Ancestors of the tribe and Roman Catholic priests built the Mission of the Sacred Heart in ... But the appeals court says the mother's presence doesn't make a difference. Kansas county commission won't reinstate Christian prayer after demand from national ...

The bill says that if a victim was under 18 when a crime such as rape occurs, prosecutors have until the victim's 23rd birthday to file charges. Schmidt also noted that lawmakers are giving the Kansas Bureau of Investigation permission in the next state ...

Court records indicated that Thomas gave inconsistent stories ... Reeves was among the few technicians chosen to do the job. “He had a great love of mission,” said squadron commander Lt. Col. Patricia Csank. “He aspired to have a long ...

The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts.state.ar.us. PROCEEDINGS OF MAY 16, 2012 JUDGE JOHN MAUZY PITTMAN CA11-52. Melissa Ann Young et al.

KANSAS CITY — Jackson County Circuit Judge Brian C. Wimes is moving to the Missouri federal bench. The U.S. Senate confirmed Wimes' appointment on Monday. The Kansas City Star reports Wimes' appointment was approved by a 92-1 vote. Wimes joined the Jackson County Circuit Court in 2001 as a drug court commissioner. Gov. Matt Blunt appointed him to the circuit bench in 2007. He also worked as an ...

TOPEKA — The state House took action today trying to force the Senate into a vote on whether to move up the deadline when new Kansas voters will be required ... “There isn’t any court in the land that is going to say that one sex has ...

Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline's appeal of ethics violations is winding its way to the Kansas Supreme Court, where is he trying to get two justices to remove themselves from hearing the case.

The law would prohibit laws of foreign countries from being used to decide Kansas court cases. While the bill does not ... up their conservative credentials," Rep. Mike Slattery (D-Mission) said. Two of the three Senate dissenters -- Republicans ...

The lives of nearly 20,000 Kansas families hang in the balance while a court and creditors fight over the carcass ... It should be obvious to everyone that Kobach is on a GOP mission to make President Obama a one-term president.

WICHITA Before graduating last year and joining the pro tennis tour, Jack Sock went 80-0 at Blue Valley North with four Kansas ... Mission North's Keenan Smith to advance. Daniel handed Pham, 25-2, both of his losses this season. Off the court ...

SEE: Summary of Bans on Court Use of Sharia/International Law "The public's action in support of religious freedom is critical to prevent legalized discrimination against Muslims in Kansas and nationwide ... organization. Its mission is to enhance ...

No, it's not because he has received offers from Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and UNC, among others. It's because he is considering the possibility of undertaking a two-year Mormon mission when he ... imaginable on a basketball court. While it is very admirable ...

He serves on the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and was elected two terms as Ellis County attorney. Braun is a graduate of Kansas State University and received his law degree in 1981 from Washburn University School of Law. He was twice selected by the ...

Pena and her husband last year pleaded guilty to wire fraud over a payment to state District Judge Abel Limas. Armando Pena was on probation in Texas for aggravated robbery when he went to Arkansas without legal permission.

(AP) - A man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison ... union representing teachers in the Pulaski County School District has voted "no confidence" in Superintendent Jerry Guess and state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell. State officials say Arkansas ...

During the Pratt City Commission meeting Monday evening, Pratt City Attorney Ken ... from paying property tax on property they own in Pratt County, Van Blaricum said. In 2006 Covenant Housing filed for tax-exempt status with the Kansas Court of Tax Appeals ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A Shawnee Mission man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Wednesday.

The Arkansas Lottery Commission insists there are no problems ... Another lawyer, James "Red" Morgan, argued in court that she simply made a mistake by throwing away a $1 million ticket and that the only right she willingly parted with was to enter the ...

Jay Nixon’s intent to veto the bill are called into question by Franklin County Presiding Commissioner John Griesheimer. House Bill 1329 would reverse a January Supreme Court ruling that ... (located southeast of Kansas City) contacted The Missourian ...

TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt asked a federal court in Kansas City Monday for permission to intervene as a defendant in the lawsuit that will draw the state’s new congressional, legislative and Board of Education districts.

Terrance Barker entered the plea Monday as part of a plea agreement with Craighead ... The Arkansas Lottery Commission is to hold its first meeting since its internal auditor abruptly resigned earlier this month. Authorities say a Mississippi prison ...

TOPEKA, Kansas --Kansas ... Schmidt joined attorneys general or consumer protection agencies of 42 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in filing agreements. Kansas’ settlement was filed today in Shawnee County District Court.

(AP) - School administrators in Jefferson Parish ... this month. The Arkansas Lottery Commission is to hold its first meeting since its internal auditor abruptly resigned earlier this month. Authorities say a Mississippi prison is back under control ...

the United States Attorney's Office, the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission and the University of Missouri-Kansas City's criminal justice and criminology program.

The Arkansas Lottery Commission is set to hold its first meeting since its internal auditor resigned earlier this month. The commission is expected to meet this afternoon. Michael Hyde abruptly quit on May 11th.