Lawrence man deemed incompetent in wife murder case
Chad Joseph Marek, 30, of Lawrence, is again found unfit to stand trial in the May 2022 murder of his wife Regan Marek and ordered back to Larned State Hospital for treatment. A May 15 psychological evaluation prompted the finding, with no clear timetable for transfer. Marek has long awaited admission to Larned, and the judge warned the process could be lengthy. The case has drawn local attention due to Marek's prior public religious activism and controversial online statements.
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Gibbs) Marek
Stacey Donovan
Marek
John Kerns
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Larned
Journal-World
City urged to oppose orders seen as targeting vulnerable residents
Nearly twenty residents urged the Lawrence City Commission to reject Resolution No. 7599 aimed at complying with federal executive orders. The measure would pause local enforcement of ordinances aiding marginalized groups, amid a Transportation Department letter arguing such policies violate federal law.
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Lawrence City Commission
Trump
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Duffy
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Topeka man found guilty of three felonies in Lawrence
Seth Kenney of Topeka, 26, with prior offenses, pleaded no contest to aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and fleeing and eluding police after an armed downtown Lawrence disturbance. Five misdemeanors, including three counts of battery on an officer, were dismissed. He allegedly brandished a rifle at 2 am, struck a patrol vehicle and lamppost, then fled, ending with a crash on the I 70 ramp.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Seth Kenney
Kenney
Douglas County approves 55 million bond sale for safety projects
Douglas County Commissioners authorize nearly 55 million in bonds to fund renovations to the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and a new Public Safety Building, with 25 million from reserves. Funds go to the Capital Improvement Fund and are slated for use by 2027 without tax increases. Closing set for June 11.
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Judicial and Law Enforcement
Public Safety
Sarah Plinsky
County Commission
Commission
JLEC
District Court
East Lawrence Open House for Comprehensive Plan Tonight
City of Lawrence invites residents to the Carnegie Building at 200 W Ninth St from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss goals for East Lawrence neighborhood planning. Planning staff will answer questions and a online survey at lawrences.org/community-engagement/east-lawrence-plan seeks feedback for Plan 2040 integration.
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East Lawrence
Planning & Development Services
Carnegie
Ninth St
Planning Commission
Lawrences.org
East-Lawrence Plan
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