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2nd teenager planning to run for Kansas governor
Associated Press
September 20, 2017
A second Kansas teenager says he wants to run for governor next year.
Editorial: Addressing the opioid crisis
J-W editorial staff
September 20, 2017
Douglas County is wise to take proactive steps in fighting a growing, destructive drug epidemic.
Opinion: Trump’s opening act with the U.N.
David Ignatius
September 20, 2017
President Trump needs to bring America with him in making a reformed United Nations a place that actually solves problems. The Great Disrupter says he wants to revive the global community and make it work better.
Opinion: What happened? America’s political axis tilted
Eugene Robinson
September 20, 2017
I believe a political realignment is underway, and those who fail to discern its outlines could end up powerless and irrelevant.
Social media was key to Trump’s victory, campaign officials tell Kansas GOP
By Peter Hancock
September 19, 2017
Two of Donald Trump’s key campaign staffers told a group of about 120 Kansas Republicans that they were confident Trump would win the election long before anyone else was ready to believe them.
Lawrence police investigating fatal shooting of 26-year-old man on West 27th Terrace; suspect in custody
By Sara Shepherd
10:47 p.m., September 19, 2017 Updated 11:18 a.m.
Wednesday morning, police had cleared the scene of an apparent homicide at a Lawrence duplex, but signs of the violence that occurred there the previous night remained.
FSHS boys soccer left frustrated after tallying 20 shots in scoreless draw
By Scott Chasen
September 19, 2017
After outshooting Shawnee Mission North 20-3 on Tuesday, the FSHS boys soccer team was left feeling frustrated by a 0-0 draw. By Scott Chasen
FSHS volleyball sweeps O-West tri
Staff Report
September 19, 2017
Free State High’s volleyball team extended its winning streak by sweeping the Olathe West triangular Tuesday, earning wins over Shawnee Mission West (24-26, 26-24, 25-18) and Olathe West (25-17, 25-15).
Lions struggle to create offense against SME
By Bobby Nightengale
September 19, 2017
For the first 39 minutes Tuesday, Lawrence High’s boys soccer players were happy with their defense against Shawnee Mission East, which liked to push the pace with its speedy forwards.
Suspect accused of shooting Kansas Department of Revenue employee owes almost $200K in unpaid taxes
Associated Press
09:28 p.m., September 19, 2017 Updated 10:14 a.m.
A man suspected in the shooting of a Kansas Department of Revenue employee in Wichita was under investigation by the agency and owed nearly $200,000 in unpaid taxes, according to police and records.
New policy for city advisory boards bans city employees, creates term limits
By Rochelle Valverde
September 19, 2017
The Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a policy to govern the dozens of local advisory boards that provide recommendations to the commission.
Seabury girls cross country 2nd at Tonganoxie Invite
Staff Report
September 19, 2017
Bishop Seabury sophomores Sami Dennon and Sabrina Eicher led the girls cross country team to second place at the Tonganoxie Invitational on Tuesday.
Kansas State University receives 2,300 acres of farmland
Associated Press
September 19, 2017
A couple from northern Kansas have donated 2,300 acres of farmland for Kansas State University to develop a research farm to study sustainable agricultural practices.
Kansas Revenue Department employee shot in Wichita office
Associated Press
September 19, 2017
Police say a man under investigation by the Kansas Department of Revenue is suspected in a shooting that critically injured an employee at the agency’s Wichita office.
Seabury volleyball drops dual to Pembroke Hill
Staff Report
September 19, 2017
Bishop Seabury’s volleyball team lost in straight sets in a dual against Pembroke Hill (Mo.) on Tuesday at Seabury, 25-11, 25-17, 25-15.
Self against the idea of ‘free agency’ as NCAA explores changes to transfer rules
By Matt Tait
September 19, 2017
As the Kansas men’s basketball team prepares to jump into a season during which three Jayhawks will sit out and two others finally will play after transferring in, landing athletes via transfer could be on the brink of becoming easier in college athletics.By Matt Tait
Lawrence school board to hold special meeting Wednesday
Staff report
September 19, 2017
The Lawrence school board will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the district has announced.
LHS transgender students face backlash after protest, say ‘this isn’t the end’ for their advocacy
By Joanna Hlavacek
September 19, 2017
One day after student protests over transgender rights brought national media attention to Lawrence High, organizers behind the sit-in say conditions at the school remain hostile for some LGBT students.
Notebook: Kansas DT Isi Holani out for season
Other banged-up Jayhawks hope to return
By Benton Smith
September 19, 2017
Although diehard optimist David Beaty opened his Tuesday press conference with some good news on the injury front for his football team, the Kansas coach also revealed the Jayhawks suffered a blow to their defensive line. By Benton Smith
Tyson puts chicken plant on hold, citing commission’s withdrawal of bond support
By Shawn Linenberger
04:47 p.m., September 19, 2017 Updated 08:11 p.m.
Tyson Foods Inc. is putting a proposed $320 million chicken-processing project near Tonganoxie on hold.

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