Editorial Open Can of Worms Denied Public Records
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and local authorities deny requests to release documents about Sheriff Jeff Curry's September investigation and late November arrest. The editorial argues for transparency citing past cases and public right to information while condemning sealed records and perceived double standards.
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Timeline of sheriff resignation fuels public fear and distrust
An updated timeline shows the path to the sheriff's resignation and beyond, raising questions about credibility of the sheriff's office and local justice. Residents fear retaliation and avoid calling 911 as details remain secret, undermining public trust while prosecutors and investigators seek to shield cases from scrutiny. Heather Jones and Curry figures loom as witnesses amid ongoing civil and criminal actions.
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Postal plan faced setback as six day delivery passes
Congress rejected the Postal Service plan to cut Saturday delivery and shift to five days, triggering fresh questions about the agency's finances. The piece notes the service lost 16 billion dollars in 2012 and faces ongoing changes to stay viable while considering cost shifts to users and potential market pressures from social media providers like Facebook. Jeanny Sharp, editor and publisher at the Ottawa Herald, weighs in.
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