Redistricting bias from nonresident students and military in Kansas
Kansas law excludes nonresident college students and military personnel from the district where they live while voting. Lawrence and Manhattan face undercounting in district maps as resident students are counted in their permanent residence elsewhere, forcing inclusion of extra people to meet optimal district sizes for the House and Senate.
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Roberts Defends General Aviation In Opinion Column
U S Senator Pat Roberts R Kan writes on the opinion page objecting to rhetoric and tax policy seen as harmful to the general aviation industry. The column appears on page 8A and argues for supportive measures.
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Clock ticks closer to debt deadline guide
The Associated Press outlines the federal debt impasse, explaining the deadline, why talks continue, and how the United States reached this point with a concise briefing. It covers what to expect, potential outcomes, and key factors shaping negotiations.
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New KU business dean ready to start at official ceremony
Kansas University appoints Neeli Bendapudi as the new business dean and she expresses enthusiasm for guiding the college as she prepares to begin her official tenure. The comment reflects anticipation ahead of her arrival and kickoff events on campus.
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Westar Open House Explains Service Outages This Friday
Westar invites customers to an open house on Friday to explain recent spotty service. Officials outline causes and corrective steps, aiming to reassure customers and show progress on fixes and upgrades.
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Churches unite for revival in east Lawrence
Destini Howard Agnes Adeboye and Krissy Howard sing at a Wednesday tent revival sponsored by Ninth Street Baptist Plymouth Congregational and the Salvation Army in east Lawrence. Participants share experiences as the sun sets and a Ninth Street choir performs. Another revival is set for August 24 with video at LJWorld.com.
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Smart meter program delayed for six weeks in Lawrence
Westar Energy pushes back the SmartStar rollout in Lawrence by six weeks to mid or late September. Director Hal Jensen says testing, QA, and integration work require more time after the 2010 plan aimed for late spring and May adjustments pushing July installation. Westar plans to install over 44,000 meters companywide, with Lawrence timing now shifted.
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Westar Energy Hosts Open House on Upgrades at Substation
Westar Energy will hold an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Spring Hill Suites to discuss upgrades at its Sixth Street substation costing over 1 million dollars. The project replaces eight cables to boost reliability as part of a broader Smart- Star program that also rolls out $39 million in smart meters for Lawrence. The program includes new computer software to unify data across departments and enable online access to hourly energy usage, aiding customer decisions and potential future pricing based on demand. Pilot meters are already installed in Deerfield with online usage data, though billing still uses manual meter readings. The company plans to extend meters citywide by year end.
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Crimes rise in robberies of suspected drug dealers in Lawrence
Law enforcement reports a dramatic rise in robberies targeting suspected drug dealers in Lawrence over the past two years. District Attorney Charles Branson notes these crimes are highly dangerous, with gunpoint threats and violence, while several recent cases have led to convictions, including involving Kansas University students and local residents.
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