Kansas state Rep. Coleman arrested, jailed on domestic violence allegation

House Democratic leader calls arrest ‘extremely disturbing news’ by Tim Carpenter, Kansas News Service Topeka — State Rep. Aaron Coleman was booked into the Johnson County Jail on Sunday on a charge of domestic battery. Johnson County Jail records indicate he was placed into custody without bond and was scheduled to make a court appearance … Continue reading “Kansas state Rep. Coleman arrested, jailed on domestic violence allegation”

Kansas public universities caught in federal, state crossfire on COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Biden’s order compels inoculation of contractors; Kansas law may tie up funding by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The president of the Kansas Board of Regents offered recommendations Friday to state universities receiving federal funding that must comply with a U.S. government mandate on COVID-19 vaccination of government contractors, including grant recipients, and adhere … Continue reading “Kansas public universities caught in federal, state crossfire on COVID-19 vaccine mandate”

Wyandotte County residents urged to support effort to keep Johnson, Wyandotte counties in 3rd District

by Mary Rupert Wyandotte County residents were urged to send letters supporting keeping Wyandotte and Johnson counties together as much as possible in the 3rd Congressional District. The Unified Government Commission, at its Oct. 14 meeting, voted to send a letter of support to keep the counties together in the 3rd District. They also encouraged … Continue reading “Wyandotte County residents urged to support effort to keep Johnson, Wyandotte counties in 3rd District”