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2006 Session - June through December

The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to CRIME & LAW ENFORCEMENT, June through December, 2006.

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The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.

Each article cited contains the following information:

Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue

ARTICLES ON CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, June through January, 2006

Several pieces of crime-fighting legislation now law
Johnson County Sun, 6/1/2006

Robert A. Cronkleton
Chief of police in KCK to retire
Kansas City Star, 6/2/2006

Rhonda Holman
Gone swabs' disposal won't end DNA debate
Wichita Eagle, 6/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Deputies go public for raise
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/2/2006

Donald Bradley and Glenn E. Rice
Grisly tale emerges in records
Kansas City Star, 6/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

Donald Bradley
Couple charged in Kansas kidnapping
Kansas City Star, 6/3/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
GPS tracks defendants
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/3/2006

Chad Lawhorn
Speedy tickets
Lawrence Journal World, 6/5/2006

Ric Anderson
Shootout erupts after holdup attempt
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/6/2006

Steve Fry
Altercation leaves man shot in head
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/6/2006

Tim Potter
Sting snares metal buyers
Wichita Eagle, 6/7/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Spate of gunplay unrelated
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/7/2006

Steve Fry
17 years later, friends seek motive
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/7/2006

Hurst Laviana
Six arrested on I-135 face felony charges
Wichita Eagle, 6/8/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tony Rizzo and Laura Bauer
A star watchdog predators in hiding
Kansas City Star, 6/10/2006 [Newsbank article]

Karen Mikols
Some can't conceal gun concerns
Hays Daily News, 6/11/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Painter
Apply July 1 to carry a concealed gun
Wichita Eagle, 6/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Catherine Ho
Looking for control
Wichita Eagle, 6/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Laura Bauer and Tony Rizzo
A star watchdog report when evil lurks near our children
Kansas City Star, 6/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Stephanie Farley
Officials say Kansas' Amber Plan works
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 6/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Laura Scott
Both states need tighter supervision of sex offenders [editorial]
Kansas City Star, 6/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

Kasha Stoll
Report shows crime on rise
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/13/2006

Eric Weslander
Police activity, arrests increase at Wakarusa
Lawrence Journal World, 6/13/2006

Ron Knox and Eric Weslander
Wakarusa inspections infuriate the ACLU
Lawrence Journal World, 6/13/2006

Martin Hawver
Kansas' new set of rules on use of deadly force
Kansas City Kansan, 6/13/2006

Hurst Laviana
Authorities ID Butler County body as Wichita teen, 14
Wichita Eagle, 6/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Roy Wenzl
Girl was sweet, studious, 'wise beyond her years'
Wichita Eagle, 6/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
Wakarusa arrestees have their day in court
Lawrence Journal World, 6/17/2006

Laura Bauer, Tony Rizzo and John Shultz
States chase predator solutions
Kansas City Star, 6/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Benita Y. Williams
Weapons carriers must wait
Kansas City Star, 6/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hurst Laviana and Denise Neil
2 more arrested in girl's killing
Wichita Eagle, 6/18/2006 [Newsbank article]

Amanda O'Toole
Man, 49, is third suspect in killing
Wichita Eagle, 6/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Green
Teen again arrested for explosive devices
Hutchinson News, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Brent D. Wistrom
Family seeks to criminalize killing fetuses
Wichita Eagle, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Girl's death spurs call for new fetal law
Lawrence Journal World, 6/20/2006

Tim Potter
Slain teen had been pressured, filing says
Wichita Eagle, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mary Clarkin
K-9 program ends for S. Hutch Police Department
Hutchinson News, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Kathy Hanks
Pratt police dept. short-staffed
Hutchinson News, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Apparent murder-suicide shakes town
Hutchinson News, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ann Charles
A long-term solution [editorial]
Parson Sun, 6/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Deb Gruver and Stan Finger
Boy, 17, charged in girl's killing
Wichita Eagle, 6/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Meth is still a local threat
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/21/2006

Rhonda Holman
Shocking Chelsea Brooks' death shakes city
Wichita Eagle, 6/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

David Clouston
Concealed handgun forms to be available
Salina Journal, 6/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Interim chief moving on
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/23/2006

Tim Potter
Paternity was police concern
Wichita Eagle, 6/23/2006 [Newsbank article]

Laura Bauer
Man held in Clark case
Kansas City Star, 6/23/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tom Bell
Protection lacking for unborn [editorial]
Salina Journal, 6/23/2006 [Newsbank article]

Brad Cooper
Traffic tickets go high-tech
Kansas City Star, 6/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
A smart, smiling girl with a secret
Wichita Eagle, 6/27/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
Father waived his rights
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/28/2006

