Baldwin City Fifth Grader Wins Missing Children’s Poster Contest
“Claire Watkins was announced this week as the winner of the state contest during a presentation at Baldwin City Elementary School Intermediate Center.”
FBI Kanas City Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys
“Parents should be aware of these sextortion schemes to better prepare themselves for conversations with their children. Discussions like these can be difficult but are important in keeping children safe from predators. Many times, victims are hesitant to come forward, and as caregivers, teachers, or trusted adults, it is imperative that we bridge that gap. Reporting these incidents may not only help protect your child from harm, but other children as well,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub.”
Consumer Alert: Storm Damage Could Attract Illegal Contractors
“Staff from the attorney general’s Roofing Registration Unit have been in contact with local officials in storm-damaged areas to assist in responding to contractors and consumers.”
KDOC/KBI Cold Case Playing Cards Highlight Unsolved Homicides, Missing Persons, Unidentified Remains
“These cards highlight case details in the hope that a person or persons familiar with a case will come forward with information leading to its resolution.”
Kansas Missing Kids
“This week’s Kansas Missing kids are 17 Year old Pamela Hall from Manhattan, KS; 117 year old Brittany Miller from Augusta, Kansas; 17 year old Keith Ritz from Parsons, Kansas; and now 67 year old Donald Lee Erwin from Camden County, Missouri.”
Kansas Missing Kids
“This week’s Kansas Missing kids are 17 Year old Maria Pascual-Pascual from Wichita, KS; 15 year old Michael Dibble from Kansas City, Kansas; 16 year old Faith Hoppens from Topeka, Kansas; and now 51 year old Randy Leach from Linwood, Kansas.”
AG Derek Schmidt Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Election Laws
“We have successfully defended these important election-integrity provisions in district court,” Schmidt said. “We will continue to provide them a vigorous defense as long as necessary to help ensure that Kansas elections are safe and secure.”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs House Bill 2717, Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Legislation
“Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 199, Senate Bill 161, and Senate Bill 493”
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to Provide $2 Million to Office of Juvenile Affairs to Fund Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Interventions
“State law requires part of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana excise tax revenue to fund anti-drug and rehabilitation programs. The $2 million for OJA’s research-based program comes from that funding. Licensed medical marijuana patients and caregivers pay the excise tax, plus state and local sales taxes, when making purchases at dispensaries.”
Attorney General O’Connor Prosecutes Nursing Home Employee Who Stole Money from Resident
“We must protect and seek justice for these vulnerable Oklahomans,” said Attorney General John O’Connor. “Our office will not tolerate the financial exploitation of our beloved nursing home residents, no matter how large or small the amount.”