Inmate disturbance at Norton prison contained by guards
The Kansas Department of Corrections said a Tuesday night disturbance at Norton Correctional Facility in northwest Kansas was contained after a mattress fire and yard unrest. About 90 inmates were moved to other facilities, with two officers sustaining minor injuries.
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Murder charge and court actions in Motel 6 shooting case
Carvin is charged with first degree murder in the Motel 6 shooting that killed 23 year old Cameron Hooks of Lenexa and wounded two others. He faces two counts of aggravated battery and one count of aggravated assault all felonies. He appeared in Douglas County court with a GPS monitor condition for bond and a court appointed attorney. His next hearing is September 13.
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Rankine talk at KU honors common book program
KU hosts author Claudia Rankine for a public lecture on Citizenship An American Lyric at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center with a Q and A and book signing. About 600 students have discussed the book and 150 courses plan to use it this fall as part of the university common book program.
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City to install 5 mile wildlife fence at airport
City to build a 27,000 foot five mile wildlife fence around the municipal airport to reduce animal strikes. The project costs about 1.8 million with 90 percent covered by an FAA grant. Amerifence Corp was awarded the contract after bidding. Construction starts in October and lasts about 100 days with completion planned for spring.
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ACT Scores Rise Across Lawrence District Schools
Lawrence district schools show mixed ACT results for 2016 2017 with Lawrence High School at 22.8 average, Free State at 24.4, and district programs like Lawrence Virtual School at 22.8. Free State reports a larger class of testers and strong outcomes including 36 valedictorians and 17 National Merit semifinalists in 2017. Bishop Seabury Academy posts the city’s highest averages at 28 from 28 test takers. Veritas Christian averages 23.4 from 15 students.
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Postmaster address change notice for Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence Journal-World asks readers to send postal address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 the notice appears in a standard newspaper mailing section for subscriber updates.
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Births in Lawrence and Tecumseh add four newborns this week
Larsen Stevenson and Mandy Courter in Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Stephen and Amanda Henson in Tecumseh welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Mohammed Syed and Ismat Ara in Lawrence welcomed a boy. Phanith Kongkindavong and Arin Monahan in Lawrence welcomed a girl. Kassandra Mason and Johnny Garza in Lawrence welcomed a boy on Wednesday.
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The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors' attention in this space. Readers are urged to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report errors.
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