Donations pour in to replace Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita
Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed Jackie Robinson statue at McAdams Park in Wichita on what would have been his 105th birthday. Online fundraising topped $140,000, far beyond the statue’s estimated value of $75,000. Police search for suspects after leg of statue remains and a surveillance video captured theft. Fire crews found burned remnants at a nearby park seven miles away. The Little League nonprofit plans to use funds for programming and the Leslie Rudd Learning Center. A $10,000 anonymous pledge from a former MLB World Series winner was among the largest gifts.
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New special prosecutor named in preschool child sex case
A new special prosecutor has taken over the case of Ma teo Clavel Wills a 21 year old Lawrence man charged in Douglas County District Court with four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under 14 The incidents allegedly occurred between November 2021 and July 2022 at Raintree Montessori School where Wills worked as a part time child care worker He was arrested July 6 2022 and has remained in custody on a 750000 bond The case was reassigned after the previous special prosecutor Jean nette Wolpink resigned and Assistant District Attorney Claire Rebedeaux of Wyandotte County was appointed The matter was set for a preliminary hearing after a Wednesday appearance by Rebedeaux and others }
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Democrats File To Oppose Valdez In Johnson County DA Race
Two Democrats filed to run for attorney general seats against Suzanne Valdez, current DA, with one senior prosecutor also seeking election in Johnson County. Valdez launched reelection bid January 12 amid a disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct linked to a clash with Douglas County judges. The panel has not ruled yet. a special prosecutor seeks a one year license suspension. Tonda Hill of Lawrence entered the race January 25 to oppose Valdez.
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LMH Health CEO Johnson to receive 4% raise amid expansion plans
LMH board approves a standard 4 percent cost of living increase for CEO Russ Johnson, extending his base salary to 572,015 and awarding 87,108.53 in variable pay after meeting about half of annual goals. The board cites Medicaid expansion, hospital growth, and LMH Health Cancer Center renovations as key strategies to reverse losses and keep care local.
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