Powerful Storm Hits Lawrence Strands 2,000 Customers
Evergy reports more than 2,000 Lawrence customers without power at 9 am and about 1,000 by 5 pm on Thursday. Crews from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois and Iowa plus 1,100 local workers work to restore lines after wind damaged 50 poles and major transmission lines. No injuries reported. roads and fairgrounds damaged. authorities urge caution with downed lines and offer cooling stations.
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Kansas 2nd District GOP rivals hash out contrasts
In Kansas 2nd District Republican and Democratic races, Derek Schmidt leads funding and endorsements while Jeff Kahrs and Shawn Tiffany press contrasts. Democrat Nancy Boyda argues for centrism against Republican Matt Kleinmann as candidates court rural voters ahead of Aug. 6 primaries.
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Lawrence forecasts show 46.8 percent growth by 2072
The WSU projection places Lawrence as the state’s fastest growing metro or micropolitan area with 176128 residents by 2072, a 46.8% rise. It notes housing supply as a key factor, estimating 500 new homes per year to meet demand while cautioning past projections and local factors. Lawrence would need about 25185 new homes to accommodate growth over 50 years.
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