Four charged in kidnapping and beating case in Lawrence
Four suspects from Lawrence Topeka and Edwardsville were charged Friday with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery in a case involving a Southeast Lawrence victim. Adams Fast Mallory allegedly confined the victim by force or deception to inflict bodily harm or terror. Thomas faces aggravated assault for involvement and is accused of using a coffee table as a deadly weapon.
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City Commission weighs rec center court policy at Rock Chalk Park
Lawrence faces a clash between hosting a major basketball tournament from at least 15 states and keeping one court free for local residents’ weekend play. Commissioners will consider granting an exception to the eight court limit at the Sports Pavilion amid a push for bigger youth events and added sales tax dollars. If tournaments suffer, critics warn, the city could lose opportunities.
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Ratchet provision could force future tax cuts in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers approved a budget with flat funding for K-12 and higher education and no pay raises for two years. A controversial ratchet clause would trigger automatic tax-rate reductions if revenue grows, potentially phasing out state income taxes and deepening future budget shortfalls.
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Sam Brownback
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Heat advisory issued for Douglas County as temperatures surge
The National Weather Service in Topeka warned a heat advisory covers most of northeast Kansas from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Temperatures 95 to 100 degrees plus high humidity create heat indices above 100. In Lawrence, highs near 94 with heat index around 109 between 4 and 6 p.m. The solstice on Sunday offers little relief with a forecast high of 94 and heat index of 104.
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Emily Heller
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Sunny Hot Forecast Dominates Today’s Page 10A
The notice highlights a hot day with a predicted high of 94 degrees. Readers are directed to page 10A for full forecast details, with additional content including business, classified, comics, and obituaries listed on the same page.
Wakarusa Eyes New Dual Lane Roundabout on Harvard
City commissioners plan to file for 600000 state funds to build a dual lane roundabout at the Wakarusa and Harvard intersection, modeled after the Legend Inverness design. Engineers note drivers are adapting well on Wakarusa Drive.
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City shifts funds for roundabout at Harvard intersection plan
During debate on Wakarusa and Legends Inverness drive roundabout, city officials move money to proceed. Previously awarded 400000 dollars in KDOT funds to improve the Harvard intersection.
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Regents OK Raise For KU Leaders At 2 Percent
Kansas state university leaders including Kansas University Chancellor will receive a 2 percent pay raise this fall. The plan affects top administrators across the state’s public universities as approved by regents.
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