Grand jury on Kobach voter case delayed in Kansas
The Douglas County grand jury to probe alleged mishandling of voter registrations in Kris Kobach office is on hold pending Kansas Supreme Court review. Democratic candidate Steven Davis had sought a grand jury last year. the Court of Appeals said general allegations suffice, while Kobach sought intervention and reconsideration.
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KU controversy over Meckseper flag artwork and free speech
Advocates including the ACLU of Kansas and the National Coalition Against Censorship urge KU to keep PhD artist Josephine Meckseper’s flag on display at the Spencer Museum as part of the Pledges of Allegiance exhibit. They criticize EU Chancellor Girod for pressuring censorship and demand public safety specifics from KU. Police logged a threat call related to the exhibit, though details remain unclear.
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Hall Center to host programs for controversial KU artwork
KU's Hall Center for the Humanities expands programming around the Meckseper artwork moved to Spencer Museum. The first event American Flag Some Assembly Required runs weekdays 9 am to 4 pm through Aug. 1, open to the public with social media prompts.
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Fire Start Catches Home After Suspect Identified in Video
Lawrence police and fire investigators worked with the Douglas County DA to arrest Andrew S. Hiesberger, 30, after surveillance footage showed a man in a backpack approaching a residence, pouring liquid, igniting it, and fleeing on a bicycle. The motive remains unclear as of Monday morning.
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Trial continued in Eudora daycare death case
Nine month old Oliver Ortiz died at Sunshine Kids Group Daycare Home in Eudora. Coroner ruled homicide by blunt force trauma. Buchhorn, on house arrest, faced first degree murder charges for Oliver's death as more jurors were questioned. Prosecutors say she was alone with the child during the incident.
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Lawrence Commission weighs Lawrence Loop funding and budget shifts
The Lawrence City Commission discussed completing the Lawrence Loop, about 75 percent finished and a 22 mile path linking neighborhoods. They updated the 2019 budget and five year plan, removing two projects, adding downtown segment design funding, and allocating state grants and capital reserves for the overall 1.3 million construction cost.
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Lottery draw results and Kansas picks summary
Weekend lottery results list Powerball numbers 22 1 42 49 67 and Mega Millions 21 22 39 59 68 with a double number 2. Lotto America draws 6 9 31 37 51. Lucky for Life 14 17 18 21 48 with 2 as the life number and Super Kansas Cash 2 8 13 18 27 with 13 as the Powerball. Kansas 2by2 Red 21 25 White 7 24. Kansas Pick 3 midday 7aa Evening 237.
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Birth Report: No New Births at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Monday. The brief item notes a quiet day in maternity services with no delivery events to report.
Correction: Maryemma Graham helped found black writing project
The Journal World says Maryemma Graham helped found the Project on the History of Black Writing while a graduate student teaching at the University of Mississippi. Readers may contact 832-7154 or email news ljworld com with corrections.
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