Community seeks healing after teen murder case
Editorial notes 14 year old Stephanie Perez killing by 17 year old Nathan Earwood in Topeka. Earwood received eight years plus three years probation, with added total 11 years if released early, as judge ordered. Nine teens charged in the shooting received probation or juvenile penalties amid debate over severity and the need to prevent future violence. The community is urged to close the tragic chapter and work to prevent recurrence.
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Nathan Earwood
Topeka
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It's Your Quarter Voice on School Bond Vote
Community forum piece urges restraint on a middle school building project funding. Parents question debt load and emphasize teacher pay and classroom quality over new facilities. Call volume guidance provided for public input during designated hours.
Graves and Hayden clash over taxes and power
The piece analyzes Governor Bill Graves clashing with the Legislature over the statewide school property tax and ethics reforms. It notes Graves grilling Democrats, rail against party lines, and facing pushback from fellow Republicans. The column places Graves in a historical context with former Gov. Mike Hayden and frames a broader struggle between reformists and establishment Republicans.
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Joan Finney
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Topeka reader laments statehouse ethics debate and gifts
A Topeka letter argues legislators do not represent hard-working taxpayers. The writer cites ongoing ethics and campaign finance bills discussed by a statehouse committee chaired by Rep. Carol Dawson. They accuse lobbyists of spending millions on gifts and dining, claim taxpayer money funds wasted debate, and urge voters to consider new representatives this election year.
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Topeka
Carol Dawson
Park Closure Sparks Community Outcry in Richmond
PAT ROSSMAN of Richmond laments the closing of the town ball park that serves over 120 children in summer leagues T-ball pee wee midget Babe Ruth and girls softball. He blames an uncaring woman and legal counsel for depriving youths of a much loved recreational facility.
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Richmond
Pat Rossman
Eugene Field thanks Wal-Mart for support
Eugene Field School thanks Wal-Mart Distribution Center for financial support on February 14. The funds back a reading and math improvement plan, after school tutoring, and a portion funds the Accelerated Reader Program used by students.
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Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Eugene Field School
Wal- Mart Distribution Center
Kirk Hart
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Beiges, Shirts and Beehive Statesmen Vote for Alexander
A columnist explains backing Lamar Alexander for president amid doubts on issues and character. He prizes issue positions but notes moderation, civility, and an exchanged shirt as a symbol of grassroots appeal. The piece weighs potential shifts as other candidates court his vote.
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Lamar Alexander
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