Sit-in delays Lawrence commission as protesters push solidarity statement
About 20 people staged a 45 minute sit-in that delayed the Lawrence City Commission and prompted a pledge of solidarity with Black Lives Matter and Native Americans opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline. Organizer Trinity Carpenter urged Lawrence to be more progressive as public comment followed by renewed discussion of the agenda.
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Ex-governors urge Kansans to retain justices
Four of five living former Kansas governors urge voters to keep all five Kansas Supreme Court justices on the November ballot. The group portrays removal campaigns as partisan efforts to seize control of the courts. Former Republican Bill Graves and Mike Hayden join Democrat Kathleen Sebelius and John Carlin touring the state to advocate retention.
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City OKs 5 lane plan for Kasold
City commissioners voted 3-2 to retain a five lane Kasold corridor design as the main north south through road with multi use paths and bike lanes. The plan keeps two lanes in each direction and was preferred over a complete street option by commissioners despite staff recommendations. Vice Mayor Leslie Soden urged keeping options open. Үнэ
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Oklahoma quake rattles Heartland residents on long holiday weekend
geologist Michael Taylor of KU warns that Oklahoma quakes are increasing and could continue. The 5.6 magnitude event originated near Stillwater and was felt from Dallas to Des Moines, with Lawrence residents reporting bed tremors early Friday.
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