Jason Probst
Probe: Greensburg murder-suicide was not intentional
Hutchinson News, 6/28/2006

Stephanie Farley
Drug task force loses 5% of federal funding
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 6/28/2006

Celebrating the death penalty [opinion]
Manhattan Mercury, 6/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
Fireman's stabbing death ruled a suicide
Wichita Eagle, 6/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Concealed gun law raises interest, worry
Lawrence Journal World, 6/30/2006

Deann Smith and Donald Bradley
Spicer probe leaves questions
Kansas City Star, 6/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hal Lockard
City sees increase in arson
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/1/2006

Tim Potter
Suicide ruling unsettles Vann's family
Wichita Eagle, 7/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Roy Wenzl
Groups to study cases like Chelsea Brooks'
Wichita Eagle, 7/5/2006 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Vandalism be vigilant [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/8/2006

George Diepenbrock
Family grateful player charged
Lawrence Journal World, 7/8/2006

Barbara Hollingsworth
Man shot by police identified
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/11/2006

Hal Lockard
Bomb scare is false alarm
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/12/2006

James Carlson
Town talks about death
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/12/2006

Kevin Hoffmann
New charges filed against two in sex killing
Kansas City Star, 7/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal
Rapist paroled, then fails to report
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/13/2006

Hurst Laviana
Gentry had new child, boxing dream
Wichita Eagle, 7/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ann Marie Bush
Car sought in fatal shooting
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/15/2006

Hal Lockard
Hit-and-run proves fatal
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert Boczkiewicz
Horse thief sentenced to 12 years
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/15/2006

Hal Lockard
Man charged in jeweler's death
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/15/2006

Concealed carry law
Hutchinson News, 7/16/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
Kansas law underage pregnancy evidence of crime
Wichita Eagle, 7/16/2006 [Newsbank article]

James Carlson
Teen's mom calls for end to threats
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/18/2006

Brent D. Wistrom and Hurst Laviana
City may carve out funds for cameras in some police cars
Wichita Eagle, 7/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Chief announcement looms
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/19/2006

James Carlson
Gang activity spikes, police say
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/20/2006

TIm Hrenchir
Commission to discuss worker's invention
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/20/2006

Jon Schubin
KBI veteran to head concealed-gun division
Wichita Eagle, 7/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Molly McMillin
Kline: Businesses can post no-gun signs
Wichita Eagle, 7/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Sarah St. John
Scores apply to carry weapons
Olathe Daily News, 7/20/2006

Tim Hrenchir
Thieves cause outage
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/21/2006

Fredrick J. Johnson
A life-saving invention
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hal Lockard
Cases of theft increase with payouts for metal
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Stan Finger
Starving girls found in basement
Wichita Eagle, 7/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hurst Laviana
Sentence: Life without parole
Wichita Eagle, 7/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Laura Bauer, Diane Carroll and Benita Y. Williams
Remains found near Paola
Kansas City Star, 7/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Patrick S. Kelley
Concealed problems [editorial]
Emporia Gazette, 7/24/2006

Jason Probst
'Sidekick' joins police
Hutchinson News, 7/24/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter and Catherine Ho
Tidy home masked girls' abuse
Wichita Eagle, 7/25/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jon Schubin and Tim Potter
Police find kids in home with 68 pit bulls
Wichita Eagle, 7/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
Starved sisters' father arrested
Wichita Eagle, 7/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 7/26/2006

Hal Lockard
Topeka officer indicted
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/26/2006

Steve Fry
Hit-and-run driver posts bond
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/27/2006

Eric Weslander
Child molester to be released
Lawrence Journal World, 7/27/2006

Kathy Hanks
Newton fire teaches a hard lesson
Hutchinson News, 7/27/2006

Tim Vandenack
Fox takes plea deal
Hutchinson News, 7/27/2006

Hal Lockard
Police explain challenges to public, relations panel
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/28/2006

Matt Campbell and Lynn Horsley
As attacks continue, cities strengthen dog laws
Kansas City Star, 7/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert A. Cronkleton and Dawn Bormann
'They got me-call 911'
Kansas City Star, 7/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Diane Carroll
20-year prison term imposed
Kansas City Star, 7/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
Charges: 10 months of abuse
Wichita Eagle, 7/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
School reported suspicion of abuse
Wichita Eagle, 7/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Lansing inmate charged in dog crate escape
Lawrence Journal World, 7/29/2006

Robert A. Cronkleton
Charges follow fatal attack
Kansas City Star, 7/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
School noticed neglect
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/30/2006

James Carlson
Police sergeant returns to duty
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/1/2006

