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Park University Appoints Daniel Gerber as Director of Academic Retention Initiatives
Daniel Gerber has been appointed as the director of academic retention initiatives within the Office of Academic Affairs at Park University. Gerber began his duties on July 1. In the role, Gerber will drive implementation and measurement of initiatives on strategic goals related to student retention, graduation rates, career preparedness and overall student academic success. Gerber is also responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, supervision and evaluation of a robust student retention program with a specific focus on first-year students, first-generation students, and at-risk and underprepared undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, Gerber will oversee the University’s Academic and Career Success Services team.
Man who broke into Lawrence woman’s apartment naked sentenced to prison
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Lawrence man will spend two years in prison after he broke into a young woman’s bedroom while naked and on parole for voluntary manslaughter. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced on Wednesday, July 3, that Major C. Edwards Jr., 45, of Lawrence, was sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison - 21 months - for an aggravated battery conviction.
Missouri Says Hurricane-Force Winds Recorded in Tuesday Storms
If you doubted the strength of thunderstorms making their way through northeast Missouri Tuesday evening, here's certifiable proof. Missouri weather stations have confirmed hurricane-force winds have already been recorded and the storms have just begun. UPDATE: New high wind speed in Missouri is now 89 mph in Jackson County, Missouri...
Lawsuit over rejected Shawnee apartment plan could go to Kansas Supreme Court
A lawsuit between the city of Shawnee and a Johnson County-based development company may find its way to the Kansas Supreme Court. Attorneys for Austin Homes, a development company owned by Greg Prieb, are now appealing an April decision by the Kansas Court of Appeals that ruled in favor of the city after it denied developers’ application five years ago to build a multi-family project near Johnson Drive and K-7 Highway.
Police ask for home camera video to catch Kan. bank robbery suspect
DOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and asking neighbors in a certain area to check home cameras as the search continues for the suspect. Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Bank of America at 900 Ohio Street in Lawrence, after a bank robbery was reported, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.
Lenexa roadway reopened after medical issue causes serious collision
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Police believe a medical issue led to a serious collision in Lenexa that closed a busy road and sent an elderly woman to the hospital. The Lenexa Police Department says that around 2 p.m. emergency crews were called to the 8100 block of Pflumm Rd., near Post Oak Trail, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
City of Lawrence replaces fireworks with drone show, cites nearby Humane Society
The City of Lawrence will celebrate the Fourth of July with a drone show in place of fireworks this year due to the Douglas County Fairground's proximity to the Lawrence Humane Shelter.
Wayside Waifs gives tips on preparing pets for Fourth of July fireworks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wayside Waifs is offering pet owners tips on how to help their animals cope with the anxiety caused by Fourth of July fireworks. As Independence Day approaches, pet owners face the challenge of their animals' fear of fireworks. Fortunately, there are strategies that work. "The...
Spirit of Kansas holds day of July 4th fun at Lake Shawnee
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Spirit of Kansas festival holds a day of fun for July 4th celebrations at Lake Shawnee. Cory Hollar and Eric VanBecelaere with Shawnee Co. Parks + Recreation visited Eye on NE Kansas to rundown the plans. The car show for July 4th is canceled, but...
Hospitals across the KC metro begin to treat fireworks-related injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On the eve of the Fourth of July hospitals across the Kansas City metro have started to treat fireworks-related injuries. The University of Kansas Health System announced on Wednesday, July 3, that it has already worked a handful of fireworks-related injury cases across its Kansas City, Olathe, Liberty, Miami county campuses and the Burnett Burn Center.
Barbers to put skills to test at Lawrence showcase; registration, tickets available
Barbers from Kansas and surrounding states will soon rev up their clippers for a battle of their skills, and the Lawrence community is invited to bear witness. Jermaine “Gametime” Jackson, a longtime Lawrence barber who primarily cuts hair at Watson’s Barbershop, and his colleagues are organizing the second installment of the Cuttin’ Up Barber Showcase. Hosted in Lawrence, the event is designed to bring barbers from all walks of life together in celebration of their craft.
Ex-Kansas stars Chalmers, Collins file class-action lawsuit vs. NCAA, others over March Madness
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses in promoting and monetizing the March Madness tournament.
Police ask for help to ID man in Kan. "breach of privacy" incident
JOHNSON COUNTY —The Overland Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying man in a breach of privacy incident. The incident occurred March 25 at Nieman and W. 95th Street in Overland Park, according to a statement from police. Police believe the person of interest may...
Kansas nearing finalized plan for student transportation to football games in 2024
Kansas Athletics is working on a plan to ensure KU students have access to transportation to home football games this fall. With David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium under construction, the Jayhawks are set to play their home games off campus in 2024. KU will play a pair of non-conference games at Children's Mercy Park (the home of Sporting Kansas City) and its four conference games at Arrowhead Stadium (the home of the Kansas City Chiefs).
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