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WICHITA, KS — More than two decades ago, Janet Greer retired from teaching and began collecting her Kansas pension.

WICHITA, KS — More than two decades ago, Janet Greer retired from teaching and began collecting her Kansas pension.

The KBI investigates an officer-involved fatal shooting in Butler County... a woman leaves her former Kansas high school a $5 million gift... and a defense attorney for a Kansas serial killer says his client was not involved in the disappearance of an Oklahoma teenager. Those headlines and more can be found inside.

A prosecutor says there's not enough evidence to charge the BTK serial killer in the 1976 disappearance of an Oklahoma teen... an Atchison woman is accused of stealing from her credit union... and states along the Mississippi worry that dry southwestern states will someday try to take away their river water. Details inside.

Derek Kreifels leads the State Financial Officers Foundation, a national group spearheading anti-ESG efforts.

The Kansas Public Employees Retirement System is set to pay thousands of dollars annually to comply with a new requirement.

Gov. Laura Kelly allowed the bill's enactment without her signature, citing its "potential unforeseen consequences."

Bankers groups and state chambers of commerce condemned the measures as anti-free market.

KPERS could have to divest from firms that practice ESG policies with its work because of a new bill. If done too quickly, it could cost the state billions.