Otis-Bison Middle School Threat Quietly Spurs Absences
Nearly half of Otis-Bison Middle School students stayed home following a verbal threat by an eighth grade boy last Tuesday. Superintendent Ron Meitler said the student served a three day in school suspension and returned Monday. He will report to Principal Valerie Besperat each morning for the remainder of the school year under counselor oversight.
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Pine cones halt fleeing teens. police uncover car theft ring
Two barefoot and one naked teen girls, aged 14 and 15 from Kansas City Missouri, fled Leawood police but were slowed by a yard strewn with pine cones. Investigators tied the incident to a broader car theft ring, arresting three girls and a 19 year old Kansas man as officers found four stolen vehicles across Johnson County and Kansas City. Police sought three teenage boys as the case unfolded.
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Two Arrested After TV Broadcast in Kansas
Barry and Jennifer White, a West Virginia couple sought for sexual abuse of children, were arrested in Toronto Kansas after a weekend America's Most Wanted broadcast. They appeared in Woodson County District Court and are held without bond. White faces 60 counts of sexual assault and 60 counts of sexual abuse by a custodian. Jennifer faces 20 counts of child neglect resulting in injury.
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Three charged in attack against school in Kansas
In Holton, Kansas, three teens tied to a Columbine style plot against Royal Valley High School faced hearings. Jason Moss 17 Mayetta and James Lopez 16 Mayetta with Richard Bradley 18 Hoyt charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated arson and other counts. Bond hearings eyed as defendants face possible adult trial with juvenile sentencing.
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State and EPA strike deal on Kansas water rules
Kansas and the EPA reached an agreement granting the state until May 17 to submit new pollution regulations. The plan requires KDHE to reclassify 1,456 streams and lakes over five years while EPA reviews state regulations by July 31, 2002. Supporters call it a victory and a workable compromise, while critics argue the plan falls short of legislation.
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Kansas Legislature Advances Budget and Oz Park Bill
The 2001 session nears 78th day as leaders push to finish within 90 days. The House advances a $110 million capital projects bill for the new fiscal year starting July 1 and moves an Oz theme park deadline extension in Johnson County. The Graves administration seeks a $112 million school finance package in the House Taxation Committee.
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Johnson County
Bill Graves
House Taxation Committee
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