Kansas

Kansas Jury Awards $11 Million to Paralyzed Man in Kubota Skid Steer Lawsuit

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TOPEKA, Kansas — A Kansas jury has awarded over $11 million to a man who was paralyzed after his shoulder became caught in a grapple attachment while riding on the front of a Kubota skid steer. Kolton Kincaid, who was 17 years old at the time and working part-time for a farm service company, filed a lawsuit against Kubota Tractor Corp. in 2013, claiming that there was no warning sticker on the skid steer regarding the danger. Court records reveal that the incident occurred when Kincaid was riding on the outside of the skid steer … Read more

Kansas Legislature Fails to Fully Fund Special Education, Ignoring State Statute

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TOPEKA, Kansas – The Kansas Legislature has come under scrutiny for its failure to fully fund special education programs, despite a state statute that requires 92% reimbursement for school districts’ extra costs. With only 69% being paid, the lawmakers seem to be ignoring their own laws when it comes to special education. The issue was highlighted by Kansas Reflector journalists Tim Carpenter and Rachel Mipro, who reported that legislative leaders, including Rep. Kristey Williams and Sen. Renee Erickson, had dismissed the idea of convening a task force to address the funding shortfall. They argued that … Read more

Kansas Man Found Guilty of Disturbing Child Sex Offenses: Verdict Reached in Columbus Trial

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COLUMBUS, Kan. – A man from Columbus, Kansas, has been convicted of child sex crimes by a jury. The verdict comes after a trial that lasted several weeks and included testimonies from multiple witnesses. The defendant, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the victims, was found guilty on charges related to child molestation, child endangerment, and possession of child pornography. The crimes were reported to law enforcement in early 2020, leading to a thorough investigation that culminated in this trial. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that linked the defendant … Read more

Kansas Prosecutors Request Dismissal of Charges in Jackson Mahomes Assault Case

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Kansas prosecutors are seeking to dismiss three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in connection with an alleged assault that took place at a suburban Kansas City establishment earlier this year. The incident occurred on February 25, 2023, at Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Megan Ahsens requested the dismissal of the three counts of aggravated sexual battery that Mahomes had been facing. Mahomes is also facing a misdemeanor battery … Read more