Franklin County Sheriff Jeffry Curry, left, and Deputy Jerrod W. Fredricks were arrested by the KBI on Wednesday on felony charges of obstruction of justice, though no details of the allegations were made public.

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Blue Valley West's Joey Lillis goes for a dunk over the Lawrence High defense during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Blue Valley West's Joey Lillis, center, slices between Lawrence High's John Barbee (22) and Drake Hofer (21) during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Blue Valley West's Parker Roy (44) shoots over Lawrence High sophomore John Barbee (22) during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High freshman Justin Roberts (5) looks for a teammate after stealing the ball away from Blue Valley West's Blaise Gannon (44) during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High sophomore Anthony Bonner leans into Blue Valley West's Conley Wilkins as he drives past during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High senior Jake Mosiman (3) launches a three in front of the LHS benchb during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High head coach Mike Lewis motions to his team during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High senior Austin Abbott holds up teammate Anthony Bonner as Bonner reacts after missing a driving shot during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High freshman Justin Roberts (5) lets a three point shot fly over Blue Valley West's Conley Wilkins during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Blue Valley West's Ryan Ralston, center, fights off Lawrence High's Connor Henrichs, left, and Austin Abbott, right, for possession of the ball during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High junior Connor Henrichs, front, is hounded defensively by Blue Valley West's Blaise Gammon and Joey Lillis (52) during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High freshman Justin Roberts reacts in front of the LHS student section after missing an open three point shot during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Blue Valley West's Joey Lillis, center, fights off Lawrence High's Drake Hofer (21) and Connor Henrichs, right, for a rebound during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High freshman Justin Roberts (5) gets past the Blue Valley West defense for an easy basket during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High's Connor Henrichs, left, John Barbee, center, and Jake Mosiman, right, swarm around Blue Valley West's Joey Lillis during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Sandwiched between the Lawrence High student section and LHS freshman Justin Roberts (5), Blue Valley West's Conley Wilkins (25) looks to inbound the ball late in the fourth quarter of Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Lawrence High sophomore Anthony Bonner pulls his jersey over his head as time expires during Lawrence High's first round game against Blue Valley West in the boys 6A sub-state basketball tournament, held Wednesday night at LHS. The Lions season ended with a 60-55 loss.

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Free State's Cole Moreano (13) splits through the defense for a basket as the Free State boys played Gardner-Edgerton in first-round sub-state action Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Free State coach Chuck Law argues his view on a referee's call as the Free State boys played Gardner-Edgerton in first-round sub-state action Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Free State's Blake Winslow (11) strikes for two as FSHS played Gardner-Edgerton in first-round sub-state action Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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The FIrebirds' Khadre Lane maintains his balance on a quick steal against Gardner-Edgerton in first-round sub-state action Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Bishop Seabury senior Alexa Gaumer (23) gets through the paint for a layup against Wabaunees's Alli Terrapin in a sub-state playoff game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Seabury.

Photo by Richard Gwin

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Free State's Cody Scott fights for a rebound with Gardner's Kyle Hultgren as Free State boys played Gardner-Edgerton in first-round sub-state action Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Free State's Kyle McFarland gets a pass off against Gardner-Edgerton in a first-round sub-state game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Free State's Cody Scott gets up between two defenders as Free State played Gardner-Edgerton in a first-round sub-state game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Free State High's Keith Loneker gets up for two against Gardner-Edgerton in a first-round sub-state game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Gardner.

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Michael Branicky, a professor and department chairman at Case Western Reserve University, will be Kansas University's new dean of engineering.

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'Viking Kong' by Elisabeth Neigert, Damian Siwek and special thanks to Samuel Smith of Smith Brother's Lawncare for the helping hand. Photo submitted by Elisabeth Neigert

Jude Chino and daughter Megan built a snow Jayhawk at their home in Eudora to show their families support for the KU men and women. Go Jayhawks!

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Andrea Summey, 17, and her little sister Chandler Grace Summey, 4, made a huge snowman in the front yard of their house on Sunday, Feb 24th. They used black spray paint for the hat and mustache.

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Pete Junge catches snowflakes after school.

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Monica Shaheed, 21, and Meredith Shaheed, 13, both of Lawrence, created a snow horse in their yard on Tuesday after the huge snowfall.

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Four scouts from Troop 61 (front row) join Troop 185, from Shawnee. The boys worked on a service project at Camp Naish in Bonner Spring on Feb. 16. The photo was submitted by Natalie Archer.