GOP governor primary shows contrast in Brownback Heffington race
The Kansas Republican gubernatorial contest pits U S senator Sam Brownback and Derby candidate Joan Heffington in a clash over growth and reform. Brownback promotes private sector job growth, wind energy, and education focus while Heffington calls for legal system overhaul, property tax relief for seniors, and rural population support. Brownback notes his Senate tenure and aims to expand jobs and opportunities, with Colyer as running mate. Heffington leads the Association for Honest Attorneys and urges biblical constitutional checks on laws.
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POP culture themed exhibit lights up Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence Arts Center launches POP exhibit featuring nine local artists with works across posters signs photographs teapots and more open through Aug 20 curator Ben Ahlers says the show explores each artist definition of popular culture. Kristin Morland contributes two sequined flags referencing George H W Bush and Barack Obama and their famous lines highlighting how shiny speech can be.
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POP Exhibit Artists Explore Modern Culture Through Signs
Morland spoke about two year efforts to craft flags labeling popular culture while Archie Gobber of Kansas City uses signs to depict mortgage issues triumphs and troubles. Curator Ahlvers notes the works form a cohesive group theme prompting new conversation as the POP exhibit opens with a 7 p.m. reception.
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Climate change helps marmots in Colorado for now
Retired Kansas University professor Kenneth Armitage notes warmer temperatures in Colorado advance marmot emergence from hibernation and snowmelt. Earlier forage and fat reserves boost reproduction, yielding healthier larger populations, while long term data on mammals remains rare.
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Lawrence man dies in Chase Co. crash
An 80-year-old Lawrence resident, Carl H. Allam, died at the scene after his 1997 Buick LeSabre was struck in the westbound lane of U S Highway 50 by a westbound semitrailer during a rain storm eight miles east of Strong City. The semitrailer driver Jerry Henley of Jackson Ark. was uninjured. Allam and Henley wore seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.
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Celebration marks historic ADA law milestone in Lawrence
The Lawrence disability community marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a Monday night gathering at South Park from 6 to 8. The event features speeches, live music, refreshments, and door prize drawings, honoring ADA’s impact on access and inclusion.
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Gasoline prices dip to $2.52 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as $2.52 at multiple stations with a callout for tips if a lower price is found and a contact number 832-7154 for callers.
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