LJWorld.com Headlines for August 26, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [State Sen. Dennis Pyle certified as independent candidate for Kansas governor]( Topeka — State Sen. Dennis Pyle’s petition to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for governor was certified by the Kansas secretary of state’s office on Thursday. The office confirmed that Pyle had collected 5,000 ... [State Sen. Dennis Pyle certified as independent candidate for Kansas governor]( By: Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — State Sen. Dennis Pyle’s petition to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for governor was certified by the Kansas secretary of state’s office on Thursday. The office confirmed that Pyle had collected 5,000 ... August 25, 2022 @ 6:22pm [Upcoming events include Fiddling and Picking Championships, Final Fridays art walk, pancakes and more]( By: Sarah Parsons As we near summer's end, upcoming events include the annual Fiddling and Picking Championships and other musical opportunities. For art lovers, this month's Final Fridays art walk offers several venues for enjoyment. Other happenings involve ... August 25, 2022 @ 3:39pm [2 KU football players arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon]( By: Staff Report Updated at 4:25 p.m. Thursday Two University of Kansas football players were arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Douglas County Jail booking log. Lawrence police arrested Trevor ... August 25, 2022 @ 3:32pm [After keeping dispatch going throughout the pandemic, Emergency Communications is set to upgrade tech using ARPA funding]( By: Austin Hornbostel While many people in Douglas County were shifting to remote work early on in the coronavirus pandemic, Douglas County Emergency Communications was staying put. The department’s director, Tony Foster, said there wasn’t a choice. The ... August 25, 2022 @ 2:37pm [City of Lawrence to begin updating development code that determines where and how city grows]( By: Rochelle Valverde The City of Lawrence is preparing to begin a two-year process to update its land development code, dictating where and how the city grows as well as changes that could affect the look and function of existing neighborhoods and commercial areas. ... August 25, 2022 @ 2:11pm [Convention to select replacement for outgoing Douglas County commissioner set for Sunday]( By: Austin Hornbostel Before the end of this weekend, a new commissioner will have been selected to represent Douglas County's 3rd District. The convention to choose a replacement for outgoing Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo is set for Sunday. By the ... August 25, 2022 @ 2:02pm [Plans brewing for big, new building at Lawrence Regional Airport to house aircraft maintenance business; plans filed to upgrade airport terminal]( By: Chad Lawhorn Story updated at 3:36 p.m. Thursday: Development plans are in the works that could make the Lawrence Regional Airport a national destination for jets and other aircraft that need significant maintenance work. Lawrence businessman Doug Compton ... August 25, 2022 @ 1:43pm [Lawrence police blotter for Aug. 25, 2022]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... August 25, 2022 @ 1:42pm [Lawrence man arrested after fight results in stab wounds and serious head injuries]( By: Chris Conde A fight between two men has led to serious injuries to both and a felony charge for one. The man who has been charged in Douglas County District Court, Xavier Micheal Wilson, 21, of Lawrence, suffered stab wounds during the Tuesday night ... August 25, 2022 @ 11:20am 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