Geo Lyons News Today

Teofilo Reyes of the advocacy group Restaurant Opportunities Center said "its all too common" after an Olive Garden manager in Kansas was fired for sending a message to employees demanding proof of sickness, family emergencies and such, including, "If your dog died, you need to bring him in and prove it to us."

Topeka High and Valley Center ends investigation into conduct of Valley Center students at Dec. 3 game. Leaders say some students were disciplined.

Both Topeka USD 501 and Valley Center USD 262 superintendents urged patience as an investigation continues into alleged racism at a Topeka High basketball game.