Patterson ordered to stay in state custody for treatment
Douglas County Judge rules 32 year old Dale Patterson Jr a sexually violent predator after a bench trial on 2001 charges. He will be committed to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services for treatment and restraints. The ruling follows testimony from state psychologists who deemed him a pedophile based on statements about other victims.
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Kansas
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Brownback Proclaims Week of Reconciliation in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback urged Kansans to reconcile during a Week of Reconciliation from November 17 to 23. He called on residents to own the past, seek forgiveness, and strengthen future relationships while recalling past wrongs against Native Americans and offering apologies.
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Delays expected on Kansas River bridges in Lawrence
Motorists face major delays near the Kansas River bridges in downtown Lawrence as southbound lanes are repaved starting at 9 a.m. today. Traffic drops to one lane with larger crews and equipment, and KDOT urges alternate routes. Work is to finish this afternoon with a spring return to finish the northbound lane.
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Part of Kasold Drive to reopen next week
Construction cones will come down on Kasold Drive between Clinton Parkway and 31st Street. City officials say the road will be fully open to all traffic by Wednesday. Rebuilding began in December 2010 and included a period of one way traffic.
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Clothing closet seeks holiday donations in Eudora
His Hands Clothing Closet at 516 Birch St. in Eudora asks local businesses and individuals to donate gift cards, products, and items to help several Eudora families for the holidays. Contact Christine Zimmer at 542 3528. aims to deliver by December 15.
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Meatpacking workers seek class action status in Kansas suit
About 700 hourly Creekstone Farms Premium Beef workers seek federal class action status to cover current and past three years in a wage and overtime lawsuit filed in Wichita. More than 40 employees have joined the case against Creekstone, with requests for class members contact information and posted notices at the Arkansas City plant. The company says all time worked and overtime have been paid.
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Wichita
Kansas
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
U.S
Eric Melgren
Creekstone
Arkansas City
Occupy protests sweep the nation marking two months
Occupy Wall Street demonstrators clogged streets in cities including New York Los Angeles Las Vegas Boston Washington and Portland to mark two months since the movement began. Hundreds were arrested mostly for blocking streets as unions and progressive groups joined marches at bridges. In New York thousands marched across the Brooklyn Bridge with the slogan We are the 99 percent projected on a building. At least 300 were arrested and some were injured during police actions following Zuccotti Park clearance.
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