Snowstorm Strands Lawrence as Fatal I-35 Crash Claims Child
Snow blanketed Lawrence with five inches and froze streets while accidents surged statewide. A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 north of Sunflower Road killed Emporia residents including a 4-year-old girl, Desirae Mendoza, and a passenger. Darrin Sammons, 38, Wellsville, drove the southbound truck involved.
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Wellsville
Mendoza
Desirae Mendoza
Desirae
Kansas death penalty case argued before Supreme Court
Lawrence lawyer and Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline faced off in the U S Supreme Court over whether Kansas death penalty rules bias juries toward choosing death over life. The Kansas Supreme Court had ruled the law unconstitutional for pressuring jurors when aggravating and mitigating factors are equally weighted.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Phill Kline
S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Kline
Kansas Republicans split as group vows to curb extremism
The Kansas Traditional Republican Majority pledged to defeat so called extremist elements within the GOP and redirect the party toward a moderate agenda, targeting several elected officials. The move signals a widening rift as the state confronts criticisms over science standards and policy shifts defying established definitions.
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Mirecki resigns as Kansas University department chair
Kansas University religious studies professor Mirecki steps down from his post as department chairman after criticism from Christian conservatives over derisive online remarks. Interim dean Barbara Romzek says the move lets the department focus on teaching, research, and service and minimize distractions.
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Mirecki
Barbara Romzek
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Pastors condemn attack on Kansas University professor
Religious leaders from Lawrence issue a statement condemning the assault on Professor Paul Mirecki after his proposed course on intelligent design. The note stresses community concern, calls for calm, and references the December 7 2005 incident amid ongoing debate and media coverage.
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Journal-World Viewer anticipates Chronicles of Narnia film
Entertainment editor Jon Niccum previews the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation detailing cast expectations and potential impact on fans. The piece frames the movie as a landmark event in fantasy cinema, highlighting source material loyalty and studio ambitions.
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