Lawrence resident helps finish mural in Topeka arts incubator
Ashley Russell a Washburn graduate works with apprentices behind 905 N. Kansas Ave Topeka on the ragaZagar mosaic by Isaiah Zagar. The building once slated for demolition is being renovated as an arts incubator by new co owner Don Snethen and partners after five days of work by locals including Dave Loewenstein Laura Jost Sheila Wilkins and Jill Ensley.
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Lawrence
Ashley Russell
Washburn University
Kansas Ave
Topeka
ragaZagar
Philadelphia
Isaiah Zagar
Dave Loewenstein
Laura Jost
Sheila Wilkins
Jill Ensley
Don Snethen
Snethen
Alleged robbery spurs manhunt in North Lawrence
Law enforcement searched Monday evening for a man tied to a strong armed robbery at Heartland Perma- Column on East 1450 Road about 5:15 p.m. Two employees were inside. no injuries were reported. The suspect fled south on foot toward Riverfront Park as officers used dogs and a Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter to patrol a wide area south of Grant Township. The search began near Riverfront Park and extended along railroad tracks before being downgraded at 8:15 p.m. Several officers remained in the area as of 8:45 p.m. with the suspect described but not named.
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East 1450 Road
Heartland
Douglas County
Rimeter
Kansas Highway Patrol
Grant Township
Lawrence
Riverfront Park
Dymacek
Pet World plans temporary location after Memorial Day fire
Co owner Sherry Emerson announced Pet World will open a temporary shop in the former Copy Print and Ship unit in the same strip mall as the old store as early as next week. The Memorial Day fire at 711 W. 23rd St caused $500000 in damage and killed numerous animals. officials say a breaker panel malfunction started the blaze.
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Sherry Emerson
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Emerson
W. 23Rd St
Tim Emerson
KU avoids furlough scare as summer session begins
KU staff feared nonessential status would force furloughs delaying orientation for incoming freshmen and campus summer classes. By Monday, state budget action ended the immediate threat and most employees returned to usual operations while KU Info handled daily questions about parking passes and campus services.
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Kansas University
Selinna Hale
Hale
Kansas
Lawrence and
Edwards
Strong Hall
KU Info
Marsh
Bailey McGuire
Baldwin City woman critically injured in US 59 crash
A 48-year-old Baldwin City woman, Margaret Wessling, is in critical condition after a crash on U S Highway 59 when a vehicle driven by 71-year-old Tommy Kay of Lawrence crossed into her lane. Both cars left the roadway into an east ditch. Wessling was extricated and transported by Life Star to KU Hospital in Kansas City. Kay was uninjured. both drivers wore seat belts. Traffic delays were reported as northbound lanes and nearby roads were closed briefly.
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Margaret Wessling
Tommy Kay
Lawrence
U.S. 59
Wessling
Douglas County
Sheriffs Office
Kansas University Hospital
Kansas City
Kay
Sheriff's Office
East 1326
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