Debate echoes over Carr murders in final campaign round
In a final debate before the November 4 election, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and challenger Paul Davis sparred over the Carr quadruple murder case. Brownback labeled Davis as liberal on judges while Davis accused Brownback of exploiting the case for votes. The exchange followed Brownback's TV ad tied to the Carr brothers, whose death sentences were vacated by the state Supreme Court in July.
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Venture Park opens with dreams of job creation
Lawrence officials celebrate the 220 acre Lawrence Venture Park redevelopment on the east edge of the city once home to Farmland Industries. Mayor Mike Amyx recalls the plant’s bankruptcy and its eye sore status as residents gather to view the new business and industrial center aiming to become the region’s top job creator.
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Douglas County trails in school vaccinations
A Kansas Action for Children report says in the 2012 13 school year less than half of Douglas County children were fully immunized by age 2, at 48 percent. The state average was 61 percent and peer counties at 59 percent. Trails page 2A.
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