Kansas death penalty change narrows juries power
The Kansas Legislature approved a modest amendment to the four year old death penalty law taking effect July 1. It requires juries to weigh whether life without parole for 40 years suffices for public safety and lets judges find that prison is enough before trial. The shift may ease or complicate death sentences depending on judge and juror selection, with outcomes varying by case.
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Kansas
Carla Stovall
Perourids
John D. Montgomery
Editorial on Kansas governor race remains unexciting yawn
Guest editorial critiques campaign rhetoric between Gov. Bill Graves and challenger David Miller. It notes historical votes on the 41 cent sales tax and severance tax, questions on taxes for a future highway plan, and argues political promises blur with time. The piece adds that guest editorials reflect varied opinions, not The Herald’s stance.
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Bill Graves
David Miller
Gary Sherrer
Miller
Kansas
Graves
Hays Daily News
Playground virtues and Kansas politics clash in memoir
Editor David S. Awbrey laments Sen. Sam Brownback’s support for Bill Graves over David Miller and argues for old West values. He contrasts Barry Goldwater’s integrity with modern political calculation, calling Miller an Ivory Snow conservative and urging leadership over neutrality. Awbrey reflects on Kansas culture, loyalty, and theCode of the West.
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David Awbrey
Europe
Kansas
Hutchinson
Garden City
Truman
Eisenhower
Tom Sawyer
Brownback
Kansas State
Bune
Graves
Sheila Frahm
Bob Dole
Frohman
Cargill
U.S. Senate
Clinton
Sen. Brownback
Barry Goldwater
San Francisco
Goldwater
David Miller
Bill Graves
Miller
Washington
Roy
Ike
Beavis
Bill Clinton
David S. Awbrey
The
Kansas Press Association
Matthews critics fault leaders over Crestview plan
In a reader letter Max Attebery of Ottawa denounces city commissioners for condemning the county and school board while supporting the Crestview alternative school in the old Crestview building. He cites past voter mandates and urges delaying expansion at Franklin County Mental Health until a new middle school site is ready. He criticizes both boards for last minute school placement and calls for district property use.
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Matthews
The
County Commission
School Board
Crestview
City Commission
County
Finch
Ramsey
USD 290
Franklin County Mental Health
Wellsville Recreation Commission Hosts Coach Pitch Tournament
Readers praise Wellsville Recreation Commission for organizing a well run coach pitch tournament with clear rules and professional umpires and scorekeepers. Steve De La Torre commends the commission while Ottawa readers are invited to submit signed opinions up to 500 words.
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Wellsville Recreation Commission
Steve de la Torre
Ottawa
Expectant mom ready for no sleep and leave
A pregnant reporter explains readiness for impending maternity leave. She jokes about due date questions, mentions board deliberations in Ottawa, and describes plans, nerves, and hopeful preparation for Emily and Max while noting sleep deprivation, labor stories, and help from family. The piece ends with expectation of two to three months away.
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Daily Assignment
Ottawa
Ottawa School Board
Emily Christine
Max Nelson
Scott
Emily
Olathe Medical Center
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