Man sentenced for raping a 14 year old in two counties
A rural Douglas County man, Jason Orender, 39, was sentenced to nearly 20 years after pleading guilty to sexually mistreating a 14 year old about 20 times over a year. The incidents occurred in Douglas and Osage counties. Judge Peggy Kittel accepted the plea and found him guilty of felony reported incident and aggravated improper liberties with a child. Orender later moved to withdraw his guilty plea while awaiting sentencing.
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Lecompton Placed Among Kansas’s Favorite Small Towns
Lecompton Mayor Sandy Jacquot says Kansas magazine confirmed the town as one of the state’s great small communities. The feature marked Lecompton as one of five Kansas towns highlighted in the latest quarterly issue, a nod echoed by residents.
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City set to weigh startup incentives in Lawrence
Lawrence officials plan to carve a portion of public funding from outside economic development groups for a new incentive program. The Biosciences and Technology Business Center would maintain the fund, providing 25 000 annually for rent discounts or small awards to recruit and retain companies there.
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School board debates expansion of diversity training
Emotions ran high at Lawrence Public Schools board meeting as members and commenters discuss equity efforts and how to secure safe inclusive environments for all students following the presidential election.
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