Ottawa quadruple homicide defense granted extra time
Franklin County Judge delayed response deadline for Kyle Flack’s defense as prosecutors seek to admit prior statements to police. The case involves four killings in 2013 including Kaylie Bailey and her infant daughter Lana Leigh in Olathe. The court also scheduled a death penalty discussion and set August 29 for a related motion.
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Tim Frieden
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Frieden
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Olathe
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Andrew Adam
Regents eye budget cuts as April May revenue drop warns
Kansas Board of Regents officials warn of a revenue drought in April and May. Ed McKechnie says June trends could force careful spending and planned reductions. Shane Bangerter notes potential effects on tuition while budget requests are prepared. April revenue fell 93 million and May by 217 million, totaling 310 million below estimates. Gov Brownback attributes the shortfall to temporary federal tax issues and expects a recovery.
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Topeka
Kansas Board of Regents
Ed McKechnie
Shane Bangerter
Sam Brownback
Rain brings relief to local farmers in wet June
Rains this June ease drought concerns for local farmers though the area remains about 5 inches below normal. Lawrence recorded 2.47 inches of rain by Thursday, 1.5 inches above normal for June and 10.64 inches year to date, with ongoing efforts to catch up to average totals. Leroy Russell, agricultural agent, notes the need to continue rainfall.
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Morning Showers Blues Business Classified Ads
Local morning showers dampen commute as business Classifieds fill pages 1B to 4B and 1C to 6D with notices, ads, and comic sections. Subscribers may find job listings, product promotions, and community listings amid the day’s brief entries. Join LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Habitat volunteers race to finish Lawrence home in three days
Habitat for Humanity volunteers hope for dry weather as they work to complete a Lawrence family’s new home in a three day build. The project faces tight deadlines and seeks community support to overcome weather and time constraints.
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Lawrence
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