Transgender teacher wins national educator of the year
Stephanie Byers, a Wichita North High School music teacher, was named National Educator of the Year by GLSEN. The 55 year old, who came out as transgender in 2014, has engaged with school leaders, parents, and students, receiving strong district support and praise from Principal Sherman Padgett.
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Tax bill advances as Kansas lawmakers weigh windfall
On April 7 the Senate passed Substitute for House Bill 2228 to curb a predicted federal windfall by decoupling state tax rules while raising the standard deduction by 25 percent. The measure faces House action and potential revenue foregone estimates, with strong opposition from Democrats citing education funding needs.
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Lawrence man faces child exploitation charges over teen nude photos
Douglas County prosecutors say Micco exchanged nude images with three girls aged 13 to 17 on Facebook in 2014 2015. Police retrieved messages labeling images jailbait and describing explicit requests. Micco admitted online sexual chats with under 18 year olds and was jailed on 100000 bond awaiting today’s hearing.
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Lawrence to form Community Police Review Board
The Lawrence City Commission moves to create a Community Police Review Board to handle bias and misconduct complaints against the police. The May 1 meeting will review the ordinance and bylaws, requiring 18 year olds, clean records, Lawrence residency or business, and background checks with a confidentiality agreement.
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Lottery numbers and draws listed for Kansas games
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Lawrence couple greet newborns and families Tuesday
Kayla and Logan Ruhnke of Perry welcome a boy on Tuesday. Jennifer and Donald Gay of Lawrence celebrate a girl born Tuesday. Shelby and Scotty Kiefer of Ottawa celebrate a girl born Tuesday. Stephanie and David Stipp of Lawrence welcome a boy born Tuesday.
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Journal-World Corrects Policy on Significant Errors
The Journal-World states it corrects all significant errors brought to editors. Readers are invited to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe a correction is needed.
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