Former Scott City mental health director arrested
Former Compass Behavioral Health regional director Kent Hill was arrested after a search of his Oregon apartment turned up digital devices containing stored child pornography. Compass executives describe Hill as a long time, highly regarded employee who resigned in 2016 to take a job in Oregon. The agency asks anyone with information to contact Ric Dalke at the main office. Telegram Reporter Mark Minton contributed.
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Lions District 17 K Convention Hosted by Hays Lions
The 79 Lions Clubs of western Kansas District 17 K hold their annual convention Saturday at Fort Hays State University Memorial Union hosted by Hays Lions led by Les Herrman. District Gov Kerry Hookstra directs activities with international guests Melvin and Virginia Bray of New Jersey.
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Justice asks for court employee raises in Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss urged lawmakers for higher state funding to lift court employee salaries, noting one quarter of 1,600 workers earn below the federal poverty level. He highlighted below market pay across judicial ranks, turnover, and the push toward a paperless, more accessible system aided by e filing. The chief justice cited 400,000 new district court filings last year and 17,000 probation cases while stressing the need to value justice in the state.
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Title IX dispute at KU centers on unreported altercation
Father of KU student alleges officers and staff did not meet with the family as a Title IX inquiry proceeds about an early December incident. Charges against a male student include mis demeanor property damage after an alleged bar incident. KU officials declined comment citing privacy while lawmakers hear differing views on campus investigations.
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Lawrence
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Truancy program shows quick results for students
The district reports fewer truancy affidavits after a new diversion process. Judge ordered in house classes at GCHS and tutoring aim to boost motivation and academic results while keeping students out of court. Teachers offer Save Your Grades Day and Why Try classes to help families stay connected and on track.
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