LJWorld.com Headlines for August 2, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kobach looks for comeback in Kansas attorney general primary]( TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Immigration hardliner Kris Kobach is attempting a political comeback Tuesday in the Republican primary for Kansas attorney general, where he faces a former prosecutor and a state senator who, like Kobach, say they would ... [Kobach looks for comeback in Kansas attorney general primary]( By: TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Immigration hardliner Kris Kobach is attempting a political comeback Tuesday in the Republican primary for Kansas attorney general, where he faces a former prosecutor and a state senator who, like Kobach, say they would ... August 2, 2022 @ 12:01am [Gov. Laura Kelly appears in Lawrence to announce statewide program addressing food insecurity with locally-sourced food]( By: Austin Hornbostel Gov. Laura Kelly appeared at Just Food in Lawrence Monday afternoon and announced a new partnership between the state of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of Agriculture aimed at helping Kansans ... August 1, 2022 @ 8:29pm [Thousands have already voted early in Douglas County ahead of Aug. 2 election]( By: Rochelle Valverde Thousands of people have already voted early in Douglas County, and election officials expect heavy voting to continue on Tuesday for election day. County Clerk Jamie Shew said early in-person voting has been “extremely heavy,” with the ... August 1, 2022 @ 7:28pm [Kansas poised for independent bid for governor]( By: By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A hard-right Kansas lawmaker who has clashed with Republican leaders was poised Monday to win a spot on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor, helped by allies of Democratic incumbent Laura ... August 1, 2022 @ 7:13pm [Douglas County’s judicial nominating committee is reviewing nominations to fill judge positions]( By: STAFF REPORT The nominating committee for the 7th Judicial District will meet Tuesday to discuss nominations that were received to fill open judge positions in Douglas County. Douglas County is waiting for the appointment of two judicial positions ... August 1, 2022 @ 7:01pm [Lawrence man charged with two counts of first-degree murder, other charges in Sunday morning case that ended with a police chase]( By: Chris Conde / Elvyn Jones A 51-year-old Lawrence man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder in connection with a Sunday morning double homicide in Lawrence that also involved a police chase that ended in nearby Eudora. Rodney ... August 1, 2022 @ 6:26pm [Lawrence City Commission to review final report of homeless needs study]( By: Rochelle Valverde City leaders will soon receive the final report from a study that examined homelessness in the area, including demographics of those experiencing homelessness and deficiencies in local support. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City ... August 1, 2022 @ 6:09pm [Lawrence buses to operate free of charge on election day]( By: Staff Report The City of Lawrence’s transit service will operate free of charge for election day. The city said in a news release that Lawrence Transit is offering free rides to customers on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to encourage all residents to get out and vote. ... August 1, 2022 @ 12:08pm [Lawrence native who created LHS' Chesty Lion and drew classic holiday stories, Mad magazine pieces dies]( By: Staff report A Lawrence native who became a giant in the animation and cartooning field has died. Paul Coker, Jr. died in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 93, according to a statement released by his family on Friday. Coker was born in Lawrence in 1929 ... August 1, 2022 @ 11:55am [Lawrence church that has been outspoken supporter of amendment to remove constitutional right to abortion hit by vandals]( By: Chad Lawhorn A Lawrence church who has been an outspoken supporter of the state constitutional amendment on abortion rights, was vandalized with “Vote No” messages Sunday night. Lawrence’s Victory Bible Church, 1942 Massachusetts Street, had two ... August 1, 2022 @ 11:00am 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