Additional Charges Filed for Penabaz
“Penabaz is charged with aggravated criminal sodomy, two counts of rape, and four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child that were reported to have occurred between 2009 and 2011 involving a female victim between the ages of 2 and 4 at the time.”
Curb the Need for Speed: KDOT tells Kansas Drivers to Slow Down
“The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports issuing 1,758 tickets for speeding in 2019. In 2020 the number climbed to 2,823 and in 2021 was 3,309.”
Sen. Roger Marshall Wants to use COVID Relief Funds to Harden Schools
“While we made some progress in previous legislation to make our schools stronger, harder, and safer, certainly there is more that can and must be done immediately to protect kids according to Marshall.”
Sen. Marshall Bill Allows COVID Money to be Used to Harden Schools
“$150.1 billion of available COVID funds has yet to be spent by schools”
UPDATE: Junction City Officer-Involved Shooting
“Carlton W. Solton Jr. of Junction City, was arrested on Tuesday, June 7, at approximately 9:15 p.m. after he was discharged from Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $4.7 Million in Federal Grants to Support Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence
“The funding will assist sexual assault support centers with transitioning to virtual/remote support services and increase their capacity to offer services to sexual assault survivors.”
Arrest in Kensington Bank Robbery Case
“When questioned, Aanenson reported that she was forced by two men to rob the bank while armed with a bomb that was in her bag.”
In Parts of Kansas, Black Drivers Get Pulled Over More. But Police Don’t Track Numbers Everywhere
Black drivers are given a disproportionately higher number of traffic tickets than white motorists in some Kansas cities.
KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Saline County
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in Saline County.
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff to Honor the Victims of the Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
“Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones to this senseless act of violence. We must do more to protect our children and ensure that schools are safe places for learning.”