Records prompt murder suspicions in Lawrence case
Lawrence detective testifies financial records at the scene raised suspicions about Ronald Eugene Heskett 48 charged with first degree murder in the death of Vance Moulton 65 during care at Prairie Ridge Place Apartments. Coroner testifies cause asphyxiation from neck compression.
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Randy Gladwell
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Beer bottle death prompts civil suit against host and killer
Joseph Sardina seeks 1.5 million in a wrongful death action against Gonzalez, the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Nicholas Sardina's 2012 death, and Whitney Beck who hosted the West 14th Street house party. The case targets both the killer and the party host for damages.
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Lawrence to build river trail north of downtown
Lawrence plans a new riverside trail along the Kansas River south bank linking Constant Park near Sixth and Kentucky to Burcham Park. City commissioners meet Tuesday to approve a bid near 108000 for construction of the riverside path.
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Kentucky Streets
Trail plan links long park to Sandra Shaw Park in Pinckney
The plan upgrades a long park trail in the Pinckney neighborhood from Second to Indiana streets with concrete and crushed asphalt sections for walkers and bikers. It will connect to the Sandra Shaw Park trail near Second and Maine on the former VFW site. Sunflower Foundation funds about 50000 dollars. sales tax covers the rest. R D Johnson Excavation of Lawrence submitted the low bid. The project drew only two bids amid a trend of limited competition.
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Voters Guide Promises In-Depth Local Elections Coverage
Coming Sunday in the Journal-World a 12 page voters guide features profiles and more on candidates for Lawrence City Commission and school board.
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Partly Cloudy With Light Winds Affects Local Commerce
A brief business classified notice notes scattered clouds and a high of 55 degrees with a low of 38, signaling ordinary market conditions. No major events or shifts reported. daily commerce expected to proceed as usual under mild, partly cloudy skies.
Colorado defends pot law in Supreme Court filing
Colorado argues in a Supreme Court brief that states are free to legalize marijuana and that Nebraska and Oklahoma should challenge the federal government for not enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. The filing marks Colorado's first written defense of legal pot.
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Rasmussen seeks to reassure voters on campaign donations
City Commission candidate Stan Rasmussen addresses concerns about influence from out-of-town donations. The piece notes his efforts to demonstrate independence and transparency to voters.
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