LJWorld.com Headlines for January 14

TOP STORY [As Lawrence police draft policies for body cameras, some city leaders want a say]( [A Los Angeles Police officer wears an on-body cameras during a demonstration for media in Los Angeles Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Lawrence police are currently developing policies for use of body cameras.]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence residents may feel that a body camera clipped to every Lawrence police officers’ uniform ensures accountability, but that outcome is not guaranteed. Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY [Leonard's legacy: More than 60 years later, KU awards posthumous athletics letter to black runner once snubbed by coaches]( [The late Leonard Monroe, seen here in 2015, played basketball during the days of Jim Crow as a member of the Promoters, an all-black high school basketball team active from the 1920s until the 1950s.]( By: Joanna Hlavacek Leonard Monroe knew he could run. After running the quarter mile in just 48.9 seconds — nabbing the second-fastest time in the state, he said ... Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Local primary care practices earn patient-centric designation]( By: Staff Report The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently recognized three local primary care practices as patient-centered medical homes. Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Safely navigate the dangers of winter]( By: Laura Bennetts, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Icy parking lots are incredibly dangerous. Over the years, I’ve treated a lot of people who fell on icy sidewalks or parking lots. Typically ... Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Health department seeks nominations for Health Champion awards]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is asking residents to recognize people who model, encourage and promote health in the community, according to a news release. Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Healthy Outlook: This potentially deadly trend is not one you want to try]( By: Mackenzie Clark One of the latest “health” trends is potentially deadly and, reasonably, it has demanded the attention of health professionals nationwide. Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Can KU discipline students for social media posts? Recent appeals court decision leaves issue unsettled]( [An aerial photo of the University of Kansas campus as it looks in August 2015.]( By: Sara Shepherd A University of Kansas student affairs administrator is immune from paying damages to a student who sued her after being expelled over social media posts ... Posted today at 12:00 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044