Topeka police under fire after fatal shooting of man
About 160 residents attended a forum months after Topeka officers fatally shot 30 year old Dominique White. Family members and others criticized city leaders and police for community tensions while authorities consider charges and withhold body camera footage. A DOJs planned public forum may address policing and transparency.
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Man shot during home invasion in Lawrence
A 21 year old man was shot during a home invasion at his west Lawrence apartment in the 4500 block of Wimbledon Drive. He was flown to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. Three suspects were involved. police have not released descriptions or arrested anyone. Witnesses are being questioned.
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KU reconsidering part of tuition plans
The University of Kansas will cut out-of-state tuition discounts to lure high achieving students while redirecting waivers and scholarships to in-state students in need. Chancellor Douglas Girod announced at a Kansas Board of Regents council meeting that up to a half million dollars would be shifted to aid in-state students and reduce reliance on out-of-state funding.
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Congressional leaders to honor Bob Dole with top civilian award
Washington leaders will present former Senator Bob Dole with the nation’s highest civilian honor for his decades of military service and public public service.
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Dole to receive Congressional Gold Medal in January ceremony
House Speaker Paul Ryan announces that Senator and former presidential nominee Bob Dole will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a Jan 17 ceremony at the U S Capitol. Dole, a Kansas figure who served 35 years in Congress, earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for WWII service.
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Senate stalls Brownback bid for religious envoy post
Senate will not confirm Kansas Governor Sam Brownback this year for the U S ambassa dor-at-large for International Religious Freedom. A vote could occur in early January, with critics arguing his record on LGBT rights blocks approval. A recess appointment would still need later Senate confirmation.
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