LJWorld.com Headlines for June 22, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County Commission votes to allow preliminary tests for NextEra's expansive solar project]( The Douglas County Commission gave permission Wednesday for a solar energy company to do preliminary testing for an expansive project — at a meeting where nearly 80 supporters and opponents of the project crowded into the courthouse to make ... [Douglas County Commission votes to allow preliminary tests for NextEra's expansive solar project]( By: Matt Resnick The Douglas County Commission gave permission Wednesday for a solar energy company to do preliminary testing for an expansive project — at a meeting where nearly 80 supporters and opponents of the project crowded into the courthouse to make ... June 21, 2023 @ 11:05pm [Why did defense attorney not learn that deputy who testified was under investigation? Douglas County sheriff, DA have different ideas]( By: Chris Conde Last March in Douglas County District Court, a witness intimidation case against a Lawrence man depended on two witnesses — an alleged victim whose memory was called into question, and 32-year-old sheriff's deputy Breanna S. Pence. What might ... June 21, 2023 @ 8:28pm [Lawrence leaders get update on city's chances to serve as a 'base camp' during 2026 World Cup; FIFA leaders impressed with Rock Chalk Park]( By: Chad Lawhorn By this time next year, Lawrence should know whether it has won the equivalent of a multimillion-dollar soccer lottery. That’s one way to look at the 48 “base camps” that will be part of the 2026 World Cup that will be hosted in the ... June 21, 2023 @ 8:02pm [In vote against single-use plastic bag ordinance, city leaders cite concerns about enforcement, impact on small businesses]( By: Austin Hornbostel The years-long discussion about whether to impose a community ban on single-use plastic bags will continue at least a while longer after a pair of Lawrence city commissioners voiced concerns about its impact on local businesses and the logistics ... June 21, 2023 @ 1:45pm [Kansas man charged with making online threats against Nashville Pride Festival]( By: Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Kansas man is facing federal charges of making threats on social media to build bombs and carry out a mass shooting at a Nashville Pride festival. According to U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis' office, the indictment ... June 21, 2023 @ 11:06am 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