Lawrence man pleads guilty to crack distribution charge
Jeremia h Davis 28 from Lawrence admitted one count of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine after officers bought drugs at his Pine Haven Court residence in February and found 31 crack bags 5 grams of crack cash and a revolver during a Feb 28 search Sentencing set for Aug 25 Davis faces 5 to 40 years plus up to 10 years for the firearm charge. A separate case concerns Roger Morris granted a new trial over 1999 meth charges in Douglas County and a Leavenworth man found dead in the Missouri River after a rescue attempt. Autopsy pending.
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Courts: Attorney Rumsey suspended a year for ethics breaches
Lawrence attorney Jim Rumsey, longtime defense lawyer, was suspended from practicing law for one year by the Kansas Supreme Court. The ruling cites mixing an unearned fee with personal funds and failing to keep a client informed, with prior disciplinary history shaping the severity.
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City workers face squeeze as budget trims wage gains
Lawrence grapples with a tight 2004 budget as officials weigh ending annual general wage adjustments amid rising costs. Commissioner Schauner seeks balance between fiscal responsibility and workers' expectations. Some employees, like Mike Tubbs, would accept no raise if it prevents layoffs, though concern grows over multi year wage adjustments.
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County lines up road work as bids stay on schedule
Douglas County plans to overhaul Road 1029 with paving, higher shoulders, and wider ditches while staying on track for bid opening August 20 and potential start by October 1. Officials beat a July 1 deadline by securing two property tracts and authorizing signings to fax details to Topeka before a Friday 5 p.m. cutoff.
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Behind the scenes at the National Park Service in turmoil
The National Parks Conservation Association highlights a clash over budget cuts and park conditions as park visitors enjoy historic sites. The State of the Parks 2000 study flags resource pressures, maintenance backlogs, and rising visitation, urging Washington to boost funding and support.
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White House
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