Former lottery worker fights to keep badge
Topeka man Richard Lee Knowlton who admitted stealing 62932 from the Kansas Lottery while serving as computer manager seeks return of property including his lottery photo badge along with 43 tickets and three computer disks. The dispute arose in Shawnee County District Court as his case proceeded under Judge Thomas Conklin with Judge Marla Luckert involved. Maxwell said probation bans possession of items. Rork argued the items were not seized as evidence and should be returned. Knowlton previously received a 25000 fine 55 days in jail and three years probation and repaid the stolen funds.
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Congress Eyes Boeing Air Tanker Lease Deal
Negotiators near a deal to lease 100 airborne refueling tankers based on the Boeing 767 for the Air Force. The plan, tied to defense funding, could bring Seattle area jobs and billions for Boeing, but critics say leasing costs may exceed buying and benefits last only the lease term.
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Tanker deal boosts Boeing Wichita plant hopes
A tentative $22 billion Air Force plan to lease 100 refueling tankers based on Boeing 767s could ease looming layoffs at Boeing Wichita. Boeing cites progress in Congress but warns a defense budget is still needed. the plant may handle conversion work if Boeing conducts it.
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Hays weighs air service fate after 9 11 impact
Hays could face tough funding driven choices between Great Lakes and Air Midwest as Essential Air Service funds are debated. Existing routes provide two daily round trips, but reduced boardings after September 11 and a dropped Salina flight threaten continued dual hub service. Local officials warn some communities may lose service if federal funds do not meet requests.
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Truck Driver Denied Dismissal in Manslaughter Charge
In Kansas City Missouri a judge refused a truck driver's bid to drop a second degree involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the death of an Odessa woman struck by a metal plate on Interstate 70. Judge Twila Rigby ordered William Copeland to proceed to trial on the manslaughter count and a misdemeanor for improper securing of a lead as reported by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office.
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