LJWorld.com Headlines for August 1, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County planning officials to explore potential rules for energy storage systems, data centers and cryptocurrency mining]( After several requests from energy storage companies curious about expanding to Douglas County, the county's Zoning and Codes division will start the process of drawing up specific rules for those kinds of uses — as well as high-tech ... [Douglas County planning officials to explore potential rules for energy storage systems, data centers and cryptocurrency mining]( By: Josie Heimsoth After several requests from energy storage companies curious about expanding to Douglas County, the county's Zoning and Codes division will start the process of drawing up specific rules for those kinds of uses — as well as high-tech ... July 31, 2024 @ 10:03pm [Kansas stops enforcing a law against impersonating election officials]( By: JOHN HANNA, Associated Press TOPEKA — Kansas is no longer enforcing a 3-year-old law making it a felony to impersonate election officials as it faces a legal challenge from critics who argue that the law has hindered efforts to register new voters. Attorneys for the ... July 31, 2024 @ 10:01pm [Woman denied abortion at University of Kansas Health System sues, alleging her life was put at risk]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press Mission — A woman who was denied an abortion at a Kansas hospital after suffering a pregnancy complication that her attorneys say put her at risk of sepsis and even death is suing in a case that already prompted a federal ... July 31, 2024 @ 7:03pm [To find out where Lawrence residents don't want cuts, the city has been using an online budget simulator tool]( By: Bremen Keasey As anyone knows while balancing a budget, there are tradeoffs with any decision made. If you go to see that new movie, will you have to miss out on dinner with friends? Can you splurge on those new shoes you’ve been eyeing if you lower costs ... July 31, 2024 @ 4:52pm [Lawrence school board announces final interim superintendent candidate, an educator from Michigan]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence school district announced its last finalist for the interim superintendent role, a former superintendent from the Ann Arbor public schools in Michigan. The Lawrence school board announced that Jeanice Swift is the third and final ... July 31, 2024 @ 2:48pm [DA challenger Loomis raises more than $70K in district attorney race, far outpacing the field; other incumbents also trail]( By: Chad Lawhorn If you thought the race for Douglas County District Attorney was drawing some interest, the latest campaign finance reports surely will back up your contention. The three-way race to be the Democratic nominee has drawn nearly $90,000 in campaign ... July 31, 2024 @ 12:00pm [Olathe man sentenced to three years of probation for possessing child pornography]( By: Chris Conde An Olathe man was sentenced to three years of probation on Wednesday for possessing child pornography in 2021. The man, Owen Patrick Dalton, 21, was originally charged in Douglas County District Court with three felony counts of sexual ... July 31, 2024 @ 11:30am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044