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Former Kansas police officer sentenced to over 23 years for series of sexual assaults, window peeping

May 24, 2023

Former Kansas police officer sentenced to over 23 years for series of sexual assaults, window peeping

Todd W. Allen has been sentenced to over 23 years in prison for a series of sexual assaults. The 52-year-old former police officer assaulted at least 10 female victims.

Second nominee pulls out of Biden judicial appointment in the same month

May 24, 2023

Second nominee pulls out of Biden judicial appointment in the same month

Federal prosecutor Jabari Wamble asked to be removed from consideration for a federal court bench in a letter to President Biden on Tuesday.

Black lawmakers slam Dem gov for axing Underground Railroad project backed by Dem who defected on trans issue

May 24, 2023

Black lawmakers slam Dem gov for axing Underground Railroad project backed by Dem who defected on trans issue

Kansas state Rep. Marvin Robinson is urging Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly to reverse course after she nixed funding to restore a portion of the Underground Railroad.

2 arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas 6-year-old playing outside

May 19, 2023

2 arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas 6-year-old playing outside

Two suspects have been arrested in the death of a Kansas 6-year-old who was gunned down while playing outside. Police said the suspects had the intention of targeting someone.

Kansas Gov. Kelly issues partial veto of GOP education plan, triggering potential legal battle

May 18, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly issues partial veto of GOP education plan, triggering potential legal battle

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed part of a $6 billion education spending plan championed by Republicans, fanning the flames of a potential legal showdown.

Conservative activist who forced Kansas abortion vote recount killed in plane crash

May 17, 2023

Conservative activist who forced Kansas abortion vote recount killed in plane crash

Mark Gietzen, a conservative activist and pro-life figurehead who forced a recount in Kansas' abortion referendum last summer, has died in a plane crash. He was 69.

Jackson Mahomes' bond modification request approved, allowed contact with 3 witnesses

May 17, 2023

Jackson Mahomes' bond modification request approved, allowed contact with 3 witnesses

Jackson Mahomes' bond modification request was approved on Tuesday a day after a court document shed more light on the allegations against him.

KS Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes funding for Quindaro Ruins development project

May 16, 2023

KS Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes funding for Quindaro Ruins development project

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed state funding for a project to develop the Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City, Kansas. A lawmaker who advocated for the project previously went against Gov. Kelly.

Jackson Mahomes grabbed restaurant owner by throat, forcibly kissed her three times: court document

May 16, 2023

Jackson Mahomes grabbed restaurant owner by throat, forcibly kissed her three times: court document

Details about the alleged incident that led to charges against Jackson Mahomes were revealed on Monday. He faces aggravated sexual battery and battery charges.

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes pregnancy center funding, lockdown ban

May 12, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes pregnancy center funding, lockdown ban

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided state funding to crisis pregnancy centers and banned COVID-style lockdown rules.