Kobach loses advisory role in Maricopa County Arizona
Kris Kobach, adviser on immigration law for Maricopa County, says he was terminated after Andrew Thomas left as county attorney and Rick Romley altered enforcement. The county will pursue fewer felony charges under a new law SB 1070, which Kobach helped draft, while Kobach reduces duties to run for Kansas secretary of state.
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Holland selects Kul tala as running mate in Kansas race
Democratic gubernatorial ticket Tom Holland and Kelly Kultala accused U S Brownback and Jeff Colyer of right wing fringe politics while touting bipartisan support for a 1 cent sales tax to fund schools social services and transportation. They filed to run and campaigned in three cities.
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Eudora police confrontation prompts student civil rights plan
Johnson County Community College student Brendan Martinez plans to file a formal complaint after being confronted by an Eudora police officer while mowing a friend’s yard at dawn on June 2. Martinez, who alleges racial profiling, says the officer yelled with a Taser drawn. the city issued no formal complaint yet, and the police chief declined comment. Martinez says he was later apologized and intends to pursue legal action with a civil rights attorney.
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Reporter Mark Boyle Contact Line
Reporter Mark Boyle can be reached at 832 6327 for further information regarding the story and related inquiries.
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Road work near Eagle Bend forces detour through north access
Crews begin overhaul on North 1200 Road turning into East 902 Road beneath the Clinton Lake dam. The project blocks south access to Eagle Bend Golf Course Mutt Run Dog Park and Outlet Park shelters, requiring traffic to enter from the north or cross the dam and return from below. A similar detour occurred last year for East 902 Road north of the course.
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KU Hospital Reaches $500000 Fundraising Goal
Kansas University Hospital met a $500000 challenge from donor Annette Bloch to benefit the Richard and Annette Bloch Heart Rhythm Center. The milestone was announced at a fifth anniversary ceremony, aided by a donation from Jeff and Barbara Weiner. Funds will buy advanced technology, patient education, and clinical research support.
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Tonganoxie Days Celebrates 25th Festival Saturday
Downtown Tonganoxie hosts over 120 vendors for Tonganoxie Days with a 7 30 a m 10K 5K and walk by Friends of the Library. Fourth Street vendors run 9 a m to 4 p m with music. quilt show tours. miniature horse show. barbecues noon. flag salute and car show. bingo at Sacred Heart. details at tonganoxiedays.com.
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Gasoline prices dip to $2.43 at multiple stations
The Journal-World reports gasoline selling as low as 2.43 dollars at several stations with a caller hotline 832-7154 to report even lower prices.
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