Kansas lawyer cleared in Topeka Correctional Facility abuse case
The Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys found Alma attorney Keen Umbehr did not violate ethics rules over his role in exposing abuses at the Topeka Correctional Facility for women. The ruling follows disputes about whether he misrepresented a journalist as his assistant to gain inmate access.
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Kansas I. Board For Discipline of Attorneys
Alma
Keen Umbehr
Kansas
Topeka
Umbehr
Topeka Capital-Journal
KDOC
TCF
Reform pushes after TCF abuse revelations and legal actions
After abuse at TCF became public a former instructor and a guard faced felony sexual offense charges in Shawnee County. The 2010 Legislature raised penalties for staff offender relations and Brownback ordered a policy review leading to 100 plus new cameras and updated internal investigation training at TCF. KDOC’s initial move was to file a complaint against the reformer, seen as retribution by some.
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TCF
Shawnee County
Sam Brownback
Women’s
Women
KDOC
TCE
Kansas Board For Discipline of Attorneys
County quotes on food aid and junked vehicles spark debate
Living Well blogger Linda Beech notes millions struggle with finances and urges healthy food donations. Finney County resident Andrew Strasser comments on attitudes toward abandoned vehicles as the county commission weighs zoning and environmental codes for private property.
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Living Well
Linda Beech
Finney County Extension
Swktalk.com
Finney County
Andrew Strasser
County Commission
Telegram Letter Policy Guidance
The Telegram invites signed letters up to 500 words for publication and requires writer address and phone number. Letters may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general, while form letters poems consumer emails or business testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn Editor Garden City Kansas address or online.
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Larry D. Lowry
Bureau of Air
South West
Jackson
Topeka
Mr. Lowry
Harold Starr
Garden City
Cost of freedom and the danger of self appointed bullies
Tommy Felts writes that threats to freedom come from within American society not just abroad, urging humility and tolerance while condemning the urge to force beliefs on others. He warns that bullying over race religion sexuality and politics risks eroding liberties won by service members and sacrifices of past foes. He emphasizes rights to make bad decisions and to disagree without coercion.
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Nies
Iran
Pakistan
Yemen
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Bashar al- Assad
America
Adolf
Call for Strict Punishment for Child Rape and Death Penalty
A reader argues for capital punishment for child rape and urges Congress to amend the Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994. Citing the Penn State scandal, the author stresses protecting children, reporting abuse, and education for parents to guard youngsters from sexual predators. The commentary highlights the need for nationwide consensus and stronger legal tools to deter abuse.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana
Congress
Supreme Court
Penn State
Garden City plan promises and disputed allocations spark debate
In Garden City documents and letters from 2008 to 2011, critics challenge the 2010 2020 Comprehensive Plan and its implementation committee. They cite costly projects, favorable land deals, and a push for a large Sunflower Electric coal plant, while residents urge public hearings and scrutiny of taxpayer impact and environmental concerns.
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Garden City
City
City Commission
USD 457
Wichita
City Commission and Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Garden City Commission
Campus Street
Kenneth Rishel
Sunflower Electric
Sunflower
Sunflower Power
Finney County
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Dena Sattler
Gctelegram
Gctelegram. Com
N. Seventh St
Fay
Tommy Felts
Ottawa Herald
The
Garden City Telegram
Tfelts
Ottawaherald
Michael Reagan
Cartoons Inc
North Hird Street
Genevieve Hertel
Reagan Group
Reagan Legacy Foundation
Reagan
Caglecartoons
Cagle Cartoons Inc
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