Missing Tonganoxie man alive, back home
Luke Stevens, last seen May 26 in Tonganoxie, was found by his father after a payoff call from a pay phone in Kansas City. He returned home after police, family, and online appeals aided the search, with no details given on his absence and an adjustment period ahead.
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Kansas job market shows recovery signs in July
Kansas Labor Department Secretary Jim Garner says the state job market is improving after the recession with July job growth first since October 2008 and unemployment claims down about a third from last year. About 45,000 Kansans receive benefits, and the state has borrowed $88 million from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits amid a lingering backlog.
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Lawrence man seeks clemency in rape case
William R. Rivera of Lawrence asks Governor Mark Parkinson to shorten his sentence after a 2004 jury found him guilty of three statutory rape counts aggravated criminal sodomy and two indecent liberties with a child involving his children’s 13 year old babysitter. Douglas County DA Charles Branson objects saying appellate courts upheld the convictions. Rivera was sentenced by Judge Paula Martin in January 2005 to prison terms for the crimes.
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FOP loses ruling on zoning and firing range in Douglas County
Douglas County judge grants summary judgment to the county in a dispute with the Fraternal Order of Police over a firing range on the FOP lodge property near Lawrence. The ruling confirms a need for a conditional-use permit and adherence to zoning rules, with remaining issues to be decided.
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Fiala Arrested in Kansas City Area for Child Sex Crimes
U S marshals seized John M Fiala 51 a former priest linked to aggravated sexual assault of a minor after a joint operation by Topeka and Kansas City teams in the 800 block of East 11th Street He was booked into Douglas County Jail around 5 pm with DEA agents on scene for unknown reasons.
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Volunteers sought to eradicate purple loosestrife near Atchison and Clinton
The Grassland Heritage Foundation invites volunteers to remove purple loosestrife from a drainage area at the Atchison Avenue Clinton Parkway intersection. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on September 11 with recommended tools and gloves. Parking is limited along Atchison. carpooling encouraged. For details call 840-8104 or email grasslandheritage at gmail dot com.
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Kaw River State Park to open near Topeka
State officials dedicate Kaw River State Park in Topeka with a 10 30 a m ceremony led by Gov Mark Parkinson. An 8 a m Kaw River Run 4 miles and 2 mile walk funds Lets Help adult education, followed by a 11 30 a m boat ramp dedication and canoe flotilla to Great Overland Station.
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Kansas Ranks Third in National Highway System Study
The Reason Foundation in Los Angeles ranked Kansas state highways as third best in the nation for performance and cost effectiveness. The study uses 11 indicators including spending pavement and bridge condition and fatalities. North Dakota leads followed by Montana. Kansas has held third place for two years. Kansas recently enacted a 10 year 8.2 billion transportation program to fund more improvements.
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Gasoline prices surge as patrol seeks deals
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as 2.49 at several stations. Readers who find a lower price are urged to call 832 7154 for response and verification.
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