Tim Potter
Sebelius says system failed
Wichita Eagle, 8/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert A. Cronkleton
Suspect appears in court
Kansas City Star, 8/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
Mother testifies in murder trial
Lawrence Journal World, 8/2/2006

Eric Weslander
Judge declares a mistrial in murder case
Lawrence Journal World, 8/4/2006

Brandy Nance
Preparing to carry
Emporia Gazette, 8/4/2006

Laura Bauer
Experts cite flaw in sex offender laws
Kansas City Star, 8/6/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
Source: SRS tips started in 2001
Wichita Eagle, 8/6/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mike Belt
Right to bear arms concealed carry law makes gun sales soar
Lawrence Journal World, 8/6/2006

Associated Press
Demand high for gun classes
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/7/2006

Eric Weslander
Case highlights vicious cycle of domestic abuse
Lawrence Journal World, 8/8/2006

Steve Fry
Fatal fire brings arson charge
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/11/2006

J-W Editorials
Full investigation [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2006

Randy Scholfield
Captures cameras protect everyone
Wichita Eagle, 8/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Mulvane man, 30, may face execution
Wichita Eagle, 8/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Deb Gruver
Law require some to report child abuse concerns
Wichita Eagle, 8/13/2006

Jon Schubin
Hundreds seek gun permits
Wichita Eagle, 8/14/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
Web sting targets predators
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/17/2006

Steve Fry
Doctor charged with murder
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/18/2006

John Taylor
Dog trainer faces federal charges
Lawrence Journal World, 8/18/2006

Benita Y. Williams
New charges in escape case
Kansas City Star, 8/18/2006 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Nikki's gift [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/21/2006

Steve Fry
Doctor seeks closed hearings
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/22/2006

Tim Hrenchir
Police can replace copter
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/23/2006

Steve Fry
Witness details fatal street fight
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/23/2006

Tim Hrenchir
Top cops hopefuls will be in town
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/24/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Drug tax crime pays [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/25/2006

Rhonda Holman
Poison fewer meth labs but more addiction
Wichita Eagle, 8/25/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert T. Stephan
Domestic violence and the sixth amendment
Metro News, 8/25/2006

Eric Weslander
Critics call registry for sex offenders vague, unfair
Lawrence Journal World, 8/27/2006

James Carlson
Applicants eager for law
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/28/2006

Barbara Hollingsworth
Police shooting chase ends in death
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/29/2006

James Carlson
Police chief named
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/29/2006

Steve Fry
Retired officers appear in court
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/29/2006

Police shootings investigating their own
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2006

Ric Anderson
'Expert' advises new chief
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2006

James Carlson
Mental treatment revealed
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2006

Steve Fry
Judge finds there's enough evidence to proceed with prosecution in death of homeless advocate murder trial ordered
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2006

Steve Fry
Jury hung in fatal hit-and-run
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2006

Ron Sylvester
Man sentenced to nearly 20 years for child porn
Wichita Eagle, 8/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Shultz
Registry tracks meth cooks
Kansas City Star, 8/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
Suspect accused in rabbit's death faces felony charge
Lawrence Journal World, 8/30/2006

Cruelty case [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 8/31/2006

Rhonda Holman
Together find long-term funding for SRO's
Wichita Eagle, 8/31/2006

Hal Lockard
Grand jury clears officer
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/1/2006

Steve Fry
Dates set for two defendants
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/1/2006

Diane Carroll
Ex-coach guilty in sex case
Kansas City Star, 9/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Peggy Mooney
Topeka gets a new police chief
Metro News, 9/1/2006

Eric Weslander
Jeweler slaying suspect appears in court
Lawrence Journal World, 9/2/2006

[Cartoon on concealed gun law]
Dodge City Daily Globe, 9/2/2006

Ron Knox
Police train to work with mentally ill
Lawrence Journal World, 9/3/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Police Chief-elect Ronald Miller hail, chief [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/5/2006

Steve Fry
Chief: Meeting people is key
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/5/2006

Ric Anderson
Miller hits home run with Hecht
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/6/2006

Hal Lockard
FOP takes aim at Hecht
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/6/2006

Mike Belt
Dog fighting, animal cruelty cases on decline
Lawrence Journal World, 9/6/2006

Tim Vandenack
Taser victim had drugs in system
Hutchinson News, 9/6/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Pair arrested in Baby Jane case
Hutchinson News, 9/7/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Key dates in Baby Jane case
Hutchinson News, 9/7/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Beshears' hearing set for Oct. 17
Hutchinson News, 9/8/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Vandenack
Taser victim's family 'outraged; says multiple stuns led to death
Hutchinson News, 9/8/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Topeka police department new chief knew his path early on
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/11/2006

