County weighs domestic partner health benefits proposal
Douglas County may become among Kansas’ first to cover domestic partners under its health plan. Commissioner Mike Gaughan urged review to retain staff and stay competitive, noting private firms offer similar benefits. If approved, the change would align with Lawrence schools and precede most counties. A Wednesday discussion is planned.
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Philanthropist provides all of city's drinking water free
Lois Hamilton, a 72 year old philanthropist from near Eudora, Kansas, has donated nine groundwater wells on her 90 acre property. The city of Eudora now pulls 195 million gallons of water annually for free, with Hamilton receiving no payment. City officials call the gift surprising and beneficial for future water security.
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City OKs Dillons plan for south Mass store
Lawrence city commissioners endorsed a site plan to replace the Dillons at 1740 Massachusetts with a larger store and told the company to return with a more architecturally interesting design for the west facade. Construction could begin in 60 to 90 days.
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Lawrence joins push for K 10 cable barriers after fatal crash
Lawrence officials join Eudora in urging state action to install cable barriers on Kansas Highway 10 following a April 16 double fatality near Church Street. Mayor Aron Cromwell will send a letter urging KDOT to reopen studies and form a local task force with Gov Brownback ordering review.
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