Sea lion baffles engineers at Bonneville Dam
A crafty California sea lion dubbed C404 haunts the Bonneville Dam area, eluding gates, firecrackers, and rockets aimed at deterring him. He frequents fish ladders and even poses for fish counters, eating Chinook salmon as engineers labor to protect endangered runs. The 1972 law protects him, though lethal removal is possible for incorrigibles.
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Teen offers to reset clocks for daylight saving time
Evan Kelso an 18 year old Bishop Luers senior in Indiana posts a $10 service to update every digital clock in homes and cars as the state begins daylight saving time for the first time in over 30 years. He will also install batteries for $1 and targets seniors during spring break week. In Florida Advent Lutheran Church starts a six week fitness push titled Days of Fitness offering free workouts and classes as an Lent alternative.
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Bishop Luers High School
Florida
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Vandals strike at Grapevine Lake dinosaur tracks in Texas
Clay Church of the U S Army Corps of Engineers reports two small tracks were dug up and two more damaged by amateurs trying to mold them at Grapevine Lake. The site, exposed by low water, contains about 15 large hadrosaur tracks and many smaller impressions on federal land. Authorities warn vandalism is punishable and seek safe display partnerships while noting preservation challenges.
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Lawrence Campaign Sets PLC Block To Rule Mayor Seat
PLC candidates clinch control of the mayor’s office for at least two years and face industry concerns that growth plans could be slowed. Critics warned of division but PLC allies say doom predictions failed as Tuesday’s installation approaches. Commissioner Nike Amyx is noted as a likely non PLC mayoral figure.
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Tax increase needed to pay for education says former senator
Former senator says education funding requires compromise and taxes, not smoke and mirrors. She notes gridlock in Kansas and national views, criticizing No Child Left Behind as a mandate needing funding. She favors smaller government and stresses mandatory standards require money to work.
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Kansas
Kasse
Flint Hills Cowboys and the Quiet Beauty of Kansas
Emporia State English professor Jim Hoy 66 documents the Flint Hills through oral histories and his book Flint Hills Cowboys. He portrays cattle country as serene and rugged, with locals like Lou Hart and Bud Gillette shaping the region’s cowboy spirit.
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Lawrence lawmakers threaten all day kindergarten plan
Kansas legislators failed to pass a school finance plan before adjourning threatening Lawrence's plan to implement full day kindergarten this fall. Superintendent Randy Weseman cautions materials must be ordered by end of April, leaving a squeeze to finalize funding. lawmakers plan a wrap up session on April 26 to resume finance talks.
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Dip in road may tie to another Lawrence accident
A deep gouge on North Second Street in North Lawrence caused a trailer hitch to leap the curb and strike 15 year old William Baker near Locust Street. Baker was flown to Children's Mercy Hospital with severe leg injuries. Police investigate. driver John Olmstead not cited. Local residents call the bump dangerous.
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Lawrence
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