Lawrence pool staffing boosts as lifeguard demand rises
City aquatics manager Lori Madaus says parking is easier with a multilevel garage beside the Lawrence Public Library expansion. The pools will be well staffed this weekend, then leaner next weekend, while applications for lifeguards continue. Outdoor pool hours, prices, and seasonal passes are outlined through August 27.
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Kansas Supreme Court orders resentencing in two murder cases
The Kansas Supreme Court vacated the 2008 murder sentences of DeAnda in Finney County and Astorga in Leavenworth after ruling that a judge rather than a jury imposed the sentences. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling and comes amid Kansas’ Hard 50 reform, which lawmakers enacted to require juries for life without parole minimums. The court did not determine constitutionality of the revision, noting the issue was not ripe for review.
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Farmers race to finish corn and soybeans before storms arrive
In Douglas County near Eudora and North Lawrence farmers like Jerry Neis and Anthony Johansen report substantial corn planted and soybean progress. Despite a prolonged drought prompting a state emergency, growers say planting conditions are good, weather remains critical for pollination, and they hope for regular rainfall to sustain crops.
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North Lawrence
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