Lawmakers press for records on Haskell allegations
House committee chairs demand unredacted BIE records about Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence. They cite a congressional inquiry into misconduct allegations including sexual assault and mismanaged complaints, referencing a Journal-World report on frivolous staff investigations and an in disarray athletic department.
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Attorney seeks sanction over murder case reopening claim
Lawyer asks a district court judge to sanction District Attorney Suzanne Valdez and others for alleging a murder investigation had been reopened against a Lawrence woman, then admitting in a deposition that no such investigation exists. The claim, described as a lie by Bill Skepnek, aims to impede a wrongful conviction suit and pressure Buchhorn with renewed prosecution threats.
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Journal-World suspends print edition July 5 due to holiday
The Journal-World will not publish on Friday July 5 with normal six day schedule resuming Saturday July 6. All print subscribers gain a one day extension and July 5 comics move to July 6. Office at 1035 N. Third Street closed July 4 and open July 5. LJWorld.com stays active with full subscriber access and support via email subs jworld.com.
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Optometrists Return to Honduras Deliver First Glasses
A team of optometrists and volunteers visited Honduras after five years, providing eye care and giving many residents their first pair of glasses. Leader Dr. Laurie White, an Oskaloosa optometrist, noted rural residents welcomed the effort amid limited local eye care.
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Lawrence school board delays interim superintendent start
Lawrence school board will not name an interim replacement for departing Superintendent Anthony Lewis until mid August, with the search for a permanent successor not expected to begin until fall. President Kelly Jones outlined a process with formal applications and multiple interview rounds, and the interim post will be posted within three weeks on the Kansas Association of School Boards site and the district site.
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