Campaign to defend Kansas judges prompts broad retention debate
Governors push to keep Supreme Court justices and seven Court of Appeals judges, with conservatives urging votes against four justices over a 2013 death sentence ruling. Kansans for Life and Kansans for Justice rally to influence retention, while officials defend the process and note a long history of retention in Kansas.
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Wichita
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Lawrence man’s harassment case delay for trial date set
Karim Akeba Lloyd Dowdell, 19, was arrested Aug. 5 on one misdemeanor count of harassment by communications device in Douglas County. In court Tue, attorney Keith White asked for more time before trial. Judge Kay Huff scheduled the next appearance for Oct. 18 at 1 30 p.m. Police say Dowdell sent sexual messages to multiple people via several social media accounts. One recipient, Rachel Gronback, 31, of New Zealand, filed a report this winter with documentation. Gronback has agreed to travel to the United States to testify.
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Douglas County District Court
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Banish the Blues mental health talk at Senior Center
The Douglas County Senior Center at 745 Vermont St hosts "Banish the Blues" a 3:30 to 5 p.m. event on Friday addressing low mood and mental illness. Presenters Erik Wing and Michael Namekata are KU psychology graduate students. co sponsors include Community Village Lawrence and Douglas County Senior Services. For details contact Janet Ikenberry at 842-0543 or Iikenberry dgcoseniorservices.org.
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University of Kansas
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Sunflower field crowds strain traffic and parking
Grinter recounts overwhelming Labor Day crowds at the annual sunflower field, noting parking and traffic strains. The Grinters expanded parking by 10 acres since 2015 and added 15 more after corn harvest, considering alternate routes or social media updates. They expect crowds again next weekend despite peak bloom fading, and local officials weigh traffic solutions and permits.
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