Summit Addresses State of Local LGBT Community
More than 200 people gathered for the second annual Lawrence LGBT Summit at Maceli’s to discuss community participation and staying informed. Attendees heard politicians including Sen. Marci Francisco and Mayor Bob Schumm, and debated education, politics, faith, and family while concerns about protecting the city nondiscrimination policy grew stronger.
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Kobach predicts 68 percent turnout in Kansas election
Secretary of State Kris Kobach forecast a 68 percent voter turnout for Kansas on Tuesday. He noted 2000's 67 percent and 2012's unusual low turnout due to no statewide races, while 2008 saw 72 percent with heavy campaigning. All House seats, 40 Senate seats, 5 of 10 Board of Education seats are on the ballot, with several contested races and a property tax classification amendment to discuss.
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Mother found guilty in manslaughter case in Lawrence
A 25 year old Lawrence woman Rebecca Lynn Wynne pleaded no contest to reckless involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated child endangerment in connection with the death of her 5 year old child from morphine overdose found in an Easter egg. Prosecutors cited morphine and Oxycontin in vomit. two other children ages 6 and 4 were also exposed and placed in protective custody. Sentencing is set for 10 a.m. December 14.
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