States claim right to require voter citizenship proof
Kansas and Arizona urged the 10th Circuit to lift a stay on U S District Judge Melgren's order to modify the federal voter registration form with Arizona and Kansas residency proof instructions The circuit halted the ruling temporarily while the appeal proceeds Kansas warned a continued stay would force a dual election system like Arizona with federal and state forms voting rights groups warned the added documents burden could lower eligible registrations The EAC argued the ruling could discourage registration for federal elections if birth certificates or other documents are not readily available
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City to spend about two million on bike projects this year
City commissioners plan to allocate roughly 2 million annually for bicycle related projects to create routes and paths. The plan, aimed at boosting transportation use, awaits budget deliberations through July at City Hall.
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Grounded confrontation ends in shooting near Collins home
Des mond Bowles, former employee, drove to Phillip Collins' home after being told to stay away. An argument with David Collins followed. Bowles was shot when a gun discharged at close range. Defense testimony contested Bowles claim of distance. The judge ruled Bowles’ account not credible.
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Reber to Retire from KU Piano Division After 19 Years
Longtime KU piano faculty member Reber, protege of Emil von Sauer, will retire after 19 years directing the Piano Division. He taught private piano, literature, and doctoral seminars, and was active as recitalist and lecturer worldwide. A Swarthout Recital Hall concert Thursday will mark the retirement, with KU faculty musicians performing and admission free.
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Barbecue confrontation ends in fatal shooting
A planned barbecue gathering escalated when Brockman arrived with friends and a woman and Brockman exchanged threats via text. Brockman chased a man who fled to a second floor where three shots were fired. Brockman died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Police will continue interviews and forensics before presenting to the district attorney. Relatives in Mississippi and Lawrence await details as two others involved have not stepped forward.
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Kansas wheat crop in poor to very poor state amid heat waves
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports 56 percent of Kansas winter wheat in poor to very poor condition with 46 percent headed as heat and wind damage persist. Corn planting at 72 percent, sorghum 3 percent, soybeans 16 percent, while soil erosion concerns rise in southwest Kansas. A Texas firm advances a 2 billion dollar 730 mile line to move wind power from Kansas to Missouri Illinois and Indiana, after federal clearance to negotiate capacity sales.
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