City Mulls Boardwalk Plans Near Downtown
Lawrence city commissioners consider rezoning to extend downtown boundaries for a boardwalk style riverfront development near Johnny's Tavern. The plan, mixed use with up to 300 apartments, could include a grocery or movie theater, but concerns about a big box store near downtown loom large. Mayor Schumm supports riverfront development while preferring a 25,000 square foot limit unless a specific user requests more.
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Lawrence man sentenced to eight years in solicitation case
Douglas County judge sentenced 38 year old Timothy L. Turner to eight years in prison for three convictions including indecent solicitation of a minor. Turner pleaded guilty to solicitation involving a 15 year old girl in September and also faces eight months more for probation violation. He must register as a sex offender for 25 years.
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Kansas sees 50 percent rise in meth lab incidents in 2011
Kansas recorded a near 50 percent jump in meth amphetamine lab incidents from 2010 to 2011, rising from 143 to 204, with the national figure also increasing to 11,128 in 2011. Early 2012 reports show 24 Kansas incidents in the first quarter, led by Cherokee and Montgomery counties with six and five cases.
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KU Alumna to Speak at Pink Promise Benefit
Breast cancer survivor Susan McBride a Kansas University journalism graduate and author will keynote the Pink Promise Branch Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Blvd.
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Susan G. Komen Kansas City Health Expo and Auction
The event runs 10 30 a m to 1 p m featuring a health expo a silent auction and program to raise funds for research and inspire health action. Sponsored by the Greater Kansas City chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure tickets are 40 and available by phone or online.
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Market closes lower on stock indices and commodities
The Dow fell by 14.68 points to 13,213.63 while the Nasdaq dropped 22.84 to 3,046.36 and the S&P 500 slipped 5.45 to 1,397.91. Treasuries steadied with the 30 year at 3.11 percent. Corn rose 8.75 cents to 6.34, soybeans up 12 cents to 15.06, wheat 2.75 cents higher at 6.49, oil fell 6 cents to 104.87, and gold eased 60 cents to 1,664.20 with silver gaining 38.80 cents to 30.96.
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Plan to cut taxes faces mixed support in Kansas
Democrats and some Republicans back a 6.3 to 5.7 percent sales tax cut next year and a 180 million dollar four year property tax relief plan. Brownback backs deeper cuts including replacing income tax with two rates 3 and 4.9 percent and phasing out nonwage business tax, while critics warn of deficits and loss of credits for low income residents.
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