Brownback calls special session on Hard 50 law
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback called a special session starting September 3 to resolve legal questions surrounding the Hard 50 sentencing law after a U S Supreme Court ruling struck down a similar federal provision. Attorney General Derek Schmidt urged the session, with Senate leaders pledging swift action to protect public safety.
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KU Football Ends Summer Workouts With Flair
Kansas University football closed its summer offseason with a final Friday workout marked by playful, imaginative drills and a stylish finish. Jayhawks players showcased energy and team spirit as they wrapped up preparations for the upcoming season.
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Customer Leaves $500 Tip as Tribute Across Country
23rd Street Brewery waitress Jessica Betts recalls a Friday surprise when a customer left a $500 tip. The donor, Seth Collins, is traveling nationwide leaving hefty tips to honor a brother who died last year.
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Opening barrel race sets pace at Douglas County Fair
Regan Zaremba rode Hank in the opening event on Friday night, finishing a cloverleaf pattern in under 17 seconds before disqualifying due to knocking over the second barrel. Regan and her mother Darby, the fair’s barrel racing coordinator, both competed and also knocked over a barrel.
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One developer submits Clinton Lake resort proposal
Overland Park firm LodgeWell Resorts filed the sole proposal by the Friday deadline to build a Clinton Lake resort and conference center. State officials, including Chuck Knapp, say a single strong bid can still advance the project as a feasibility study suggested 175 rooms and about 15,000 square feet of conference space, though details were not released.
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