Colyer backs tax stance clash with Brownback ticket
Kansas state politics feature centered on tax policy as Sen Colyer opposed a 1 cent sales tax increase that Morris and moderate Republicans backed amid budget cuts raising concern for schools and social services. Brownback criticized tax hikes in a weak economy and teased a future Road Map for Kansas focusing on economy and education.
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Willow to occupy city building as new East Lawrence HQ
The Willow Domestic Violence Center seeks a $1 annual lease for the former Health Care Access site at 1920 Moodie Road to house its administrative offices by month end. The move aims to provide private meeting space. the shelter will not be relocated there.
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Battle of Black Jack reenactment returns to site near Lawrence
Thom Weik of Lawrence and about 50 reenactors join the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack on June 2 1856 near Baldwin City. The event runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with reenactments at 11 a.m. 1 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. Tickets are 5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds support battlefield preservation and education with crafts demonstrations and a wet plate collodion demonstration by Robert Szabo.
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Torch Run extends through county to Ottawa police handoff
Public Safety Office and Eudora Police partook in the annual Torch Run. The local leg began at Crown Automotive at 34th and Iowa, traveling south in a convoy of flashing police cars. Ottawa police received the torch from officers Tuesday afternoon as Douglas County Sheriff Ken McGovern announced over 8,000 dollars raised for Special Olympics. McGovern noted years of law enforcement involvement and the funds aiding trips to Wichita, with about 700 officers statewide carrying the torch through 33 Kansas counties.
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Fire damages home. golden retriever Riley survives with severe burns
A house fire in the 900 block of Mississippi Street left two cats and a two year old golden retriever named Riley injured. Riley sustained third degree burns on his thighs and side, foot pads burned, and smoke inhalation. Owner David Szczucinski recalled a heroic neighbor, Anthony Barnett, who rushed Riley to Gentle Care Animal Hospital. Medical bills grew past 3500 dollars in three days. community aid and donations are sought through the hospital.
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