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[Lawrence Journal-World]( [Headlines | Lawrence Journal-World]( [Click for Specials!]( New laws and new taxes now in effect in Kansas Wage earners in Kansas will be getting slightly smaller paychecks starting this week, and people who smoke e-cigarettes will start paying new taxes as well. A host of other new laws also took effect on July 1, including revised penalties for domestic battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- HERE apartment complex still lacks final occupancy permit; project's tax rebate yet to kick in Nearly a year after its opening, the HERE apartment complex still lacks its final occupancy permit and the ability to begin collecting millions in incentives from the city. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- KU professor, Lawrence dentist team up to analyze Neanderthal teeth; results suggest evidence of primitive dental treatment David Frayer has been studying fossils excavated from a site in Croatia for about 20 years now, off and on. So, when the University of Kansas anthropology professor decided to revisit the grooves in one 130,000-year-old set of teeth during a recent trip to the Croatia’s Krapina Neanderthal site, he thought it best to bring in a fresh pair of eyes. More specifically, those of longtime friend and dentist Joe Gatti. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Investigators seeking information concerning 'verbal conflict' before Sunday's fatal accident As part of its investigation into a fatal vehicle accident, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to contact the driver of a pickup alleged to have been involved in a verbal conflict Sunday with occupants of second vehicle. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What to know for your Fourth of July festivities The inaugural Kaw Valley Riverfest will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Burcham Park, near Second and Indiana Streets. Around 9 p.m., the annual Lawrence Jaycees fireworks show will begin. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Midco leaders say cable, phone and internet has been restored; estimated 3,000 affected by outages All services are thought to be restored following the troubled conversion last week of WOW cable, phone and internet services to Midco. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Enter to Win! Great Vacation Giveaway!]( CONNECT WITH US: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( NEWS TIP? [Email](mailto:news@ljworld.com?subject=News%20Tip%20%7C%20LJWorld.com) [Journal-World Media] You are receiving this email because of your relationship with LJWorld.com, and at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you do not desire to receive communications from us, click unsubscribe BELOW. If you wish to CONTACT US, please do not reply to this message as replies are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, please contact us directly via: VIP@LJWorld.com Lawrence Journal-World, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044, (785) 832-7112. [Unsubscribe]( [Edit Your Profile]( [Click here to forward to a friend](