Court rules on meetings Coffey judge's decision
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that only prearranged face to face meetings of public body members fall under the Open Meetings Act. The ruling, 6-1, upholds a Seward County judge and calls into question telephone conference meetings by public bodies. The decision also covers indictments in Coffey County, homeowner safety liability, and a state property tax break for pipelines.
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Orrin J. Fowles
Clay Center
Joan Finney
Hospital Notes And Sheriff Report From Daily Record
Admissions include Jennifer Dickey of Wellsville on Tuesday and Bernice Brown of Baldwin City on Wednesday. Dismissals note Jerry Best of Lane on Thursday. A burglary report lists Peggy Pearson of rural Richmond as caller. loss $1.64 from Jan 5 to Thursday. Vandalism on Bath Hixon’s Princeton property. lawn damaged, small tree harmed, no loss listed. Construction accident injures Elizabeth Lollar of Greeley at a bridge site north of Lane on Virginia Road. Police reports include Dennis Dean Tomlin of Hutchinson arrested for suspended license speeding and seat belt violation. bond set at $200. Theft reports list four incidents: Kevin S. Heit’s rear car window louvers $100. Alfred E. Lahman rear car window $55. Kay P. Bushman rear car window $175. Lloyd M. Boles vehicle struck while parked, loss under $500.
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Court weighs 1992 sentencing law in early release cases
Kansas Supreme Court hearing argues whether retroactive sentencing changes violate inmates rights. Assistant public defender Rebecca Woodman contends the law creates unlawful classes of inmates. Chief Justice Holmes presses for public safety concerns as justices scrutinize due process and equal protection implications for Anthony D. Chiles and dozens of inmates.
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Anthony D. Chiles
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Richard Holmes
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Chiles
High court issues 26 rulings on open meetings and more
The Supreme Court released 26 rulings today from December and earlier hearings under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976. The Indian gambling case for Kansas was not among them. Spokesman Ron Keefover said the court will give at least some days notice when any decision is filed, due to broad interest.
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Ron Keefover
Correction on contract years at Central Height school
A Thursday story misstated the terms of a two year contract for Central Height superintendent Henry Huddleston. The extension covers the 1995 96 school year. Mike Carey will replace Steve Getty as the instructor for four computer classes daily with Getty focusing on Quality Performance Accreditation.
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Mike Carey
Steve Getty
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Lump benign in breast of Finney's mother in law
Louise Finney, mother in law to Gov. Joan Finney, has a breast lump that medical center officials say is benign after a biopsy. She lives in Chanute and was examined at KU Medical Center’s cancer center earlier this week.
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Kansas City, Kan
Louise Finney
Joan Finney
University of Kansas Medical Center
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Cancer Center
Public to view juvenile manslaughter trial in Shawnee
Shawnee County District Judge Dan Mitchell will allow public access to the juvenile manslaughter trial of 15 year old Danny Lee Schnegelsiepen, with a 12 member jury to decide adjudication rather than guilt. The Feb 8 start marks a 10 year Shawnee County first.
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Topeka
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Shawnee County
Dan Mitchell
Tial
Danny Lee Schnegelsiepen
Tony Alfano
Mitchell
Schnegelsiepen
Food Barn May Close All Stores In Bankruptcy Plan
Food Barn Stores Inc warns it may close its 41 stores and lay off about 2,500 workers if a wage and benefits concession deal with United Food Commercial Workers Local 576 cannot be reached. A sale to Associated Wholesale Grocers could trigger immediate closures by March 19.
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Kansas City
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc
Food Barn Management
Food Barn
Jury questions in Bobbitt trial during deliberations
In Manassas Virginia the Lorena Bobbitt trial jury resumed deliberations and asked the judge about evidence and jury instructions. Judge Whisenant refused access to psychologist and psychiatrist reports not placed into evidence. Defense and prosecution experts offered competing views of Bobbitt state of mind and control during the attack.
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Lorena Bobbittt
Herman A. Whisenant Jr
Susan Fiester
Evan Nelson
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