Salina police face surge of synthetic drugs across Kansas
In Salina and statewide, a wave of synthetic drugs has surged for years. A 2010 fatal encounter with a 21 year old Elijah Taylor highlighted dangers as police, health officials, and lawmakers monitor markets from Sacred Journey in Lawrence to east of Wichita. The spread mirrors national trends as authorities tighten controls.
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City weighs sites for northwest Lawrence rec center
City officials study an 87 acre Stultz family property north east of Sixth Street and the SLT for a northwest Lawrence sports complex as negotiations with private groups drag on. A 50 acre corner site at Sixth Street and the SLT is under consideration with a Schwada led group proposing a donation contract. A Fritzel led group plans to finance and own an 181000 square foot recreation center and lease it back to the city on a 20 year term.
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KU and NCAA limit self, KU marketing of new recreation center
KU officials confirmed NCAA rules prohibit the athletics department from promoting the proposed $24 million northwest Lawrence recreation center. Associate AD Jim Marchiong said KU cannot be involved in marketing the city facility, contrasting earlier city expectations that Bill Self could help attract tournaments.
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Summer Abroad yarns from Lawrence residents
A handful of Lawrence residents share brief stories of their summers spent in Kenya, India, Slovakia and Turkey. These personal accounts capture impressions, challenges, and cultural curiosities from each destination as featured on Page 1C.
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