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Federal judge declines to allow bond for meth suspect

A federal judge on Friday denied a motion to reconsider the detention order for a Lawrence man accused of participating in methamphetamine trafficking.

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Lawrence superintendent is waiting for process to play out in Topeka

Lawrence school board members, who already have approved $4.6 million in cuts for next school year, have said legislators must increase taxes to keep the board from having to cut deeper.

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Attorney for Lawrence man suspected in meth trafficking ring asks for client to be released on bond

A Shawnee County Sheriff’s officer says he witnessed a Lawrence man, accused in a methamphetamine trafficking ring, sell drugs on several occasions, according to court records.

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Three Lawrence men indicted, following raid, for alleged involvement in meth trafficking

A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., has indicted three Lawrence men for allegedly taking part in methamphetamine trafficking after a recent raid at a home east of Lawrence.

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Lawrence first-grade teacher wins Kansas Master Teacher honor

Sunflower School first-grade teacher Kassie Shook is one of seven Kansas Master Teachers for 2010, Emporia State University announced Monday.

Kansas board of education suspends search for commissioner, praises interim leader

The Kansas State Board of Education has decided to suspend its search for a new education commissioner.

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Juror who committed misconduct in Jaeger trial won’t testify in court

A juror who was dismissed for misconduct in the Matthew Jaeger kidnapping and aggravated battery case will not have to testify in court.

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Campaign finance ruling could affect Kansas races

Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that eases campaign finance restrictions on corporations and labor unions could influence the Senate primary between Republican congressmen Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt.

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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream

Program honors civil rights leader’s legacy, call to community service

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech still applies today, the Rev. Lawrence Ragland told a crowd Monday on the Kansas University campus.

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Military spouse in running for honor

Navy officer nominated his wife, a doctoral student at KU

It started as a passing thought between Lawrence resident Charity M. Lander and her husband, Lt. Geoffrey Lander, a Navy training officer stationed in Norfolk, Va.

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