Lawrence to host National Junior Olympics track event
Lawrence wins bid to host USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics in July 2017. Sanner Zenger and locals plan a gold standard medical plan with Vincent Key, securing 7,000 hotel rooms across multiple cities and aiming to attract about 9,500 athletes and 30,000 family members for the opening ceremony and event.
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Kansas among states suing over transgender restroom rules
Ten states led by Kansas filed a federal lawsuit in Nebraska challenging Obama era guidance requiring public schools to let transgender students use restrooms matching their gender identity. Arkansas Michigan Montana North Dakota Ohio South Carolina South Dakota Wyoming joined Nebraska in the action, with potential loss of federal funding for noncompliance. Nebraska AG Doug Peterson said the guidance bypasses law and erodes local school district authority.
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Wyandotte County loses Democratic voters in Kansas race
In Kansas over two years 10591 voters were added overall with Democrats gaining most counties while Wyandotte, a Democratic stronghold and third largest county, shed 7009 registrations. County Election Commissioner Bruce Newby cites roll maintenance and lack of party registration efforts as factors ahead of 2016 elections.
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Lawrence Leads Kansas City Metro In 2014 Income Growth
Lawrence per capita income grew 1.8 percent after inflation in 2014, tied for the state’s top metro rate. Kansas overall rose 0.5 percent, second slowest in the country, with South Dakota at 0.4 percent. Other metros: Manhattan 1.5 percent and Topeka 0.6 percent.
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A compact page teaser lists sections on Inside Business, Classifieds, Comics and Deaths across 2A to 4C and 6A to 8C with section markers indicating content areas and page design.
Weed Killers Tips for Summer Weeds
Gardening columnist Jennifer Smith offers mid to late summer weed control tips to tackle the toughest weeds. Practical advice for home gardeners includes timing, methods, and product options for yard maintenance.
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