Husband gets life sentence for shooting wife to death
Larry Hopkins told a judge that two weeks before their 24th anniversary he gave his ailing wife a final gift. He admitted pulling the trigger in the November 5 2013 shooting of Margaret Hopkins in their Lawrence home and said he would not deny the act.
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Lawrence in running for Outside’s Best Place to Live
The Lawrence community has been named one of 64 finalists in Outside magazine’s America’s Best Place to Live bracket. Online voting opens for five days, with Lawrence facing Athens Ohio in the first round. potential second round matchups include Columbia Missouri. An overall winner will be announced June 15.
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KU Graduation Set for 142nd Commencement at KU
Kansas University's 142nd Commencement will start with a 10 30 a m hill walk on Sunday with graduates meeting on Memorial Drive. Over 4000 candidates from both graduate and undergraduate programs were in the running for spring degrees. About 7000 students were invited to the ceremony held at Memorial Stadium with greetings from KU leaders and a farewell address by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. Joyce DiDonato will receive an honorary degree alongside another honoree.
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Today's Forecast With Cool Clouds And Mild High
The forecast calls for a cool day with scattered clouds and a high near 62 degrees. Overnight temperatures dip to around 37, with a clear view of page 10A in the Business Classified Comics section inside.
Lifeguard Shortage Plagues City Pool Opening
With opening day near, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center faces a lifeguard shortage. City has about 40 percent of needed guards, leaving operations uncertain as staff recruitment continues.
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