Bonner Springs takes over shooting investigation
Bonner Springs police have assumed the probe into a Tuesday night shooting of a Leavenworth County resident in the 900 block of North 142nd Street. The victim, a man in his 20s, was stabilized at a hospital after being transported by three men to his father’s home in Tonganoxie and then to medical facilities. Authorities described the wound as a gunshot to the right flank and said the investigation is ongoing.
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County approves health plan with domestic partner coverage
County commissioners approved a new health insurance plan expanding to domestic partners. Commissioner Flory opposed citing other relationships not covered while Commissioner Gaughan supported viewing it as equality. The plan also extends dependent coverage under 26 and ends the lifetime benefit maximum. Rev. Barbee Jr. opposed.
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Lawrence Education Association seeks added benefits for teachers
Negotiators for the Lawrence Education Association pressed for extra benefits for the district's 900 plus licensed educators. They request standard fees for enrollment text book rentals and extracurricular activities for children of licensed staff. They also seek the union president to work full time on union business at district expense and printed copies of the Master Agreement for each educator once approved. The next bargaining session is scheduled for 5 p.m. May 18 at district headquarters 110 McDonald Drive.
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Woman in fight at party gets probation
In Lawrence, 35 year old Sarah C. Mason received 12 months probation and mandated outpatient alcohol treatment after pleading no contest to three counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of misdemeanor criminal damage. The March 12 incident in the 900 block of West 29th Terrace involved shoving, car pursuit, window damage, and a knife allegation later dropped.
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West marks 50 years with open house at West JUNIOR HIGH
West Junior High celebrates its 50th anniversary this Saturday with an open house at 2700 Harvard Road from 4 30 to 7 00 p m. Attendees tour five decade rooms display yearbooks newspapers uniforms trophies and theater props while reflecting on the school 1960s through 2000s and looking to the future. The event coincides with West Middle School reform for 2011 12 as grades 6 8 and includes a Chorale Spring Show with performances at 6 and 8 p m Friday and Saturday tickets are sold in the school office.
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Windsor Assisted Living Center Corrects Deficiencies
The Windsor at 3220 Peterson Road Lawrence has eliminated 21 previous deficiencies after a second follow-up survey by the Kansas Department on Aging. Earlier inspections in March noted 17 deficiencies including endangering a resident with Alzheimer's. mid April follow-up found four more for improper documentation and incorrect medication doses. No fines were issued. Windsor houses 44 residents and seven private dementia apartments.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh 401k style plan for KPERS workers
KPERS negotiators flag a compromise on a 401k style plan for teachers and government workers hired after June 2013, linking benefits to investments. The House backs the plan while Senate leaders urge a study. Opponents warn of rising state costs and reduced retirement security. About 131,500 current workers face higher or unchanged contributions under the proposal, with 20,000 post-2009 hires already in the system facing modified future benefits.
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Kansas bioscience agency probe sparks questions over NBAF funding
State officials including Brownback confirm a probe by Johnson County prosecutors into the Kansas Bioscience Authority. Brownback calls for an extensive audit of KBA finances while expressing concerns about board influence. KBA CEO Tom Thornton resigned to join Cleveland Clinic. acting president David Vranicar notes cooperation with federal agencies on NBAF and cautions against linking probes to NBAF projects. Ballard questions governor’s leverage, measure moves to full House.
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