Lawrence man charged with felony cruelty for killing pet rabbit
Lawrence man Austin Newport 22 appeared in Douglas County District Court with attorney Jerry Wells as prosecutors seek a January 16 preliminary hearing. Newport is the first in the county charged under a new law making certain animal cruelty a felony. police say he placed the pet rabbit Melvin in a plastic bag, attempted to break its neck and cut it, and the animal died at a veterinarian. Newport acknowledges a mistake and disputes malice. The case drew attention from PETA urging meaningful incarceration.
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Gasoline Prices Drop. Patrol Seeks Fuel Deals in Lawrence
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.05 dollars at multiple Lawrence stations. Readers are urged to call Pump Patrol at 832-7154 if they find lower prices.
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The notice provides contact details for Karrey Britt, assistant city editor, including a phone number and email address for reader correspondence.
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Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner
The Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen hosts its annual Thanksgiving dinner with traditional turkey, pie, and fixings plus camaraderie. Coordinator Dianne Morgan says Thanksgiving is a day to gather with people with no pressure, just to enjoy the day.
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Robberies hit 19th and Massachusetts area in Lawrence
A string of armed robberies at local liquor stores and a gas station near 19th and Massachusetts, including Diane's Liquor at 1806 Mass and Kwik Shop at 1846 Mass, left retailers cashless. Police described a black male suspect of medium height and thin build and are probing whether cases are connected. Neighborhood retailers voiced concern as officers urged vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
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City Commission opposes western Kansas power plant
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3 2 to send a formal comment to KDHE opposing permits for a new coal fired power plant near Holcomb planned to create about 2100 jobs. The letter urges a moratorium on new coal plants until renewable options are studied and cites environmental concerns, including carbon dioxide emissions. Mayor Amyx and Commissioner Hack opposed sending the letter citing potential ill will with western Kansas leaders.
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Universities score poor on minority access at KU and MU
The Education Trust gave Missouri and Kansas an overall D and widespread F marks for minority and low income student access, though both schools posted some progress in graduation of these groups. Missouri cited a 130 percent rise in minority enrollment since 2001, while KU reported 3,198 minority students in fall 2006 and a 12.2 percent share of a 30 000 student population.
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Mother of murdered baby pleads to child endangerment
Brandi Hendrickson, mother of 5 month old Aisha Lafferty killed in 2005, pleads guilty to one count of child endangerment after acknowledging she left the children with their father Jay Decker despite finding injuries. She told the judge her decisions led to her youngest daughter's death.
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