Gardner named to Kansas Court of Appeals by Brownback
Gov. Sam Brownback nominated Kathryn Gardner of Topeka for the Kansas Court of Appeals. Gardner has 15 years as senior U.S. District Judge Sam Crow's law clerk and previously served as assistant attorney general and private practitioner. She would replace Caleb Stegall, elevated to the state Supreme Court last year.
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Bus driver saves Baldwin City home from porch fire
Tammy Ritter, a Baldwin City school district driver, stopped her route when she saw 4-foot flames on a porch. She unplugged a light cord to prevent further danger after finding no one home, helping avert a housefire feared to be worsened by wind. Lori Lederer credited Ritter with saving their home and thanked her for acting quickly.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh police body camera mandate
A Kansas bill would require all police officers to wear body cameras and continually record. Stored footage relevant to investigations or use of force would be kept for three years. archived videos could be requested by involved parties or attorneys. Supporters cite profiling concerns and safety. opponents warn costs.
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Local middle school to send Future City team to nationals
Seven area teams earned honors at the Great Plains Regional Future City Competition in Manhattan. Southwest Middle School will advance to the national event in Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, after finishing first with a seventh grade team winning the Building a World of Difference Award.
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Kansas bill targets SLAPP suits over public speech
Kansas lawmakers hear testimony on the Public Speech Protection Act aimed at reducing civil lawsuits over public comments. The measure requires sworn facts and good faith justification for claims, with support from KU law professor Mike Kautsch Pauls and the Kansas Press Association. Rep. John Barker asked for a vote to send the bill to the full House next week.
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