FBI probes Topeka officer shooting as internal review nears
Interim Police Chief Bill Cochran said the FBI is investigating the fatal officer involved shooting of Dominique Tyrell White on September 28 after a struggle for a gun. White was killed as two officers fired four times while he fled. Shawnee County DA Kagay already ruled the officers justified and not charged.
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No charges in KU dorm rape report by DA decision
The Douglas County District Attorney did not file charges after two KU students were jailed for allegedly raping a female student in Downs Hall. The DA said one case involved a consensual claim and the other needed follow up, which after review could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred. The victim also declined to pursue charges.
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Grease dumping near West Sixth Street draws inquiry
The grease was dumped into a manhole between Hy-Vee and a strip mall on West Sixth Street and Monterey Way. City crews hired plumbers to clear sewer lines a hazmat crew to decontaminate a nearby creek and a septic service for runoff cleanup. Officials seek cost estimates while reminding that grease dumping is illegal and harmful per EPA guidance.
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Activist Velasquez to Speak at Lied Center on Self-Acceptance
Velasquez, whose talk has drawn over 13 million views and coverage by The Today Show The View Huffington Post and AP, will speak at 3 30 p m on March 1 at the Lied Center Lawrence. The event, free and family friendly, is part of Read Across Lawrence and is supported by the BNSF Railway Foundation. A book signing will follow with copies of Dare to Be Kind for sale.
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Bnsf Railway Foundation
Lawrence
City to estimate water bills due to cold weather
The city will not read some water meters amid freezing conditions and will estimate bills for customers. North of Sixth Street and parts west of the KU campus face postponed routes. eastern Lawrence was postponed last week. After next cycle, bills will be adjusted to actual use. For questions call 785-832-7878 or 785-832-7800.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Gregory questioned over school ties amid bank fraud case
The Journal-World reports questions about Gregory's link to the school and Veritas after federal fraud charges for a $15.2 million construction loan scheme. Gregory says he is not involved with Veritas now. Head of School Michael Chivalette declines comment. Gregory was indicted December 1 in Kansas City for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, four counts of bank fraud, and two counts of false statements, stemming from loans to an apartment project in Junction City. He appeared December 7 and pleaded not guilty. release terms limit travel and possession of weapons. He left University National Bank in 2009 and works with DJT Student Housing Group.
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DJT Student Housing Group Inc
DJT
Prison lease plan targets new combined facility
Kansas corrections plans a CoreCivic lease of a new joint medium and maximum security prison, demolishing the 1980s unit and consolidating services to cut staff and costs. Projections show a $23 million saving. concerns focus on mental health staffing and private-prison litigation history amid reviews by lawmakers and the Finance Council.
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Joe Norwood
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Wichita
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Lansing
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