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Citing lack of evidence, DA’s office will ‘cease prosecution’ against woman in Eudora day care death; she tells Journal-World she’s ‘in shock’

Story updated at 8:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023: Citing a lack of evidence, the Douglas County District Attorney's office has decided to "cease prosecution" of a woman who was accused of killing a baby in 2016 at a Eudora day care where she worked. District Attorney Suzanne Valdez ...

Douglas County DA drops sexual assault charges against Lawrence man

Charges against a Lawrence man accused of raping two women were dropped Wednesday by the Douglas County District Attorney's Office just days before the man's trial was set to take place. Isaias Esai Rojo, 26, was facing two felony counts of rape in Douglas County District Court, according to ...

Lawrence contest to put barbering skills on display

An upcoming event aims to put the art of barbering on display, and local barber Jermaine Jackson is expecting folks from around the region to show up with their scissors, clippers and a competitive spirit. The barbering contest, sponsored by Lawrence Magazine, eXplore Lawrence and Watson’s ...