Witness testifies in ex-officer Gardner rape trial
A friend of the rape survivor testified that the woman did not tell police about the assault because the alleged rapist was Lawrence police officer Jonathan Gardner. Gardner, 42, of Tonganoxie, faces one rape count and numerous computer misuse and misconduct counts stemming from an incident early Jan. 1, 2017 after a downtown Lawrence bar visit.
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Bittersweet finale as Pinckney closes schools with tears
Pinckney students mark the last day by clapping out graduating fifth graders and singing the school song. This year, Wednesday is everyone’s last day at Pinckney, and many students shed tears as they filed from the double doors, ending a long tradition.
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Free State High School honors 400 graduates in commencement
Free State High School held a graduation ceremony for about 400 seniors at the school stadium on Wednesday. Superintendent Anthony Lewis awarded diplomas to valedictorian Amy Bontrager as faculty greeted graduates. photos available at LJWorld.com.
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End of an era as Broken Arrow Elementary closes
Teachers and students marked the final day of the school on Wednesday. The institution ends its 55 year history as the school year concludes.
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Douglas County Approves 58826 Naloxone Access Funding
Douglas County Commission approved a $58,826.25 grant to DCCCA to boost community access to naloxone Narcan. Commissioner Patrick Kelly praised the clearer proposal and said he looks forward to progress updates while respecting DCCCA’s work in overdose prevention.
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