Fort Development lots to be auctioned in Junction City
Geary County officials will auction 182 Junction City building lots owned by Fort Development LLC for years of unpaid taxes and special assessments. The sale, set for August 28, follows a troubled Olivia Farms housing project and involves Lawrence businessman Thomas Fritzel as a key Fort Development partner. The auction concludes months of effort by county authorities.
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Carnival rides safety debated at Douglas County Fair
Margaret Kalb says carnival company bears ride safety duty while fairgoers assume inspectors oversee licensing. Lane Kramar trusts rides are safe and notes teens seek fun at the Douglas County Fair. The carnival, Moore's Greater Shows, runs through Saturday with rides spinning for attendees including families and 4-H participants.
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Kobach weighs two voter types for federal and state elections
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said he is considering a rule that would allow voters who register with the federal form to cast ballots in federal elections while excluding them from state races. The plan follows a Supreme Court decision narrowing Arizona’s citizenship proof rule and contrasts with a law requiring proof of citizenship for state registration. House Minority Leader Paul Davis condemned the idea as illogical.
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Hamid again High 88 tops today's page 10A forecast
The 88 degree high headlines the forecast on page 10A as the region swelters in a warm spell. City and regional cues note continuing heat with temperatures near record highs and light winds shaping the day.
Lawrence school district hit by weeklong network outages
Lawrence officials report outages affecting telephones email and the district website this week disrupting communications and online services across the school network.
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