Competitive primaries in Kansas and Douglas County races
Voters face open Kansas 2nd Congressional District race after Lynn Jenkins retires with seven Republicans seeking the nomination to face Democrat Paul Davis in November. Douglas County Commission and 45th District House seats are open, with three Democrats contesting the 1st District seat and Republican Tom Sloan not seeking re election. Journal World notes voter guide coverage and provides official election resources.
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City and Union Propose Complicated Police Pay Plans
City and LPCA negotiations on 2019 and 2020 police pay widen beyond a simple across the board raise. Proposals include lump sums, automatic increases, and merit competency boosts. Current plan awards up to 5 percent yearly merit based on competencies and performance.
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Trial postponed in Topeka murder case amid missing witness hunt
In May the trial date for three defendants on charges including first-degree murder and armed robbery was pushed back as prosecutors search Topeka for missing assault and attempted robbery victims Tanner Marlow and Mathaniel Squirrel. Investigators described fruitless efforts, while relatives and a bondsman offered little information. Domenick Frye and another shooting victim remain subpoenaed or unavailable, and Judge Pokorny limited questioning about Thomas’s alleged gang ties. The two-week trial in Douglas County will feature a large juror pool and possible remote viewing to handle overflow seating. Public safety reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187.
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Topeka
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Frye
Laroyce Thomas
Johnson County
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Thomas
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Singleton
Lowry
Douglas County
Woman charged in river incident near downtown Lawrence
Din gledine is held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a vehicle entered the Kansas River along the south bank near downtown Lawrence. A 1-year-old boy, Elijah Lake, remains in intensive care, while Amiyah Bradley was found dead days after the crash. Local authorities and family discuss depression and custody amid the investigation.
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