Kansas officials find no voter fraud in 2010 election
The Kansas State Board of Canvassers certified the Nov 2 results with few ballot irregularities and no evidence of illegal immigrant voting. Republican Kris Kobach claimed fraud concerns, while Democratic Secretary of State Chris Biggs acknowledged a fair outcome after losing to Kobach. Three Johnson County double voting cases are under DA review. 856,831 Kansans voted, roughly half of registered voters, with turnout lower than presidential years but similar to past nonpresidential cycles.
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Robinson powers KU bench into scoring and rebounding
KU sophomore Thomas Robinson, a 6 foot 9 power forward, uses aggressive play to rank third on the team in scoring and average over six rebounds per game off the bench. In other news, longtime Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical fire marshal Rich Barr will retire in December after serving since 1985.
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Police urge businesses to maintain video systems for suspect ID
Sgt. Matt Sarna urges businesses to keep working video systems so they can provide pictures to the public to help identify suspects. The quote stresses constant readiness and public cooperation as a tool for solving crimes.
Coming Wednesday Game Meat Needs Special Treatment
A short note on preparing game meat highlighting its low fat content as a key attribute. Social handles Pulse Facebook com LJWorld Twitter com LJWorld suggest readers check updates Wednesday.
Lawrence native Todd Bruce stars in Downsized reality show
Lawrence High School graduate Todd Bruce of Lawrence appears on WE tv’s Downsized, chronicling how his Phoenix area construction business failure and family bankruptcy lead to a bid to regain financial stability. The 40 year old and his seven children seek new footing as four episodes air Saturdays at 8 p.m. The family has drawn national attention via The Rachael Ray Show CNN and the CBS Early Show.
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Vision of district's future becomes clearer
Four subcommittees of a Lawrence community task force outline a unified vision for the district s elementary schools. They urge fully utilizing existing buildings before new sites, consider consolidating smaller schools for cost savings, focus on factors beyond size or class size to boost student success, and prioritize upgrading basic systems and possible renovations to meet programming needs.
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Sebelius bets repeal effort will fail to overturn health care law
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told a Kansas State University audience that she expects the House to pass repeal but doubts Senate passage or a court challenge will succeed. She defended the law as constitutional and urged broader public understanding of its benefits, while noting Kansas may join other states in litigation.
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Washington
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