City considers search for permanent city manager in Kansas town
City commissioners debated how to fill the permanent city manager post after Corliss announced departure to Castle Rock Colorado. A search committee with KU SA officials and a broad mix of city workers is favored while a firm may be hired within weeks. Also discussed affordable housing trust funds and a bar bistro rezoning in the Warehouse Arts District. Black Hills Energy demolition plan deferred.
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Haskell
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Gov Brownback Signs Fantasy Sports Legality Bill
Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill clarifying fantasy leagues as legal in Kansas. The measure, approved by large majorities, addresses a dispute over whether fantasy sports fall under state lottery definitions. The action followed regulator and attorney general guidance and adds eight measures to law.
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Topeka
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Derek Schmidt
Penny the yellow lab mix inspires adoptions at Lawrence shelter
Penny the rescued yellow lab mix and her four puppies drew attention online after Penny escaped a foster home. Adoption fees set at 500 dollars help cover care costs totaling about 5 000 dollars since birth, with per dog daily care around 20 dollars. Two puppies found homes by Tuesday as prospective buyers weighed the story and price against breeder-level costs.
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Penny
Meghiji
Lawrence
Bill
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Lawrence defendants describe apartment robbery plan and gun use
Testimony details Patterson, Kukuk, and three other defendants planning to rob Adams and his roommates at a Lawrence apartment. Jurors heard how Kukuk armed with a wooden leg and Johnson with a handgun joined a group that entered Adams bed room after 3 am. The plea-bargain witnesses testified to various roles and admissions. Patterson sits free on bond as trial continues.
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Dread Ave
Kukuk
Christopher Adams
Adams
Molly
Wells
Mathur
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