Hoax call suspect faces felony charge in Wichita shooting
Los Angeles man Tyler Barriss, 25, waived extradition to Kansas where he faces a false alarm felony for a 911 hoax that led to Andrew Finch, 28, being shot in Wichita. Kansas may pursue second degree murder or involuntary manslaughter depending on investigation.
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Brownback names interim KDHE secretary
Gov. Sam Brownback appoints Darian Dernovish as interim secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment replacing Susan Mosier who resigns. Dernovish, the department's chief litigation attorney, has served as a local and federal prosecutor and worked for the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Wichita
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Sloan's roles span FCC group and water committee
Sloan, a 1995 Legislature veteran, serves on the FCC Rural Broadband Deployment Working Group, gaining insight into digital infrastructure vulnerability outside the Legislature. He chairs the House Water and Environment Committee, directing long term funding plans for state water conservation initiatives.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Douglas County approves road work on CR 1055 near Vinland
Douglas County commissioners approve a 2020 plan to add paved shoulders on CR 1055 from North 700 Road to East 1650 Road, replace two box bridges and two culverts, and add a turn lane at the Vinland intersection. Public works chief Browning notes 2019 focus remains on shoulder work from Wakarusa Bridge to CR 458.
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Burglary suspect arrested in Arby’s bathroom
Lawrence police arrested a burglary suspect after he hid in an Arby’s bathroom following a burglary in the 1500 block of Eddingham Drive. Officers then detained the man after he refused to exit the locked restroom. He faces burglary theft and criminal damage to property charges.
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Sloan named chair of cybersecurity committee
Rep. Tom Sloan of Lawrence was named chair of the Kansas House Committee on Government, Technology and Security for the 2018 session. He said the panel will focus on reviewing strategies to strengthen the state's cybersecurity efforts and protections.
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House Committee On Government, Technology and Security
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Commission Dissolves Over Voter Fraud Claims
The White House said the Homeland Security panel will review initial findings and next steps after critics argued the panel aimed to suppress minority and poor voters. DHS will advance a broader probe while states push back on sharing voter data amid privacy concerns. Democratic officials call the effort a fraud and a political tactic.
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Brownback names Rachel interim Kansas revenue chief
In a Wednesday statement Sam Brownback praised Rachel for serving Kansas while stepping in to lead the Department of Revenue as the session nears. He noted Bob’s willingness to fill the role for the rest of his term amid the stalled Senate confirmation for his ambassador nomination. If Brownback is confirmed, Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer would succeed him, with Colyer appointing a new communications team.
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Mostly sunny to rain likely forecast update
The report notes a shift from mostly sunny conditions to a likely rain event. It mentions a temperature around 26 with a low near 10 in the morning, indicating a cool day with a possible rain chance later.
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