Man charged with trying to set fire to mobile home
Douglas County prosecutors charge 32 year old Lawrence man William David Charleston with one count of aggravated arson for allegedly trying to ignite a North Lawrence mobile home on Walnut Street while residents were inside. Police say he was found nearby, under alcohol influence, with burn marks and related items. KDOC warrant noted. bond eyed at 75,000.
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Defendant claims plea talks misled him in homicide case
Major Edwards, 31, of Lawrence, seeks to withdraw his March 2010 guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter in the 2006 death of Anthony Vital. He says he was unaware in 2010 that he was pleading guilty and alleges promises of a seven to eight year sentence. A July 13 hearing is set on the motion to withdraw and pursue a jury trial.
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Topeka Woman Gets Probation for October Lawrence Shooting
Douglas County judge gave 18 year old Rylie Musick three years probation after a no contest plea to two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery tied to an Oct. 11 shooting near a Lawrence apartment complex. She must complete drug and mental health evaluations and may face random drug tests with a 32 month prison risk if she fails. Musick was the fourth defendant sentenced in the case. others received prison or probation terms.
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Miniature Horse Club Show Set for Sunday
The Kansas Miniature Horse Club will host its 22nd annual Fun Show at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie. Events include races jumping and cart driving plus showmanship and other activities. Have a Heart animal rescue group will sell food as a fundraiser. Admission is free.
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Arthritis talk at Lawrence Senior Center on June 29
A free presentation on arthritis will be held at 6 p.m. June 29 at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Wt. Dr Richard Wendt and Monica Blanton-Birzer of OrthoKansas will discuss causes, symptoms, and treatment options including joint replacement, medications, nutrition, and exercise. Reserve a seat by contacting Jessie Kwatamadia at 842-0543 by Saturday.
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Old Settler's Festival marks Kansas statehood anniversary
The 110th Old Settler's Festival in Oskaloosa runs Thursday to Saturday on the courthouse lawn at 300 Jefferson St. Activities include living history from the 3rd Kansas Light Artillery Battery with Civil War demonstrations and a live cannon, a Kansas parade, Royal Valley Native American Singers and Dancers, a carnival, pork burgers, beer garden, and music. Admission is free. events start 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. Visit jfcountyks.com for details.
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