Crosscheck voter database draws legal and academic fire
A Kansas based Crosscheck computer system promoted by Secretary of State Kris Kobach as a fraud prevention tool faces a federal lawsuit and a new academic study claiming high error rates. Developed in 2005, Crosscheck links voter data from participating states using first and last names, birth dates, and last four SSN digits to flag potential duplicates.
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City withholds 2017 funds from Lawrence shelter over audit
The city of Lawrence is withholding 46000 dollars in 2017 funding from the Lawrence Community Shelter after officials asked for but did not receive the shelter's 2016 financial audit. Journal-World inquiries prompted disclosure. The shelter fired executive director Trey Meyer, a move officials say is unrelated to the funding issue.
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Colombia leader discusses Nobel win at KU Lied Center
Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos, a University of Kansas alumnus, visited Lawrence and spoke at the Lied Center about his Nobel Prize and hopes for peace in Colombia. He told a crowd of about 400 that his next steps aim to solidify a peace settlement.
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Downtown Lawrence Halloween Parade Captures Dino Costumes
Photos by Mike Yoder show two dinosaurs meeting at Ninth and Massachusetts streets during the annual trick or treating event in downtown Lawrence. Pinocchio and Gepetto costumes appear as a woodworker and a drowsy hunter carries a stuffed deer atop a car. More photos at Ijworld com slash halloween 2017.
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Defendant in Eudora bar slaying pleads not guilty
Danny W. Queen of Eudora pleaded not guilty to one count of first degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in the fatal shooting outside a Eudora bar. Judge Peggy Kittel scheduled a jury trial for April 2 to 6, 2018 after earlier binding over for trial.
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