Parking plan cuts park space in Watson Park split
City of Lawrence officials say a large storm water line and detention basin inside Watson Park limits use for a parking structure or paved areas. A November bond proposal would fund library expansion and extra parking, while keeping park land available for residents year round. AARP job fairs: Sept 21 at Penn Valley and Nov 3 at North Kansas City Community Center. For Sound Off, call 832-7297.
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Train trip to nowhere sparks Halloween gore talk
At Hy Vee in Berryton and Lawrence residents recall a gory 2004 Halloween themed train ride. Gloria Leonhard says it featured heads hanging while Derina Hoover from Denver says she never heard of it. Michelle Yockel notes she has not participated.
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Kansas secretary of state race draws party endorsements
Democrat Paul Davis backs Chris Biggs for secretary of state in a primary race while Republican Libby Ensley, Shawnee County election official, earns the Kansas County Clerks and Elections Officials Association endorsement. Kobach and Claeys oppose Ensley. Steineger challenges Biggs. Davis cites Kobach's immigration agenda as a concern.
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Incumbent Faces Primary Challenge in Kansas Race
Incumbent Steineger faces a primary challenge over a Kansas election finance violation. He used Senate campaign funds to test waters for a statewide bid, a use Kansans say breaches campaign law. Opponent Biggs, a veteran prosecutor, vows to improve election integrity.
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Senate
Kansas
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Topeka
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