Julia Alvarez to headline Read Across Lawrence event at Lied Center
Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez will visit Lawrence Sunday for Read Across Lawrence and NEA Big Read at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center. Free admission with doors opening at 6 p.m. The talk centers on In the Time of the Butterflies and Return to Sender, the program’s adult and teen picks.
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County property values rise likely to boost tax bills
Douglas County plans change of value notices sent to all property owners on Feb 28. Appraiser Steve Miles says 76 percent will see higher values, with 28 percent up 5 percent or more, 34 percent up 2.01 to 4.99 percent, 20 percent up 0.01 to 2 percent, 8 percent unchanged, and nearly 10 percent down. The trend suggests Lawrence’s housing market rebounding to pre recession levels.
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Mistrial Declared Again in Rape Case Against Satoe
Jurors in a second trial toward Galen Satoe acquitted on one felony count but deadlocked on four others amid emotional testimony and claims of investigative shortcomings.
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Hearing begins on voting lawsuits in Kansas citizenship rule
U S District Judge Julie Robinson heard three hours of testimony in Kansas on two federal suits challenging a state law that requires proof of U S citizenship from prospective voters. The judge deferred ruling pending further briefing.
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