Election Watch (Kansas): The Kansas Secretary of State is pushing voters to VoteKansas.gov ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, including last-day mail ballot requests and details on advance voting and polling hours. Courts & Voting Rights: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause lower-court blocks to a sweeping order restricting vote-by-mail, setting up another major fight before the midterms. State Supreme Court Amendment: Kansans will also vote Aug. 4 on a constitutional change that would replace the current nominating commission with direct elections for Kansas Supreme Court justices. Emporia Development: The Kansas Turnpike Authority released renderings for a redesigned Emporia service area, consolidating amenities into one modern travel center. Public Safety/Infrastructure: KDOT is joining a national “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign after hundreds of bridge-strike incidents, urging drivers to know vehicle heights. Health (Cyclospora): Kansas health officials continue investigating cyclosporiasis cases as the national outbreak grows, with maps showing multiple states affected. Weather & Power: A DOE emergency order lets the Southwest Power Pool tap backup power across 17 states, including Kansas, to reduce blackout risk during extreme heat. Local Crime: A Parsons police officer was arrested and later terminated after allegations he secretly recorded a girl in a bathroom.