Homicide victim remembered for her kindness
Christine Kaplan, 56, of Lawrence, was identified by Douglas County records as the homicide victim whose body was found at 117 New York St. in East Lawrence. Neighbors recall Kaplan as generous and compassionate, often providing shelter to those in need as police probe the scene. Her son Sean Hesken, a Marine, is shown in a World Photo from March 2003.
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KU Under Investigation Over Handling of Sexual Assault Claims
Kansas University faces federal review as the Department of Education adds KU to its list of colleges investigated for how they handle sexual assault cases. KU officials insist the school does not tolerate sexual assault and will cooperate with the review.
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Davis leads fundraising in gubernatorial race as funds rise
Davis has raised over 1.1 million for his gubernatorial bid since January, about 50 percent more than incumbent Gov. Sam Brownback. Brownback has 2.36 million on hand to Davis's 1.32 million, per Monday campaign finance reports.
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School board advances budget with tax cut and rebate
The school board moved forward a district budget reducing property tax and approving a $75 million rebate tied to a European Union luxury apartment development, signaling shifts in local financing and tax policy.
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