Bush and rivals to speak at VFW convention in Kansas City
Bush and at least four presidential hopefuls will address the national VFW convention in Kansas City from August 18 to 23. Clinton, Obama, McCain, and Thompson are confirmed speakers with others expected. security teams prep ahead of the president's appearance. The event could draw 12,000 visitors and an economic impact near 6.6 million.
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Motions denied in Hutchinson child abuse case
Reno County Judge Joe McCarville denied both the states motion to bind Aron Pritchard over for trial and the public defenders bid to dismiss charges. Prosecutors say the 27 year old boy abused two children and placed them in a clothes dryer as punishment. The charges include child abuse endangering a child aggravated criminal sodomy rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child carrying potential life sentences. The judge will allow more evidence before ruling on bindover and questioned the reliability of videotaped statements from the boy’s aunt and the need to ensure fair interviews to avoid due process issues.
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Group backs away from redeveloping Sumner Elementary
City chosen Pioneer Group Inc. failed to secure financing to convert Sumner Elementary in Topeka, central to the Brown v. Board case, into affordable housing for seniors, allowing Community First to seek acquisition. Community First aims to repurpose the site as a community center with a charter school, health clinic, and adult education and senior programs.
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