Red shirts comment sparks backlash in Kansas House
Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick faced sharp backlash from Democratic leaders and teachers unions after saying that red shirts in the Statehouse made him uncomfortable. Senator Anthony Hensley and Kansas NEA lobbyist Mark Desetti condemned the remark as unacceptable and downplayed by a spokesperson. The comment followed a question about concealed carry inside the Capitol.
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Woman pleads no contest to manslaughter in Christmas death
Caitlin Doornbos, 27, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter for stabbing boyfriend Wayne Francisco, 33, on Christmas morning 2013. Sentencing set for Aug. 8 after previously entering not guilty to second degree murder. authorities say Francisco was intoxicated, the couple argued, and a chair was involved.
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