Indictments in Schlitterbahn death case target park staff
Two Kansas City maintenance workers at Schlitterbahn Water Park were indicted on obstruction of justice charges connected to the death of Caleb Schwab on the Vermickt slide. David Hughes and John Zalsman pleaded not guilty, with other co‑owners and designers facing related charges.
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Magnuson files for Douglas County District 1 seat
John Magnuson a Shelter board member and law enforcement advocate filed Wednesday as a Democrat for the 1st District Douglas County Commission seat. He joins Leslie Soden and Patrick Kelly as Democrats. Magnuson cites jail and mental health issues and notes his shelter work gives insight into justice and addiction.
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Incident near Ware House Arts District during Busker Festival
Sara Shepherd reports a late night incident just after 11 pm Friday at 721 E Ninth St in the Ware House Arts District. The Lawrence Busker Festival website lists street performances Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at downtown Lawrence stages.
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Colyer faces three GOP challengers in primary race
Kansas Governor Colyer faces Kris Kobach Ken Selzer and Jim Barnett in the Republican primary with additional filings from Patrick Kucera Tyler Ruzich and Joseph Tutera Jr. The state seeks Supreme Court review over Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood Great Plains while KU plans a 20 million budget cut and a 3 percent tuition hike for 2018 19. Colyer notes education funding and restoration of part of 2016 17 cuts, saying Kansas will invest in education as KU adapts.
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