What does Topeka's new chief stand to make?
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/12/2006

Christine Vendel
Police report outlines changes
Kansas City Star, 9/12/2006

Tony Rizzo and Christine Vendel
At home and on the job
Kansas City Star, 9/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hurst Laviana
Plan would try to curb gang violence
Wichita Eagle, 9/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

James Carlson
Chief, city reach tentative contract
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/14/2006

Christina M. Woods
Group sees hope in its anti-gang proposal
Wichita Eagle, 9/14/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hal Lockard
'Literally like family'
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/14/2006

Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia
Society rejects age-old practice
Johnson County Sun, 9/14/2006

Eric Weslander
Police used high-tech surveillance at festival
Lawrence Journal World, 9/15/2006

Robert T. Stephan
Domestic violence and public awareness [opinion]
Dodge City Daily Globe, 9/15/2006

George Diepenbrock
Lawyer: DA can't put suspect at scene
Lawrence Journal World, 9/16/2006

Randy Scholfield
No ban collar dog owners
Wichita Eagle, 9/18/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ron Sylvester
Suspect in boy's killing back in Kansas
Wichita Eagle, 9/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Miller wins council's confidence
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/20/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
'John TV' Smile [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/20/2006

Tim Hrenchir
It's Miller time
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/20/2006

Ron Sylvester
Shooting trial hinges on intent
Wichita Eagle, 9/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
Arson suspect wants statement off record
Lawrence Journal World, 9/20/2006

Tim Carpenter
DUI penalties may change
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/21/2006

Tim Hrenchir
New chief starts job
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mary Clarkin
Hutch area law officers to receive top training
Hutchinson News, 9/21/2006

Peggy Mooney
New police chief takes oath of office
Metro News, 9/22/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Drunken driving take the keys [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/23/2006

James Carlson
The face of crime
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/24/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Bill would create KBI meth registry
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/28/2006

New deputy director selected for Kansas emergency management
Chanute Tribune, 9/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Rachel Davis
State receives grant to update records systems
Garden City Telegram, 9/29/2006

The Capital-Journal
State gets grant to update criminal systems
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/30/2006

Jessica Tims
Offenders should register [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/30/2006

Eric Weslander
Police identify officer in fatal shooting
Lawrence Journal World, 9/30/2006

Tim Potter
Gang authorities through the night special unit battles violence
Wichita Eagle, 10/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

James Hart and Lynn Franey
Officer shot at Kansas Speedway
Kansas City Star, 10/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert A. Cronkleton
Speedway Robberty! Wounded officer improves two men could be charged
Kansas City Star, 10/3/2006

Robert T. Stephan
Domestic violence affects all of us
Dodge City Daily Globe, 10/3/2006

Barbara Hollingsworth
School officers seen as deterrent
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/4/2006

Mark Fagan
Signs in sights
Lawrence Journal World, 10/5/2006

Guest editorial registration plan a good idea but could be better [opinion]
Winfield Daily Courier, 10/5/2006

Tim Potter
Split-second choices shooting simulation illustrates cops' stress
Wichita Eagle, 10/10/2006

Eric Weslander
Shooting victim warned dispatch of guns
Lawrence Journal World, 10/10/2006

Ann Marie Bush
A.G.'s office holds hearing on concealed carry
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/11/2006

Eric Weslander
Shooting victim: 'I'm just done'
Lawrence Journal World, 10/11/2006

Randy Scholfield
Taking aim at concealed-carry signs
Wichita Eagle, 10/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Gun issue triggers sign of the times
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/15/2006

Emily Behlmann
Workshop stresses meth dangers
Garden City Telegram, 10/16/2006

Emily Behlmann
Team aims to protect area children
Garden City Telegram, 10/16/2006

Mark McCormick
FBI, police team up to fight teen prostitution
Wichita Eagle, 10/18/2006

Adam Torres
Second Edwardsville cop files lawsuit
Kansas City Kansan, 10/18/2006

Tim Hrenchir
Protector becomes the victim
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Beccy Tanner
21 arrested in warrants crackdown
Wichita Eagle, 10/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
GPS helps save driver
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/24/2006

Jason Probst
Officer in chase allegedly shot gun illegally
Hutchinson News, 10/25/2006

Stacie R. Sandall
Former Smith County sheriff receives some pay
Hays Daily News, 10/25/2006

John Hanna
Sheriff's death goes back to state court
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/26/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Gang violence infestation
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/27/2006

Hurst Laviana
Sheridan County sheriff is shot to death in office
Wichita Eagle, 10/27/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Slain sheriff a 'good man'
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/28/2006

