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VOLUME 118 ISSUE 93
》 COURTS
Jury finds Walton guilty of misdemeanor
JESSICA WICKS
jwicks@kansan.com
Iosh Walton was found guilty in Douglas County District Court Monday of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
The jury deliberated 11 hours in Walton's trial for the hit-and-run accident that killed
pedestrian Ryan Kanost on Sept. 23, 2006, at 13th and Kentucky Streets. It found Walton guilty of the misdemeanor, vehicular homicide, as requested by the defense.
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson sought involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. This charge is a felony that carries a minimum of three years
in prison. Walton was not convicted of driving while intoxicated.
"We believe the evidence supports the higher charge," Branson said. "For that reason we will seek the maximum sentence."
Walton's attorney, Tom Bath, said this was not a victory for anyone in the courtroom.
"There is no joy or sense of triumph here for anyone." Bath said.
Bath said Walton was sad, guilty and remorseful for having taken the life of Kanost and was prepared to take any punishment the jury felt fit for him.
"There was lots of varying testimonies there," Dewhirst said. "It was a party night,
Lead Juror Robert Dewhirst said weighing the testimonies of the eye witnesses was the hardest part.
and obviously everybody there was involved."
Dewhirst said that they tried to come to their decision based only on the evidence that they had available.
"We really tried to keep emotion out of it." Dewhirst said.
Bath said the jury did not have the evi
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BUSINESS
Cheap, clean fuel available
An alternative fuel is now available in Lawrence that is 40 cents cheaper than any other gasoline around town, but not all vehicles can run on it.
FULL STORY ON PAGE 3A
》 ENTERTAINMENT
Cash Broadway on stage at Lied
A cast of 16 performers is coming to Lawrence to put on a tribute to the Man in Black. The national tour started in New York and is coming to the Lied Center tonight.
FULL STORY ON PAGE 3A
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK Pat Knight feels pressure to earn first win as Tech's coach FULL AP STORY PAGE 7B
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Last minute disappointment
Freshman center Cole Aldrich and junior center Matt Kleinmann comfort junior guard Mario Chalmer after No. 11 Texas defeated no. 3 Kansas 72-69 at the Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. Chalmer had a shot at a three-pointer in the final seconds that rimmed out as the buzzer sounded. Kansas dropped to 8-2 in the Big 12 after the loss, while Texas improved to 7-2 in the conference with the victory.
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Teacher evaluations revised to ensure accuracy
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Questions changed to fairly evaluate instructors,classes
Dan Bernstein, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and chair of the task force that created the new form, said the old form was replaced because teachers were unhappy with some of the questions students were asked and so they often ignored students' opinions.
The University of Kansas has changed its teacher evaluation forms for the first time in more than 20 years. The new form, which has been sponsored by the Office of the Provost, will take effect immediately.
STUDENT SURVEY OF TEACHING : UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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Student evaluations of teaching play an important role in enhancing the quality of instruction at the University of Kansas. The evaluations are made available to the faculty member (after grades are turned in) and to the chairperson/Dean of the School. These evaluations are considered in the processes for merit salary, promotion and tenure and sabbatical leave decisions. Please give your responses careful attention.
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