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Kansas doctors stress need to stay vigilant as monkeypox becomes a public health emergency
Kansas doctors are hoping to combat misinformation and general fatigue toward infection control protocols as a new public health emergency emerges, this time for monkeypox.
8 Kansas residents have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Here are their names
Kansans charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol include alleged members of the Proud Boys, a Topeka City Council candidate and others who’ve since expressed regret for their actions.
Democratic AG candidate Mann declares Kansas GOP rival Kobach a ‘threat to democracy’
Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Mann alleged Thursday that Republican opponent Kris Kobach presented a threat to democracy and was fixated on initiating long-distance ideological and legal conflict with President Joe Biden.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University wins $20M award for Indigenous science hub project
Haskell Indian Nations University has earned a $20 million award to create a knowledge hub that a faculty member says will be “a game changer for Indigenous peoples.”
K-10 bridge work continues; Lexington Avenue to close for demolition of westbound bridge deck
The westbound ramp from Kansas Highway 10 to Lexington Avenue in De Soto was set to close Thursday as workers prepare to demolish the westbound bridge deck this weekend.
Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline will reduce disparities for Kansans (Column)
“The overly harsh, disproportionate discipline for students in poverty and students of color often continues throughout PreK-12 and can force children into the prison system,” members of the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice write in this column.
Kelly’s Kansas GOP emissaries laud her bipartisanship, question Schmidt’s loyalty to Trump
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted no time launching a general-election bid to burnish her bipartisan credentials by inviting Republican moderates to tout her record and emphasize contrasts with GOP gubernatorial nominee Derek Schmidt.
Vinland Fair to return with free, old-fashioned fun
The Vinland Fair is a free, 3-day event featuring old-fashioned activities such as scarecrow building, nail driving, hay bale throwing and tractor pulling — and, oh, the pies.
Conservatives opposing ‘woke’ culture win seats on the Kansas Board of Education
Two Republican members of the Kansas school board were ousted by more conservative challengers who have criticized lessons on racism, sexuality and gender identity.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Vote No Kansas, Douglas County Democrats cheer defeat of constitutional amendment on abortion
Anxiety turned into hope and then into relief Tuesday night as voting results for Kansas’ abortion amendment came in to election watch parties in Lawrence. Melinda Lavon, of Vote No Kansas, said the outcome was a triumph of organization.
Kansas abortion-rights activists emphasized attack on personal rights to defeat amendment
For Ashley All, the effort to defeat a constitutional amendment that would have eliminated abortion rights is the most consequential campaign the Kansas political veteran has worked on.
Douglas County’s United Way to merge with Topeka’s
The United Way organizations representing Douglas County and Topeka announced plans Wednesday for a merger that will create a significant regional charitable organization: the United Way of Kaw Valley.
Kobach prevails in GOP attorney general race; treasurer campaign very, very close
Former Secretary of State Kris Kobach sidestepped money and influence of Republican powerbrokers to capture the party’s nomination for attorney general in a showdown with Sen. Kellie Warren and former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi.
Christina Craig/Lawrence Times
Kansas voters soundly defeat amendment that could’ve led to abortion ban
In an outcome that may ripple through politics nationwide, Kansas voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly defeated a constitutional amendment that could have led to the banning of abortion in the state.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Incumbent Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly advances to general election
Voters in the Douglas County Commission’s 1st District chose incumbent Patrick Kelly over Dustin Stumblingbear […]
Kelly, Schmidt secure party nominations in Kansas governor’s race — wildcard Pyle awaits
Democrat Laura Kelly and Republican Derek Schmidt emerged victorious from Tuesday’s primary brandishing the organizational framework and burnished messaging of gubernatorial campaigns ready for a three-month sprint to November.
Election results: Kansas’ abortion amendment vote, Douglas County Commission primary and more
Result charts here for the big 3 ballot items for Lawrence voters: the constitutional amendment, Douglas County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, and U.S. Senate primaries.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Voters hitting the polls in Douglas County; turnout is ‘extremely heavy’
Voters are flocking to the polls in Lawrence as a routine summer primary election is overshadowed and supercharged by a vote on a constitutional amendment that could decide the future of abortion in Kansas.
Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp connected to false text about Kansas abortion amendment
Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp is behind the false text message about the constitutional amendment that enraged Democrats on Monday, the Washington Post reports.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
It’s Election Day! Here’s how to cast your ballot in Douglas County
All registered Kansas voters may vote in today’s special primary election. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.
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Raven to host reading for Native American author’s debut novel
Audience members can interact with Native American author Oscar Hokeah on Wednesday during a free event highlighting the writer’s debut novel, “Calling for a Blanket Dance,” at the Raven Book Store.
Kansas voters receive text messages spouting lies about amendment vote
Voters across Kansas on Monday were receiving text messages containing inaccurate information about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballot.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
‘This vote is final’: Lawmakers emphasize weight of Kansas amendment vote ahead of Tuesday election
Tuesday’s vote is the last opportunity for Kansas voters to protect the state’s current abortion rights, Democratic legislators say. And if the amendment on the ballot passes, there will be little to no opportunity anytime soon for it to be overturned.
Kansas voters diving into first statewide referendum on abortion since Roe overturned
Democratic voters are being targeted with an unsolicited text message that falsely claims a “yes” vote on the amendment would preserve reproductive rights in Kansas. The constitutional amendment vote is also drawing piles of cash, misleading ads, and church activism.
