Lawrence teachers oppose arming teachers amid safety debate
Lawrence educators largely reject arming teachers. district leaders emphasize improved security measures including a single entry, cameras, and guards. lawmakers debated gun safety education, while teachers stress broader fixes and address root causes such as mental health and staffing.
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Billy Mills name chosen for Indian-heritage school sites
Attockine and Cadue-Blackwood told the board the committee backed Billy Mills with strong preference over Billy Mills South to honor the athlete’s legacy and Lawrence history. Eleven speakers urged the change citing Mills’ Olympic gold and work for underprivileged children, while the board weighs policy on naming living people.
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City approves 80000 in copper ion gear to guard against zebra mussels
The city authorized an 80000 purchase of copper ion generation equipment to deter zebra mussels in the transmission line. Officials report fewer mussels at the lake intake and none at the plant, with ongoing costs of about 5000 annually for copper tubing. Monitoring has increased amid safety concerns, and video inspection may resume when the Clinton Reservoir plant is shut for maintenance.
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Kobach urges NRA to bring convention to Kansas
Secretary of State Kris Kobach called on the National Rifle Association to relocate its annual meeting to Kansas. He argued Kansas is the most pro gun state and supported arming teachers with training and concealed carry permits. The NRA event is set for Dallas on May 5 amid safety concerns after a Florida school shooting.
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Journal-World clarifies charges in 2017 triple homicide case
The Sunday Journal-World story on downtown cameras may have misstated charges in the Oct. 1 2017 triple homicide. One defendant faces three murder counts while the other two are charged with related crimes from the incident. The paper invites readers to report errors via the provided contact methods.
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Periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kansas
A brief newspaper line notes the periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kansas, identifying the mail handling location and association memberships with the Alliance for Audited Media and The Associated Press.
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