Bigger fireworks set for July 4 show in Lawrence
Lawrence plans a Independence Day fireworks display starting about 9 45 p m from the Kansas River levee visible from Watson and Burcham parks. Organized by Rick Bellinger the show will run about 30 minutes with larger four and five inch shells replacing smaller three inch ones to improve visibility.
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Night of Triumph for Adult Education Graduates
Rashad Marshall, 21, among 109 graduates, received a diploma from the Adult Learning Center. His mother Dana cheered as Debbie Buchholtz, 58, described waiting 40 years for her degree, and Josh Hoke, 17, aimed to finish high school early for college prep. Marshall plans to study computer science at a university.
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Kansas could face big costs in redistricting lawsuit
Kansas may owe hundreds of thousands in legal fees after 18 of 27 plaintiffs sued Secretary of State Kris Kobach over unequal representation. Attorneys seek about 614000 in fees and expenses as federal judges determine who pays. Kobach calls the requests excessive and fights them, with AG Derek Schmidt joining to handle only certain matters.
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Mother says she was also a victim in abuse case
Deborah Gomez and Adolfo Gomez of Northlake Illinois were charged after their children ages 5 and 7 were found bound and blindfolded near the family vehicle in Lawrence police say. The defense argued Deborah Gomez was a victim and sought bond reduction noting she did not participate in the alleged mistreatment.
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Regents Back Expansion of Kansas University Engineering
The Kansas Board of Regents supported increasing the expansion of the University of Kansas School of Engineering on Thursday, signaling broader growth for the program. Page 3A.
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