Four Topeka residents arrested in Lawrence shooting
Four Topeka residents, two women aged 18 and 22 and two men aged 19, were arrested on robbery charges in Topeka as part of a Monday morning shooting outside Park Plaza South Apartments in Lawrence. A 28-year-old Lawrence man was wounded and underwent surgery, with a 25-year-old Lawrence man sustaining a minor head injury. A weapon was recovered in Topeka.
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Brownback Engle ties rattle Kansas governor race
Republican Sam Brownback faced criticism over his past ties to anti gay minister Lou Engle as Democratic rival Tom Holland called the relationship troubling. Engle, founder of The Call to Conscience, has endorsed hard line stances against homosexuals and discussed a potential national civil war over abortion. Brownback and Engle once shared a Washington condominium, with Brownback distancing himself amid the controversy.
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Lawrence schools honored for Standard of Excellence
Lawrence district earns state wide Standard of Excellence in multiple grades and subjects. Most of 22 schools achieved district wide honors in reading math or science with Kennedy School the exception. District officials praised staff and students for continued learning gains while aiming to improve special education performance.
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Shelter hosts sixth annual BBQ and Block Party
The Lawrence Community Shelter hosts a barbecue and block party from 6 to 8 p.m. on 10th Street between Vermont and Kentucky, a joint effort with the Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, Oread Neighborhood Association, and Coalition for Homeless Concerns. Food, music, contact Loring Henderson at 764-2095 or visit lawrenceshelter.org.
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Lawrence residents weigh $18 million library expansion plan
Lawrence residents will decide the future of the Lawrence Public Library expansion proposal during November voting. The project would update all areas of the building and require a tax increase for area voters. Library board members host a noon live chat on LJWorld.com to answer questions.
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Health reform forum set for Oct 28 in Lawrence
A public forum On the Front Line Local Response to Health Reform will be held October 28 from 8 15 a m to noon at The Oread hotel Lawrence panelists include Sandy Praeger Andy Allison Jen Brull Sharon Homan and Susan Sherry Keynote John McDonough Sunflower Foundation sponsors free event space limited advance registration by October 22 details at sunflowerfoundation.org or 785 232 3000
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Gas prices dip to $2.64 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.64 dollars at multiple stations. Readers urged to call 832-7154 if they locate a lower price, highlighting ongoing price observation and a tip line.
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