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Man whose escape from Kansas prison was featured in book, TV movie dies behind bars
An inmate whose escape from a Kansas prison hidden in a dog crate became the subject of a book and TV movie has died behind bars.John Manard, who was 45, died Sunday at the La Palma Correctional Facility, a private prison in Eloy, Arizona, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. His cause of death is pending the result of an autopsy, department spokesperson Jennifer King said.Manard was serving a life sentence for a suburban Kansas City killing at a prison in Lansing, Kansas, when he met Toby Young, a married mother of two who worked helping prisoners...
Pooch Plunge to invite Lawrence pups to go for a splash
It’s that time of year again — all the good doggos are invited to go for a swim before the pool at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is drained for the year. Humans can enjoy the pool, 727 Kentucky St., from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
KJHK wins Best Radio Station for second year in a row
The annual Best of Lawrence Winners Bash was held Wednesday at Abe and Jake's Landing, recognizing some of the best local talents in various categories around Lawrence, which included some on and off-campus hotspots. From Baby Jay winning Best Mascot to Fraser Hall being nominated for Best Community Landmark, the...
Lawrence author collaborates with ledger artist on children’s book celebrating Kiowa storytelling
Collaborating to tell a family’s true story has connected two local creatives who didn’t previously know each other in a way that’s everlasting like the Kiowa people. Lawrence author Dustin Stumblingbear, 45, member of the Oklahoma Kiowa Tribe, will soon release his first self-published book, “I Am Kiowa.” The children’s story reflects his own experience as a kid sharing his family’s heritage and culture with classes in the Lawrence school district.
MixMaster Music Conference returning to Lawrence; 2-day event includes health clinic
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry. This year’s conference takes place over two days — Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 — at the Lawrence...
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