Suspect in missing baby case arrested after July attack
Yesenia Sesmas, 34, allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and tried to hold her daughters for ransom in July. She is accused of killing Laura Abarca-Nogueda and abducting the newborn Sophia in Kansas, while police in Dallas recovered the infant during a pre-dawn raid. Sesmas remains jailed in Texas as extradition to Kansas proceeds, with a court appearance and charging details to be revealed.
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Senior Resource Center aims to be county clearinghouse for senior services
Marvel Williamson, executive director, outlined a plan to make the Douglas County Senior Resource Center the primary hub for senior information and services. The center will host 2017 summits, launch the yourSRC.org site, and catalog resources while addressing gaps. County and Lawrence officials discussed a $6.4 million remodel and shared funding, with moves to Peaslee and temporary space considerations.
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Four KU cheerleaders suspended after Snapchat incident
Post says the female student denied posting it and left her phone unlocked. Three male cheerleaders, pictured with her, were suspended Tuesday morning. KU Athletics coordinated with Student Affairs as they investigate violations of the university code including discrimination and harassment. Lili Gagin identified herself publicly. her name was later released by KU Athletics, which noted all four are suspended pending investigation.
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Landlords counter sue city over Evans housing case
Landlords deny discriminating against Evans and claim abuse of process by the city. They allege the suit misuses civil action, threaten litigation without grounds, and seek more than 50 000 in damages plus costs. The city seeks over 75 000 plus fees, with records requests and failed conciliation noted. A hearing has not been scheduled.
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Brownback praises Pompeo Kobach as Trump picks two Kansans
Former Kansas Agriculture Secretary Brownback lauds Mike Pompeo for CIA Director role and Kris Kobach as a possible Homeland Security Secretary. He notes Pompeo’s confirmation could trigger a special election in the 4th District and that Kobach would require gubernatorial appointment if he leaves. The remarks appear in Peter Hancock's Statehouse Live column.
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Lawrence Journal-World Publisher Contact and Publication Info
The Lawrence Journal-World announces its publication details including address at 645 New Hampshire Street Lawrence Kansas 66044 contact numbers 785 843 1000 and toll free 800 578 8748 and notes its publisher Scott Stanford. The paper is published daily by Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC and is a member of Alliance for Audited Media and The Associated Press.
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Lottery results roundup for Kansas games and draws
Saturday Powerball numbers 16 24 28 43 61 with 21. Tuesday Mega Millions 143 45 66 69 with 7. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler 8 910 27 30 with 8. Monday Lucky for Life 3 7 12 35 46 with 10. Super Kansas Cash 12 16 19 24 30 with 7. Kansas 2 by 2 Red 4 24 White 21 26. Kansas Pick 3 midday 677, evening 098.
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Lawrence births list includes Scott Wartman and Olson children
A Lawrence family page records ELE Scott and Christie Wartman a boy born Monday and Nicholas and Sonya Olson a girl born Tuesday.
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Journal World Corrects Noted Errors Policy Text
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to attention. Readers are urged to contact the newsroom at the provided phone number or email address to report issues and request corrections.
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