Jury finds man guilty of rape and sex crimes against child
A Douglas County jury convicted George Joseph Burgess Jr., 45, on two counts of rape and six of 11 counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child for abuse of a girl between 2017 and 2019. He faces possible life sentences. sentencing is set for August 1. He also has prior convictions for identity theft and removing an electronic monitoring device.
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Secretary of State forwards evidence in No Labels controversy
Secretary of State Scott Schwab sent material to Attorney General Kris Kobach alleging a campaign consultant may have falsely impersonated a party officer to seize control of No Labels Kansas. Kris Van Meteren, tied to Singularis Group, allegedly tried to name himself party chairman and had two nominees, wife Echo Van Meteren and Senator Marci Francisco, placed on the slate without consent.
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City Commission adopts HUD grant plan for 1.36 million
The Lawrence City Commission approved an annual action plan and investment summary totaling 1,357,533 in HUD grants through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The plan outlines actions and resources for the upcoming grant year from Aug. 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, aligned with the five year Consolidated Plan.
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