Kennedy teacher wins 2015 Dedication To Education Award
Kennedy Elementary teacher Cara McNorton received the Lawrence Schools Foundation Dedication To Education Award, a $5,000 honor presented after a Monday ceremony. McNorton is an equity leader at Kennedy and collaborates on programs while guiding students and inspiring peers.
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Supreme Court weighs Kleypas death sentence appeal
The Kansas Supreme Court heard Gary Kleypas appeal after jurors watched the victim's father lunge at him in court. His attorney urged mistrial due to pretrial juror prejudice, while justices weighed whether the conduct affected the jury. Kleypas stabbed Carrie Williams in 1996. two prior appeals and recent rulings shape the case.
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Sebelius denounces abortion culture of terror in Kansas City
Former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius said an environment of terror surrounds abortion clinics and warned advocates to expect bills in upcoming Kansas and Missouri sessions. She cited a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting as a defining example and spoke at Planned Parenthood's 80th anniversary event in Kansas City.
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City accelerates purchases as fleet ages in December
Lawrence officials approve multiple vehicle orders in December, aiming to spend about $1.75 million on new cars and trucks. Departments use year end reserves or 2016 budgets to ensure delivery early in the new year, signaling a stepped up effort to refresh the fleet.
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City vehicle purchase plan moves forward after aging fleet
City officials warned during budget talks that the vehicle and equipment fleet was aging and underfunded. The city had postponed purchases for years to balance budgets, with April reports noting the average age of the fleet and urging action.
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