Disabled veteran loses golf cart and clubs in odd theft
Chris Sorrentino, a disabled veteran, found his golf cart missing at the Alvamar members course while golfing solo in March. He recovered his iPhone via Find My iPhone app on the 13th fairway, but his clubs were nowhere to be found, prompting a police report and disbelief.
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Education commissioner leaves Kansas for Abu Dhabi post
Diane DeBacker, 53, Kansas education chief since 2009, resigns to become adviser to Abu Dhabi Education Council director general in the United Arab Emirates. Effective May 14, Deputy Brad Neuenswander becomes interim commissioner as staff react to the move at Topeka board meeting.
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Miller bonds out as retrial awaited in 2004 murder case
Martin K. Miller, 55, bonded out of Douglas County Jail on $250,000 bond after his murder conviction for the 2004 death of his wife was overturned for a faulty jury instruction. A new trial date will be set, with Miller planning to live with his wife and her father in Paola. they married in 2006.
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Kansas House Speaker Clarifies Teacher Tenure Bill
Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick sought to clarify details of a bill addressing tenure for K 12 teachers. The report notes attention on policy language and potential implications for school districts.
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