LJWorld.com Headlines for September 10, 2021

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Cooler Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale sees fewer early risers, but steadier stream of shoppers]( Organizers of the Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale say the cooler weather led to a steadier stream of shoppers throughout the day Thursday for the annual event, which usually occurs in July. The 61-year tradition was canceled last year because ... [Cooler Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale sees fewer early risers, but steadier stream of shoppers]( By: Rochelle Valverde Organizers of the Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale say the cooler weather led to a steadier stream of shoppers throughout the day Thursday for the annual event, which usually occurs in July. The 61-year tradition was canceled last year because ... September 9, 2021 @ 6:40pm [Douglas County leaders approve study that aims to help community end chronic homelessness]( By: Rochelle Valverde Douglas County leaders have approved a study that aims to identify what services, programs and support are needed for the community to achieve its goal of eliminating chronic homelessness. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County ... September 9, 2021 @ 5:04pm [Chancellor, Regents leader criticize KU student body president's 'death to America' Twitter post]( By: Chad Lawhorn Story updated at 5:08 p.m. Thursday: KU’s chancellor and the chair of the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday both issued statements criticizing a social media post by KU’s student body president that advocated for “death to America.” ... September 9, 2021 @ 3:17pm [Area sunflower farm and other Kansas favorites featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America']( By: Shawn Linenberger, Tonganoxie Mirror Ted Grinter has done his share of interviews this time of year, but Thursday morning’s session was a first at Grinter Farms: “Good Morning America” crews were on hand at around 7 a.m. to film a segment for the ABC show. Correspondent ... September 9, 2021 @ 2:42pm [Kansas regulators say they can't demand company's records related to $1 billion in natural gas bills]( By: Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — State regulators this week rejected a plea to pursue one company’s records to explore how Kansans ended up on the hook for nearly $1 billion in natural gas bills during February’s winter storm. A consumer advocacy group ... September 9, 2021 @ 1:48pm [Police identify victim of shooting in central Lawrence as 21-year-old Wichita man; no arrests have been made]( By: Staff Report Lawrence police have identified the victim of Wednesday night's fatal shooting in central Lawrence as a 21-year-old Wichita man. As the Journal-World previously reported, police responded around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to the 1500 block of Kentucky ... September 9, 2021 @ 1:17pm [Regents expected to approve demolition of Oliver Hall next summer, $75M in new athletic projects for K-State]( By: Chad Lawhorn KU is expected to get state approval next week to tear down an old dormitory, while Kansas State is expected to win approval for millions in new athletic facilities, despite the uncertainty surrounding the Big 12 Conference. The Kansas Board ... September 9, 2021 @ 12:41pm [Olathe man sentenced to 30 years in prison for death of mother, who was found emaciated]( By: Associated Press OLATHE — A suburban Kansas City man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in the death of his 75-year-old mother, who was emaciated and riddled with infected bed sores when she died at home in 2019. Raymond McManness, 54, was ... September 9, 2021 @ 11:46am [Biden requiring COVID vaccination for federal employees and contractors — with no option to test out]( By: ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Updated at 1:35 p.m. Thursday WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors as he aims to boost vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing ... September 9, 2021 @ 11:02am [Award-winning podcaster Rebecca Nagle to be keynote speaker at KU conference on diversity and multiculturalism]( By: Staff Report An award-winning podcaster about tribal and Native American issues will headline a KU conference on diversity and multiculturalism this fall. Rebecca Nagle, the host of the podcast “This Land,” will be the keynote speaker at the Michael ... September 9, 2021 @ 10:43am [PHOTOS: Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale going on until sundown today]( By: Staff Report The 61st annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale started before the sun rose and will continue until sundown today. Downtown leaders say the staple summer event, which used to be in July, carries more importance this year than ever. ... September 9, 2021 @ 9:40am 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. 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