Senate seeks overhaul of Kansas appellate judges picks
The Kansas Senate approved a constitutional amendment 28 to 12 to shift appointment power for the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court from an attorney panel to governor and legislature input, with House action pending. Backers say the move increases openness and public confidence, while opponents fear risk to judicial independence.
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Driver dies in two-vehicle crash south of Tonganoxie
Kansas Highway Patrol and Leavenworth County deputies investigated a Wednesday afternoon head-on crash on US 24 40 about four miles south of Tonganoxie. An 86-year-old Basehor man, Thomas Holland, driving a 2002 Ford Ranger, crossed the center line and was killed when his vehicle overturned onto the driver’s side in the west ditch. The 19-year-old Basehor woman in a 2002 Dodge Caravan was transported to Kansas University Hospital with unknown injuries and was wearing a seat belt. The other driver was not. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at 25112 Chieftain Road.
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Voter registration deadline looming for city primary
Douglas County residents not registered to vote have until Tuesday to qualify for the Lawrence city municipal primary on February 26. Advance voting starts Wednesday. Deputy County Clerk Benjamin Lamper says in person registration ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the County Courthouse and online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. through the Kansas Department of Revenue. Eleven candidates seek three Lawrence City Commission seats. six will advance to the April 2 general. No Lawrence school board primary. four candidates will appear on the April 2 ballot.
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Slippery Douglas County Roads Linked to Temps and Shifts
Motorists faced slick road conditions Wednesday as temperature dropped from 34 to 30 degrees from 4 am to 7 am, aligning with shift changes. Douglas County Public Works had 13 salting and sanding crews on duty overnight, but timing caused a window of ice formation. Deputies logged several slide offs with no serious injuries amid incidents on city streets, the county, and Kansas Highway 10.
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