Supreme Court blocks Kansas judicial selection law
The Kansas Supreme Court struck down a law changing how chief judges are chosen, ruling it violates the separation of powers and Article 3 of the state constitution. The decision may affect court funding tied to a nonseverability clause, though the funding issue remains in a separate suit. Chief Justice Lawton Nuss recused. retired judge Michael Malone sat for the case.
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Neosho County
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Douglas County
Community Christmas Dinner feeds Lawrence with 1200 plates
Lawrence volunteers prepare about 1200 traditional Christmas plates for the annual Community Christmas Dinner at First United Methodist Church on Vermont Street. The free meal runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deliveries available and pie donations welcome. anyone may attend for companionship as well as food.
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Rence
Ely
Alvamar
Inside Deaths
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University backs hazing records handling at KU
Kansas University defended its redaction of fraternity hazing documents amid a Journal-World request under the Kansas Open Records Act. The paper sought records from KU's hazing investigation of two fraternities on probation, but KU redacted details about membership numbers and specifics of hazing activities citing FERPA and student privacy rules.
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Journal-World
Joe Monaco
Douglas County approves 2.35M for Phase 1 fairgrounds work
County commissioners authorize 2.35 million to begin Phase 1 of the fairgrounds project including demolitions to build a new Meeting Hall and parking lot upgrades. The plan adds accessibility features for the hearing impaired and a $22,000 audio visual package with a looping system to be integrated in the new hall.
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Fairgrounds
Nancy Thellman
Jim Flory
Sarah Plinsky
Douglas County Names New Zoning and Codes Director
After a six month search Douglas County has hired a Johnson County building official to become its new director of zoning and codes. Page 3A
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