence
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Douglas County
Paula Martin
Brownback challenge prompts race for Kansas House seat
Race Davis seeks reelection while Gov. Sam Brownback faces primary pressure. Highberger and Hodgson are independent candidates voicing concern over education funding tax policy and social safety nets. They oppose photo ID voting and citizenship proof registration requirements and cite experience in law and state government.
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Ulman Cancer Fund supports 4K for Cancer runners reach Lawrence
Runners, including a Washington and Alaska youth, describe the 13th annual 4K for Cancer as a life changing journey. The Ulman Cancer Fund offers aid to 14 to 39 year olds facing cancer, prioritizing daily support over research.
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Lenexa police pursue tips after fatal shooting
Northeast Kansas police report a shooting near Lenexa that left two adult males dead and another man wounded. A caller said he had been shot and officers found him on a front lawn, with victims inside a nearby home. Names to be released after family notices. The relationship and motives are under investigation. Call Lenexa Police with information.
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Trial over marijuana conspiracy spans years and states
The trial centers on a 2005 to 2012 marijuana network moving at least 1000 kilograms from California to Kansas. Los Dahda faces 20 to life for continuing a criminal enterprise, while Morehead argues multiple smaller conspiracies existed. Codefendants include Larry Morehead and Chad Bauman, with testimony around distributions and the scheme's scope. Deliberations began after 4 p.m. and were set to continue next morning.
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