Lawrence group seeks nominees for Helen Fluker Award
The Lawrence Douglas County League of Women Voters seeks Douglas County residents 18 plus for the Helen Fluker Award honoring open government. Nomination forms are at lawrenceleague.com or via Caroljean Brune 764-5130. deadline March 7. luncheon March 22. An update on a fatal shooting in Lawrence may come this week as police review whether it is homicide and suspects. A 22-year-old man, Jacob Earnest Mason, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery after an incident at Haskell Indian Nations University Roe Cloud Hall.
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Man Arrested After Struggle With Police
A 33 year old Lawrence County man was arrested at 2 20 a m on suspicion of aggravated battery and obstructing a legal process after officers responded to a disturbance on Overland Drive. The spokesman said Eric Siegfried struck the other man and began struggling with officers when informed of the arrest.
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Champion for the homeless retires after long tenure
Loring Henderson, 75, longtime director of the Lawrence Community Shelter, retires after guiding shelter operations since 2005. He will remain executive director until a replacement is found, reflecting on his decades of civic service and mentoring impact in Lawrence.
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Regents push back on social media policy critique
Kansas Board of Regents members defended the social media policy amid faculty and staff opposition. They argued the measure protects university interests and First Amendment rights, noting ongoing review and a faculty work group report due by April. Sheryl Lidzy relayed a faculty and staff resolution urging suspension until findings are released.
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Youth of the Year winner Anavberokhai tears up at ceremony
Innocent Anavberokhai, a Free State High senior, won the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year award at the Lawrence Arts Center. Five candidates presented three minute speeches to about 200 people, sharing how the club changed their lives and acknowledging mentors who helped steer them toward gratitude and leadership.
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Kansas House OKs same sex marriage bill
The Kansas House approved a bill allowing people to cite religious beliefs to deny goods services or employment to same sex couples. It passed 72 to 49 and goes to the Senate. Douglas County delegation opposed it with three Democrats and one Republican. supporters say it shields religious rights from lawsuits amid court decisions.
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State Board Set to Fingerprint All Kansas Educators
Kansas State Board of Education moves to require fingerprinting for all teachers and school administrators, extending the background check rule to about 35,000 preexisting licensees. NEA opposes, citing a $50 cost split between $35 for the state B I and a $15 FBI rapback enrollment fee, while board members defend the policy as standard practice in large companies.
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