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News-Press NOW's editorial approach to the 2024 election
Jul. 3—In a time of AI deepfakes, election security concerns and instant access to both information and misinformation, we at News-Press NOW are pledging our commitment to integrity in all of our election coverage. Recognizing that, according to national surveys, Americans have become more wary of election news coverage, we pledge the following: 1. We will be transparent in our coverage and in ...
Lawrence man sentenced for 2023 aggravated battery conviction
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced today that a Lawrence man was sentenced to 21 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for his involvement in a 2023 aggravated battery charge.
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.
KCMO man found guilty of fatal 2022 Overland Park gas station shooting
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County, Kansas, jury has found a Kansas City, Mo., man guilty of first-degree murder following an Overland Park gas station shooting. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office has announced that on Friday, July 3, a jury found Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, of Kansas City, Missouri, guilty of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting.
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.
Kansas City, Kansas native heads Finland's national baseball team, eyes Olympics
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Kansas City, Kansas man has found himself in an unexpected role as the head coach of Finland's national baseball team, with aspirations of reaching the Olympics. Paul York, a Turner High School graduate, played baseball locally at Ottawa. "When you make a move like...
Lawrence man pleads guilty to using firearm during an aggravated assault
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Kevin L. Lemon, of Overbrook, Ks, pleaded no contest to aggravated assault for an incident that took place in 2023. On Aug. 31, 2023, Lemon held a firearm during an altercation with a 73-year-old man in a home. The home was located in the 600 block of North 500 Road in Overbrook, Kansas.
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...
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.
Kansas Makes Top Three for 2025 Four-Star G Davis Fogle
Class of 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle released his final list of schools that includes the Kansas Jayhawks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the Creighton Bluejays. According to On3, the four-star prospect is expected to make his college decision within the next couple of days. 247Sports ranks Fogle as the No. 43...
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.
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.
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