GOP candidates rally for unified Kansas campaign
Republican candidates Jeff Colyer Jerry Moran and Kevin Yoder spoke at a Victory Breakfast in Overland Park emphasizing party unity for the November election. Senator Brownback, unable to attend, was en route to Washington for a Senate vote, with Colyer addressing the crowd on unity.
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Four Kansas Republicans begin general election campaigns
The four winners of Kansas Republican congressional primaries led immediate campaigns for the general election and criticized Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Kevin Yoder, Mike Pompeo, Tim Huelskamp, and Lynn Jenkins framed Pelosi as a symbol of the status quo and cast the election as a referendum on Washington leadership. Jenkins faced a Tuesday challenge from state Sen. Dennis Pyle.
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Kevin Yoder
California
Yoder
Mike Pompeo
Wichita
Tim Huelskamp
Fowler
Lynn Jenkins
Jenkins
Topeka
Dennis Pyle
Hiawatha
Lawrence police chief Ron Olin eyes next career phase
Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin announced his Sept. 1 retirement after 39 years with the department. He praised officers and staff, noted a strong command, and said the force faces no major misconduct issues. He hinted at one possible post-retirement opportunity but offered no details.
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Schools pare supply lists as economy lags
Barbie Gossett smiles as kindergarten items like Play-Doh watercolor paints and baby wipes disappear from this year’s Woodlawn School supply list. Two boxes of No 2 pencils remain, signaling a shift to essentials. She notes relief at avoiding extra requests to first grade teachers and parents.
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Woodlawn School
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Woodlawn
National Retail Federation
Ballard Penn House to distribute school kits for hundreds
The Ballard Center and Penn House will provide backpacks with school supplies to hundreds of K through 6 students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, with kindergartners through third graders possibly receiving new shoes. Donations of supplies money or gift cards are welcome at the centers.
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Woman crashes into Supercuts store in Lawrence
A woman sustained minor injuries when her vehicle crashed into the Supercuts store in a Western Lawrence shopping center at Sixth Street and Monterey Way shortly before 4 p.m. The brick exterior was damaged and the airbag deployed. She suffered cuts but was not taken to hospital. No damage estimate was available.
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Supercuts
Westboro Baptist Church set for U S Supreme Court case
Westboro Baptist Church members prepare for a U S Supreme Court hearing in October over protests at a Marine’s 2006 Maryland funeral. Albert Snyder of York Pennsylvania accuses the group of emotional distress and privacy invasion. The 2007 verdict awarded nearly 11 million dollars but was reduced and overturned on appeal.
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Westboro
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Wild mustangs and burros up for auction at Hays
The Bureau of Land Management brings 60 wild mustangs and 10 burros to Fort Hays State University for an auction running today through Saturday. Adopters must be 18 with no animal abuse record and meet pen, fence, and transport standards. A $125 adoption fee applies, with a $500 incentive for horses aged four and older.
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