Lecompton sees altered scenery as railroad work cuts trees
The Lecompton Territorial Capital Museum hosts visitors noting a changed landscape after workers cleared trees along North 2050 Road west of East 850 Road. The removal aims to install four power poles and a switching box for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad wiring.
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Man held in 10 hour standoff at downtown hotel
A 47 year old man barricaded himself in a hotel room at SpringHill Suites prompting a 10 hour police negotiation. Lawrence Police Sgt Amy Rhoads said officers were called at 7 20 a m Saturday to check on the guest welfare and determine armed threat before transporting him to a area hospital.
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Second defendant settles in suit over jail inmate death
The Douglas County civil case over Rachel Hammers death at the county jail sees a second defendant settle. The VNA and Dr Dennis Sale have confidential settlements approved, dismissing all claims against them while the rest of the suit against the county and officials continues. Harvey seeks 1.35 million and commends the pursuit of truth.
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