Suspect Crashes Into Ballpark Scoreboard During Chase
Lawrence police say a 28-year-old Topeka man sped from an officer, crashed into a vehicle and a ball field scoreboard in Holcom Park, then fled on foot. He was captured nearby and booked on charges including aggravated assault on an officer, fleeing, aggravated battery, hit and run, drug distribution, and driving without a license.
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Hearing delayed for women charged with murder and arson
A preliminary hearing for Tina L. Evans and Christina L. Towell in the murder of a Eudora man was pushed back six weeks. The March 29 joint hearing was rescheduled to May 11 by Douglas County District Court Judge Kay Huff after prosecutor Amy McGowan requested the continuation.
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Christina L. Towell
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Kansas Senate advances bill regulating alcoholic candy and stronger beer
Kansas Senate moved a bill to regulate alcoholic candy like beverages and raise the microbrewery alcohol limit to 15 percent by weight from 10 percent. The measure, merged from House Bill 2476, also requires liquor licenses for retailers of such products and would place oversight with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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Kansas Board Debates Arming Teachers For School Safety
Kansas State Board of Education discussed safety measures at its monthly meeting. Board members weighed arming certain school staff, including teachers, to deter mass shootings, in light of the Parkland Florida tragedy. Some members supported the idea while others opposed it amid ongoing HB 2773 debate.
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