Tim Potter
County: Deputy was unaware of pregnancy
Wichita Eagle, 10/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jessica Tims
Make it easily accessible [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 10/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tom Bell
Courtesy spelled out in ticket [editorial]
Salina Journal, 10/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Will Manly
County forging ahead after loss of sheriff
Hays Daily News, 10/30/2006

The Capital-Journal Editorial Board
We're No. 166!
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/31/2006

Editorial Board
'Professional courtesy'?
Hutchinson News, 10/31/2006 [Newsbank article]

Randy Scholfield
Suspect police must reassure on profiling
Wichita Eagle, 10/31/2006 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Cruelty charge upped to felony
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/1/2006

Travis Heying
Hoxie mourns its fallen sheriff
Wichita Eagle, 11/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Will Manly
One last radio call
Hays Daily News, 11/1/2006

Hurst Laviana
Parolee arrested in teen girl's death
Wichita Eagle, 11/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Man says he meant cat no harm
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/2/2006

Robert A. Cronkleton
Man charged in 4 murders
Kansas City Star, 11/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hurst Laviana
Police: Parolee admits killing
Wichita Eagle, 11/3/2006 [Newsbank article]

Stan Finger
Police: Woman's rape report false
Wichita Eagle, 11/4/2006 [Newsbank article]

Checking up with Topeka's new chief
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/5/2006

Stephanie Farley
Concealed carry shortcomings
Garden City Telegram, 11/10/2006

Benita Y. Williams
Olathe officer dies in crash
Kansas City Star, 11/11/2006 [Newsbank article]

Will Manly
Sheridan Co. nominating new sheriff
Hays Daily News, 11/13/2006

Scott Seirer
The table turns [editorial]
Salina Journal, 11/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Sign of the times
Manhattan Mercury, 11/15/2006

Amy M. Cotham
Concealed carry sign regulations announced
Chanute Tribune, 11/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
Signs to target pistol packers
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/15/2006

Brent D. Wistrom and Icess Fernandez
City, schools say they'll renegotiate
Wichita Eagle, 11/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Sentencing guidelines raise alarm
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/15/2006

Rhonda Holman
Enough district, city must resolve SRO funding
Wichita Eagle, 11/16/2006 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Sex offender restrictions may backfire
Lawrence Journal World, 11/16/2006

Stan Finger
Derby issues Tasers to police
Wichita Eagle, 11/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Peggy Mooney
Amnesty offered for municipal court bench warrants
Metro News, 11/17/2006

Steve Fry
Officer to take witness stand during battery trial
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/18/2006

Hurst Laviana
City sees drop in crime over 5 years
Wichita Eagle, 11/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jerry Siebenmark
Have gun, will profit
Wichita Eagle, 11/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Hurst Laviana
Officers, neighbors work to curb crime
Wichita Eagle, 11/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
Prior DUI's don't always count
Lawrence Journal World, 11/19/2006

Tim Potter
Off the streets
Wichita Eagle, 11/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Potter
No longer selling herself
Wichita Eagle, 11/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Amnesty program draws interest
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/21/2006

Bobbi Mlynar and Scott Rochat
No Wrongdoing found in City Investigation
Emporia Gazette, 11/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Special to the Olathe News
Sheriff makes case for crime lab
Olathe Daily News, 11/21/2006

Special to the Times
Reported child abuse cases decrease
Leavenworth Times, 11/21/2006

Mike Belt
It's 10-4 some police agencies opt against radio lingo, but Kansas keeps code
Lawrence Journal World, 11/22/2006

Steve Vockrodt
2 more to vie for DA's seat
Olathe Daily News, 11/22/2006

Tim Hrenchir
Warrant amnesty called a success
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/23/2006

Carl Manning
Gun permit requests fall below forecast
Lawrence Journal World, 11/24/2006

Associated Press
Requests for Concealed Gun permits below expectations
Emporia Gazette, 11/24/2006

Crime hurts families, too [opinion]
Olathe Daily News, 11/24/2006

Brent D. Wistrom and Icess Fernandez
Police in schools board to look again at cost of officers
Wichita Eagle, 11/24/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
Tough on crime? It's hard on coffers
Kansas City Star, 11/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Radio signals over and out police moving away from long-used codes
Topeka Capital Journal, 11/27/2006

Brent D. Wistrom and Icess Fernandez
Police in schools board to look again at cost of officers
Wichita Eagle, 11/27/2006 [Newsbank article]

Icess Fernandez
Schools yield to city on officers
Wichita Eagle, 11/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert T. Stephan
A change of address: Safe at Home
Olathe Daily News, 11/28/2006

