Wichita Police Lt. Kevin Vaughn demonstrates how to use a Taser in 2006. A Lawrence man has filed a lawsuit against a Kansas highway patrolman from a 2011 Tasing incident in Lawrence.

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Robert Gilmore, pictured on Massachusetts Street in 2003, was recently acquitted of three misdemeanor counts of prohibited use of a right of way for incidents last year on Massachusetts Street. Lawrence city prosecutors will appeal a recent municipal court decision that declared part of a sidewalk ordinance was unconstitutional.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey gets an arm on a shot by Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels late in the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson drives against Kansas State guard Will Spradling during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pulls up for a jumper over Kansas State defenders Rodney McGruder and Angel Rodriguez during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson delivers a dunk before Kansas State players Thomas Gipson (42) and Jamar Samuels (32) during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets up for a bucket before the Kansas State defense during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey reaches high as Kansas State guard Will Spradling lofts a floater during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum. Also pictured is KU guard Elijah Johnson.

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Kansas State head coach Frank Martin gives a hug and encouraging words to Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor after the Jayhawks' 59-53 win on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pops his jersey as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks' 59-53 win over Kansas State on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford soars in for a layup against Kansas State during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets a hand on the face of Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey dunks off an alley-oop from teammate Tyshawn Taylor against Kansas State during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey gets on the floor for a loose ball with Kansas State forward Rodney McGruder during the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum. At right is KU guard Elijah Johnson.

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Kansas teammates Tyshawn Taylor (10) and Thomas Robinson try to calm each other during a Kansas State run in the second half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor gets up for a bucket past Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson loses the ball to Kansas State forward Jamar Samuels during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas State forward Rodney McGruder lofts a shot over Kansas center Jeff Withey during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas State head coach Frank Martin shares his disappointment with a call during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self and assistant coach Danny Manning celebrate a call going the Jayhawks way during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor defends a pass from Martavious Irving to Jamar Samuels during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum. Also defending is KU forward Kevin Young (40).

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The Kansas State student section gets fired up before tipoff against Kansas, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford defends Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor strips the ball from Kansas State guard Angel Rodriguez during the first half on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford puts up a shot during warmups prior to tipoff against Kansas State on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Bramlage Coliseum.

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Tom and Vergene Kugler, who have been married 67 years, show off their dance moves Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Meadowlark Estates where they live. They both say one of the keys to a long-lasting and healthy relationship is to have respect for one another and to be kind.

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Omar von Muller, left, and Uggie, from the film "The Artist," accept the award for Best Dog in a Theatrical Film at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Shorty Rossi and Hercules, from the television show "Pit Boss", accept the award for Best Dog in a Reality Television Series at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Uggie, left, from the film "The Artist", and Dash arrive at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Actors, from left, Missi Pyle, James Cromwell, Uggie the dog and Beth Grant, from the film "The Artist", arrive at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Uggie, left, and Beth Grant, from the film "The Artist," arrive at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Uggie, from the film "The Artist," arrives at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Lisa Vanderpump, from Bravo TV's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and her dog Jiggy arrive at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Actress Jacqueline Emerson and her dog, Ginger, arrives at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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Tillman the skateboarding dog arrives at the first Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The Golden Collar awards recognize the work of dogs in film and television.

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This Cranberry Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese boasts whole-wheat pasta, cauliflower and sweetly grown-up cranberry cheddar for a healthier, more adult version of that childhood classic, mac n' cheese.

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Hits from the national DNA database have helped solve cases in Kansas, even when the perpetrator has fled the state. Here are some examples of Kansas cases solved by cold hits from the national DNA database.

Hits from the national DNA database have helped solve cases in Kansas, even when the perpetrator has fled the state. Here are some examples of Kansas cases solved by cold hits from the national DNA database.

Drs. Paul and Ruth Ann Atchley work together in the psychology department at Kansas University.

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Alexei and Carrie Nikitin work together from their home in southeast Lawrence.

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Miss Piggie, left, a Newfoundland, and Herman, a Saint Bernard, are friends of Tom Breyley, Lawrence, who submitted the photo.

Jeff and Valery Frye, Lawrence, work together in their catering and barbecue sauce business, Mr. Bacon, at Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St., on a recent Friday night.

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Gregory Thomas, director of Kansas University’s Center for Design Research, gave a presentation to the New Generation Society of Lawrence on Jan. 26 at the center, which was designed and built by KU’s Studio 804. Thomas, second from right, is pictured in front of the living wall with, from left, New Generation Society members Faith Greenwood, Mary Lou Penny, Diane Sanders and Alan Sanders. The building, located at 2545 Bob Billings Drive, is the first Commercial Certified Passive building in North America and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Platinum building. Mark and Susan Osborn submitted the photo.