Convicted in courtroom punch case during trial
A Douglas County jury convicts John Price of battery on a law enforcement officer in the middle of his separate trial. Five witnesses testified that Price punched Deputy Carson Rhodes multiple times on December 14, 2022, prompting jurors to find him guilty after a brief deliberation in Judge Amy Hanley's courtroom. Price's attorney blamed stress and a strained defense, noting Price faced another ongoing case.
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Lawrence School Board pledges transparency after Prairie Park assault
Lawrence school board promised support for Prairie Park Elementary families after eight students aged 6 to 11 were allegedly assaulted by Mark Gridley, a speech pathologist, over two February days. Parent Cynthia Courtney urged action, noting a brave student reported the case and called for accountability and safety.
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Public commenter escorted from Lawrence school board meeting
Carrie Schmidt, a Johnson County resident and frequent public commenter, was escorted out by Lawrence Police after refusing to obey board rules and using obscene language while criticizing the district policy on public comment. The incident follows prior disruptions and muting of online participants during the Lawrence school board meeting.
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Lawrence City Commissioner Bart Littlejohn seeks another term
Lawrence City Commissioner Bart Littlejohn files for re election to the city commission. He served as mayor in 2024 and says his priorities include more housing across income levels infrastructure projects and continued economic development to ease residents tax burden. Littlejohn is one of six candidates for two at large seats with a June 2 filing deadline and potential August 5 primary.
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