LJWorld.com Headlines for June 10, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence Sunrise Movement, others express concerns about project set to extend road over Wakarusa River]( A local environmental advocacy group is expressing concerns about a proposed project that would extend Wakarusa Drive south of Lawrence through an undeveloped area and build a bridge over the Wakarusa River. The Lawrence branch of the Sunrise ... [Lawrence Sunrise Movement, others express concerns about project set to extend road over Wakarusa River]( By: Rochelle Valverde A local environmental advocacy group is expressing concerns about a proposed project that would extend Wakarusa Drive south of Lawrence through an undeveloped area and build a bridge over the Wakarusa River. The Lawrence branch of the Sunrise ... June 9, 2022 @ 10:45pm ['I was terrified': At rape trial, former KU student says man pushed her against the floor and assaulted her]( By: Chris Conde At a trial for a man accused of raping her, a former University of Kansas student testified that the man pushed her against the floor and assaulted her, and that she was so scared that she "just couldn't move." "I was terrified," the woman said ... June 9, 2022 @ 7:16pm [A pair of building demolitions begin at KU, and historic preservationists decry one of the projects]( By: Chad Lawhorn A pair of demolitions — one high profile and another much less so — are beginning on the University of Kansas campus. Motorists in recent days have noticed preliminary demolition work underway at Oliver Hall, the vacant dormitory building ... June 9, 2022 @ 4:27pm [Kansas abortion amendment: All registered voters can cast a ballot in August's primary election regardless of political affiliation]( By: Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service The Kansas primary election this August includes a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, and that’s attracting attention from people who normally don’t vote in primaries. That may have caused confusion for voters who aren’t used to ... June 9, 2022 @ 3:04pm [Upcoming events include historic commemoration, art, books, music and more]( By: Sarah Parsons Several events this weekend will be presented as part of the official dedication of the new historical marker near City Hall. The marker commemorates three Black men who were lynched on the Kansas River bridge on June 10, 1882. Additional events ... June 9, 2022 @ 2:41pm [Theatre Lawrence capping off season with classic musical 'Hello, Dolly!']( By: Kim Callahan Anyone who saw Kelli Szrot bring down the house in Theatre Lawrence’s 2019 production of “Mamma Mia” will not be surprised that the Lawrence singer has been cast in the theater’s big season finale: “Hello, Dolly!” — the ... June 9, 2022 @ 1:52pm [Worker shortage leads to temporary closure of one of Lawrence's Dairy Queen locations; coffee shop also unexpectedly closed]( By: Chad Lawhorn I’m always on the lookout for a summer Blizzard in Lawrence. No, not the snowstorms. The frozen treat from Dairy Queen. (There is a lot less shovel work, unless you get the extra, extra large.) Now, I have half as many locations to find one. A ... June 9, 2022 @ 1:38pm [Ex-Kansas officer found not guilty in 2017 fatal shooting]( By: Associated Press LEAVENWORTH — A second jury has found a former Kansas police officer not guilty in the 2017 shooting death of a man inside his vehicle while responding to a report of a domestic dispute at a home. Matthew Harrington was acquitted Wednesday ... June 9, 2022 @ 9:55am 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