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Headlines for Sunday, December 12, 2021

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Dole Honored in Kansas as Tough but Compassionate Statesman

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP/KPR) — Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was honored this weekend at memorial services in his hometown of Russell, Kansas, and in the state capitol. The Kansas City Star reports that hundreds turned out for the memorial service in Russell, where Governor Laura Kelly called Dole "the greatest of the Greatest Generation." Former and current senators Pat Roberts, Jerry Moran, and Roger Marshall also spoke at the service. Dole's body was transported from Russell to Topeka, where hundreds filled the Capitol. This was Dole's final trip to his home state of Kansas. His body is returning to Washington D.C. to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Dole died last Sunday at the age of 98 after serving nearly 36 years in Congress and running as the GOP nominee for president in 1996.

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Washburn Women's Volleyball Team Ends Season as Runner-Up to NCAA Champions

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - The Washburn University women's volleyball team ended its historic season Saturday in Topeka. The University of Tampa Spartans beat the Ichabods in the NCAA Division II national championship, sweeping Washburn in three sets on the Spartans' home court, 25-21, 26-24, 25-21. This marks the fourth national championship for Tampa. The Ichabods close the year with a record of 31-6.

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KC Chiefs Cornerback’s Brother Fatally Stabbed in Louisiana

MINDEN, La. (AP) — Police say the oldest brother of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been killed by a woman in northern Louisiana. KTBS-TV reports T’Qarontarion “TQ” Harrison was stabbed Friday night in Minden. The 32-year-old tried to drive himself to a local hospital but died following emergency surgery. Angela Washington was charged with second-degree homicide. A large kitchen knife was recovered but authorities didn’t offer a motive. Sneed had earlier this year told The Kansas City Star that he credits Harrison for raising him while his parents were in prison. Harrison had described his relationship with Sneed as extremely close due to the difficult circumstances of their upbringing.

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Parsons Police Officer's Puppy Beheaded in 'Targeted' Attack

PARSONS, Kan. (AP) — Parsons police say someone beheaded a puppy belonging to one of their officers in what they termed a “targeted attack.” Police said the officer found the 3-month-old puppy, named Ranger, dead in her yard last Friday. Investigators determined the dog had been taken to another location, killed, and then returned to the officer's home. Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks said investigators believe the puppy's death was a targeted attack against the officer. The police department is offering a $1,000 reward for information in the case. The suspect or suspects could face felony animal cruelty and trespassing charges.