Neufelds Return After Son's Funeral in Kansas House
Rep Melvin Neufeld returned to the Kansas House a day after his son Kevin Neufeld 37 died in an on the job electrocution in Springfield Missouri. He received hugs and a standing ovation from colleagues and asked prayers for his grandkids and daughter-in-law.
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Kevin Neufeld
Blue Springs
Springfield
Lee’s Summit
Carr brothers seek separate trials in Wichita killings
Reginald Carr and Jonathan Carr, two Dodge City brothers charged in a December 2000 Wichita crime spree, ask to be tried separately and to move the capital murder case out of Sedgwick County, asserting a fair trial is unlikely. Authorities say they abducted five people, robbed and raped two women, then shot all five. a survivor endured exposure while seeking aid.
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Dodge City
Sedgwick County
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Jonathan Carr
Reginald Carr
Teacher charged in child porn case quits in Wichita
Jeffrey Klazura a 29 year old fifth grade teacher at a Wichita Catholic school resigned on Tuesday the same day the Wichita Diocese planned an official decision on firing him. U S Attorney Eric Melgren said he allegedly ordered and received pornographic pictures of minors off the Internet.
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Wichita
Jeffrey Klazura
U.S
Eric Melgren
Kansas House Faces 700 Million Shortfall Without Tax Hikes
In Topeka the House struggles to close a projected 700 million dollar gap amid protests and doubts over deep spending cuts. Members resume budget work after four hours of debate, aiming to balance 15 month revenues without tax increases, with education and social services at stake.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Groceries Push to Sell Stronger Beer in Kansas
In Topeka the Senate committee heard supporters of a bill to raise the legal limit for beer sold outside liquor stores from 3.2 percent alcohol by weight to up to 5 percent. Backers say there is little difference from liquor-store beer while opponents and liquor stores are expected to oppose. previous House action on a similar measure stalled.
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Topeka
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Parole hearings could be closed under bill in Kansas
The Kansas Senate considers a bill allowing the Parole Board to close hearings held inside prisons. The Department of Corrections backs the move citing safety and practicality concerns. The Kansas Press Association opposes, warning it limits public access to information. Executive director Jeff Burkhead urges public concern.
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