Hotel group seeks city block for downtown convention hotel
John Q. Hammons Hotels, a Springfield based developer, entered talks to buy the 600 block of New Hampshire Street parking lot used by The World Company. The plan foresees a 200 room hotel with about 40,000 square feet of meeting space to draw conventions to downtown Lawrence, far surpassing the city’s current largest venue.
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Colorful start as 15000 attend Wakarusa Music Fest
The four day Wakarusa Festival at Clinton Lake State Park opens with dance culture and packed crowds. Organizers expect as many as 15000 fans for the event featuring bands like the Deep Fried Pickle Project and a lively summer camp atmosphere.
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Survival guide to the Wakarusa Festival in Lawrence
The guide helps attendees navigate the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival in Lawrence drawing thousands. It targets nonlocals and locals with tips to stay entertained, comfortable, and safe during the event.
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Resolution calls for withdrawal from Iraq
Congress faces an Iraq exit debate as 41 House Democrats form an Out of Iraq caucus and four lawmakers push a resolution urging withdrawal beginning in October 2006. The measure aims to spark discussion despite low odds in a Republican-led House and highlights 140,000 U.S. troops in Iraq.
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Miller Trial: Defendant to Testify in Strangulation Case
Martin K. Miller, charged with first degree murder in his wife Mary E. Miller's death, is to testify in his own defense after prosecutors rested their case. Defense attorney Mark Manna called the first witness and described the couple as the only people in the bedroom that night with witnesses noting sexual activity and role play beyond the disputed events.
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Trial updates and video coverage on jworld.com
Online trial updates flow through the day with 6News video and more at www.jworld.com. See DEFENDANT on page 6A for details.
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KU admits mistake in sending private student emails
Kansas University officials acknowledged an inadvertent error after emails identifying 19 students who failed all classes and risked losing financial aid were mistakenly sent to other students. Spokesman Todd Cohen apologized, noting it was a grave misstep and expressing regret.
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Lawmakers Denounce Kansas Supreme Court Judges
Sunday briefing examines Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Kay McFarland and peers. Lawmakers label them liberal activists, while the piece analyzes each judge and their bench approach.
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