Softball fundraiser in Shawnee honors KU alumnus Drew Anderson
Friends and family plan a May 12 softball tournament at Mid America Sports Park Shawnee to raise 30000 for an endowed KU journalism scholarship named Just Drew It. Donations to Wendee Anderson 4435 N 124th St Kansas City KS 66109 payable to Just Drew It. Contact 913-302-6644 for details.
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Man who escaped from Lansing still at large
A 59 year old sex offender Gary Furthmyer escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility on April 18 and is believed seen in downtown Kansas City Missouri. He was serving six to twenty five years for indecent liberties with a child and aggravated failure to appear.
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County approves refi to save $940000 on jail bonds
Douglas County Commission refinanced four bonds tied to the jail and district projects to cut costs. Over nine years the move will save more than $940,000 and reduce this year interest by about $90,000, freeing sales tax funds for other needs as the county plans a $7 million radio system upgrade for 911.
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Two Cyclists Ride Cross Country For Suicide Awareness
Thomas Brown and Zachary Chipps, aged 34 and 31, will stop in Lawrence on Monday during a seven month cross country ride to raise suicide prevention awareness. Both worked in Scottsdale Parks and Recreation and share a bond from losing a brother to suicide at age 24. They aim to connect with people, learn from communities, and offer fellowship.
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Northwest riverfront plan sparks downtown concerns in Lawrence
City commissioners weigh rezoning requests for a riverfront boardwalk area behind Johnny's Tavern with shops and possibly a museum. Downtown merchants warn the heavy commercial expansion could siphon life from downtown, as another northwest recreation center project gains pace with 146 acres eyed for large scale retail and athletic facilities.
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