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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1996
Page
6
Wellsville High School bleacher upgrade moves forward as 2050 seats are put to bid. Home side 1400 and visitor 650 seats will improve accessibility and views. The district also rejected air conditioning for the main gym after a $105,000 price tag.
Lawrence police struggle to identify a man found hanging near the Kansas River. Fingerprint comparisons ruled out several transient suspects and no missing person matches were found. The decedent, aged 30 to 40, stood about 5 feet 5 inches with light brown hair and light facial hair, likely in the area for two weeks.
Lawrence police investigated a Tuesday early morning robbery at the KFC parking lot. The night manager said a teen or young adult wearing a ski mask and brown jacket crouched in a car and threatened him before he handed over deposit bags. The suspect fled toward 22nd Street. tip lines offered anonymity and possible rewards.
Authorities broaden the search for Kevin Newman a 24 year old from Lawrence and Oskaloosa who vanished after leaving his girlfriend's residence on November 15. Sheriff Rick Jones said tips from Manhattan and a spotted pickup near Lawrence yielded no leads. Investigators urged anyone with information to call 913 863 2351 or Lawrence police at 841 7210. Newman is described as 5 10 and 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes driving a red 1987 Ford Ranger XLT with rebel flag decals.
Three people were airlifted to Topeka hospitals after a 1992 Hyundai rolled two and a half times on the Kansas Turnpike between Lawrence and Topeka. All were ejected except Krystal Albright who wore a seat belt and was treated and released. Driver Amanda Barwick 20 and Justin Barwick 27 were in serious and fair condition at Stormont-Vail, Melissa Poynter 18 remained hospitalized with massive head injuries.
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