Lawrence to discuss plans for new police station near Free State High
The Lawrence city and police department will brief the Lawrence school board on the $17 million police headquarters to be built west of Free State High School on a 29 acre site between Wakarusa and Overland drives. Phase one includes chief’s office IT records patrol and forensic space.
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Elections panel to hear challenges in state races
A three member state panel meets to hear challenges on the August 7 primary ballot. Key dispute in the 4th District involves Rep. Ron Estes with a challenger also named Ron Estes. Laura Lombard objects to using titles on the ballot and cites Kansas law barring titles. The 85th District race could flip control as incumbent Chuck Weber withdrew and Michael Capps moved to run there. Democrat Monica Marks objects, citing constitutional provisions on candidates.
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Prison mothers rise as births occur behind bars in Kansas
In Kansas prisons expectant mothers face limited contact with babies. Alexa Baugh waits to hold her son outside Topeka Correctional Facility while pregnancies follow strict jail protocols. The state has no nursery program like eight other states. births often mean giving up children to state services.
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