Briefly Art
The “Women of Abstract Expressionism” exhibition at the Mulvane Art Museum features works by Elaine de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell. On display until February 2025, it highlights women’s contributions to the movement and Rita Blitt’s evolution in abstract art.
Events
The 2024 Kansas State Fair drew 328,714 visitors over ten days, highlighting its success with high attendance at concerts and events. The fair featured diverse activities, including the Grand Drive Junior Livestock Show, and will return from September 5–14, 2025.
Art and Beer Festival at Centennial Park in Lawrence Sept. 21st 4pm-7pm.
Tech
Kansas’ DOCK program offers nearly $2 million in funding to improve broadband access and digital skills education. It aims to close the digital divide for under-served communities, following $2.8 million awarded to 15 projects in the first round.
Politics
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab reported that around 1,000 mail-in ballots from the August primary were not counted due to U.S. Postal Service issues. He urged them to ensure proper postmarking and timely delivery for the November election.
Ryan Wesley Routh appeared in federal court after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Trump in West Palm Beach. Routh faces federal firearm charges, and the FBI and Florida are investigating the incident.
Sen. Roger Marshall led a press conference calling for stronger Secret Service protection for Donald Trump following two assassination attempts. He criticized media and political rhetoric for inciting violence and urged immediate action to provide Trump with presidential-level security.
Crime
Two waves of explosions in Lebanon, attributed to Israel, resulted in at least 37 deaths. The first attack on pagers killed 12, including 2 children, and injured thousands. The second attack, coinciding with funeral gatherings, killed 25 and injured 600.
In Kansas City, six high-ranking members of the United Nation of Islam were arrested and convicted with exploiting children. Using buildings donated by Wyandotte county and the local school district, victims were forced to work 16hr days without pay and endure physical and mental abuse. Sentencing is set for February 18.
