Jamal Returned Near KC as Deportation Battle Advances
Syed Ahmed Jamal, whose protracted deportation fight has drawn national attention, was returned to the Kansas City area from Hawaii. His lawyers announced the move and held a press conference beside Platte County Jail. Supporters urge supervision and possible legislative help as court action continues.
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City poised to open large wastewater plant project
The city nears completion of the Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant south of the Wakarusa River in a $74 million project. Final inspections are underway and the facility is set to open next month, expanding capacity for heavy rainfall management, nutrient pollution control, and future development.
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Assailant Arrested After Chased Vehicle Found With Firearm
A 26 year old Kansas City Kansas man Vince E Wyatt was jailed on suspicion of aggravated assault eluding law enforcement and narcotics distribution after a car chase in Lawrence. Deputies found an assault rifle and more than 1300 rounds of ammunition in the vehicle along with drugs. The incident began around 1 am near 26th and Iowa streets when a sheriff s deputy stopped the car for a traffic violation.
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Kansans push to expand Medicaid despite Colyer opposition
A packed Topeka Statehouse committee room heard testimony in support of expanding Kansas Medicaid to cover about 145000 more residents. The 2017 bill passed both chambers but failed to override Gov. Brownback’s veto. Gov. Colyer remains opposed as federal repeal talk persists, keeping hopes high for 2018.
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