Appellate Court to hear cases in Larned

LARNED — Appellate Court cases are scheduled for oral argument and hearing before the Kansas Court of Appeals at the Pawnee County Courthouse, Larned, for Tuesday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 16.
The Court of Appeals will be represented by a three-judge panel consisting of presiding judge Michael J. Buser, judge Gordon Atcheson, and senior judge David Knudson. The 24th Judicial District serves Edwards, Hodgeman, Lane, Ness, Pawnee and Rush counties. Bruce T. Gatterman serves as chief judge for the 24th Judical District.
Nine cases, consisting of both criminal and civil appeals, are scheduled for oral argument over the two-day period. The court has placed 18 additional cases on the summary calendar, which are deemed submitted on May 16, without oral argument. These hearings are open to the public.
The Kansas Court of Appeals consists of 13 sitting judges. Due to increased appellate case filings, these judges are sometimes assisted and joined by a senior judge, or a district court judge. The Court sits in panels of three at locations throughout the state, including the primary courtroom in the Kansas Judicial Center at Topeka.
Decisions of the Court of Appeals are filed weekly, usually on Friday mornings. Sessions are scheduled for May 15, commencing at 9 a.m., and at 1:30 p.m.
A single session is scheduled for May 16, commencing at 9 a.m. All hearings will be held in the district courtroom, third floor, Pawnee County Courthouse, 715 Broadway, Larned.

USD 495 calendar

Monday — Stuco Executive, 7:30 a.m.; LHS Golf at MCAA Golf at Ellinwood, 3 p.m.
Tuesday — LMS Track at Hays; Parents as Teachers, 10 a.m.; LHS Baseball vs. Nickerson; LHS Softball at Ellinwood.
Wednesday — Stuco, 7:30 a.m.