Kobach says photo ID law may lift turnout in Kansas primaries
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach asserted the photo ID requirement could raise participation in next Tuesday's party primaries, crediting an education campaign for increased election visibility. Critics, including Ernestine Krehbiel of the League of Women Voters Kansas, argue the law may suppress turnout among seniors and low income voters.
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Lawrence Public Library to Move Into Borders Space
Leaders reach a preliminary deal to open a temporary library location in the former Borders shop while the Seventh and Vermont site is expanded over the next two years. The plan aims to keep services accessible during construction and minimize disruption for patrons.
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Chefs' Challenge Showcases Douglas County Fare
Three local chefs competed at the Douglas County Fair to craft standout dishes from locally produced foods. The event highlighted regional ingredients and culinary creativity in a community display of food talent.
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New safety video for active shooter guidance from Houston official
Richard Retz of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security in Houston helped produce a new safety video. It rewrites the old fire drill rule to address what to do if a gunman opens fire in a building. Page 7A
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Lawrence weighs 180000 square foot fieldhouse rivalries
Lawrence faces competition as it contemplates a 180000 square foot youth fieldhouse to attract big-dollar sports, with Prosperous Johnson County already hosting two multicourt facilities and Wyandotte County Legends planners proposing a Wichita site as part of a 400 acre retail complex. Experts warn on financial risk, citing Fieldhouse USA Frisco where the operator fell behind on lease payments despite large crowds. Center section continues on page 6A.
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Donation meters aid homeless shelter efforts in Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence installs six donation meters along Massachusetts Street to steer spare change to the Lawrence Community Shelter. In a 30 day period the meters gathered 51.59 dollars, with shelter officials praising the effort as a positive alternative to panhandling and a way to fund homelessness programs.
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