Editorial underscores transparency failures in Topeka police shooting case
The Sept 28 shooting of Dominique White by Topeka officers at Ripley Park highlights Kansas law and police secrecy. Video remains private, limited to White’s children under a flawed open records framework, fueling public distrust and calls for broader access and reform.
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Kansas
Dominique White
Ripley Park
White
Lawrence
David Haley
Haley
Linwood
Today in History November milestones across years
On November 16 1933 the United States and the Soviet Union formed diplomatic relations. In 1776 British forces seized Fort Washington in New York during the Revolutionary War. In 1939 mob boss Al Capone is released from prison after more than seven years for tax evasion. In 1966 Dr Samuel H Sheppard is acquitted at his second trial for the 1954 murder of his wife Marilyn in Cleveland.
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Soviet Union
Fort Washington
New York
al Capone
Samuel H. Sheppard
Cleveland
Marilyn
Not worried enough about Trump nominee Talley
Leonard Pitts argues the nomination of Brett Talley for a lifetime federal judge seat shows the administration downgrading qualifications and judicial impartiality. He notes Talley's lack of courtroom experience, limited legal tenure, and blogged right wing views while highlighting broader concerns about long lasting impacts of Trumpism on the judiciary.
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Donald Trump
Pennsylvania Ave
Abraham Lincoln
United States Senate
Oval Office
Brett Talley
Trump
Talley
Hillary
Clinton
Newtown
NRA
American Bar Association
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
White House
Jeffrey Mateer
Judiciary Committee
Veterans graves left undecorated on Memorial Day in Douglas County
A letter to the editor argues many local veteran graves in Douglas County remain undecorated on Memorial Day. It cites Oak Hill and Memorial Park cemeteries and calls for a countywide list of veteran graves and broader community effort beyond designated areas. The writer emphasizes a collective responsibility to honor all deceased veterans.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Oak Hill
Memorial Park
VFW
American Legion
Kerry Altenbernd
2nd Annual Billy Mills 10K Run at Haskell
Supporters laud the athletes who competed in the 2nd Annual Billy Mills 10K Run at Haskell Indian Nations University on November 11. The event drew participants from diverse ages and backgrounds, honoring Billy Mills and fostering community spirit.
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Haskell
Mills
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Free State
K.M. Kramer
Haskell Indian Nations University
Letters to the editor submission guidelines
The Journal-World details letter length and signing rules. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and avoid name calling. Each letter must be signed with the writer’s name, address, and telephone number, and the paper reserves the right to edit for clarity without changing viewpoints. Submissions may be mailed to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld.com.
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Lawrence KS
Ljworld.com
Local Fire Plug Upgrades And KU Nebraska Game Holiday
1917 Lawrence report notes 150 hose connections received to replace aging fire plugs and improve water service. Overcrowding prep as KU alumni return for the Kansas vs Nebraska game at McCook Field with a citywide 2 to 4 30 closing period and a mayoral holiday declaration.
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Nebraska
Kansas
W. J. Francisco
Journal-World
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