Ex-teacher jailed for kicking kindergartner in library
Crystal Smith, 55, received 30 days in jail and one year probation after pleading guilty to battery for kicking a kindergartner in the Bluejacket-Flint Elementary School library in Shawnee. She must attend anger management classes and was caught on security video from February 2019. The incident prompted a civil suit and mandated review of school footage, with the family attorney stating lasting trauma and therapy for the girl.
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Hutchinson woman faces charges after seven-passenger crash
Viola G. Rhodes, 31, of Hutchinson, driven vehicle carrying seven passengers rolled Saturday night near Hutchinson killing one passenger, Brian Bookout, 44. Rhodes faces involuntary manslaughter and other counts. Bond fluctuated from 83,250 to 385,250 before settling at 200,000. hearing set for next Monday when formal charges will be filed.
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Advocates press Evergy on renewable energy plan in Kansas
Advocates question Evergy's plan to boost renewables and cut emissions, pressing for a more aggressive approach during a Kansas Corporation Commission hearing. Evergy aims to invest 8.9 billion across Kansas and Missouri to upgrade the grid, with 3.5 billion in Kansas over five years, and to cut net fuel and operating costs 25 percent while targeting an 85 percent CO2 reduction by 2030.
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