A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders of Westar Energy seeks compensatory damages for the way the company was operated when David Wittig was in charge. The suing shareholders include two pension funds and any shareholder who purchased the company’s stock between March 29, 2000, and Nov. 8, 2002. They are seeking almost $100 […]
Baby’s Dad Acquitted of Beating Jurors say they couldn’t pinpoint who hurt infant; Hamilton says she’s ‘very disappointed.’ Two jurors said there just wasn’t enough evidence to convict Desmond Matthews of charges he beat and severely injured his 2-month-old son. Matthews dropped heavily into his courtroom chair Thursday shortly after he heard a Shawnee County […]