AVID program expansion discussed by Lawrence school board
Lawrence school board heard an AVID update detailing the district’s plan to expand the Advancement Via Individual Determination program by 2026. Southwest Middle School and Sunflower Elementary currently host AVID while district leaders map broader implementation and student skill development across schools. Carissa Miles highlighted Career Day events and clubs aligning with career paths at Southwest.
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Lawrence
AVID
Southwest Middle
Sunflower
Miles
Southwest
Kansas approves year round fireworks sales from permanent retailers
Kansas lawmakers approve SB 199 allowing permanent fireworks retailers to operate year round with a June 20 to July 7 seasonal window and require registration with the State Fire Marshal. Governor Laura Kelly signed the measure on April 8. Fire Marshal officials say inspections and safety compliance will be enforced as part of the expanded program.
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Kansas
Laura Kelly
Missouri
Wally Roberts
Roberts
Baldwin City train company settles civil lawsuit
Snowglobe LLC and Ryan Robinson agree with the Kansas Attorney General to refund at least 30 customers for 7507.39 in restitution for December 2022 canceled holiday train rides. Defendants must also pay about 3700 in fees and penalties, with claims due within 30 days of filing notices.
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Baldwin City
Snowglobe LLC
Ryan Robinson
Consumer Protection Division
Kansas Attorney General’s Office
Sarah Dietz
Kansas Attorney General
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Topeka
Kansas
Woman testifies in rape case eight years after KU weekend
A 30 year old woman told Douglas County District Court jurors that Res ton K. Phillips sexually assaulted her as she slept after KU graduation weekend in 2017. She said she awoke to him raping her, he paused then continued, and she fled to a bathroom where he apologized.
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Reston K. Phillips
Douglas County
Kansas
Louisiana Street
Phillips
Topeka
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