Ukraine, Russia trade blows as talks falter near Kyiv
Ukraine and Russia exchanged heavy shelling near Kyiv and Chernihiv after Moscow pledged de-escalation. Zelenskyy renewed requests for U S arms while warning the war could intensify in Donbas. Talks via video set for Friday amid skepticism about a breakthrough.
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Collins to vote to confirm Jackson on Supreme Court
Sen. Susan Collins said she will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats a Republican vote and a likely path to the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. The pledge cushions a 50 50 Senate and might spare a tie vote by Vice President Harris.
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Agrivoltaic Ideas Spotlighted by Local Speakers
Jacqueline Smith founder of Central Grazing Company and Amber Lehrman executive director of the Agrarian Future Alliance spoke on sheep grazing within agrivoltaic projects. They said the approach could ease land access for new and underrepresented farmers while commissioners raised questions on multi use land, leases, and business arrangements with solar firms and agriculture operators. Commissioner Shannon Portillo led the discussion.
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Residents seek incorporation of Clearfield in Douglas County
Rural Douglas County residents filed a petition to incorporate the unincorporated community of Clearfield, nine miles northeast of Baldwin City, aiming for a city within roughly five miles of Baldwin City Edgerton and Eudora. A hearing was set for June 15, with state law requiring 50 signatures and at least 250 residents. The proposed 18.2 square mile area would border US Highway 56 and extend toward Eudora.
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