Bradford pear trees bloom across Lawrence raise concerns
Lawrence city forestry faces a growing problem from Bradford pear trees spreading beyond planted areas. Officials estimate at least 277 trees have been planted over the years, with impacts on native species and wildlife. Ornamental pears, once thought nonreproductive, have proven capable of spreading in parks and wooded areas.
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Kansas higher ed funding to rise by at least 108 million
Gov. Laura Kelly signed the main state budget bill promising at least 108 million more for Kansas higher education next year including the University of Kansas. The plan also sets aside 500 million to address future financial problems, but questions remain on employee raises and how the funds will be allocated.
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Lincoln re enactors bring Civil War era to Lecompton
About 30 Abraham Lincoln re enactors and Mary Todd Lincoln figures will visit Lecompton on Saturday. They will wear full dress, tour Civil War era sites, and watch a Bleeding Kansas themed play performed by local actors in this northwest Douglas County town.
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County leaders give preliminary approval to solar farm standards
Douglas County commissioners gave preliminary approval after more than an hour of public comment to a set of solar farm rules. The standards cap solar farms at up to 1,000 acres and set setback distances from roads and homes, pending a minor grading change before final adoption by resolution.
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Volume 164 Number 94 City News 12 Pages
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