DA Valdez testifies through tears at disciplinary hearing
On day two of a disciplinary hearing, Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez cried as she expressed remorse and embarrassment about the case. Her deputy earlier apologized for a 2021 office press release but denied calling the chief judge a liar. The proceedings focus on Valdez's dealings with Chief Judge James McCabrin.
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West Middle School Para Professional Wins Education Award
Caleb Rahmeier of West Middle School received the Lawrence Schools Foundation dedication to education award, honoring his work with challenged and disadvantaged students. The honor includes a $5,000 check.
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District grapples with new student activity monitor system
Lawrence school district staff were unprepared for a new program that monitors computer use for unsafe behavior. Superintendent Anthony Lewis and board member Ronald Gordon-Ross cited insufficient training as nearly 190 alerts have been sent to principals and admins since late November. The system runs around the clock on district devices and accounts.
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City approves 2.7 million for homeless shelter funding
Lawrence leaders unanimously approved 2,677,696 in city funding to support the Lawrence Community Shelter for 2024. The Village, a 64-square-foot cabin community at 256 N. Michigan St, will receive funds across quarterly disbursements to cover winter emergency sheltering and operations. About 1.5 million comes from remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for Village operations, with the rest from the Special Alcohol Fund and General Fund.
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