Man who once ran for House pleads in sex crime case
Nicolas D. Vanwyke, 27, a former Republican Kansas House candidate, pleaded no contest Friday to two counts of aggravated battery in Douglas County District Court. Sentencing set for Sept. 22. Original charges in 2016 included aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated sexual battery related to an alleged 2015 victim, who was 30 and allegedly unable to consent. Vanwyke has been free on bond. police did not release incident details. He previously ran for District 10 in fall 2014 and worked for Lawrence First Class Transportation. KU listing shows he is not a current student.
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Trial opens in dog killing tied to robbery spree
Jurors began hearing the case of Pierre P. Walker a 20 year old charged in a Douglas County District Court trial with three counts of aggravated robbery and one count of cruelty to animals after an early morning street robbery spree during which a victim's dog was shot dead. Judge Sally Pokorny oversaw the proceedings as jurors were selected. The charges stem from an incident on June 6 2016 with Walker alleged to be armed.
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Lawrence airport wildlife fence grant boosts infrastructure
The city wins a 1.6 million dollar FAA grant to install a wildlife fence at Lawrence Municipal Airport north of town on Highway 24. The FAA says the project is part of a 169 million nationwide package supporting airport infrastructure. The fence aims to reduce collisions with animals during takeoffs and landings at the busy 5,700 foot runway.
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Lisa Larsen profiles for Lawrence City Commission race
Lawrence City Commissioner Lisa Larsen, 57, who started an environmental consulting firm 25 years ago, discusses her bid to retain a seat amid a new strategic plan and push for balanced economic growth. She is a licensed geologist with a career spanning public utilities work and local service.
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