ACLU Kobach clash over voter ID issue in Kansas
Lawyers for the ACLU and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach spar over a suit challenging a dual registration system. The ACLU seeks summary judgment to strike the federal form loophole that lets some voters register without citizenship proof, affecting state and local ballots.
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KU Slips in College Rankings Amid Retention Push
Kansas University slipped several spots in the U S News and World Report Best Colleges list. Officials say KU is raising student retention and graduation efforts, hoping future rankings reflect gains. KU tied for 115th among national universities on the 2016 list released Wednesday.
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Kansas University ranked 115th overall in US News list
The university ties for 115th overall this year, down from 106th last year, and 55th among public schools. KU’s 2015 rank was 106th and 2014 public comparison placed KU at 55th, with other state schools like Texas and Baylor listed nearby. US News & World Report ranking details appear on page 2A.
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Fourteen Seek Lawrence City Commission Seat Vacated by Farmer
Fourteen candidates filed by the Wednesday 5 pm deadline to fill the Lawrence City Commission seat left open when Jeremy Farmer resigned amid financial questions at Just Food. The list includes former commissioners and candidates who previously sought city office, with names Terry Riordan Scott Morgan Jeffrey S Southard Allison Puderbaugh David Schauner and others.
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Lawrence Zombie Walk set for October 15 in downtown Lawrence
Lawrence’s Ninth Annual Zombie Walk returns on Oct. 15 with hundreds in zombie attire gathering at South Park at sunset and parading down Massachusetts Street. Granada organizer Mike Logan notes a city permit for a zombie watch party on vacant Allen Press property near 1000 Massachusetts Street with music beer garden food and entertainment for all ages to benefit the Lawrence Humane Society.
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Thunderstorms Shut Businesses Downtime Impacts Local Trade
Severe storms disrupt downtown commerce as businesses close early and repair crews assess flood damage. Local officials report scattered outages while insurers prepare claims and residents shelter indoors amid persistent thunder and heavy rain through the evening.
Memphis Tigers Coach Justin Fuente Heads to Saturday Night Test
Memphis Tigers head coach Justin Fuente, 39, may show more football wisdom than his age indicates as Kansas visits for a big game Saturday night, page 3A.
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