Burglary suspect gets stuck in vent

A burglary suspect had to be rescued Sunday morning after he became stuck in a vent at Baldwin Junction convenience store.

An employee opening the store at 6:40 a.m. heard the man screaming for help and called emergency dispatchers, Douglas County Undersheriff Ken McGovern said. Sheriff’s officers and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical responded.

The man had entered a vent on the roof of the building to gain entry and became stuck, McGovern said. The man was pulled out of the vent and taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, McGovern said. There was no word on his condition late Sunday.

Education

Insurance department offers 12 scholarships

Topeka — The Kansas Insurance Department is offering a dozen $1,000 college scholarships to black students working toward a career in insurance regulation.

“I believe using this money now to help prepare more African-American students for a potential career in insurance regulation will better ensure fairness in the industry in the future,” Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger said.

The funds come from a settlement that showed companies purchased or acquired by Monumental Life sold life insurance policies to blacks that were more expensive than those sold to other policyholders, Praeger said.

Information on the scholarships is being sent to the minority affairs offices at Kansas’ six Board of Regents institutions and Washburn University. Students interested in the scholarships can contact the minority affairs office at their campus or the state insurance department at (785) 296-3071.

Topeka

Kansas history museum to offer free admission

Topeka — The Kansas Museum of History will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its present location by offering free admission on Sunday.

The free day, in which visitors will be served cake and refreshments, is being made possible in part by the Security Benefit Group of Cos.

The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

A special exhibit, “Willing to Die for Freedom: A Look Back at Kansas Territory,” remains on display through July 4. The exhibit includes the Kansas-Nebraska Act, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration.

The museum, at 6425 SW Sixth Ave. in Topeka, usually charges $4 for admission of adults; $3 for seniors and $2 for children.