Teen gets probation for running over friend in party case
Concordia AP reports 18 year old Rachelle Yoxall received two years of supervised probation after pleading no contest to vehicular homicide in the death of Nicole Barleen, 18, at a party. Probation requires random drug tests, 150 hours of community service, and driving only to work and school for two years. Barleen died about a month after injuries at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
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Records drop in Kansas unemployment in December
Holiday hiring lowered Kansas unemployment to 3.7 percent in December from 4 percent in November, though officials warn the slowing economy may raise jobless rates next month. National rate was 5.8 percent. About 1500 temporary workers were hired for the holidays.
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Kansas panel moves agroterrorism bill to protect crops
A Kansas Senate Agriculture Committee plans rapid action on a bill expanding last year’s law to cover plants and harshen penalties for infecting livestock or plants. The measure includes death-penalty eligibility for terrorists if infections kill humans, with aims to deter agroterrorism and coordinate state response.
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Stovall hopeful Supreme Court ruling ends sexual predator dispute
Kansas Attorney General Carla Stovall said the latest Supreme Court decision on the states sex predator law should be final. The ruling allows states to keep violent offenders confined after release if they prove lack of some self control, a stance Stovall has defended in court and that has inspired laws in 19 states.
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Graves says no abortion bill this year in Kansas
Governor Bill Graves expects lawmakers to refrain from pursuing abortion restrictions this year. He cites the 2000 Supreme Court ruling as definitive against major bills, noting the Roe v Wade anniversary event at the Statehouse with anti and pro abortion activists present.
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Police arrest 1500 militants across five outlawed groups
A police drive in India has detained over 1,500 militant extremists from five outlawed Islamic groups. The report notes the crackdown follows a surge in militant activity and cites national security concerns.
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