KU Design School Cannot Lead Business Building Project
KU officials explain state law requires licensed architects and engineers for university building designs and a formal procurement process ensures the most qualified firms are chosen. The $60 million School of Business project was awarded to Gensler and Gastinger Walker Harden Bee Triplett Buck, with KU involvement in planning and dean John Gaunt helping select architects.
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Charles Linn
Linn
School of Business
Gensler
Gastinger Walker Harden + Bee Triplett Buck
Kansas City
John Gaunt
Parole denied for Lawrence child killer John William
John William, 52, convicted of first degree murder in the 1988 killing and mutilation of 9 year old Richard Settlemyre in Lawrence, has been denied parole. The Kansas Department of Corrections cited the crime's violence and the victim’s family's objections. He next becomes eligible in 2021 after a board-ordered longer wait.
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Lawrence
Kansas Department of Corrections
John William
Kansas Parole Board
Richard Settlemyre
Kansas
William
Larned State Hospital
Jeremy Barclay
Department of Corrections
Parole Board
Barclay
Birth announced for Wesley and Lilian Barnes
Overland Park couple Wesley and Lilian Barnes welcome a daughter born on Thursday.
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Wesley
Lilian Barnes
Overland Park
On the Street: Distractors While Driving
Local readers share distractions behind the wheel. Jason Johnson of Topeka mentions a stuffed dog named Alah. Daneka Vann of Lawrence cites detours and construction as major irritants.
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Jason Johnson
Topeka
Alah
Daneka Vann
Lawrence
Five Jefferson County fire units battle house blaze near Tonganoxie
Firefighters from Sarcoxie Township and four other departments responded to a house fire five miles west of Tonganoxie. Two residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation as crews fought the blaze, which originated from an accidental kitchen oil fire. About 20 firefighters remained on scene. the home was a total loss.
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Jefferson County
Tonganoxie
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rural
Union Township
Oskaloosa
Winchester Township
Alexander
Ottawa Police tied to online escort case arrest in Franklin County
Ottawa police and Franklin County deputies arrested Julisa Simms 23 of Kansas City Missouri on suspicion of prostitution after a reported robbery led to a suspected prostitution meeting coordinated via an online escort service. Zauri Phirtskhalaishvili 21 of the Republic of Georgia was later arrested on false report and patronizing a prostitute charges and held on an ICE hold. Investigators say the incident appears isolated and ongoing witness interviews are planned.
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Franklin County
Kansas City, Mo
Republic of Georgia
Ottawa
Adam Weingartner
Ottawa Police Department
South Oak Street
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
U.S. Highway 59
Julisa Simms
Kansas City
Zauri Phirtskhalaishvili
Phirtskhalaishvili
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency
Lawrence Virtual School Names New Assistant Principal
Lawrence Virtual School principal Keith Wilson appoints James Monte Westfall as assistant principal succeeding Jana Lloyd who resigned in May. Westfall has been Blue Valley performing arts coordinator the past three years and previously worked in Shawnee Mission Kansas City Kan and Coppell Texas districts. The LVS serves 1177 students in grades K-8 from across the state at 1104 East 1000 Road with a web based curriculum for home based learners.
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Wakarusa Valley
East 1000 Road
Lawrence Virtual School
Westfall
Grad graduates prove schooling can change lives
A man recalls starting a family by 18 and divorce by 25 while confirming the value of a diploma. Cassie Ramirez and fiancé Steven Bishop return to school together, aiming to set a example for their 7 month old son and complete their degrees.
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Cassie Ramirez
Steven Bishop
Ramirez
Bishop
Lawrence district Adult Learning Center graduates high school diplomas
The Lawrence school district honored a large class from the Adult Learning Center and Diploma Completion Program as they received Kansas State High School Diplomas and Free State High School Diplomas. Names include Joseph Ahlert Criston Allen Danielle Alliston Stacey Ballard Desiree Bennett and many others.
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Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Austin Garner
Margaret Garner
Free State High School
Lawrence
Kansas Board of Regents
Joseph Ahlert
Criston Allen
Danielle Alliston
Stacey Ballard
Desiree Bennett
Everett Bisby
Steven Bishop
Carla Bonsignore
Jack Bowen
Joseph Boyce
Kenneth Byerley
Meghan Carey
Faith Chapman
Elnora Clark
Justin Coleman
Chase Compton
Cheyenne Cook
Lucas Cool
Kristina Corbin
April Courier
Melanie Cox
Michael Criss
Patrick Crow Jr
Johanna Cunningham
Ryan Dailey
Darwan Demby
Shilea Dewees
Daouda Drame
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