Three dead in Lawrence downtown triple homicide remains unsolved
Two Topeka men, just released from jail, were charged in connection with the Oct 1 shootings on Massachusetts Street. Police say neither is believed to be the gunman. Law enforcement continues to search for the killer or killers in Lawrence's first triple homicide in at least 15 years.
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Americans overestimate gay population study finds
University of Kansas researchers Don Haider-Markel and Mark Joslyn report that Americans commonly misjudge U S gay and lesbian population sizes. Those giving higher estimates tend to hold less support for equal rights, suggesting motivated reasoning rather than threat. The study, in Journal of Homosexuality, expands beyond local data.
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City OKs tunnel at 19th and Iowa
Lawrence City Commission approves a plan to fund a 2 million bicycle and pedestrian tunnel under the 19th and Iowa intersection. City Engineer Cronin says a grade-separated crossing will aid KU students, high school riders, and downtown travelers with an 80 percent state grant covering most costs.
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Officials: Kansas academic indicators mixed
Kansas State Department of Education released a mixed bag of numbers showing students scoring lower on statewide reading and math tests yet improving on other college and career readiness measures. Overall more students fell into the lowest performance category, indicating limited ability to understand and use required skills, with fewer in the top categories.
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