Lawrence homicide probe ties local players to shooting
Law rence police investigate a Saturday apartment shooting in which Roberts was wounded and died after a trip to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Walker, held on gun and felon possession charges, faces possible link to other Douglas County cases while detectives seek motive and additional witnesses. Authorities urge tips at 785 830 7400 or Douglas County Crime Stoppers.
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Police identify body found along Kansas River bank
Lawrence police identify a dead man found Saturday along the south bank of the Kansas River. No signs of foul play were immediately evident, and investigators will conduct a routine autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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Death of Troy Straub Under Investigation in Lawrence
Foul play is suspected in the death of Troy A. Straub 4A of Lawrence per a news release from the department. A Coroner's Office report was pending Monday afternoon. Straub's body was found shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday by volunteers cleaning up a neighborhood.
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Salina district plans new district site and AVID expansion
The Salina Kansas district will launch a new district and school sites by July 1 with responsive design and mobile access. It will host district portals, dashboards for parents, and blended learning tools while KanREN provides a 420 MB connection for $23,831 plus $35,000 in federal E-rate subsidies. The board also approved expanding the AVID program to middle schools next year at an initial $96,000 and about $74,000 annually thereafter.
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Arts Center targets Lawrence grant to boost cultural district
Lawrence’s Arts Center aims to win a grant for a corridor project highlighting the city’s iconoclastic arts legacy. Officials cite stronger buy in from city and developers who pledge public art, with plans for Ninth Street improvements and new art panels on upcoming buildings.
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Kansas Lawmakers Respond To School Funding Ruling
Senate President Susan Wagle and other Republicans say they will pursue a bill to address the court ruling while keeping room for small changes to the funding formula. Representative Ward and others warn that even with the ruling more funds for education may be needed, potentially hundreds of millions, with critics fearing delays. Rep Schwab cautions the court’s language allowing suits could invite more litigation.
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