Lawrence man, Topeka officer die in wreck near Topeka
Two men died in a Shawnee County crash on US 75 just north of Topeka. Peter V. Bieri, 72, of Lawrence, drove north in the southbound lanes, colliding head on with Trey C. McCluskey, 25, a Topeka police officer off duty. McCluskey’s passenger, Taylor R. McCluskey, 25, of Sabetha, survived with injuries. McCluskey had joined the Topeka Police Department in July 2015 and was praised for his service and the department issued condolences.
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Topeka
Kansas Highway Patrol
Shawnee County
Peter V. Bieri
Lawrence
Highway Patrol
Trey C. McCluskey
U.S. Highway 75
Bieri
McCluskey
Taylor R. McCluskey
Sabetha
Colyer and Mann file for 2018 Kansas primary ballot
Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer and Lt. Governor Tracey Mann filed to appear on the August 7 primary ballot. Colyer pledged a socially conservative, pro business agenda while backing education funding, opposing Planned Parenthood and supporting welfare work requirements, low taxes, and fewer regulations.
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Topekka
Jeff Colyer
Tracey Mann
Colyer
Street performer attacked with own fire sticks in Lawrence
A 39yearold street performer says an acquaintance attacked him with his fire sticks during Busker Fest weekend in Lawrence. He reports being struck in the back and head. police have not yet spoken with the suspect as of Tuesday afternoon. He declined onscene medical aid but may seek hospital care later.
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Lawrence
Kim Murphree
Murphree
Lawrence community events and activities schedule itemized
A dense list of local happenings across Lawrence featuring Red Dog Workout at the Community Building, Raw Valley Bridge Club events at 1025 N Third St Suite 120, Willow Drop-In at Lawrence Public Library, Toddler Storytime at the library, Kiwanis and Toastmasters meetings, Watkins Tour at the Watkins Museum, Teen Zone Cafe, farmers market at 1832 Massachusetts St, multiple library storytimes, weekly Tango at Kansas Union, more storytimes, Open Pairs at 1025 N Third St, Tween Club crafts, outdoor sculpture reception at Watson Park, Wakarusafest fundraiser, and a Ric Averill tribute at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Third St
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Vermont St
Kiwanis Club of
Lawrence
Watkins Museum of History
New Hampshire St
Vermont St. Cottin’s
Massachusetts St. Library
Kansas Union
Jayhawk Blvd
Watson Park
Kentucky St
Humane Society
Pawsh Wash
Wakarusa Drive
Calendar items for community events submitted by email
Submit your calendar item by emailing datebook ljworld.com at least 48 hours before event. Events include National Prairie Day at Oak Hill Cemetery. Hidden Valley Trails Day. Summer Reading Kickoff BLOCKFest. Akin Wildflower Walk. Discover with Dole at Dole Institute. Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness Day at South Park Gazebo. Dinner and a Movie Summer Reading Kickoff Bash Moana at Lawrence Public Library. Lawrence Artwalk Final Call for Artists.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Oak Hill Ave
Bob Billings
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Akin Prairie
Dole
Dole Institute
Petefish Drive
South Park
12Th
Massachusetts
Moana
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