Semi-Truck Blocks U S 56 In Douglas County Storm
Strong winds and slick roads from a winter storm hit Douglas County as a sideways semi blocked U S 56 near Worden from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Five crashes were reported countywide, with one injury incident east of Baldwin City where two people were treated for non life threatening injuries.
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Lawrence owner joins national independent restaurant board
Codi Bates owner of Bates Co. with The Burger Stand and Bon Bon! has been named to the Independent Restaurant Coalition Board of Directors. The three year term includes secretary on the executive committee. Bates hopes to boost Midwest representation and expand IRC reach across Kansas and beyond.
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National Groups Board of Directors
Lawrence Restaurant Association
Codi Bates
Bates Co
Burger Stand
Independent Restaurant Coalition
IRC
Bates
Hospitality Workers Relief Fund
Midwest
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Erika Polmar
The
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Polmar
Kansas
Palmar
Judge denies continuance in double homicide case
Douglas County judge Amy Hanley refused a trial delay for Lawrence man Rodney Marshall accused of two first degree murder counts and related crimes in the 2022 shootings. Attorneys Cohen and Boone warned of withdrawal weeks before trial, citing need for medical records and expert review.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Amy Hanley
Matthew Cohen
Cohen
Cline Boone
Rodney Marshall
Shelby McCoy
Tennessee St
William D. O’brien
Northwood Lane
Marshall
Boone
County leaders urge Kansans in Congress to help affected residents
Douglas County officials press Senators Moran Marshall and Representatives Mann Schmidt to assist residents harmed by President Trump’s executive orders. The county plans to send a letter from Commissioners Kelly and Reid noting potential effects on about 120,000 residents and on local grant and contract livelihoods.
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Trump
Haskell Indian Nations University
County Commission
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Jerry Moran
Roger Marshall
U.S
Tracey Mann
Derek Schmidt
Commission
Patrick Kelly
Shannon Reid
Donald Trump
Sheriff's boat patrols expand in Douglas County lakes
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister told commissioners the year-old Clinton Lake boat patrols aim to boost safety amid rising summer traffic. Six staff are certified, with no new hires planned, as patrols extend to Lone Star Lake during peak visitation from late spring to early summer.
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