Teen on trial linked to shooting death tests gunshot residue
Forensic analysts testified in Douglas County District Court that 18 year old Derrick Del Reed, charged with first degree murder in the March 18 2023 Maple Lane shooting that killed 14 year old Kamarjay Shaw, tested positive for gunshot residue while another alleged alternative suspect tested negative.
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Lawrence
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Douglas County
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Maple Lane
Lawrence names new parks and recreation director
The City of Lawrence announces Luis Ruiz as the new director of parks recreation arts and culture after a national search. Ruiz currently serves as deputy director of community facilities in Mesa Arizona and will start May 13. He will oversee all city services programs parks facilities and properties while advancing the citys strategic goals for arts culture downtown and community engagement through parks and events.
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Case of wrong organ removal returns to Douglas County
A court case about surgeon Dr Nason Lui removing part of Jeannine Williams- Davidson’s pancreas at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka is back in Douglas County after multiple appeals. The suit centers on the adrenal gland removal that went awry and the subsequent legal proceedings.
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Jeannine Williams- Davidson
Stormont-Vail Hospital
Topeka
Nason Lui
Kansas House Moves to Require Abortions Reason Reporting
Kansas would require abortion providers to ask patients their reasons for terminating a pregnancy and report the answers to the state. The House passed the bill 81 to 39, sending it to the Senate where passage is likely. At least seven states have similar reporting laws, though Kansas voters affirmed abortion rights in 2022.
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