Papers sue over denied records by Wichita officials
The Wichita Eagle and The Kansas City Star sue in Sedgwick County District Court alleging Wichita officials violated state open records law by denying access to police body camera footage. The suit cites footage of an Iraqi man handcuffed during a $151,000 check deposit and footage of an off duty hit and run case. The editors seek clarity while city officials did not comment.
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Brownback urges prayer as he plans farewell acts
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback advised supporters to “Pray” as he nears leaving office. He said a statewide day of prayer and fasting would be declared. A Senate committee approved his nomination as ambassador at large for international religious freedom, with Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer set to assume the governorship after confirmation.
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National Forecast For Saturday December Second 2017
National weather outlook provides bands separating high temperatures across regions. The forecast highlights temperature contrasts with cooler coastal areas and warmer inland zones expected to diverge by day’s end.
Supreme Court split over Sutton case yields three year suspension
The disciplinary administrator urged indefinite suspension for Sutton at a hearing. The panel recommended three years of supervised probation after noting she compensated L M and other employees for retirement fund shortages. The Supreme Court majority ordered a three year suspension and allowed probation after six months with a approved 30 month plan. Justice Beier did not participate. Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222. Follow him on Twitter LJWpqhancock
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Help Portrait expands community photo drive in Lawrence
Janusz, KU photography graduate, recounts helping organize Help Portrait in Lawrence now aiming to extend to Kansas City. The session is first come, first served with no signup or eligibility limits, focusing on aiding those most in need as volunteers pass the torch to new coordinators.
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University of Kansas
Kansas City
Help Portrait
Court upholds time bar in abuse case against church
Randles argued repressed memory and a 1992 Kansas law could reopen suits, but the court ruled the eight year statute barred claims from 1980. The Court of Appeals published a 25 page opinion upholding dismissal, urging legislative action. The Kansas Supreme Court later granted a petition to publish.
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