George Diepenbrock

George Diepenbrock is a staff writer at the Lawrence Journal-World.

Recent stories

Nationwide Emergency Alert System test set for 1 p.m. Wednesday
By George Diepenbrock
November 9, 2011
“This is a test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test.”
Tonganoxie man sentenced to 23 years for rape, indecent liberties with child
By George Diepenbrock
July 19, 2011
A Leavenworth County judge Friday sentenced a 37-year-old Tonganoxie man to serve 23 years in prison.
K-10 committee looks at pilot project for cable-median barriers
By George Diepenbrock
July 15, 2011
Members of the Johnson County Commission on Thursday proposed a pilot project to install cable-median barriers along Kansas Highway 10 in two spots between Lawrence east to Lenexa.
Tonganoxie man, 37, pleads guilty to raping young girl
By George Diepenbrock
May 13, 2011
A 37-year-old Tonganoxie man pleaded guilty to child rape and three other counts Friday for molesting a girl when she was first 6 years old, Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said.
Tonganoxie police have identified suspect in Monday’s chase, plan to request arrest warrant
By George Diepenbrock
May 10, 2011
Tonganoxie’s police chief said Tuesday that officers have identified the suspect who ran from police Monday afternoon and plan to request warrants for the man’s arrest although he had not yet been located.
City of Lawrence settles with Tonganoxie family over 2009 dental procedure
By George Diepenbrock
April 13, 2011
The city of Lawrence has agreed to pay the family of a 21-year-old Tonganoxie High School graduate $50,000 as part of a settlement for brain damage he suffered during a 2009 dental procedure.
Tonganoxie man faces 8 charges of sexual abuse
By George Diepenbrock
February 22, 2011
Leavenworth County prosecutors have filed eight charges against a 64-year-old Tonganoxie man who is accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl during a two-year period ending earlier in February.
Deer-mating season poses road hazards
Learn precautions for fall driving in Kansas
By George Diepenbrock
November 15, 2010
State transportation, law enforcement, insurance and wildlife officials have begun warning drivers, particularly those in northeast Kansas, about the dangers of deer near highways and roads in November.
Yoder wins 3rd District
By George Diepenbrock
November 4, 2010
Kevin Yoder’s victory Tuesday night in the state’s 3rd Congressional District helped Republicans nationally win back control of the U.S. House and ensure a GOP sweep of the state’s delegation in Washington.
Yoder defeats Moore, puts 3rd Congressional District in GOP column
By George Diepenbrock
November 3, 2010
Kevin Yoder’s victory Tuesday night in the state’s 3rd Congressional District helped Republicans nationally win back control of the U.S. House and ensure a GOP sweep of the state’s delegation in Washington.

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