Opponents Fight Tyson Plant Near Tonganoxie
Leavenworth County commissioners heard pleas from Tyson Foods opponents led by Bill Jones as a crowd packed the meeting. Jones, who plans to sell his property near land slated for the Tyson chicken production plant, joined others unhappy with the Arkansas company and Gov. Brownback announcing a 320 million project that would employ about 1600 in the town northeast of Lawrence.
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Lawrence Defends DACA Solidarity March in Lawrence
About 150 participants marched down Massachusetts Street in Lawrence in response to Trump’s immigration decision. The crowd chanted No hate no fear and Here to stay as Lacee Roe led with a yellow banner declaring Lawrence Protects Dreamers.
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Former KU football player arrest details revealed
Maciah A. Long, 19, a former University of Kansas football player, was arrested August 20 at his off campus apartment after an argument with his girlfriend during which he allegedly held a loaded handgun and warned he would shoot her kneecaps. Charges include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, marijuana possession, and criminal damage to property. Police found a handgun with a live round in a KU backpack and a broken TV in the apartment. Long posted bond and was released.
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Gilbane plans 220 apartment units near Clinton Parkway
Rhode Island based Gilbane Development Co explores a conceptual plan for a two building, three story, 220 unit apartment project on vacant land at the southwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Crestline Drive in south Lawrence. Neighbors say the plan would yield about 500 bedrooms with 532 parking spaces and are awaiting City Hall filing.
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