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Tim Carpenter

Lawrence

Senior Politics Reporter at Kansas Reflector

Host at Kansas Reflector Podcast

Politics reporter with Kansas Reflector. Formerly of Topeka Capital-Journal, Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International

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  • Kansas law enforcement leaders oppose parole for murderer of KHP trooper in 1978

    5 days ago | hastingstribune.com | Tim Carpenter

    By Tim Carpenter A Kansas review board decided to parole Jimmie Nelms, 78, after nearly 47 years in prison for the murder of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O'Brien in May 1978. Conroy's name was added to the state law enforcement memorial at the Capitol in 1987. This image is from the 2025 ceremony adding two names to the memorial. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

  • Kansas law enforcement leaders oppose parole for murderer of KHP trooper in 1978

    5 days ago | kansasreflector.com | Tim Carpenter

    TOPEKA — Sadness and alarm accompanying the execution-style shooting of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O’Brien on May 24, 1978, was matched by despair and shock of state law enforcement leaders when informed of the decision to parole murderer Jimmie Nelms. Kansas Highway Patrol Col.

  • Kansas AAUP denounces Trump administration 'assault' on international students • Kansas Reflector

    6 days ago | kansasreflector.com | Tim Carpenter

    TOPEKA — The Kansas conference of the American Association of University Professors condemned the targeting of college and university international students and scholars by the administration of  President Donald Trump. The statement signed by Mary Turner, president of the Kansas AAUP, said it was wrong for the federal government to refuse scholars entry into the United States, revoke student visas or to take students into custody for proceedings that could include deportation.

  • GOP leaders of Kansas school finance task force decry 'fearmongering' about potential lawsuit • Kansas Reflector

    1 week ago | kansasreflector.com | Tim Carpenter

    TOPEKA — Two Republicans leading the Kansas task force developing a new public education finance formula expressed frustration that superintendents were being recruited to join a prospective lawsuit amid speculation the reform process would result in elimination of districts with fewer than 100 students. Wichita GOP Sen. Renee Erickson and Rep.

  • Chair of Kansas task force on public school funding wants draft plan in hand by January

    1 week ago | kansasreflector.com | Tim Carpenter

    TOPEKA — Republican Sen. Renee Erickson wants the task force crafting a new state funding formula for K-12 public schools to be far enough along to present a draft in January to the Kansas Legislature, despite concern among some members the timeline was too aggressive. The 2026 Legislature and the state’s next governor must come to agreement on financing education before expiration of the existing framework on June 30, 2027.

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Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter @TimVCarpenter
9 May 25

Kansas law enforcement offended by parole of KHP trooper's murderer. https://t.co/tz2Pi36bIr #ksleg

Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter @TimVCarpenter
9 May 25

Kansas AAUP challenges Trump administration's scrutiny of international students. https://t.co/ACRjnm2d7H #ksleg

Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter @TimVCarpenter
8 May 25

Kansas school finance task force leaders object to talk of new lawsuit. https://t.co/MkhCOYSD1I #ksleg