Brownback to pray for nation at Texas rally
Gov. Sam Brownback plans to attend a daylong Christian rally in Houston on August 6 at Reliant Stadium, invited by Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Both are Republicans. Brownback will cover his own travel costs. The event, The Response, is organized by the American Family Association which aims to strengthen moral foundations and aid the church.
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Pay It Forward Moment At Grocery Store Sparks Kindness
A shopper paid for a woman's groceries after a wallet snatch in a store as police took statements. Judy Crumer praised the act and planned to pay it forward. Store staff pursued the thief, who was later arrested. Cole Aldrich visits campus for summer workouts and drops by Bill Self camp.
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Levee Fears Grow as Missouri River Swells at Hamburg
Crews rushed Monday to shield Hamburg Iowa from the swollen Missouri River. Officials warned it remains uncertain if flood defenses can hold back the water for weeks, leaving the town at risk of inundation for an extended period.
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Former arts commissioner resigns over Brownback arts plan
Lon Frahm of Colby says the arts program shakeup was tragic and wrong, criticizing Gov. Sam Brownback as he resigns from the Arts Commission. Brownback appoints a new chairwoman and closes the commission Facebook page.
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Kansas Concealed Carry Law Endures Despite Testing Changes
Kansas officials confirm the state no longer can deny renewals based on physical infirmity or require target tests. Attorney General Derek Schmidt declined comment on why he didn’t seek a change, while House Democrats urge a comprehensive review of the law, citing multiple modifications since 2006.
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City weighs stricter environmental rules for Horizon 2020 plan
Lawrence leaders debate an Environmental Chapter adding 35 new policies and 89 existing-rule tweaks to raise local protections. Planning staff push for stronger wetlands woodland habitats soils and mercury limits while business groups warn of red tape and restricted development across streams and prime agricultural land.
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Online memorials rise as tributes linger after deaths
Tributes on social sites persist after deaths including Amy Spencer in Jefferson County and Jana Mackey, with friends posting warm messages on walls. The trend, noted by Digital Trends and new sites like 1000memories, creates online obituaries while prompting platforms to balance memorial access and safety. Facebook now offers memorialized accounts to freeze changes yet allow posts, helping friends stay connected across distances.
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