LJWorld.com Headlines for April 19, 2022

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Kansas to set up weevil program, let drinkers roam at fair]( TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — New Kansas laws will make the state fair home to drinkers who roam and allow the state to tax each bale of home-grown cotton up to $2 to pay for efforts to get rid of the bug that ruins cotton crops. Democratic Gov. Laura ... [Kansas to set up weevil program, let drinkers roam at fair]( By: TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — New Kansas laws will make the state fair home to drinkers who roam and allow the state to tax each bale of home-grown cotton up to $2 to pay for efforts to get rid of the bug that ruins cotton crops. Democratic Gov. Laura ... April 18, 2022 @ 11:32pm [Vehicle accident shuts down Kansas River bridge heading into Eudora; motorists forced to make lengthy detour]( By: Staff Report A vehicle accident near the Kansas River bridge just north of Eudora has caused first responders to close that connection between Douglas and Leavenworth counties. Multiple fire trucks and law enforcement vehicles were lined up along 222nd ... April 18, 2022 @ 6:19pm [Man ordered to stand trial in New Year's Day Outhouse shooting; victim describes events that led to gunfire, serious injury]( By: Chris Conde A Topeka man who was charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting on New Year’s Day was ordered Monday to stand trial in Douglas County District Court. The man, Daequan Jermaine Rayton, 24, was charged in connection with a Jan. ... April 18, 2022 @ 5:12pm [Free State High School journalism adviser Laurie Folsom wins top award]( By: Staff Report The journalism adviser for the Free State High School newspaper and yearbook has won a top award in the profession. Laurie Folsom was awarded the Jackie Engel Award, according to a news release from the organization. The award is named for a ... April 18, 2022 @ 5:32pm [KU eyeing a $40 million renovation of Watson Library; new centers for student success and wellness also in planning stages]( By: Chad Lawhorn The University of Kansas hopes to undertake a $40 million renovation of Watson Library, according to a new plan filed with the Kansas Board of Regents “It is a building tremendously loved by our alumni,” Dean of Libraries Kevin Smith told ... April 18, 2022 @ 2:22pm [Lawrence City Commission to discuss process to consider directly elected mayor, election by districts]( By: Rochelle Valverde The City of Lawrence could soon begin gathering public input regarding potential changes to how the mayor and commissioners are elected and other changes to the governing body. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission is ... April 18, 2022 @ 1:55pm [Free State junior enlists the help of famed crossword puzzle editor for perfect 'promposal']( By: Austin Hornbostel For most high-schoolers inviting someone to prom, a “promposal” might involve a clever pun on poster board or perhaps a dramatic public gesture. Free State High School junior Jackson Roberts, however, had a different — and more subtle — ... April 18, 2022 @ 12:26pm [Kansas lands deal for construction of $650 million, 500-job biomanufacturing facility]( By: Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN — Gov. Laura Kelly spearheaded the announcement Monday of an agreement for construction of a $650 million, 500-employee manufacturing facility supporting development of vaccines to counter global biological threats. The ... April 18, 2022 @ 10:40am 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. 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