COVID stats hold steady as KU students return
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health reports stable COVID metrics with one new death, a woman aged 65 to 74, bringing total fatalities to 89. Yellow code remains, keeping most restrictions in place while vaccination progress at KU dorms reaches about 75 percent and county vaccination approaches 70 percent.
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Fudora man charged with murder in double Reno County deaths
A Fudora man, Kyle Hardwick, faces two counts of first degree murder and one count of theft in the deaths of two Hutchinson men in their 50s found Aug 27 in rural Reno County. He appeared in court Thursday on $2 million bond and is seeking an attorney. Names of victims and motive not released. Deputies say Hardwick was last seen on the property with the victims, who reportedly met there to view a new gun. The district attorney provided no further comment.
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Shooting near Amtrak station injures East Lawrence resident
Lawrence police investigate a shooting near the Amtrak station on East Seventh Street. A person was wounded around 3 p.m. and taken to LMH Health with non life threatening injuries. No arrests yet, calls welcomed to LPD dispatch or Crime Stoppers.
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State education leaders discuss Kansans Can at public forum
Kansas education officials tour the state and meet with Lawrence residents to discuss the Kansans Can K-12 initiative. Education Commissioner Randy Watson and Deputy Commissioner Brad Neuenswander will answer questions on the plan to lead world class outcomes for every student. The meeting, at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence at 110 McDonald Drive, invites parents and students to join. Masks are required per district policy due to COVID-19.
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Skate Contest at Centennial Park Saturday
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and River Rat Skate Shop sponsor a skate competition at Centennial Park located at 600 Rockledge Road. Events include jam sessions across beginner to advanced levels and a best trick contest. River Rat team judges and demonstrates after the contest. helmets required. registration starts at 1 p.m.. prizes awarded. Contact riverratskateshop gqmail. com or 785-691-7787 for details.
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Salina Man Killed in I-70 Crash Near Colby Kansas
A Salina resident Frank Herman, 75, died in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near Colby western Kansas around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. A westbound car overcorrected after leaving the road, crossed lanes and the median, colliding with an eastbound pickup. Herman died at the scene. the truck driver, a 27-year-old Breckenridge Colorado woman, was seriously injured. Both drivers wore seat belts.
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