Good Samaritan Helps Spur Hunt for Purse Snatchers
A Good Samaritan at Weaver's department store alerted staff after noticing a man opening the door for a woman, prompting a police search for two purse snatchers. Nancy Ornburn's tip led to the discovery of the missing bag's contents along Highway 10 east of Lawrence, but suspects remained at large by 3:30 p.m. The victim, Jordan Tibbs, had few items left in the purse, and credited Ornburn with preventing greater loss.
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Weaver’s
Nancy Ornburn
Massachusetts Street
New York
Ornburn
Weaver's
Ninth Street
Jordan Tibbs
Douglas County
Tibbs
Lawrence
Kansas University
Blues duo Morgan and McBee history in six CD era
Mike Morgan and The Crawl formed by Mor gan and McBee produced six CDs in the 1990s and played hundreds of shows with overseas tours. They recently discussed a new record. McBee, born in Kansas City, moved to Lawrence in the 1960s and built a music career with several bands. Paul Gray, a Lawrence jazz musician and former owner, is noted.
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Mike Morgan
the Crawl
Morgan
McBee
Kansas City
Lawrence
Paul Gray
Lee McBee honored blues harmonica figure remembered
Lawrence attorney Pat Nichols hails Lee McBee as a deeply emotional performer who energized crowds with joy from his time in the Jazzhaus and later with Lee McBee and The Confessors. Morgan recalls his boundless energy and audience captivation as Kansas City venues like B B s Lawnside BBQ hosted his band. He was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame and valued for generosity toward fellow artists. No funeral or memorial arrangements were announced, with details to appear on the groups Facebook page.
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McBee
Gray
Morgan
Lee McBee & the Confessors
B.b.’S
Kansas City
Kansas Music Hall of Fame
Nichols
Lee McBee and the Confessors
Turner found guilty in Topeka shooting case
Anthony Wisdom testified he suffered nine bullet wounds after Turner shot him and fled in a black BMW. Wisdom was flown to Stormont Vail Hospital. Turner was later found and tried amid testimony from Rebecca Wadkins about a prior domestic incident. The jury delivered a guilty verdict. sentencing set for August 7.
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Anthony Wisdom
Turner
Wisdom
Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka
Rebecca Wadkins
Wadkins
Bond set at 100000 for woman in stabbing case
District Judge James T. George set a $100000 cash or surety bond for Shelly Michelle Hammer 39 charged with attempted second degree murder after a Monday stabbing of a 26 year old woman. Hammer appeared via teleconference as police said the victim was stabbed in the neck and face during an argument in a vehicle. Hammer has prior failures to appear and is not a local resident. next hearing is a no go preliminary in Douglas County.
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James T. George
Douglas County
Shelly Michelle Hammer
Hammer
Lawrence
Trent McKinley
McKinley
Douglas County District
Attor
Ney
Deborah Moody
George
Jefferson County
Moody
Lawrence teen remains in critical condition after pedestrian crash
A 17 year old Lawrence girl Mercadie L Walker stays in critical condition in the intensive care unit a week after being struck by Elisa beth L Mason driving a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Mason faces charges as investigation continues while Lawrence Bank sets up a benefit fund to aid Walker's medical expenses.
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Lawrence
Christine Hamele
Overland Parker Regional Medical Center
Mercadie L. Walker
Walker
Elisabeth L. Mason
Mason
Lawrence Bank
Mersadie L. Walker
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Kobach Faces Residential Permit After Agricultural Building Question
Kansas secretary of state Kris Kobach faced county scrutiny over a farm building in Lecompton Township purchased last year. Douglas County officials said the structure, initially claimed as agricultural, needed a residential permit due to interior partitions, wiring, and potential habitable space, though Kobach insisted it would not be a residence. The county ultimately issued a residential permit after inspectors highlighted the differences from typical agricultural buildings. Peter Hancock reported this development.
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Topeka Capital Journal
Lecompton Township
Kobach
Jim Sherman
Douglas County
Zoning and Codes Department
Sherman
Morton Buildings Company
Morton
Kansas
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