Oregon Trail Raw River State Park dispute in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers clash over naming an undeveloped Topeka park while linking it to a child support enforcement bill. The House-Senate panel weighs Oregon Trail or Raw River State Park as options, with opposition to historic path references and talk of deferring naming decisions.
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Cindy D’ercole
Kansas Action For Children
Topeka
Senate
House
Oregon Trail
Raw River State Park
Menninger Memorial Park
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photos
Rob Ladner
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Merininger Clinic
Mentally ill strain resources at jail
By Dave Ranney. Article examines how the jail system strains under the burden of inmates with mental illness and the impact on staff and operations. Includes comments from officials and outlines potential reforms and resource gaps.
Mentally ill inmates strain Douglas County Jail
An editor’s note previews a two part series on care for the mentally ill in Douglas County Jail. Undersheriff Kenny Massey says the jail acts as the county mental health unit and is not set up for these inmates. About 15 percent of 192 beds hold mentally ill individuals, with 40 suicide watches last year. Sheriff Ken McGovern calls for a long term solution beyond jail, as bookings surged to 61 over a weekend.
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Douglas County
Kenny Massey
Massey
Ken McGovern
McGovern
Troopers May Use Tasers In Kansas Patrol
Kansas Highway Patrol weighed taser use as a less deadly option for force against unruly suspects. Officials planned a public online survey to gauge resident input before distribution, aiming to better serve citizens. Public opinion may not delay adoption as procurement records exist.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Kansas
Jeff Tuttle
Wichita Eagle
Wichita
Kevin Vaughn
Hispanic leader calls for balanced immigration reform
Janet Murguia, head of the National Council of La Raza, discusses the growing impact of demographics on immigration policy and the need for balanced reform. Murguia previously led Kansas University's administration and views immigration as an increasingly influential Hispanic issue.
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Janet Murguia
Lawrence
Murguia
Kansas University
National Council of la Raza
United States
Immigrant Day of Action Draws Farm Workers Nationwide
Thousands of immigrant rights supporters and farm workers join a National Day of Action amid rising immigration concerns. Some observers say Senator Sam Brownback’s stance on an immigration bill has hurt his presidential prospects.
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Ju.s
Sam Brownback
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Reading for generations on Drop Everything and Read Day
Pulse asks what makes a children's book or series endure across generations. The piece anticipates readers set to celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day on Wednesday, exploring lasting appeal, authorship, and timeless themes.
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