Jason Probst
Judge: Baby's grandmother should have lesser charge
Hutchinson News, 11/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ron Sylvester
Man who won suit against KSN dies
Wichita Eagle, 11/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Bad driving record driver of Kansas State fan bus had restricted license
Dodge City Daily Globe, 11/29/2006

Diane Carroll
Appleby guilty, but of what?
Kansas City Star, 11/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Marisa Taylor
$2 Million payment FBI settles with former Kansan
Wichita Eagle, 11/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jerry Maxfield
Serving a purpose [letter to the editor]
Hutchinson News, 11/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Green
Counties planning to keep kids safe
Hutchinson News, 11/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

News Staff
Meth use, behind the numbers
Hutchinson News, 11/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Meth war
Garden City Telegram, 11/30/2006

Jason Probst
DA will drop felony charges against Farley
Hutchinson News, 12/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

For Phelps clan, the feel-good hit of the season
Wichita Eagle, 12/1/2006 [Newsbank article]

Eric Weslander
KBI's fight against meth labs honored
Lawrence Journal World, 12/1/2006

Sarah St. John
Date set to replace DA
Olathe Daily News, 12/1/2006

Chad Lawhorn
City looks to raise ticket fines
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/2/2006

Jason Probst
System alerts stores to forged checks
Hutchinson News, 12/2/2006 [Newsbank article]

James MacPherson
Tribe prohibits funeral protest on land
Lawrence Journal World, 12/3/2006

Ann Marie Bush
Firing range on the line
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/3/2006

Steve Kraske
Kline shamelessly bucks the tide
Kansas City Star, 12/3/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Lawmaker: Business disregards disclosure law
Lawrence Journal World, 12/4/2006

Eric Weslander
With new laws, DUI device will be harder to blow off
Lawrence Journal World, 12/4/2006

Ric Anderson
No winners in this gun fight
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/4/2006

Michael Hooper
County votes to table firing range permits issue
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/5/2006

Ric Anderson
Why all the hubbub now?
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/5/2006

Jason Probst
Child molester claims mental incompetence
Hutchinson News, 12/5/2006 [Newsbank article]

DA race shouldn't include politics [opinion]
Olathe Daily News, 12/5/2006

James Carlson
Police gunfire remains mystery
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/6/2006

Associated Press
Former pool worker guilty in 2002 Leawood murder
Lawrence Journal World, 12/6/2006

J-W Staff Reports
Coalition: Seek help from abuse
Lawrence Journal World, 12/6/2006

Associated Press
Man guilty in student's slaying
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/6/2006

Diane Carroll and Laura Bauer
'A long, long road' lead to conviction
Kansas City Star, 12/6/2006 [Newsbank article]

Stacie R. Sandall
Advocacy group to hit the road
Hays Daily News, 12/6/2006

Phil Anderson
Officer pleads no contest
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/7/2006

Dawn Bormann
Trial ahead for Manard
Kansas City Star, 12/7/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Could Kline get his opponent's old job?
Wichita Eagle, 12/7/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Outgoing AG discussed for appointment
Iola Register, 12/7/2006

Steve Rose
Deja vu all over again
Johnson County Sun, 12/7/2006

Associated Press
Ex-church secretary up for parole
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/8/2006

James Carlson
Police close shooting probes
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/8/2006

Associated Press
Lorna Anderson up for parole again
Lawrence Journal World, 12/8/2006

Phil Anderson
Gang threat addressed
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/8/2006

Associated Press
Woman guilty in notorious murders again up for parole
Hutchinson News, 12/8/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Kline next DA?
Manhattan Mercury, 12/8/2006

David Clouston
Applying sex offender law a struggle
Salina Journal, 12/8/2006 [Newsbank article]

Carl Manning
New death sentence is possible
Kansas City Star, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

He said it
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/9/2006

Tim Carpenter
Sebelius: Kline carries risk
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/9/2006

Carl Manning
Student's killer to face death penalty again
Wichita Eagle, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

With Kline, better Johnson County than Sedgwick County
Wichita Eagle, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Attorney's law license suspended for over-charging
Lawrence Journal World, 12/9/2006

Carl Manning
Court: Murder eligible for death
Hutchinson News, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Kline registers: A sign he'll run for D.A.?
Wichita Eagle, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mike Hall
Chief defends lock on news
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

Brent D. Wistrom
Police: 2 percent raise not enough
Wichita Eagle, 12/9/2006

John Hanna
Kline may go after D.A. job
Lawrence Journal World, 12/9/2006

Steve Fry
Accused's statement will be evidence
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/9/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Vockrodt
Kline-for-DA rumors circulate in county
Olathe Daily News, 12/9/2006

