Repeat drug offender faces new charges after traffic stop
Lawrence police reported a repeat drug offender, Zachariah C. Taylor, 29, was stopped Thursday with two children and another man in the vehicle. Officers found large amounts of methamphetamine, pills, cash, paraphernalia, and scales. Taylor faces multiple drug charges, two counts of aggravated child endangerment, and one count of interference with law enforcement in Douglas County District Court. Bond set. trial scheduled in August. He has prior convictions from 2003 and 2005 and a March arrest for drug paraphernalia.
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Baker University president settles in and stays busy
Baker University President Lynne Murray reflects on her bay outings at St Mary's College of Maryland and her rise from student sailor to university leader. She emphasizes the schools' shared values, campus beauty, and strong community ties as she begins her tenure.
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Baker University
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Baker
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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Kansas wheat crop 25-year low due to drought and floods
Kansas wheat growers face a harvest cut as the USDA estimates the crop at 235.2 million bushels, the smallest since 1989. The drought, hail, freezes, and repeated rains delayed harvest and reduced yields across many Kansas fields, reflecting a severe farm season.
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Roberts residency issue fuels Kansas Senate race
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts defends his long tenure as opponent Milton Wolf gains with residency questions. Wolf emphasizes Washington home and rented Dodge City address, while Roberts touts seniority and farm policy clout. The Aug 5 GOP primary outcome could hinge on perception of incumbency and connection to Kansans.
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Augusta
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