Kansas Supreme Court cuts sentence in Wyandotte killings
The Kansas Supreme Court overturned two of three capital murder convictions against Erick Harris tied to a 2002 Wyandotte County shooting spree that killed five. The ruling found double jeopardy, reducing Harris to one capital murder count and likely parole eligibility after 25 years. Prosecutors linked Harris to accomplice Darrell Stallings in the deadly attack on Stallings mother.
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Park City Loses Bid to Annex Greyhound Park Land
A Sedgwick County court ruled Park City cannot annex county land that includes Wichita Greyhound Park. The decision cited failure to meet annexation procedural requirements. Park City officials had argued annexation would expand borders and improve services, with possible future appeal noted by Mayor Dee Stuart.
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City court fees upheld in Kansas home rule ruling
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously ruled municipal courts may charge higher fees than state law, reinforcing local control. The decision involved Wichita plaintiff Michael Farha who paid $73 court costs plus a $100 fine for inattentive driving, with implications for charter ordinances across cities.
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