February 2007 News Releases

02/22/2007
Nominating commission forwards Court of Appeals nominees
TOPEKA—The Supreme Court Nominating Commission today submitted the names of three persons to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeals that was created by the January appointment of Hon. Lee A. Johnson to the Supreme CourtThey include Glenn R. Braun, Hays; District Judge Steve A. Leben, and Steven J. Obermeier, both of ...
02/13/2007
Justice Lee Johnson joins court
TOPEKA—The Supreme Court will meet in special session Friday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. for a robing ceremony honoring the newest member of the Court, Justice Lee A. Johnson. A reception will follow in the Judicial Center atrium.Justice Johnson was appointed to the Court January 5th to succeed Justice Donald L. Allegrucci, who retired at the ...
02/06/2007
20 apply for Court of Appeals vacancy
TOPEKA—The names of 20 persons were submitted by the noon Tuesday deadline as applicants to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals created by appointment of Judge Lee A. Johnson to the Supreme Court. Justice Johnson filled a vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the retirement of Justice Donald L. Allegrucci.The Supreme Court ...