Dangerous staffing shortages plague Kansas prisons
In June at Lansing Correctional Facility ten guards were injured in an inmate assault, one lose a forehead fragment. at Hutchinson Correctional Facility a guard was stabbed 13 times with a plastic shank, with lung puncture. Interim Kansas State Employees director Rebecca Proctor told a legislative committee shortages stem from low wages and poor conditions, leaving all facilities operating with risk.
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Thanksgiving plate borders on tradition with twists this year
The note highlights a Pioneer spirit and a hearty feast with turkey, mashed potatoes, bean casserole, and gravy sideboards. A possible twist this year includes doughnuts, as the writer hints at SETTLER page 4A for more details.
Inside Arts and Entertainment Listings Overview
A compact guide to events across 1C through 6C and 2B, 6C, plus 4C. Horoscope on 8C and 1C-7D features, with movie coverage on 3C and 9A. Read for dates, venues, and showtimes in this section.
Regents say UNC style fraud can’t happen here
Kansas Board of Regents members say they doubt similar academic deceit could occur at KU despite UNC revelations about fake classes. The piece notes Roy Williams and Wayne Walden had ties to both universities during the UNC scandal and reports some regents oppose a review while praising Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s integrity.
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Lawrence school board to discuss attendance zone changes
The Lawrence school board will consider possible changes to attendance zones at its upcoming Monday meeting. Page 3A.
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