Bike doctor on the BAK tour fixes cycles on the go
Lawrence Journal World reporter JL Watson joins the Biking Across Kansas southern route where John Hobbs, owner of Great Plains Cycles in Newton, repairs bikes from dawn to dusk. Hobbs prioritizes safety, travels between routes, and offers free advice to riders while sharing his passion for keeping cyclists on the road. Sister Edwina Pope of Wichita and Paul Cantrell praise his skill and fairness as the tour moves toward Frankfort.
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Carol Hobbs
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Wichita
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Fired Tonganoxie officer may sue city hall
Robert Smith a Tonganoxie police officer with nearly ten years service was dismissed on May 7 for taking an unauthorized break and billing an armored vest he had not permission to buy He may sue the city if he rejects a settlement offer and chooses to pursue a federal court action He alleges he was fired without warning while city officials defend procedure and fair appeal options
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Leavenworth County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
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Lawrence High Students Explore Government at Boys State
About a dozen Lawrence High School juniors attended Boys State from June 2 to last Saturday to simulate city and state government. Participants formed Nationalist and Federalist parties, drafted platforms, ran elections, and passed legislation in a 48 hour cycle, with some experiencing minority status and high tore roles such as lieutenant governor Seth Toebben and assistant secretary Michael Young.
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Jonathan Penny
Jeff Dasenbrock
Bryan Hickey
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