Kansas to review current standards after botched Oklahoma execution
Kansas corrections officials say a review of the state's lethal injection process was planned before Oklahoma's botched execution. The review focuses on drugs and administration steps, with no expectation of an imminent execution.
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Photos, autopsy, and new charges in 2012 manslaughter retrial
In Douglas County, Justin Gonzalez, 22, faces an May 28 retrial for involuntary manslaughter in the Feb 25 2012 death of Nicholas Sardina after a party incident. Pretrial debates covered autopsy photos, possible new assault charges, and alternative theories of killing.
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Regents Adopt Controversial KU Social Media Policy
KU policy keeps disciplinary language for employees over social media posts despite a work group advisory role. Critics say the revised draft remains vague and risks chilling academic freedom while First Amendment protections are debated by experts.
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Kansas University
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Douglas County approves health premium increases and retiree rule change
Douglas County Commission approved a 2 percent rise in employee health insurance premiums starting June 1 as part of the 2014 2015 plan. Individual coverage will cost 42.86 dollars and family coverage 297.14 dollars per month after the increase. The plan adds an Employee Assistance Plan and lowers the eligible employment years for retiree health care to five years from ten. The panel also set a guaranteed maximum price of 12.5 million for a new Public Works facility, with total project costs near 14.1 million. A land sale to KDOT for 201 200 was approved, with a public hearing May 14.
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Gent glass artist Art in the Park spotlight in Lawrence
Art Monaghan expects about 25 000 festival attendees this year as Gent’s long running Art in the Park tradition continues in Lawrence. Gent, 53, operates two studios and supports his glassblowing with other odd jobs while enjoying direct contact with fellow artists and the public.
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Art in the Park returns with artists and family fun
The 53rd annual Art in the Park features more than 125 artists plus food vendors live music and children's activities. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at South Park 1311 Massachusetts St admission is free.
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New director named for Headquarters Counseling Center in Lawrence
Brown, former development director at Lawrence Community Shelter, will lead Headquarters Counseling Center after the board split with longtime executive director Marcia Epstein. The center, Kansas’ sole crisis center in the Lifeline network, aims to restore 24/7 crisis hotline service and continues work on the Kansas Youth Suicide Prevention Network.
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