City police union clash over policy setting in Lawrence
City Manager Tom Markus and Lawrence Police Officers Association reps spar over the union’s role in creating and changing department policies. Markus argues the current contract improperly requires LPCA input for policy development and management rights, while LPOA presses for ongoing input through joint standing committees and ongoing review by employee representatives.
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Lawsuit over jail inmate death underway in Kansas City
Douglas County faces a wrongful death suit filed by Joseph Harvey on behalf of Rachel Hammers' children after her May 12 2012 death in Douglas County Jail. The case alleges negligence and seeks more than 1.35 million dollars with Judge Carlos Murguia allowing jury evidence. County officials discuss potential insurance coverage and trial scheduling through June 13 with Commissioner Thellman absent from a prior meeting.
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Vinland firm McFarlane Aviation wins state award
McFarlane Aviation of Vinland received the 2018 Governor's Award of Excellence from Gov. Jeff Colyer at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lawrence. About 80 Kansas businesses were considered. criteria included in state business expansion and capital investment.
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Man sentenced for high speed crash injuring two women
Justin M. Crawford, 45, of Topeka, ordered to 41 months in prison for a head on crash in Lawrence that injured two women. Court also imposed over $5,800 in restitution and two years post release supervision. Crawford cited severe medical pain and addiction from pain meds as factors. He pleaded no contest to two felony counts of aggravated battery.
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