Lawyer seeks reinstatement in Kansas whistleblower case
Topeka AP David Prager III portrays himself as a whistle-blower who exposed Department of Revenue irregularities and was fired as chief corporate tax attorney in May 1997. The Kansas Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to reinstate his Shawnee County suit amid related Civil Service Board and federal cases.
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Justices sideline from Kansas revenue dispute case
Two Kansas Supreme Court justices recused themselves from a case over a whistleblower firing at the Department of Revenue. Former chief corporate tax attorney David Prager III sues the department in Shawnee County. The participation shift follows ties to Prager's father and a former chief justice. Justice Murray noted implications for state employees suing the state.
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Young rodeo clown John the Jet sets sights on pro career
Hutchinson AP profiles 11 year old John Walter from Garden City who Performs as rodeo clown John the Jet. He learned makeup and tricks from family, earned intermediate reserve at Finney County Fair, and works as a junior clown at nine to ten rodeos yearly. He aims to master three clown styles including freestyle bullfighter with Mexican bulls.
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Caretaker charged in deaths of two men left in hot car
Cedric D. James 26 of Kansas City faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter after leaving Steven Warren 34 and Michael O Neal 55 in a parked station wagon in 106 degree heat at Swope Park. James appeared in Johnson County court with a $100 000 bond and next hearing set for Sept 21. He previously faced a marijuana charge from 1999.
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