LJWorld.com Headlines for August 3, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kansas' top election official defeats far-right conspiracy promoter in primary]( PHOENIX — The top state elections official in Kansas beat back a far-right challenger who promoted conspiracy theories in one of several primaries Tuesday featuring candidates for secretary of state who have expressed skepticism of elections ... [Kansas' top election official defeats far-right conspiracy promoter in primary]( By: Associated Press PHOENIX — The top state elections official in Kansas beat back a far-right challenger who promoted conspiracy theories in one of several primaries Tuesday featuring candidates for secretary of state who have expressed skepticism of elections ... August 2, 2022 @ 11:15pm [Primary election results for secretary of state, attorney general and state treasurer; few contested House races in Douglas County area]( By: Rochelle Valverde Kansas voters cast primary ballots on a number of state-level offices on Tuesday night, including for secretary of state, attorney general and state treasurer. With about 74% of precincts reporting at approximately 10:30 p.m., Republican Scott ... August 2, 2022 @ 10:47pm [Incumbent Patrick Kelly wins Democratic primary for District 1 Douglas County Commission seat]( By: Austin Hornbostel Incumbent District 1 Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, posting a solid lead over challenger Dustin Stumblingbear and earning a spot on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. ... August 2, 2022 @ 10:26pm [Douglas County clerk: Turnout in 2022 primary was 'off the charts']( By: Austin Hornbostel Despite turnout far heavier than even many general elections, Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew said voting went smoothly during the Tuesday, Aug. 2 primary. Not long after the polls closed Tuesday night, Shew said he estimated turnout may well ... August 2, 2022 @ 9:58pm [Kansas voters protect abortion rights, block path to ban]( By: By JOHN HANNA and MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press Story updated at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday: TOPEKA — Kansas voters on Tuesday protected the right to get an abortion in the state, rejecting a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten abortion restrictions or ... August 2, 2022 @ 9:45pm [City leaders to further discuss results of homeless needs study as part of strategic plan]( By: Rochelle Valverde The City of Lawrence will be digging deeper into the findings of a recently completed study on homelessness and incorporating some of the issues raised into efforts related to its strategic plan. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence ... August 2, 2022 @ 8:47pm [KU School of Business adds new specialized professorship with $1 million gift from California couple]( By: Staff report The University of Kansas’ business school has added a specialized professorship in analytics and related fields, thanks to a $1 million gift from a California couple. Roger and Julie Davis recently gave $1 million to establish a new ... August 2, 2022 @ 4:31pm [Vinland Fair returns this weekend with 3 days of old-fashioned fun]( By: Elvyn Jones Even though the Douglas County Fair ended last weekend, it's still fair time in southern Douglas County, as the annual Vinland Fair will be returning this weekend. The Vinland Fair will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the southern ... August 2, 2022 @ 4:02pm [KU starts program to serve children of migrant agriculture workers; it will operate at KU and other Midwest schools]( By: Staff report A University of Kansas center has received more than $2 million in funding for a program to help students from migrant agricultural families who attend KU and several other schools in the region. KU’s Center for Educational Opportunity ... August 2, 2022 @ 4:29pm [Plans filed for a new Lawrence Starbucks on Sixth Street; taco chain to close on south Iowa Street]( By: Chad Lawhorn Plans have been filed for a new Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop on Sixth Street, as the competition for Lawrence’s coffee dollars appears to be heating up. A plan filed at City Hall shows Starbucks is interested in building about a ... August 2, 2022 @ 2:26pm 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