Violent crime declines in Lawrence in 2011
FBI numbers show Lawrence violent crime fell about 19 percent from 2010 to 2011 with robberies down 39 percent and aggravated assault and batteries down 15 percent. Property crimes also declined slightly, dropping from 3,841 to 3,807.
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KU reports theft of eighteen laptops from art building
KU Police report says nineteen? no. Eighteen laptops valued over 30000 were stolen from the Kansas University Art and Design building at 1467 Jayhawk Blvd on Tuesday morning after a cart lock was cut. The incident was reported around 9 30 a.m. Capt. Schuyler Bailey said no updates were available as of Friday afternoon.
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Lawrence elementary schools win Challenge Awards
New York and Schwegler schools in Lawrence earned Challenge Awards from the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force for high test scores despite high rates of economic disadvantage. New York School serves about 77 percent economically disadvantaged students and earned three merit certificates in fourth grade math, fourth grade reading, and fifth grade math. Schwegler School, about 60 percent disadvantaged, earned a merit in fifth grade math.
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Campaign money flows in final Kansas legislative push
Push to PERA shows seven groups spending nearly 167000 over seven days to aid Democratic candidates as Brownback aligned GOP conservatives receive heavy PAC backing from the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. Democrats accuse the administration of aiding via 146000 brochures mailed to business owners about income tax cuts. Brownback officials call it educational.
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Underage Drinking Crackdown at Oread Party
Authorities cited 20 people after a large party in the Oread neighborhood last Friday Oct. 20. Law enforcement seized several kegs and over $800 from alleged alcohol sales to underage attendees. Twenty-nine violations were issued including 11 minor possession and four hosting minors.
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