Experience shapes Lawrence City Commission results
In Lawrence voters favored seasoned candidates Bob Schumm and Mike Dever in the City Commission race while newcomer Hugh Carter placed third. Turnout statewide was 13.3 percent with several Lawrence precincts showing single-digit totals. Schumm and Dever win four-year terms, Carter earns a two-year term.
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UTS VAS Winners Detailed Brief
UTS VAS winners announced with election maps shown on LJWorld.com Elections. Douglas County results offer precinct by precinct vote breakdown for each candidate and race.
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Voter Turnout Dips in Douglas County Elections
Douglas County voters turnout was 13.4 percent with 80 042 registered voters and 1051 advance ballots. County Clerk Jamie Shew labeled 13 percent a base rate after 65 polling places opened for 12 hours and Tuesday results showed lower Election Day participation than expected. Rick Ingram led Lawrence school board with strong showings, while local races largely reflected a dip from recent presidential election registration highs.
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Lawrence school board gains four new members in election
Four new members win seats on the Lawrence school board and will start four year terms July 1. The group aims to improve public communication, information gathering, and possibly inviting budget ideas from residents. Votes were Ingram 3650 Kimball 3517 Graven 3506 Diaz Moore 3467. Officials will certify totals after reviewing provisional ballots.
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FBI file reveals threats against late term abortion provider
Newly released FBI documents detail numerous threats against Dr. George Tiller over years including a 1999 claim that militants paid a woman to kill him. The AP reports many files are heavily redacted and concern older cases. Tiller was shot at his Wichita church in 2009 by Scott Roeder and his clinic had been long targeted by protests and violence.
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United Way Campaign Leaders Introduced Thursday
The article introduces the couple who will head the upcoming United Way campaign, outlining their roles and expected impact. Their leadership is highlighted as key to the drive's success, with local support anticipated from volunteers and partner organizations.
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