Topeka pastor wins Democratic primary in 2nd District
Tobias Schlingensiepen a pastor and former candidate defeated Lawrence attorney Robert Eye and Ottawa farmer Scott Barnhart in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary. Eye led in Douglas County 64 to 30 while Schlingensiepen led Shawnee County 64 to 26 and finished district wide with 40 percent to Eyes tally.
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Conservatives face moderates in state GOP primaries
County clerk notes voter turnout not lower than usual with the new ID law in effect. Page 5A coverage includes results and wrap-ups of all area primary races. Page 6A.
Lawrence leaders eye northwest rec center plans
City leaders reviewed new renderings and reports on a proposed city owned youth field house paired with a KU track and soccer complex at Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The project could generate about 6.3 million in annual citywide spending, with no formal action taken and staff to be guided by commissioners in future meetings.
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Cable median barrier planned for K-10 near Lawrence
KDOT says installation of cable barrier on 2.3 miles west of Church Street and two miles around the Kansas Highway 7 interchange will begin Monday. Gray Bear Construction Co. of Topeka won the $1.15 million project after a fatal April collision near Eudora. Work runs weekdays with occasional Saturdays, shoulder closures and occasional lane restrictions. Completion targeted for mid December, weather permitting.
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Burglaries Reported In Lawrence Early Tuesday
Lawrence police said two aggravated burglaries occurred when suspects forced entry into two Lawrence homes early Tuesday morning.
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