Former Lawrence attorney to be sentenced for criminal contempt
Scott Bloch former head of the Office of Special Counsel under President George W. Bush faces a federal judge in Washington D C this week for criminal contempt of Congress He could receive six months in prison and a $100000 fine or probation with a $5000 fine and 200 hours of community service Prosecutors seek a measured sentence while noting his alleged destruction of office computers and failure to truthfully answer questions about retaliation against employees Bloch resigned in 2008 after controversy over whistleblower protections and discrimination claims related to sexual orientation.
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Office of Special Counsel
George W. Bush
Congress
Bloch
Lawrence
U.S
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Washington, D.C
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Licans
Wetlands program sparks youth art and theatre in Lawrence
About a dozen youths performed the play Discovering the Wetlands as part of Unmask.Unearth led by the Lawrence Youth Ensemble. The project includes an exhibit of wetlands inspired art at the Percolator behind the Lawrence Arts Center with shows Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and an exhibit 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends through Aug. 8.
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Lawrence Youth Ensemble
Tyler Johnson
Free State
Johnson
Lawrence Arts Center
N.H
Percolator
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Lawrence
Perry
Douglas County
Laura Ramberg
Ramberg
Dakota Collins
Central Junior High School
Dakota
South Park
The
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Heat warning in effect for Douglas County today
The National Weather Service has upgraded the heat advisory to an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Temperatures will be in the mid 90s with heat index 105 to 110 degrees. Relief from humidity is not expected until after Tuesday. Prolonged exposure risks dehydration heat exhaustion and heat stroke. outdoor plans should minimize activity and include water, light clothing, and sunscreen.
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National Weather Service
Douglas County
Nine Kids Recover After Kansas Bus Crash
In Wellsville eastern Kansas most of the nine children injured when a church camp bus swerved off I 35 and rolled onto its side have been released from hospital. Kara Hatfield and another child with a hip fracture remained hospitalized as the patrol investigates, with the trip sponsor Tri City Ministries noting several other injuries.
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Wellsville
Kansas
Franklin County
Eric Hatfield
Kansas City Star
Kara
Carl Herbster
Independence
Tri-City
Two Leavenworth men arrested in Lawrence home invasion
Police say two 18 year old Leavenworth residents were located and arrested Saturday night in connection with a July 5 home invasion on Tennessee Street. Six suspects initially entered the apartment, threatening a resident with a knife and taking property. Both suspects face aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary charges.
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Leavenworth
Lawrence
Susan Hadl
Tennessee Street
Douglas County
Gas prices dip to 2.52 at multiple stations
The Journal-World notes gas prices as low as 2.52 at several stations and invites readers to report lower prices by calling 832-7154.
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