Former Williamsburg mayor charged with misuse of funds
Former Williamsburg mayor Charles Gilkey faces Franklin County District Court first appearance on charges of misuse of public funds and felony theft. He allegedly stole between 1000 and 25000 dollars designated for the city. If convicted he could face probation or prison time.
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Kimball Named Franklin County Magistrate Judge
Kevin Kimball, longtime Franklin County Sheriff's Department employee, is chosen as the 4th Judicial District magistrate judge and will be sworn in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The district includes Franklin, Anderson, Coffey and Osage counties, replacing retired Judge Edwin R. Smith. Kimball began as a county dispatcher in 1980 and served in various roles before becoming undersheriff in 2001. Sheriff Craig Davis congratulates him and wishes him luck.
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County Commissioners Refuse Minutes Not Meeting Guidelines
Franklin County Commissioners 4-1 vote to not approve meeting minutes that fail to meet their guidelines. The dispute with County Clerk Shaun Perry centers on Oct 31 minutes altered by crossing out sections rather than deleting, raising liability concerns. Attorney General Phill Kline may rule on required detail levels for county minutes.
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Supreme Court to review military trials for Guantanamo suspects
Five detainees at Guantanamo Bay face potential military tribunals as the Supreme Court agrees to hear a challenge to the legality of such trials. The case centers on President Bush authority over terrorism suspects and a defendant linked to Osama bin Laden’s former driver. The issue intersects with broader debates over detainee treatment and wartime justice. Toronto-born Omar Khadr is among the five charged.
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Guidebook signing for The Kansas Guidebook for Explorers
Author Marci Penner promotes her book The Kansas Guidebook for Explorers at Chris' Corner signing copies for Melanie Brungardt and Brenda Wesen. Penner, from Inman, details more than 500 towns in Kansas in this travel reference.
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