Topeka officers back on duty after fatal shooting
Two Topeka police officers Michael Cruse and Justin Mackey returned from administrative leave to work for the department after the Sept 28 shooting of Dominique White near a park. Shawnee County DA Kagay ruled the shooting justified as White fled and reached toward a pocket with a gun. Internal inquiry found policy compliance. family questions justification.
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Topeka homicide case gains amended charges and joint trial plan
Douglas County District Court Judge Sally Pokorny upgraded Anthony L. Roberts Jr. murder charges to first degree and added an attempted second degree murder count for Ahmad M. Rayton. A two week joint jury trial for all three Topeka defendants is set to begin May 14, with a March 27 hearing to decide on severing the cases. Prosecutors say they will prepare for trial.
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Kansas lawmakers renew harassment policy amid MeToo wave
Policy leaders from both parties pledge ongoing work with the Women’s Foundation in Kansas City to update the 1994 harassment policy. Governor Colyer orders annual training for 20,000 executive branch workers while legislators seek independent reviews and funded enforcement amid calls for stronger measures and nonpartisan administration.
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Friday's Kansas lottery draws and picks brief
Wednesday's Super Kansas Cash shows numbers 113 25 27 32 with prize details. Friday's Kansas 2by2 lists Red 11 24 White 4 25. Friday's Kansas Pick 3 midday offers a separate draw snapshot.
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Local Birth Announcements Highlight Lawrence Family Additions
Sophia Kessinger from Marysville welcomed a boy Thursday. Emily Preheim and Steven Farve of Lawrence welcomed a girl Friday. Elijah and Jordan Kemple of Lawrence welcomed a girl Friday. Kelley and Dejon Brown of Lawrence welcomed a boy Friday.
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City study urged to protect small local downtown shops
Lawrence city leaders push a downtown master plan with $110,000 budget to study how to encourage small local ownership and curb chain expansion. The draft RFP plans to assess assets, infrastructure, safety, housing, and potential obstacles while involving stakeholders for a phased plan to influence zoning and policy.
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