Researchers find skull fragments in Jesse James grave exhumation
In Kearney Missouri researchers exhuming Jesse James grave report skull bone fragments found today support the site. Metal casket handles proved solid silver strengthening the claim. Lead investigator James E Starrs says the skull remains are well enough preserved for possible DNA testing.
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Kearney
Jesse James
James
James E. Starrs
Starrs
George Washington University
Kansas Youth Authority aims for real results and reform
State Rep. David Adkins leads the Kansas Youth Authority as it votes on overhauling juvenile justice. Plans include comprehensive legislation for a maximum security detention center to hold up to 50 offenders, potentially costing up to $9 million, amid debates on handling violent juvenile criminals. In Missouri, a 12-year-old boy faces potential adult charges for a father’s shooting, with a judge to decide whether charges apply under a new juvenile law effective August 28.
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Topeka
Kan
New State Youth Authority
David Adkins
Kansas
Carla Stovall
Adkins
Riverside
Edward Spalding
Kansas City
Missouri
Phelps son chosen for disorderly conduct trial in Emporia
A jury was selected in Emporia for Jonathan Phelps's disorderly conduct case. Six jurors heard opening statements after assurances there would be no picketing during the trial, part of six Westboro Baptist Church members facing misdemeanors from Topeka protests.
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Emporia
Kan
Fred Phelps Sr
Don Krueger
Lyon County
Westboro Baptist Church
Topeka
Krueger
Jonathan Phelps
Phelps
Shawnee County
SRS Says State Likely Needs One Mental Health Hospital
OPERA Kansas officials say Kansas will eventually require a single hospital for mental health and mental retardation care. Funding limits delay expansion of community programs for current patients in seven state hospitals. Janet Schalantsky of SRS briefs the Hospital Closure Commission as it tours Topeka facilities. Continued on page 7.
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OPERA
Kan
Kansas
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Janet Schalantsky
SRS
Kansas Neurological Institute
Topeka State Hospital
Osawatomie State Hospita
County OKs Seto lease and higher mileage plans
County commissioners signed several documents after listening to plans for a subdivision near Rock Creek Road and Iowa Road. They reviewed a bond loan request for road improvements but took no action on bonds. A quarterly loan report for Golden State Porcelain showed 30 employees as of June 30 with 14 months left to hire four more. The board also signed a lease for physician Takeshi Seto to move his office.
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Eee
John Hickock
Iowa Terrace
Rock Creek Road
Iowa Road
Hickock
County Planning Commission
Franklin County
Ron Miller
Trey Humphrey
Golden State Porcelain
Humphrey
First United Bank
Great Bend
Commission
Russell Savage
Savage
Takeshi Seto
Richmond Fair Showcases Livestock and Youth Talent
At the Richmond fair judged livestock including poultry rabbits and pigeons with beef cattle later. Exhibits cover clothing food photography arts crafts woodworking and Ball jar canning. Evening entertainment features Modern Music City Productions and the Boot Scooters Dance Club with another show and youth talent act scheduled.
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Richmond
Modern Music City Productions
The
Boot Scooters Dance Club
City budget debate focuses on animal shelter funding hike
Ottawa commissioners heard requests to raise next year’s city budget for the animal shelter from 19,000 to 25,000, citing higher costs for care and adoptions. Veterinarian Larry Mages also urged adding dog licenses sold at the shelter and increasing county support.
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Ottawa
Larry Mages
Franklin County Humane Society
Mages
Franklin County
Forrest Lowry
Franklin County Historical Society
City Officials Wrestle With Open Meetings Act Inquiry
Coree Vicki and others discuss whether a letter should be sent on behalf of the omission while Mayor Matth approves the action. Commissioner Gene nski requests a distinction between a letter from Matt or the entire commission regarding Kansas Pipeline Partnership allegations claiming a May 22 study session violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Ramsay and Lowry describe typical AG office procedures to respond and decide if a full investigation is warranted based on the complaint.
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Coree Vicki Y
Matt Matth
Cur
Genenski
Jon
Matt
Ramsay
Ette
Kansas Pipeline Partnership
Lowry
Attorney General's Office
City Eyes Fence for Highland Cemetery and Signposted Hours
Monday commissioners urged complete fencing of Highland Cemetery and posted hours at the entrance. They call for stricter enforcement of the dusk-to-dawn ban while keeping the gate unlocked for now. review to occur after east side is fenced. Police chief cautioned that locking early could give false security and hinder law enforcement.
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Highland Cemetery
Drs City Com
Jeff Herrman
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