Predator returned to state hospital in Kansas after ouster
Leavenworth County leaders succeeded in removing 70 year old sexual predator Leroy A. Hendricks from a southwest Leavenworth County home and sending him back to Osawatomie State Hospital. State officials said efforts to place Hendricks in a supervised group home at a cost of 278000 for 15 months are under way. A judge had ruled he was ready to try community living after a decade at Larned State Hospital. The case raises questions about his next placement and supervision.
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Leavenworth County
Osawatomie State Hospital
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Larned State Hospital
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Bicycle safety an overriding concern
Lawrence cyclists push for safer streets as the Bicycle Advisory Committee invites public input. Nick Theobald recalls being hit at Harvard Road and Iowa Street last October, escaping with cuts and bruises. Douglas County saw 22 bicyclist accidents last year with injuries, while five-year trends show over 100 injuries in Lawrence and Douglas County. The city notes helmet laws for under 16 and offers free helmets via the Wheeled Sports Program at Fire & Medical stations.
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Lawrence
Nick Theobald
Baldwin
Theobald
Harvard Road
Iowa Street
Lawrence- Douglas County Fire & Medical Station
Douglas County
Lawrence- Douglas County
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Eric Struckhoff
Struckhoff
Lawrence-Douglas County
Court OKs medical marijuana prosecutions
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that federal drug laws allow prosecutions of patients and caregivers using doctor-recommended marijuana, overriding ten states with medical marijuana statutes. Justice Stevens noted the decision does not judge medical benefits but upholds federal regulation of homegrown pot as interstate commerce.
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Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
Bush
Justice Department
John Nowacki
Sandra Day
Peas Hit Lawrence Markets With Sugar Snap Snow Varieties
Lawrence shoppers are told the fresh season for sugar snap and snow peas has begun in Pulse. Locally grown produce typically moves quickly as new peas arrive on Wednesdays, signaling peak harvest time for area farmers.
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Lawrence
Kansas Gov sets June 22 special session on school funding
Gov Kathleen Sebelius announced a June 22 special legislative session to raise 285 million for schools to meet a Kansas Supreme Court deadline. Leaders said all options including taxes gambling budget cuts and cash reserves would be considered. It is the first KS special session since 1989 and the 20th in state history.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Supreme Court
Sebelius
Kansas
Lawrence educators hopeful after court ruling funds rise
In Lawrence, educators rally behind a Kansas Supreme Court decision that requires the legislature to add 285 million dollars to education. Veterans like Sam Rabiola of Free State High School praise renewed support after years of budget cuts, staff losses, and program reductions.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Sam Rabiola
Lawrence Education Assa
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