Rhonda Ross
Concealed-carry law has people up in arms
Winfield Daily Courier, 12/9/2006

Ron Sylvester
Lawyers, cops find faults in abuse law
Wichita Eagle, 12/10/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Policy is scary, but it isn't new
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/10/2006

Kathy Hanks
Minutemen driven by law, not racism, group leader says
Hutchinson News, 12/10/2006

Patrick Lowry
Kline for DA? [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 12/10/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
Choosing new DA is just a vote away
Kansas City Star, 12/11/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Former church secretary gets fifth chance at parole
Wichita Eagle, 12/11/2006 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Effort to strengthen child sex sentences may hamper prosecutors
Emporia Gazette, 12/11/2006

Associated Press
Effort to lengthen sentences of offenders might hurt prosecutors
Hutchinson News, 12/11/2006

John Hanna
Johnson County GOP taps A.G.
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/12/2006

James Carlson
Woman seeks $5 million from city
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/12/2006

Associated Press
Church ordered to pay cost of summons
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/12/2006

Mike Hall
Hecht wants law reform
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/12/2006

John Hanna
Kline will replace Morrison as DA
Wichita Eagle, 12/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Kraske and Diane Carroll
GOP activists select Kline as prosecutor
Kansas City Star, 12/12/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Vockrodt
Don't call it a comeback: Kline is DA
Olathe Daily News, 12/12/2006

John Hanna
Johnson County GOP picks Kline for DA's job
Winfield Daily Courier, 12/12/2006

Associated Press
Prosecutors warns of unintended consequences
Emporia Gazette, 12/12/2006

John Hanna
Kline chosen as Johnson County district attorney
Lawrence Journal World, 12/12/2006

Laura Scott
Kline's selection was an insult to county voters
Kansas City Star, 12/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

GOP makes bad decision [opinion]
Olathe Daily News, 12/13/2006

Picking Kline a loser for GOP
Wichita Eagle, 12/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 12/13/2006

Scott Rothschild
Kline makes plans for new job but not next election
Lawrence Journal World, 12/13/2006

Emerson Lynn Jr
Republican radicals ignored the voters of Johnson County [opinion]
Iola Register, 12/13/2006

Mike Hendricks
Kline is back---politics trumps proficiency
Kansas City Star, 12/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Kraske
A defeat turns to victory
Kansas City Star, 12/13/2006 [Newsbank article]

Brent D. Wistrom
Police stand firm behind 6% raises
Wichita Eagle, 12/13/2006

Tim Carpenter
Kline must prove ability
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/13/2006

Rick Dean
Former AG could ignite big moves
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/14/2006

Editorial Board
Unqualified Kline lacks experience for Johnson Co. DA post
Hutchinson News, 12/14/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Kraske
Recall of Kline too difficult, moderates say
Kansas City Star, 12/14/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
Murder trial co-defendant points the way
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/14/2006

Kline appointment [letter to the editor]
Kansas City Star, 12/14/2006 [Newsbank article]

Steve Rose
Future Kline headlines
Johnson County Sun, 12/14/2006

Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia
Conservatives in-Klined to elect one of their own
Johnson County Sun, 12/14/2006

Kline's political career is alive again
Wichita Eagle, 12/15/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mike Hall
Murder suspect denies guilt
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/15/2006

Sarah St. John
DA switch unsettles family
Olathe Daily News, 12/15/2006

Kay O'Connor
'Sour-grapes losers' should get over it [letters to the editor]
Olathe Daily News, 12/15/2006

Ron Sylvester
Pastor's mistress pleads for parole
Wichita Eagle, 12/16/2006 [Newsbank article]

District attorney vote [letters to the editor]
Kansas City Star, 12/16/2006

Associated Press
Wichita police demand wage increase
Lawrence Journal World, 12/17/2006

Stan Finger
Officials: Intensity of abuse increasing
Wichita Eagle, 12/17/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Right wing: Look, you've had enough
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/17/2006

Associated Press
Ex-sheriff receives 27 years in prison in molestation trail
Lawrence Journal World, 12/17/2006

James Carlson
Gang alliance growing network
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/18/2006

Martin Hawver
There's a need for more rehabilitation funds
Junction City Daily Union, 12/18/2006

Eric Weslander
Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed KU student appears in court
Lawrence Journal World, 12/19/2006

District Attorney choice [letters to the editor]
Kansas City Star, 12/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mike Hall
Jury convicts woman in Owen death
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/19/2006

Martin Hawver
State not doing enough to help parolees succeed
Wichita Eagle, 12/19/2006

