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Kansas man sentenced for killing ex-girlfriend and burying her in shallow grave

OMAHA, Neb. (TCD) — A Kansas man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend, burying her body in a shallow grave in another state, and fleeing to Central America.

KETV-TV reports Aldrick Scott was sentenced May 30, about two months after he was found guilty of first-degree murder, use of a weapon, and tampering with evidence for the November 2022 killing of Cari Allen. The judge also handed him a sentence of 45 to 60 years for the last two charges, plus 532 days of time served.

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Kobach, Schwab pursue alleged signature forgeries on No Labe

TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says a second person was arrested for allegedly forging signatures on petitions relied upon by the No Labels Kansas to gain official status as a political party in January.

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Topeka tourney sees Braves win one

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Kansas' Moran joins bipartisan group of senators denouncing

TOPEKA — Kansas GOP Sen. Jerry Moran is among a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers demanding more accountability from the Department of Veterans Affairs as fresh details emerge in the improper distribution of millions of dollars to senior-level ... Read more

Meyer Funeral Director of the Year

Joshua Meyer of Concordia, was recently honored by being named Kansas Funeral Director of the Year for 2024 at the 2023 KFDA Convention which was recently held April 28 through May 1, 2024, at the Hotel Topeka City Center in Topeka, Kansas. Funeral directors and embalmers from across Kansas gathered in Topeka to participate in the many wonderful educational opportunities presented by experts in the funeral profession and to view the latest in funeral service supplies, equipment and services displayed by funeral service suppliers. Joshua Meyer w ... Read more

Kansas set to spend $6M for safer streets, roads

TOPEKA, Kansas — Six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program.

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Kansas spends $2.8M on digital literacy training for underse

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced that the state will give $2.8 million to 15 organizations throughout the state to boost digital literacy training programs.

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Brown v. Board of Education NHP Hosts Naturalization Ceremon

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July 27, 2023

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TOPEKA, Ks. – The National Park Service (NPS) hosted a Naturalization Ceremony today on July 27, in collaboration with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigr ... Read more