Sedgwick County balks at paying predatory law fees
Wichita AP state officials expect Sedgwick County to cover attorney fees for the first person processed under Kansas new sexual predator law. The County Commission voted unanimously against payment, deeming the mandate unfunded. Attorney General Stephan asserts county responsibility. The law requires a civil trial after release to decide on further treatment at a state mental hospital.
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Wichita, Kan
Sedgwick County
Steve Plummer
Bob Stephan
Stephan
Bicknell Named Regent in Kansas Board Appointment
Gov. Joan Finney named Gene Bicknell to the State Board of Regents, prompting questions about Senate confirmation next year. The multimillionaire Pittsburg businessman backed Democrat Jim Slattery in the governor’s race and had previously run for the GOP nomination. The appointment came less than three months before Finney leaves office, with her successor slated to assume before a vote.
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Topeka
Kan
Joan Finney
Gene Bicknell
State Board of Regents
Senate
Bicknell
Pittsburg
Jim Slattery
GOP
Finney
Nasdaq Probed Over Anti-Competitive Nasdaq Practices
The Justice Department is investigating alleged price fixing and anti-competitive behavior by Nasdaq brokers in the over-the-counter market. Linda Lerner of All-Tech Investment Group notes the inquiry aims to understand how such practices occur, with confirmation from DOJ officials. The Los Angeles Times reported the probe.
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Justice Nt
Justice Department
Linda Lerner
All-Tech Investment Group
Suffern
N.Y
Gina Talamona
Antitrust Division
Los Angeles Times
Kansans face debate over herbicide in drinking water
Officials downplay a national watchdog report claiming Kansas water supplies contain agricultural chemicals above safe levels. The Environmental Working Group says 830,000 Kansans in 57 communities are exposed to pesticides while cities meet EPA standards. Local officials caution cost and safety tradeoffs.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Kansas
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Perry
Valley Falls
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Osage
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Douglas
Ottawa Utilities
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Bradley
Tuttle Creek
Milford
Clinton
Arkansas City
Atchison
Augusta
Chanute
Coffeyville
el Dorado
Emporia
Rabin seeks crackdown after Tel Aviv attack
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin convened his cabinet to consider a crackdown on Palestinian militants following Israel’s deadliest attack in 16 years. A bomb killed 20 during rush hour, with Hamas blamed for three major strikes in under two weeks.
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Israel
Yitzhak Rabin
Defense Ministry
Tel Aviv
Rabin
Hamas
Supreme Court
Texans Clean Up as Floods Persist in Southeast Texas
Sun returns as residents clean waterlogged homes while floodwaters threaten more areas. More than 10,000 displaced, 53 shelters open across 18 counties. At least 11 killed and two missing since the rains began Sunday.
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Houston
Texas
Library trustees back move to Franklin building in city plan
Ottawa trustees propose using about 31 492 from private donations toward renovations for moving the library into the city owned Franklin building. City Hall would also relocate with a study of readiness and potential grant funding from the Kansas State Library Advisory Commission to offset costs.
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Bob Reusch
T. Ottawa Library Board
City Hall
City Commission
Reusch
Dew
KSLAC
Virginia Lancaster
Alice Jo DeFries
Friends of the Ottawa Library Group
Ottawa Woman Recounts Attempted Robbery in Front Yard
Ottawa resident Krginia Quintana recalls an Oct 1 night attack as a man grabbed her from behind near her home on 932 N. Cherry. She kicked him, called 911, and fears the assailant may strike again. Police say description is limited and no follow up reported.
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Krginia Quintana
Quintana
N. Cherry
Ottawa
Charles Bowling
Woodlands seek casino with Kansas Indian tribes
The Woodlands and four Kansas tribes Kickapoo Potawatomi Sag Fox and Iowa push to form an Indian owned gambling complex at Kansas City racing venue. Legislature and Interior Dept approval needed. Lawmakers warn of opposition as debate continues with strong quotes from Rep. Bill Reardon.
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Kan
The
Woodlands
Kansas City
Iowa
Kansas
U.S. Department of the Interior
Statehouse
Bill Reardon
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