Ex-boyfriend charged in killing of mom at day care
Laberta Bedford, 19, was shot outside Cradle Nursery after dropping off her two daughters. Det. Mike Reed said Clifford Jackson, previously involved with Bedford, is charged with first degree murder. a 5-year-old boy was shaken but unharmed as authorities found him two hours later.
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Laberta Bedford
Mike Reed
Clifford Jackson
Bedford
Jackson
Reed
Shopper wounded in Wal-Mart shooting. suspect killed
In Rockford Illinois a 33 year old shopper who tried to buy bullets at a Wal Mart produced a handgun and fired wounding three employees before being shot by police. Officers fired 21 rounds as the suspect refused to drop the weapon and died at the scene.
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Rockford, Ill
Wal-Mart
Laura Gassaway
Joe Westmoreland
Gassaway
Westmoreland
KCC orders halt on Western restructuring but review continues
The Kansas Corporation Commission seeks a pause to assess Western Kansas Utilities restructuring plans. Lawmakers led by Rep. Tom Sloan urged delaying moves that could transfer debt to KPL and KGE customers. Regulators warn of potential new regulatory territory while awaiting findings.
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Western
KCC
Rosemary Foreman
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Sloan
House Utilities Committee
Carl Holmes
Laura McClure
Osborne
ECC
KPL
KGE
the Public Service Co. of
New Mexico
Westar Industries
Walker Hendrix
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board
Hendrix
High schools face overcrowding across districts
Census data show over 20 million children will reach high school age in four years, with a 20 percent rise in ages 10 to 14 over the decade. States like Nevada and Arizona post sharp regional growth, while districts such as Clark County Nevada plan to add 10,000 to 15,000 students annually and expand with up to 15 new schools. Portables and crowded classrooms mark the strain as districts brace for rising enrollments and bilingual needs.
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Kathleen Lyons
National Education Assn
Martha Farnsworth Riche
Census Bureau
Nevada
Arizona
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Clark County
Nev
Cartwright
City rejects Burress planning commission appointment
Debated appointment faces challenge to mayoral prerogative and seeks diversity on the Lawrence planning panel. Critics argued nine Republicans dominate the 10 member body and could block neighbor group input. Mayor Rundie and staff weigh credibility and training while the council defeats the nomination.
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Burress
Rundle
Caleb Morse
Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods
Douglas County
Charles Jones
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Jones
League of Women Voters
David Burress
Jim Henry
Rundie
Dunfield
Henry
Sue Hack
Marty Kennedy
Werner
Mike Wildgen
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