Manhattan High keeps Indians mascot after unanimous vote
Manhattan High School will retain the Indians mascot while a committee studies retirement costs, possible new mascots, and community education on Native Americans. The panel will include proponents and opponents, students, teachers, and administrators, and honor former coach Frank Prentup, a Tuscarora descendant.
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Supreme Court finds Kansas violated Ellison due process rights
The Supreme Court ruled Ellison’s speedy trial rights violated after he was jailed 1705 days awaiting trial. His attorney Michael Whalen welcomed the decision and urged faster handling of delay cases. The attorney general’s office said steps have been taken to speed cases and document defense-delay requests. spokeswoman Jennifer Montgomery said further legal action is not anticipated.
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Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act cases face long delays
Since 1995 the act has allowed involuntary commitment of sex offenders after prison terms. Only four of about 29 released since 1995, while many remain confined, and cases average two to three years to reach trial. Kansas handles about 20 such petitions annually with roughly 60 pending.
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Langston Hughes teacher honored as Master Teacher
Teacher Leslie Downing was celebrated by district officials and students as Langston Hughes School named her a Lawrence Master Teacher nominee. Parents praised her optimistic approach, social media updates, and hands on projects, noting how her "kinderstars" message reshaped their children's attitudes toward learning. Downing, at Langston Hughes since 2008 after 15 years in Kansas City, will be formally nominated for the Kansas Master Teacher program by the district.
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Lawsuit Alleges Fritzel Racketeering Ties and Tax Fraud
The suit accuses Fritzel of defrauding the city and a pattern of racketeering activity involving wire and mail fraud. It says Oread Wholesale existed to create a false paper trail for purchases to gain a city sales tax rebate. Fritzel has three weeks to respond, with a possible two week extension. response or extension requests are due by mid December. Attorneys for both sides did not immediately comment.
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City Hall reporter Rochelle Valverde contact details
City Hall reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314. Follow her on Twitter RochelleVerde.
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KU football alum Bragg charged with battery in Douglas County
Carlton Bragg, a KU alumnus, pleaded not guilty to one count of battery in Douglas County District Court after a Friday 1 am incident on Emery Road near the KU campus. He is held on $500 bond with no contact order and faces possible KU disciplinary action. Next court date is 1:30 p.m. December 27.
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Reporter credits and contact line consolidate university coverage
KU and higher ed reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187. Follow her on Twitter saramarieshop. Reporter Matt Tait contributed to this report.
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Postmaster Address Change Instructions
Postal notice directs readers to send address changes to Lawrence Journal World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. It emphasizes updating subscriber records with the local newspaper. The instruction preserves the newsroom's official mailing address for mailings and customer updates.
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Births in Lawrence Families Welcome Three Newborns
Cody and Naomi Bebout of Lawrence welcome a boy born Friday. Chase and Lindsay Mills of Lawrence announce a girl born Friday. Tarugia and Harshad Phadke of Lawrence celebrate a boy born Friday.
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Journal-World Correction Policy Notice
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred.
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