Northlake family in custody after children found bound in parked vehicle
Lawrence police arrested a Northlake couple after discovering five children ages 5 to 15, including two bound and blindfolded, in a Suburban at Walmart on Congressional Drive. The man resisted and was tasered. the woman was taken into custody inside the store.
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Journal-World
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KU seeks $30 million state funding for new medical building
Kansas University requests 30 million dollars in state funds to support a 75 million dollar medical education building at the KU School of Medicine in Kansas City Kansas. The plan pairs 30 million private funds and 15 million from a medical resident FICA refund, with board review set for June 21 and budget finalization to Governor Brownback by October. The current 1976 facility is deemed too small and outdated for modern teaching and accreditation standards.
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Kansas Board of Regents
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School of Medicine
Arts Center seeks to buy Salvation Army building
The Lawrence Arts Center plans to buy and raze the downtown Salvation Army building at 946 N.H. to create outdoor arts and performance space and is seeking about $1 million in city funding. Mayor Bob Schumm says the city is close to a right of first refusal to purchase the building, though no deal is struck yet.
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Journal-World Photo
Lawrence Arts Center
Susan Tate
Lawrence
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Flag Day observation and history note
Richard Gwin photographs Cody Cummings of Lawrence raising the Stars and Stripes as Flag Day is observed. Congress introduced the new flag with 13 white stars and 13 stripes on June 14, 1777, marking the nation’s core symbol of unity.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Cody Cummings
Lawrence
Congress
Humid High Reaches 90 in Today's Forecast
The forecast calls for a humid day with a high near 90 degrees. Local forecasts suggest muggy conditions through the afternoon with increased chances of late-day buildup and possible isolated drizzle.
Local Activist Files for Lawrence City Commission Seat
Scott Criqui, a leading figure in promoting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents, has filed to run for a seat on the Lawrence City Commission. The announcement appears on page 3A.
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