City leaders discuss indigenous land acknowledgement in Lawrence
Lawrence officials consider an official indigenous land acknowledgement and education project. Vice Mayor Courtney Shipley proposed researching tribes historically in the area and creating public education, including school outreach and updated entry-point signs listing tribes connected to the region.
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Man in plea deal convicted of two felonies in robbery case
A Eudora man, Raymond P. Stilley, 32, pleaded no contest to two counts of aggravated robbery last week, with two kidnapping related charges dropped. He faces sentencing in July after witnesses, two elderly relatives, testified he forced them at gunpoint to drive to ATMs and banks during a July 12, 2020 incident, holding them as hostages.
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Raymond P. Stilley
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Mann backs Colyer for Kansas governor in 2022 race
U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann the 1st District congressman and former lieutenant governor endorses Jeff Colyer for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Mann cites Colyer’s ties to agriculture and conservative leadership as key strengths against Attorney General Derek Schmidt.
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Vehicle crash blocks U.S. 24/40 near Lawrence Airport
Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle wreck on U S 24 40 near Lawrence Municipal Airport. A flipped car lay in a yard east of East 1600 Road with belongings scattered. An ambulance remained on scene as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office directed traffic in one lane and sought more information.
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Lawrence
Emerson files to run for Lawrence school board
Kay Emerson, a 35 year old Americorps Kansas director for the Kansas Volunteer Commission, filed to run for the Lawrence school board. She aims to ensure parents have resources and information to decide for their children and would act as a voice to ask questions and secure opportunities. Emerson chairs the board's parents of color advisory committee and previously served on the COVID-19 advisory panel. She moved to Lawrence in 2004 for the University of Kansas and is among 12 candidates for three seats. Primary is Aug. 3, general Nov. 2.
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