Second OCR Investigation Into KU Sexual Violence Cases
The US Department of Education’s OCR added a new inquiry into Kansas University alongside an earlier 2014 case, both linked to a single complaint. KU says the two docket matters are prompted by one federal complaint and are treated as individual inquiries.
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Man rejects plea deal in disabled resident death
Ronald Eugene Heskett, 48, of Eudora, charged with first degree murder, rejected a plea offer that would have permitted mitigating factors. He faces a jury trial set to begin Sept. 14 for the death of 65 year old Vance Moulton, a disabled home health care client found with a towel around his neck at Prairie Ridge Place Apartments. Prosecutors seek to admit prior crimes or civil wrongs. pretrial motions are scheduled for Aug. 25. Heskett remains jailed on a $500000 bond.
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Police chief touts progress on fair policing in Topeka panel
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib told a Kansas Civil Rights Symposium panel that the state is headed in the right direction on fair and impartial policing. He cited Ferguson as a warning and emphasized police community relationships and trust as key outcomes of the discussion.
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Douglas County to shift senior meals to store program
Douglas County Senior Services plans to end congregate meal sites in Lawrence Baldwin City and Eudora by Sept 30 and replace them with CHAMPSS a store based meal plan run with Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. About 40 seniors will be affected and will receive meals through designated Lawrence groceries beginning Oct 1.
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Sign up Orientation for CHAMPSS at Lawrence Library
Lawrence residents can attend CHAMPSS orientation at the Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St at 2 p.m. on September 1 October 5 November 2 and December 7. For more information call JAAA at 235-1367. Bellome notes reduced federal funding for meals and fewer attendees at congregate meals, prompting the Area Agency on Aging to create CHAMPSS.
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