LJWorld.com Headlines for November 9, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Three states add abortion as a right to state constitutions]( WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, joining reliably Democratic California and Vermont in taking that step. An anti-abortion measure in Kentucky was too early to call. The ... [Three states add abortion as a right to state constitutions]( By: The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, joining reliably Democratic California and Vermont in taking that step. An anti-abortion measure in Kentucky was too early to call. The ... November 9, 2022 @ 5:15am [Voters legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri, Maryland, while rejecting in two other states]( By: The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country. The results mean ... November 9, 2022 @ 5:07am [Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear]( By: The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s ... November 9, 2022 @ 5:03am [UPDATE: Kelly and Schmidt in tight contest for Kansas governorship; Kelly holds narrow lead]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press Topeka — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly clung to a narrow lead after all precincts had been counted, according to unofficial results from the Kansas Secretary of State's office. Kelly was the only Democratic governor running for reelection this ... November 8, 2022 @ 11:11pm [UPDATE Kobach holds 22K vote lead in Kansas attorney general race]( By: Staff Report The race for Kansas Attorney General and the question of whether controversial Republican Kris Kobach would make a successful return to Kansas politics were leaning towards Kobach as vote totals largely have come in from across the state. ... November 8, 2022 @ 11:10pm [Kansas constitutional amendment on sheriffs on track to pass; legislative oversight measure narrowly losing]( By: A constitutional amendment to ensure the position of sheriff remains an elected office in most Kansas counties was sailing to victory, while an amendment to give the Kansas Legislature more oversight of decisions made by the governor was ... November 8, 2022 @ 11:11pm [Voters favoring state constitutional amendment on sheriffs; amendment on legislative powers narrowly losing; justices set to be retained]( By: Staff report A constitutional amendment to ensure the position of sheriff remains an elected office in most Kansas counties was sailing to victory, while an amendment to give the Kansas legislature more oversight of decisions made by the Kansas governor was ... November 8, 2022 @ 11:08pm [City of Lawrence plans to hire more staff to support campsite for those experiencing homelessness]( By: Rochelle Valverde Lawrence business owners, residents, social service providers and people experiencing homelessness spoke to city leaders Tuesday evening about the city’s response to homelessness and the management of a camp in North Lawrence. During the ... November 8, 2022 @ 10:07pm [Douglas County voters approve expanding the Douglas County Commission from 3 members to 5]( By: Austin Hornbostel In Tuesday’s general election, Douglas County voted to add two more County Commission districts, increasing the size of the county’s governing body from three seats to five. As of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday with about 60% of precincts reporting, ... November 8, 2022 @ 10:02pm [Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly wins reelection by wide margin in 1st District]( By: Austin Hornbostel Incumbent District 1 Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly handily retained his seat in Tuesday’s general election, beating out Libertarian Steve Jacob and Republican Justin Spiehs by a wide margin. With about 70% of precincts in the 1st ... November 8, 2022 @ 9:52pm [Final, unofficial vote totals from Douglas County for local races , governor, attorney general, other statewide races]( By: UPDATED 11:15 p.m.. Douglas County has finished counting votes for the evening and has released unofficial vote totals for the county. Here's a look at major races. Douglas County Commission expansion. Voters are asked to decide whether ... November 8, 2022 @ 8:11pm [Just days after vehicle crashes through building, Big Mill restaurant reopens; owner says SUV was going 50 mph]( By: Chad Lawhorn Brad Ziegler is convinced that a German stonemason a century ago saved lives at his Lawrence restaurant last Friday. Ziegler got a call from the manager at his Big Mill restaurant saying that a vehicle had crashed through the storefront of the ... November 8, 2022 @ 7:07pm [Environmental advocate says road project in Douglas County’s next Capital Improvement Plan could have ‘cascading consequences’]( By: Austin Hornbostel As the Douglas County Commission prepares to vote on its next five-year Capital Improvement Plan on Wednesday, local advocacy groups are voicing concerns about the potential environmental consequences of one of the road projects in the ... November 8, 2022 @ 5:47pm [Lawrence school district launches survey to get public input on budget reductions, including staff cuts, school closures]( By: Rochelle Valverde The Lawrence school district is conducting a community survey to help inform the district’s budget decisions. The Futures Planning Committee, which is tasked with coming up with budget and potential school closure recommendations for further ... November 8, 2022 @ 4:45pm [Man who killed Eudora child in hit-and-run sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison]( By: Kim Callahan Story updated at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday: A man who killed a Eudora child in a hit-and-run accident in May was sentenced on Tuesday in Douglas County District Court to nearly six years in prison. Judge Amy Hanley handed down the maximum possible ... November 8, 2022 @ 4:04pm 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