Abortion foes cheer Bush move on funds policy
In Topeka AP reports opponents celebrate Bush’s decision to block U S funds to international family planning groups involved in abortion. Kansans for Life leader Joan Hawkins says the pro life shift marks a return to the Mexico City policy revived Monday after Clinton’s term ended.
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Topeka
Bush
U.S
Joan Hawkins
Kansans For Life
Mexico City
Reagan
Clinton
Plea struck with teen in Topeka fatal DUI crash
Shawnee County prosecutors reached a plea with 17 year old David Tofflemire in the February death of Kristi Leiker 15. Tofflemire agreed to involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence with a 0.14 percent blood alcohol level.
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Topeka
Shawnee County
David Tofflemire
Kristi Leiker
Leiker
Tofflemire
Kansas
Former student sues Marmaton Valley over graduation case
Kelci Herrmann, a former Marmaton Valley High student, sues the district for more than 75000, claiming damages for legal fees, potential scholarships, and emotional distress. She alleges actions by the school board and former principal Don Johnson led to her losses after a prior suspension during a senior trip. The suit cites a judge ruling the prior punishment violated procedure due process, including lack of written suspension notices and appeal rights.
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Iola
Marmaton Valley
Kelci Herrmann
Herrmann
Don Johnson
Rebeka Russell
Jessica Terrell
Jeff Mills
Officials seek sources for underground gas spill in Hutchinson
Geologists probe venting in Hutchinson after a cavern leak. Drilling starts at two of four vent wells while state regulators consider unsealing 150 to 300 abandoned wells to hasten gas release. KDHE plans six to eight observation wells to track flow and assess other possible sources.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Gan
KDHE
Mike Heideman
ONEOK
Tulsa
Oklo
Heideman
Rex Buchanan
Kansas Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Buchanan
Kansas Lottery chief faces questions over personnel details
Kansas House members pressed Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten for specifics on disciplinary steps after four agency computers housed pornographic and inappropriate files. Van Petten cited internal matters and privacy risks, while asserting all involved were disciplined and remain employed.
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Topeka
Kansas Lottery
Lottery
Ed van Petten
House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
van Petten
Rick Rehorn
Kansas City
Rehorn
Tony Powell
Wichita
Doug Mays
R-Topeka
Mays
House Committee
L. Candy Ruff
D-Leavenworth
Complaints rise over Kansas child support center services
Frustrated parents tell legislators that the Kansas Payment Center in Topeka is unreliable, with late checks, long phone waits, and rude staff. Cindy Withers of Erie says she owes $1,000 in late fees after payments halted, while court trustees warn Tier Technologies records are not reliable for court use.
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Kansas
Cindy Withers
Erie
Senate
House Judiciary Committees
Kansas Payment Center
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Withers
SRS
California
Tier Technologies Inc
Tier Technologies
Phoenix
St. Louis
Janet Schalansky
Schalansky
Susan Kang
Douglas County Court
Kang
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