Wichita protest calls for repeal of stand your ground law
About 500 people in Wichita demonstrated over the Florida killing of 17 year old Trayvon Martin. The march urged repeal of the Kansas version of stand your ground. State lawmakers and advocates joined as prosecutors and officials investigate the Florida case and the Zimmerman shooting.
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Amended suit alleges new abuses at St John’s School
Parents of former cadets state in an amended federal complaint that St John’s Military School in Salina has hidden ongoing abuse. The filing adds new plaintiffs including a California student who suffered two broken legs after four days at the Kansas school. An X ray shows a dislocated bone above the knee. Another exhibit shows a Texas cadet gagged bound with duct tape.
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Lawrence selects leader for new workplace wellness initiative
Lawrence McDonald's franchise M WELLt¢ begins offering the Getting Healthy Under the Arches program to about 700 employees and families at 14 area restaurants. Donna Sanders, 66, participates in a June July program at Lawrence High School track led by a fitness trainer. Janet Donner, program coordinator, aims to boost participation and align with WorkWell Lawrence and a statewide wellness effort.
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Communities in Schools to launch in Lawrence
Malissa Martin leads the state CIS program from Lawrence and this fall the national nonprofit will expand to Kennedy School in Lawrence. CIS operates in 53 schools statewide and aims to cut high school dropout rates by reaching students early through local partnerships.
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