Jason Probst
Judge releases Jessica Bloom transcript
Hutchinson News, 12/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Child molester's wife gets probation
Hutchinson News, 12/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Emerson Lynn Jr
Operation Rescue, Phill Kline and what it means to the GOP [opinion]
Iola Register, 12/19/2006

Ann Charles
Power of positions [opinion]
Chanute Tribune, 12/19/2006 [Newsbank article]

Gangs in Topeka expanding effort [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mary Clarkin
Topeka representative's State Fair battery case to trial
Hutchinson News, 12/20/2006

Associated Press
Woman guilty in Topeka murder
Wichita Eagle, 12/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Mary Goodwin
Kline's selection was fair and based on credentials
Kansas City Star, 12/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

W. Waite Welker Jr and N.J. Francis
Letters to the editor
Kansas City Star, 12/20/2006

Without Morrison's tenure, Kline should get starting pay
Kansas City Star, 12/20/2006 [Newsbank article]

Buggy altercation trial set in fight from state fair
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/21/2006

Questions about Phill [opinion]
Olathe Daily News, 12/21/2006

John Hanna
Sebelius doesn't sign off on Kline
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/21/2006

Judge's opinion [cartoon]
Kansas City Star, 12/21/2006

Mike Belt
County: Sheriff's raise not too much
Lawrence Journal World, 12/21/2006

John Hanna
Sebelius won't sign off on Kline
Wichita Eagle, 12/21/2006 [Newsbank article]

Robert T. Stephan
Domestic violence bill becomes law on Jan. 1
Johnson County Sun, 12/21/2006

Sebelius slams Kline
Emporia Gazette, 12/21/2006

Jim Sullinger
Kline e-mails under scrutiny
Kansas City Star, 12/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Kline accused of violating campaign law, may be fined
Hutchinson News, 12/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Police mulling policy changes
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/22/2006

John Hanna
Ethics panel tags Kline
Wichita Eagle, 12/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Kline accused of ethics violations
Lawrence Journal World, 12/22/2006

Phil Anderson
Police crack down on Wanamaker
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/22/2006

Phil Anderson
Police seek help in gang rapes
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/22/2006

Kline didn't get signature but he may get fined
Wichita Eagle, 12/22/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Parole board hears comments
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/23/2006

What do you expect from Kline?
Wichita Eagle, 12/23/2006 [Newsbank article]

Phil Kline as DA [letter to the editor]
Kansas City Star, 12/23/2006

Icess Fernandez
Special-ed worker charged with indecency
Wichita Eagle, 12/23/2006 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorials
Controversial Kline [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 12/24/2006

Taylor Atkins
Scroggins alone but resolute in cold
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/26/2006

Andy Wollen
For republicans, this lesson is that voting matters
Kansas City Star, 12/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tom Bell
Voters' will ignored [editorial]
Salina Journal, 12/26/2006 [Newsbank article]

Rhonda Holman
Costly Jessica's law comes with high price
Wichita Eagle, 12/27/2006 [Newsbank article]

Ric Anderson
Miller asks for leap of faith
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/27/2006

Associated Press
K-State student's killer gets maximum
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/27/2006

J-W Editorials
Safety measures [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 12/27/2006

Associated Press
Lawrence looks at curbing violence
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/28/2006

Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia
Morrison chosen as Sun's Johnson Countian of Year
Johnson County Sun, 12/28/2006

Andy Wollen
Dislike Kline as Johnson County's new district Attorney? Looked in mirror lately?
Johnson County Sun, 12/28/2006

Jerry Siebenmark
Lay down the law
Wichita Eagle, 12/28/2006 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal
Indictments returned in robberies
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/29/2006

Matthew Clark
Sandy Horton to speak at National Sheriff's Association
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 12/29/2006 [Newsbank article]

Jason Probst
Change eliminates 'duty to retreat' before using force
Hutchinson News, 12/30/2006

Anna Staatz
Police approve new contract
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/30/2006

Jason Probst
Concealed guns coming
Hutchinson News, 12/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Lisa Scheller
Former pharmacist placed on probation
Lawrence Journal World, 12/30/2006

John Hanna
Morrison: Reorganizing AG office top priority
Lawrence Journal World, 12/30/2006

The News Staff
City may ban guns on its property
Hutchinson News, 12/30/2006 [Newsbank article]

Tim Hrenchir
Pistol packing permits nearing
Topeka Capital Journal, 12/31/2006

Brent D. Wistrom
Few Kansans have sought concealed carry
Wichita Eagle, 12/31/2006 [Newsbank article]

Respect businesses' rights to be concealed-carry free
Wichita Eagle, 12/31/2006 [Newsbank article]

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