Court rules for Kansas gay couples
Judge Frank Theis in Topeka ruled the Kansas Department of Revenue's policy denying joint tax returns to same sex couples was unconstitutional from the start, not only after the Supreme Court's ruling. Lawyer David Brown, who sued in 2013 for two married couples, called the decision a vindication for his clients.
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Kansas Governor weighs guns and pay in security talk
Governor Sam Brownback says Kansas National Guard facility security warrants review after Chattanooga mass shooting but avoids commenting on revising the state's gun policy. He cites a pro Second Amendment stance while noting bipartisan support for Second Amendment rights in the Legislature.
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Water slide plan threads through West Lawrence street site
A Lawrence based firm proposes a temporary 1000 foot water slide named The Urban Slide on George Williams Way near Sixth Street in West Lawrence. The plan places the attraction in a busy street area rather than downtown.
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Mass Street slides limited by downtown slope plan
Lawrence based Silverback Productions notes a 1000 foot slide would consume most of Massachusetts Street and the town has only a small grade to work with. The brief comments highlight constraints for a proposed attraction.
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Partly cloudy with a hot high of 97 degrees
The forecast notes a partly cloudy sky and a peak temperature of 97 degrees for today. No other major weather details are provided in this brief snippet from page 10A.
Heat warning extends into weekend in Lawrence
The National Weather Service in Topeka warns of continued hot weather with temperatures in the mid 90s and heat index around 105 degrees through Friday into the weekend. By 2:30 p.m. Friday Lawrence hit 95 degrees as heat persists and winds remain light. Conrad Swanson.
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Health officials downplay Kansas river sewage spill
Kansas health officials say millions of gallons of sewage have spilled into the Kansas River since spring but there is no cause for alarm. The notice emphasizes ongoing monitoring and public reassurance amid reports of river pollution.
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