Kansas bill limits access to police discipline records
The Kansas House approved a bill by 107 to 18 to exempt police disciplinary and firing records from the Open Records Act. The proposal would shield a central registry’s files from public access, treating them as personnel and investigative records while allowing court petitions to force disclosure. Local agencies could still release records, but opponents warn it reduces transparency.
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Two Men Sentenced in Dodge City Hate Crime Attack
In Dodge City Kansas two men Omar Cantero Martinez and Armando Sotelo were sentenced for a hate crime against three Somali men outside an African grocery. Martinez received 26 months while Sotelo served 20 months already served. Martinez used a broken bottle to stab and slash victims as they yelled slurs.
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Wichita
Kansas
Omar Cantero Martinez
Armando Sotelo
Dodge City
Martinez
Sotelo
Kansas Senate Veto Sparks GOP Tax Clash In Caucus
In a Republican Senate caucus meeting, Majority Leader Jim Denning denounced Brownback tax plans while Senate President Susan Wagle voiced deep concerns over the governor’s approach. The debate centered on retroactive rate changes and reinstating a third tax bracket. Brownback defended his tax cuts as essential to Kansas’s economy.
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Jim Denning
Overland Park
Brownback
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Kansas
Wagle
Denning
Rep
Steve Johnson
R-Assaria
House ‘Taxation Committee
House
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Senate Gop
Barbara Bollier
Mission Hills
Red
Ohio
Paul) Ryan
Trump
KU sanctions Kappa Sigma after 2014 party probe
A University of Kansas inquiry led to Kappa Sigma receiving two years of probation after a 2014 sexual misconduct case. Police investigations cited multiple victims and suspects, with the second case remaining open. The IOA uses a lower burden of proof than criminal courts, and KU provides aggregate disciplinary data.
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Kappa Sigma
Lawrence
Branson
Amy Rhoads
Rhoads
USS. Department of Education
Office For Civil Rights
Journal-World
USDE
IOA
Erinn Barcomb-Peterson
McCarthy warrant denied in KU McCarthy Hall case
Judge James McCabrin denied the request to release video and records in the McCarthy Hall inquiry. The Journal World sought surveillance footage from the night of the alleged rape, but KU cited open records limits and privacy concerns for about 40 residents including five players and other witnesses. Residential security uses biometric access for all entrances and doors.
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Douglas County District Court
James McCabrin
McCabrin
The
Journal-World
Kansas
Andy Foat
Foat
McCarthy
Diana Robertson
Robertson
Births in Lawrence and Baldwin City recorded this Tuesday
Lindsay and Garrett Riley of Lawrence welcome a boy. Jasmine and Jason Cole of Lawrence have a girl. Amber Dickey and Jeffrey Brashier of Baldwin City greet a boy. Marcus and Amanda Miller of Lawrence announce a girl. Richard and Amy Jaimez of Lawrence welcome a girl.
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Lindsay
Garrett Riley
Lawrence
Jasmine
Jason Cole
Amber Dickey
Jeffrey Brashier
Baldwin City
Marcus
Amanda Miller
Richard
Amy Jaimez
Journal-World invites error corrections space policy
The Journal-World states its policy to correct all significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report errors.
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