Lawrence High basketball coach Mike Lewis fired sparks packed meeting
At a standing room only Lawrence school board session, hundreds protested the firing of Lawrence High School men's basketball coach Mike Lewis. Parents described devastation and criticized the context, noting two months after JV coach Kermit Aldridge died of cancer. Lewis remains a teacher at Southwest Middle School, with contract details referenced.
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Coach Lewis Fired at Lawrence High School
Athletic director Bill DeWitt terminated coach Mike Lewis last week at Lawrence High School. Lewis and several Lawrence administrators did not attend Monday’s school board meeting, leaving the decision unchallenged by on-site officials.
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Cooler showers and more than usual rain flood plans
Local weather notes predict cooler temperatures with showers influencing daily activities. The brief urges readers to prepare for damp conditions and potential downtime for outdoor plans.
Lawrence Library Opens in New Building with Self Service
When the Lawrence Public Library debuts its expanded building in July, all books will be checked out by patrons on self service machines. Page 3A
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Brownback ex chief of staff eyed by FBI probe
The FBI is examining whether Gov Sam Brownback's former chief of staff and a lobbying and consulting firm he helped found used their ties to the governor for financial gain. The inquiry has been ongoing for months, with details provided by a person familiar with the investigation.
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Kansas Legislature Nears Wrap-Up With Many Issues Open
As lawmakers head into a three week break they have finished a major item but unresolved matters linger. The wrap-up session will tackle topics from lesser prairie chickens to prison funding while a school funding bill awaits judicial review by a three judge panel after the regular session ended April 6.
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