Kansas state employees

An attorney for the police officers declined to respond to questions for this story. Court records show the officers deny Bunce’s accusations of malicious prosecution, fabrication of evidence, retaliation for testimony, civil rights conspiracy, abuse of process and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The longest-serving director of the state’s alcoholic beverage control division will leave July 1

During more than seven years at the Department of Revenue, he oversaw administration of the state’s tax programs, driver’s license and vehicle services, property valuation and alcoholic beverage control.

Increased insurance cost will wipe out 1% raise granted by Legislature, budget director says