State board loosens rules for substitute teachers in Kansas
The Kansas State Board of Education approved an emergency declaration creating TEALs, temporary licenses for individuals with no college education who meet other criteria to fill substitute teaching roles amid the COVID-19 shortage. TEALs expire June 1, 2022. post that date applicants must meet standard requirements, including 60 college credits.
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Mother seeks police accountability after murder charge dropped
The mother of Rontarus Washington Jr. demanded Lawrence officials hold police accountable for alleged inhumane actions after a murder charge was dismissed in Douglas County District Court. Washington, 25, spent over five years in jail awaiting resolution of the 2014 case involving Justina Altamirano Mosso's death. Washington admitted entering the apartment and seeing the body but maintained he did not kill her.
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LMH Health reports 99 percent staff vaccination rate
LMH Health confirms 99 percent vaccine coverage among staff with minor fluctuations from new hires and departures. Amy Northrop notes no terminations yet for non compliance. CEO Russ Johnson cites vaccines as key to preventing severe illness as hospitals nationwide adopt similar mandates.
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Lawrence man gets probation for child pornography conviction
Justin E. Lewis, 25, was sentenced in Douglas County District Court to two years of probation with one year in prison suspended, plus mandatory sex offender registration, after pleading to two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child. The case involved internet searches for explicit depictions between 2019 and 2021.
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Douglas County sheriff seeks Tyrone Alexander in car chase
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office asks for public help locating Tyrone "Ty" Leroy Alexander 48 of Baldwin City who fled from deputies Dec 29 triggering a high speed pursuit in Lawrence. He faces felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement aggravated assault and felony interference with law enforcement plus warrants for probation violations. Information may be given to the Sheriff’s Office at 785-843-0250 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477 with anonymity.
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