City awaits firm price for rec center infrastructure
Lawrence officials expect bids on the building portion of the 25 million recreation center but the roads sewers waterlines and parking lots are being built without bids under a no bid deal with a Thomas Fritzel led firm and Kansas University entities. The city has not received a firm quote yet.
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Slayings Suspect Appears as Victim Families Pack Court
The four victims' families packed a Franklin County courtroom as Kyle T. Flack faced four counts of murder. Flack, with attorney Ron Evans, did not enter pleas. A preliminary hearing was set for July 8 to determine if the state can pursue a trial. The victims: Lana Leigh Bailey 18 months, Kaylie Kathleen Bailey 21, Andrew Adam Stout 30, and Steven Eugene White 31. The shootings are tied to a Georgia Road residence near Ottawa.
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City Hall gun ban may cost city over $100000 yearly
City officials consider delaying full concealed carry compliance to study risks and costs. Commissioners will seek a temporary exemption from the new state law until January 1 to buy time for security planning and avoid immediate metal detectors and extra police hires. Local officials note the expense could be very high.
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Kansas board weighs challenge to district waivers law
Kansas State Board of Education may seek attorney general guidance or sue to challenge House Bill 2319, the Coalition of Innovative Districts Act, which could let up to 29 districts exempt themselves from various state rules. Diane DeBacker plans to update Topeka meeting details and discuss opinions from outside entities.
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