Commissioner sued over 1.95 million bank loan
Lawrence City Commissioner Lance Johnson is sued in Douglas County District Court over a 1.95 million loan tied to RKJ Properties. Emprise Bank alleges Johnson improperly moved eight Lawrence properties into a wife controlled trust to hinder seizure and that personal assets were shifted to others. The suit claims Johnson signed an unlimited personal guaranty and RKJ Properties defaulted.
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Lance Johnson
Johnson
Emprise Bank
Douglas County District Court
Robert Coykendall
Emprise
Chris Sook
Sloan Law Firm
RKJ Properties
The
University National Bank
Guide to hosting your first Thanksgiving feast
A concise holiday guide offers practical steps for beginners and seasoned hosts alike. It covers menu planning, turkey prep, timing, side dishes, and serving ideas to ensure a smooth, enjoyable Thanksgiving Day.
William and Middleton wedding set for April 29 at Westminster
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce a wedding on April 29 at Westminster Abbey. The Friday ceremony will be celebrated as a public holiday in Britain, with details disclosed on Page 6C.
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Prince William
Kate Middleton
Westminster Abbey
Judge sentences ex-University worker to over two years
Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny sentenced a former Kansas University employee to more than two years in prison for possessing child pornography on his work computer. The judge noted that a probationary sentence could not be given as the defendant did not acknowledge wrongdoing.
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Douglas County
Sally Pokorny
Kansas University
Coming Thursday: area residents share what they are thankful for
A Thursday feature collects multiple local voices on gratitude with residents from the area detailing what they appreciate in their lives and communities. Each short vignette highlights personal notes, values, and moments of thanks.
Jayhawks Set Record With 63rd Home Victory
Kansas University students Kaylan Conner Armand Heyns and Carmeron Bernard erupt in celebration as the Jayhawks announce their starting lineup before a Texas A&M Corpus Christi game at Allen Fieldhouse. The crowd helps push Kansas to a 63rd consecutive home win.
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Shawnee
Armand Heyns
Topeka
Carmeron Bernard
Jayhawks
Texas A&m Corpus Christi
Allen Fieldhouse
Suspect faces charges in fatal hit and run
A 23 year old Arkansas man Zachary Tyler Harrison is under arrest after a Tuesday morning hit and run on U S Highway 2459 north of Lawrence killed one back seat passenger. Police say the stolen 2008 Toyota Tundra rear ended a 1999 Mazda 626. Prosecutors will decide formal charges.
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Steve Lewis
Douglas County
Lawrence
Schuyler Bailey
Kansas
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Watson Library
Zachary Tyler Harrison
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Ark
Bailey
U.S. Highway 24-59
Jewelry leads holiday gifts as NRF data show uptick
A National Retail Federation survey indicates shoppers shift from basics to discretionary buys with jewelry and personal care rising in demand. Lawrence merchants report rebounding spending with diamond jewelry and silver lines selling well amid optimism and stable gas prices.
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NRF
Ernie Cummings
Kizer Cummings Jewelers
Lawrence
Cummings
Kizer Cummings
Weaver
Mass
Weaver’s
Joe Flannery
David Lahm
Kizei Cummings Jewelers
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