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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Shockers set records in a 113-60 win; committee backs $100,000 for nurse

Plus, a Derby apartment plat gets a green light and a Chaparral superintendent steps down.

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A legislative committee backs $100,000 for a Wichita nurse over her license discipline

Siple's license lapse reached the Statehouse

  1. 2024Siple's nursing license lapses while she cares for her husband.
  2. JulyA judge throws out the Board of Nursing's discipline of Siple.
  3. Nov. 10The special claims committee meets in Topeka on her $100,000 request.

Sources: KSNT, KWCH

The Kansas Committee on Special Claims Against the State recommended $100,000 for Amy Siple, a registered nurse serving the Wichita community. Her license lapsed in 2024 while she cared for her husband, who had cancer. The Kansas Board of Nursing gave her an "unprofessional conduct" demerit, and she says it left her "unemployable" for 21 months.

At the Nov. 10 meeting, the nursing board's lawyer, Jacob Schmidt, said the amount was too much and the board acted lawfully. Rep. Dan Osman (D) voted no. Sen. Stephen Owens (R) said, "Very much the state owes this to her." KWCH reports the payment has not been described as final or approved.

The committee backed the claim by one vote

4 of 7

  • voted to approve
  • 3 voted no

Source: KSNT

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  • Payment: $100,000, covering 21 months of lost income
  • Court ruling: discipline violated her First Amendment rights
  • Funding: the award would come from the Board of Nursing's budget
  • Board response: it had not answered KSNT's request for comment

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Data centers

The group Renwick Area Against Data Centers in West Sedgwick County says it isn't anti-technology, but its two main issues are location and size. Member Kaitlyn Gruenbacher said "we do have some issues with these hyper-scale sites that they think are appropriate to put anywhere in the county." KWCH

Derby plat

Derby's City Council approved the final plat for the Stone Creek Sixth Addition, an apartment complex at the northeast corner of Patriot Avenue and Triple Creek Drive. Residents have argued it doesn't fit a neighborhood of single-family homes and an elementary school. Wichita Eagle

Hall of Fame

Five former standouts make up Wichita State's 2027 Shocker Sports Hall of Fame class. They'll be inducted at halftime of the Jan. 31 men's basketball game against UTSA at , after a celebration dinner the evening before. Wichita Eagle

Five Shockers make the 2027 Hall of Fame class

InducteeSport
Madison (Perrigan) DuncanSoftball
Dasha KovalovaWomen's bowling
Vicki LittleWomen's bowling
Viktors LacisTrack and field
Aaron TrueTrack and field

Source: Wichita Eagle

Boys soccer

Wichita-area teams took two of Kansas' three state soccer titles. Kapaun Mt. Carmel ended a 29-year drought with a 3-1 win over Maize South in the Class 5A final, and Rose Hill also won a title, while Berean Academy was a runner-up. Wichita Eagle

Chaparral Schools

Superintendent Chris Whetzel announced his resignation Wednesday and will step down June 30. He said the school board did not force the decision. KSN.com

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The Wrap

Wichita State last lost to Friends University in 1940, and Wednesday night's 113-60 win at Koch Arena kept that streak going. The crosstown visitors came with a Shocker pedigree: first-year Friends coach Nick Jones spent eight seasons as a Wichita State assistant. Old playbook, new sideline. Nice try, Falcons.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Goddard planners OK 550-600 residences plan; Shockers fall to USC
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Boeing to cut 5% of commercial staff; Wichita workers not being considered
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Washburn wins MIAA soccer title; Kapaun and Rose Hill take state crowns
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Wichita Northwest's young backfield powers an 8-game win streak
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Rose Hill's 13-second miracle sets up a Saturday of soccer finals
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Shockers set records in a 113-60 win; committee backs $100,000 for nurse

Plus, a Derby apartment plat gets a green light and a Chaparral superintendent steps down.

The TLDR

  1. Committee backs $100,000 for Wichita nurse Amy Siple
  2. Derby council approves final plat for apartment complex
  3. Chaparral superintendent will step down June 30
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