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Lawrence, Kansas is located in Douglas County. Zip codes in Lawrence, KS include 66044, 66049, and 66047. The median home price in Lawrence is $170,000. More Lawrence information.

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4 hrs ago | Naperville Sun

Former Naper man sentenced for leaving kids bound, blindfolded in vehicle

Adolfo Gomez Jr., 52, remains in Douglas County, Kan. Jail, awaiting sentencing in the case of two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in the parking lot of a Lawrence, Kan.

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7 hrs ago | City of Lawrence

Registration for week-long tumbling camp continues

The cost of the event is $8 per participant and can be paid at the door. Shirley Barrand and Christie Curtis, parks and recreation dance instructors, will be leading the two-hour event featuring a variety of dances including: the foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, tango, east coast swing, salsa and many others.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

University of Kansas

Second candidate for vice provost for diversity and equity to visit KU

The second of four candidates for vice provost for diversity and equity will visit the University of Kansas and host a public forum Thursday, June 20. Robert Pratt, professor of history at the University of Georgia, will make a presentation and take questions from the KU community.

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Northeast News

Friends mourn loss of Independence Avenue regular

"Jimmy was such a nice guy, I don't see anyone stabbing him for malice," said Michael Low, outreach worker at Bessie's House.

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Freshnews

CrowdFiber Web App Launches, Bringing Power of Crowdfunding to Broadband

Civitium, LLC announced today the public beta release of CrowdFiber, a crowdfunding application built to bring together all of the stakeholders in broadband delivery and consumption in the creation of sustainable gigabit communities.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Hartford Courant

'Carnival Of Souls' In New Haven

In 1962, Herk Harvey was a Lawrence, Kansas-based director of educational and industrial films.

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Rock Chalk Talk

Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 6.17.13

KUsports.com "He's literally just getting started. His potential is untapped," said KU coach Bill Self, who said he has found Embiid to be a "sponge" in early-summer workouts.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Wichita Eagle

Kansas license plates celebrate 100 years

For more information on the Kansas License Plate Collectors Association, contact Duane Johnson, 785-233-4499 or jayhawk333@cox.net In Kansas, collectors have a century of plates from 105 counties to choose from.

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The Capital-Journal

KU expanding Bioscience Center

Just three years after The University of Kansas opened its Bioscience and Technology Business Center, construction is beginning on an addition that will more than double the space available for tenants.

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The Capital-Journal

Mistrial declared in Valley Falls attempted murder case

A second mistrial has been declared in the trial of a 62-year-old Valley Falls man charged with attempted murder.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Capital-Journal

Traffic crash near Lawrence seriously injures 2

Authorities said eight people were injured, at least two seriously, when a traffic accident Saturday near Lawrence caused a sport utility vehicle to roll end over end.

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The Capital-Journal

Northeast Kansas happenings

Lecompton Territorial Days, which includes a carnival, pancake feed, Bleeding Kansas play and pioneer skills demonstration, will be Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, in Lecompton.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Chicago Reader

Weekend tip: Hospital Ships at the Empty Bottle

Hospital Ships is a rock quartet from Lawrence, Kansas, that began as the solo home project of front man Jordan Geiger, a multi-instrumentalist who's also spent time in the bands Shearwater and Minus Story.

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KFDI

June 14, 2013 11:36 a.m.Hutchinson to be named Smallville for one day

Hutchinson officials have agreed to rename their community Smallville for one day in a nod to its claim as boyhood home of one of the world's most recognizable superheros.

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The Wichita Eagle

Jury begins deliberations in 2011 murder case

A jury began deliberations Friday in the retrial of a Wichita man accused of strangling a Wichita woman in 2011 while on parole for murdering a woman in Lawrence more than two decades earlier.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

The Grand Junction Sentinel

Death notices, June 14, 2013

Survivors include her husband, James M., Jr.; one son, James Scott of Lawrence, Kan.; two daughters, Sherry C. Novak of Marietta, Ga.

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Business Journal

Life Care Center of Andover names new executive director

Life Care Center of Andover is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 621 W. 21st St. in Andover.

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University of Kansas

First candidate for vice provost for diversity and equity to visit KU

The first of four candidates for vice provost for diversity and equity will visit the University of Kansas and host a public forum Monday, June 17. Sheying Chen, professor of public policy and administration and former associate provost for academic affairs at Pace University in New York, will make a presentation and take questions from the KU ... (more)

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City of Lawrence

Night Line bus service extends public transportation options

Night Line bus service started June 1, and so far it has some dedicated fans. The new late night bus service operated by Lawrence Transit System provides bus service for those needing after-hours transportation.

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The Wichita Eagle

State to rest case in 2011 murder trial

The state is expected to rest its case today in the retrial of a Wichita man accused of strangling a Wichita woman in 2011 while on parole for murdering a woman in Lawrence more than two decades earlier.

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