LJWorld.com Headlines for April 5, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Longtime Putin critic, former political prisoner, discusses democracy, Ukraine's fragility at KU event]( Nadya Tolokonnikova, who spent nearly two years in a Russian prison for a 40-second song criticizing Vladimir Putin, had two messages for a University of Kansas crowd on Thursday evening. The founder of the Russian feminist, protest, art and ... [Longtime Putin critic, former political prisoner, discusses democracy, Ukraine's fragility at KU event]( By: Chad Lawhorn Nadya Tolokonnikova, who spent nearly two years in a Russian prison for a 40-second song criticizing Vladimir Putin, had two messages for a University of Kansas crowd on Thursday evening. The founder of the Russian feminist, protest, art and ... April 4, 2024 @ 9:16pm [Lawrence police blotter for April 4, 2024]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... April 4, 2024 @ 5:25pm [Father found guilty of second-degree murder in DUI crash that killed his 9-year-old son]( By: Staff report A 35-year-old Tonganoxie father was found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder and other crimes in connection with a DUI car crash that killed his young son. The father, Shane Michael Degraeve, was also found guilty of three counts of ... April 4, 2024 @ 5:15pm [Kansas Highway Patrol names 3 who died in Midland Junction car crash, all from Nebraska]( By: Staff Report The Kansas Highway Patrol on Thursday named the three people — all Nebraska residents — who died in a crash Wednesday near Midland Junction north of Lawrence. Ronald Milano, 70, of Bennet, Nebraska; Joshua Milano, 39, of Lincoln, Nebraska; ... April 4, 2024 @ 4:33pm [Survey about potential Brick Streets and Sidewalk Policy open through April 19]( By: Staff report A community survey is now available to help the City of Lawrence gather feedback on how the city should preserve and maintain its brick streets and sidewalks. A city spokesperson shared the survey with the Journal-World on Thursday. It was made ... April 4, 2024 @ 4:31pm [Dozens demand leaders' resignations at suicide prevention nonprofit; board says unrest is due to a 'misunderstanding']( By: Austin Hornbostel Dozens of current and former employees and volunteers at suicide prevention nonprofit HeadQuarters Kansas are demanding the resignation of the entire board of directors and a newly appointed interim executive director, while the board attributes ... April 4, 2024 @ 3:31pm [Lawrence man arrested in connection with suspected 2023 fentanyl death]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man has been charged in connection with the suspected fentanyl death of a 39-year-old man. Harlan Lee Epps, 37, is charged in Douglas County District Court with one felony count of distributing a controlled substance causing death. ... April 4, 2024 @ 1:37pm [Haskell Board of Regents president files to run for Kansas House seat being vacated by Boog Highberger]( By: Austin Hornbostel The president of Haskell Indian Nations University’s Board of Regents is running for election to the 46th District in the Kansas House of Representatives. Last Friday, Brittany Hall officially filed election paperwork for the seat, which has ... April 4, 2024 @ 1:43pm [KU wins $22 million to build national security research center; FBI director on campus for cybersecurity conference]( By: Chad Lawhorn On a day when the nation’s top cybersecurity crime fighter was on the University of Kansas campus, leaders announced that KU has received $22 million in federal funding to build a new national security research center in Lawrence. U.S. Sen. ... April 4, 2024 @ 12:11pm [Upcoming events include art shows, music, dance, outdoor activities and more]( By: Sarah Parsons FRIDAY • BLACK Lawrence Open Mic, 7-9 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Studio A. Free admission, all skill levels welcome. Sign up at lawrenceartscenter.org or at the event. • Arch8 presents “Tetris,” 7 ... April 4, 2024 @ 10:34am [Education advocate: Kansas school finance bill would ‘permanently underfund’ special education]( By: Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas lawmakers are trying to overhaul special education funding for public schools in a move condemned by public school advocates. The latest version of Senate Bill 387, a budget bill that will govern state education funding for ... April 4, 2024 @ 9:47am [Kansas lawmakers scuttle a plan for cutting taxes, defying the governor and GOP leaders]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press Updated at 8:02 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 TOPEKA — A bipartisan group of rank-and-file lawmakers in Kansas scuttled a plan for cutting taxes Thursday, with Republicans defying GOP leaders and Democrats ignoring a personal appeal from the ... April 4, 2024 @ 9:34am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. 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