KU Relays to be held at Rock Chalk Park stadium
Lawrence city commissioners approved a temporary occupancy permit for the Kansas Relays at the new Rock Chalk Park track and field stadium April 16 19. Neighbors objected to glare from 100 foot stadium lights amid questions about lighting plan approvals and future nearby housing plans.
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City OKs funds for 23rd Street construction
City commissioners approved about 1 million dollars in extra costs for the 23rd and Iowa intersection rebuild and pulled funds from the infrastructure sales tax. Construction begins in May and runs to mid November with temporary lane reductions. The project will add dual left turn lanes at the intersection.
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Deal Underway to Recreate Downtown Mural in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners heard a tentative agreement between the Spencer Museum of Art and a local development group to let artist Dave Loewenstein recreate or refashion the Pollinators mural on a new multi story building at the northeast corner of Ninth and New Hampshire streets.
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Kansas teachers vow fight against tenure elimination
Leaders of the Kansas National Education Association pledged to oppose the Legislature's move to end tenure as part of a school funding bill that increases state aid by more than 129 million dollars. The measure, backed by the Foundation for Excellence in Education, now awaits Gov. Brownback's signature and echoes policy shifts seen in multiple states.
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Weather Outlook Sunny and Breezy With Pleasant均
The forecast calls for sunny skies and light to moderate winds today. Temperatures reach a high near 75 and fall to around 50 at night, with comfortable conditions across the region.
University Eyes Higher Parking Rates to Fund Repairs
The university plans to raise revenue by increasing parking fees to support needed repairs. Details appear on Page 3A.
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