Lawrence considers sales tax hike for police HQ vote
Lawrence city commissioners discuss placing a sales tax increase on the November ballot to fund a new police headquarters and other projects, with a possible property tax option also under consideration for the HQ and sidewalks. The piece also reviews local property tax rates and how housing values affect taxes across 16 Kansas communities, noting Lawrence sits mid-pack in total taxes.
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Tax burden ranking across Kansas cities explained
City reporter Chad Lawhorn uses property tax as a share of income and total sales tax to rank 16 Kansas cities with 25 000 plus population. Lawrence sits mid pack on both measures, secondhighest property tax share and eighthhighest sales tax rate, leading readers to judge tax levels ahead of a possible November decision.
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Teacher Jewell Reflects on Decades of Teaching and Change
Former reading and math teacher Jewell, married 32 years to Jim, recalls years of shifting grades from fifth to sixth to span multiple roles. She describes epiphanies about students and phonetic writing, contemplates retirement rest, and current fitness teaching while delaying a new career plan.
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Leavenworth homicide probe after man found dead at Days Inn
Leavenworth police investigate a homicide after Robert G. Lynch Jr. was found dead Thursday at a Days Inn. Deputy Chief Dan Nicodemus said injuries appear suspicious and the time of death is unclear. Lynch had stayed at the hotel for several days. his truck was later found abandoned. Investigators have no suspects at this stage.
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Roth Withdraws From Kansas GOP Primary Race
Ellinwood attorney Kent Roth has withdrawn from the GOP primary in Kansas 1st District. He will back Alan LaPolice, Clyde farmer and educator, against incumbent Tim Huelskamp, as reported by The Hutchinson News.
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Gas prices to resemble last summer this Memorial Day
The national average for gasoline is expected to hover near 3.64 per gallon for the third consecutive year with regional variance. Middle regions pay less than last year while coastal areas pay more. Analysts anticipate a gradual decline into the early summer period.
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Funds Seizure Funds Used for Smartphone Evidence Reveals Local Practice
Kansas law allows seizure of assets tied to offenses like gambling unlawful discharge of a firearm and fraud before conviction. In Douglas County most assets link to drug offenses with 2013 seizures exceeding 263000, up from 163000 in 2012 and 62500 in 2010. District Attorney Charles Branson oversees 85 percent of proceeds with the remainder to his office, funding a forfeiture account that grew to over 81000 by 2014.
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