County leaders defer decision on solar project testing
Douglas County commissioners postponed ruling on whether an energy firm may conduct testing for a potential large-scale solar project. The packed meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse drew residents opposing industrial solar energy while officials assessed four permits for Florida based NextEra Energy Resources amid questions over permit needs.
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Lawrence man takes plea in attempted murder case
Adam Blake Amyx Jr. 38 pleaded no contest to attempted murder in the second degree for an incident in 2022 when he attempted to throw a woman into the Kansas River. He faced three felony counts of criminal threat, later dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Kansas moves to raise tobacco buying age to 21
The Kansas Senate approved a bill to raise the legal purchase age for cigarettes electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21 in a 28 to 11 vote. The measure now goes to Governor Laura Kelly for approval.
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Senior Taiyanna Jackson Leads Packed Crowd Showdown
Taiyanna Jackson shines as seniors lift team in a high energy game watched by 7,000 plus fans. The arena buzzed with excitement as supporters filled stands to cheer key plays and determine momentum.
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Plans filed for bank and drive-thru coffee shop on Sixth Street
Chad Lawhorn reports plans to build a Capitol Federal bank branch with drive-thru lanes and a Seven Brew drive-thru coffee shop on vacant ground at the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Folks Road in west Lawrence. The 3,700 square foot bank sits near the lot center, while the 500 square foot coffee shop sits at the western edge. Seven Brew, an Arkansas chain, expands after filing earlier plans for 25th and Iowa streets.
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