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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2015
Page
9
Online items spotlight Rick Santorum announcing his 2016 bid and analysis, a preview of National Spelling Bee early rounds, and lists of practical guides from culinary tips to handling rental car tickets.
A brief note announces an expanded USA TODAY edition with access at newsstands, via subscription, and online at usatoday.com. It directs readers to sports.usatoday.com for the latest national sports coverage and updates.
Flash floods in Texas destroy over 350 homes and render up to 1000 residents homeless. The inundation affects areas near the Mississippi River and Omaha with moderate to minor flood warnings and shifting readings along the Kansas City corridor.
Unprecedented 44 foot Blanco River surge devastates Wimberley and surrounding areas in Hays County. Rescue teams search for 13 missing, including a family of eight. Two deaths confirmed as Houston floods add to regional emergency with widespread damage and road closures.
Over Memorial Day weekend Chicago reported at least 12 dead and 44 wounded amid a surge in gun violence. Baltimore logged a record 35 homicides for the month and nine killings with nearly 30 shootings, the city’s highest toll in over 15 years, as officials warned of continuing violence citywide. Local police noted double digit increases in murders and non fatal shootings from the prior year.
The Supreme Court agreed to rule whether legislative districts must reflect legal voters rather than total population. Voters from Texas challenge districting that dilutes votes in areas with many noncitizens, arguing equal vote weight demands using voter counts. The case, backed by the Project on Fair Representation, will be heard next term starting October.
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