Lawrence man charged after weekend shooting in Comet Lane area
Prosecutors filed one count of attempted second degree murder against Domonic A. Shepherd 25 in Douglas County District Court. He appeared by video from the county jail and faced a bond set at 100000. The 23 year old victim remained in stable condition with bullet fragments near a major artery removed. His next court date is Wednesday.
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Lawrence
Domonic A. Shepherd
Douglas County
Shepherd
Brenda Clary
Pegay Kittel
Comet Lane
Clary
Not-guilty plea entered for Giddens in Douglas County
An attorney entered a not guilty plea Monday for former Kansas University basketball player JR Giddens on battery and disorderly conduct charges from a May bar fight. Giddens, who now plays for the University of New Mexico, did not attend the hearing in Douglas County District Court. next court date is October 25 and he must appear and complete jail booking after.
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Kansas University
JR. Giddens
Giddens
University of New Mexico
Douglas County
Debra Vermillion
Overland Park
Peggy Kittel
Education Commissioner candidates interviewed by board
The State Board of Education completed private interviews with six finalists for Kansas education commissioner and will hold a second closed meeting on Oct. 4 to discuss candidates. Finalists include Bob Corkins Milt Dougherty Daniel Harden Alexa Posny and Kurt Steinhaus.
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Topeka
State Board of Education
Steve Abrams
Kansas
Bob Corkins
Milt Dougherty
Little River
Daniel Harden
Washburn University
Alexa Posny
Kurt Steinhaus
New Mexico
Abrams
Arkansas City
Andy Tompkins
Kansas University
Tough Medicaid costs spark Kansas reform talk
Legislative Post Auditor Barb Hinton warned lawmakers the state faces tough decisions to curb rising Medicaid costs as she reviewed recent studies for the Special Committee on Medicaid Reform. Senator Derek Schmidt cautioned the topic’s vast scope and policy options.
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Topeka
Kansas
Legislative Post
Barb Hinton
Hinton
Special Committee
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
House
Senate Committee
Residents raise alarm over new prescription plan at forum
Mbelt jworld reports activist Pat Roth, 76, in Lawrence says the Medicare prescription drug plan seems uneconomical and ramrods seniors. At a Monday forum about drug costs, she worries about future needs and enrollment by May 15, 2006 risking higher premiums. More than 30 residents attended.
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Pat Roth
Lawrence
Roth
Ceramic goose mascot stolen from Lawrence yard
A 90‑pound ceramic goose nicknamed Henriet ta, a neighborhood mascot near 2617 West 30th Street, disappeared since Sept 3. Ralph and Donna Gelvin appeal for its return with no questions asked, noting the sign labeled MISSING in their yard.
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Richard Gwin
Journal
Donna Gelvin
Lawrence
Henrietta
Ralph
West 30Th Street
Donna Gelvini
W. 30Th St
Gelvins
Lawrence High School
Dane Hill
Company fireworks draw attention at Lawrence picnic show
A 15 minute fireworks display at a company picnic in Sesquicentennial Park drew Lawrence residents Saturday. Sponsored by Hoss & Brown Engineers Inc. of Lawrence, the show used Topeka pyrotechnics firm Matalone. Officials noted permits, insurance, and licensed technicians are required for such events.
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Sesquicentennial Park
Lawrence
Hoss & Brown Engineers Inc
Hoss & Brown
Pete Laughlin
Kansas City
Rich Barr
Barr
Douglas County
Hoss, & Brown
John J. Matalone Jr
Matalone
Thoughts for Food Auction Benefits Lawrence Kitchen
A silent auction of food related items will support the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen LiNk. The event at the Lawrence Arts Center 940 N.H. runs 5 to 730 p.m. followed by An Evening With Dr Harriet Lerner featuring Voice Lessons A Blueprint for Clarity and Courage in Relationships. Lerner a clinical psychologist and former Menninger staff will discuss speaking wisely in tough relationships.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
Lawrence Arts Center
N.H
Harriet Lerner
Diana Yea
New York Times
Menninger’s Clinic
Topeka
Lerner
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