Valdez Disciplinary Hearing Sparks Court Tensions
District Court judges testified that Valdez's conduct as district attorney has been offensive, embarrassing and unprofessional, harming the administration of justice in Douglas County as a disciplinary panel in Topeka weighs a possible one year license suspension. Judges Sally Pokorny and Stacey Donovan described the turmoil and tension in meetings, while Valdez asserted she intends to run for reelection in 2024 despite the recommendation.
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Kansas posts 0.1 percent 2023 population gain
Kansas added about 3,830 people in 2023 for a total population of 2,940,546, a 0.1 percent rise. The gain comes after a dip in 2022 and trails the national average, with Census data focusing on states rather than cities or counties.
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Fall Creek Villas plan approved by City Commission
Lawrence City Commission approved a preliminary development plan for Fall Creek Villas despite the Planning Commission’s earlier lack of recommendation. The vote was 4-1 with Amber Sellers dissenting, and a final development plan must return for further commission approval. The project proposes 14 duplexes on 8.1 acres east of Fall Creek Road and west of North Kasold Drive in west Lawrence.
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