Missing mom sought after allegedly taking daughters to Europe
Lawrence woman Samantha Elmer, 33, is sought by a Douglas County judge and authorities on two counts of aggravated interference with parental custody after allegedly fleeing the country with her daughters Taylor 11 and Morgan 9 to Europe with no consent from their father Justin Bush of Smithville, Missouri. The case involves international assistance to locate and return the children.
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Former Lawrence mayor leaves behind messy front yard scene
Journal-World photographer Nick Krug captured trash strewn across the yard at 1135 Randall Road, former mayor Jeremy Farmer’s home, after neighbors complained. Farmer resigned as mayor in August after stepping down as executive director of a local food bank amid payroll tax and overpayment allegations. The board at Just Food had alleged multiple financial missteps, and the community awaits further developments.
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Town Talk reports Farmer facing charges after resignation
The article notes that Farmer will face criminal charges and has been unavailable since resigning. The reporter checked county property records for 1135 Randall and contacted the property owner. Details reference information on page 2A.
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Kansas budget sinks 159 million with state cuts ahead
Kansas faces a 159 million revenue shortfall for the current year, prompting Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration to implement immediate spending cuts and a 48 million sweep from highway funds. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group cites weak farm income slow retail growth and lower oil gas prices as main factors.
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Kansas Justices Question School Funding Equity
Kansas Supreme Court grilled state attorneys Friday over recent changes in the school finance system in the ongoing Gannon v. Kansas case. Justices pressed the state on evidence supporting a new funding scheme for equalization aid across 286 districts. The hearing centered on whether an unconstitutional law could remain in effect while fixes are developed. Gov Brownback’s admin urged against emergency state aid for most districts ahead of a meeting with lawmakers.
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Lawrence Competes For 2017 Junior Olympics Host Bid
Lawrence joins one other finalist city as the visitor bureau says the community hopes to host the 2017 USA Track and Field Junior Olympics. Local officials tout economic impact and tourism benefits from the event.
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