Explosive Demolition planned for Kansas Turnpike bridges
The Kansas Turnpike authority budgets 130 million dollars to replace the Kansas River bridges. Nineteen sixty four style demolition plans call for targeted explosive charges at the work site near Lawrence. Chicago Explosive Services president Patrick Carney will trigger the first detonation by Christmas, sending the 50 foot high bridges collapsing into the river.
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Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Patrick Carney
Chicago Explosive Services
Carney
Bridge blasting planned on Kansas Turnpike project
Walmart link to LJWorld coverage outlines planned explosive demolition of Kansas Turnpike bridges with video and Rex Fleming, KTA project engineer, explaining the project. Chicago Explosive Services will conduct the blast as contractor, with video from the site highlighting the operation.
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Ljworld.com
Kansas Turnpike
Rex Fleming
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Chicago Explosive Services
Stimulus funds flow to NE Kansas counties and projects
NE Kansas is receiving about half of Kansas's 827 million stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Johnson County leads in receipts with road work on U 69 in Overland Park and funding for housing, school meals, buses, and emissions reductions. Douglas County ranks among the top counties in the state.
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Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Beth Martino
Kansas City
Junction City
Nebraska
Lawrence Journal-World
U.S. Departments
Johnson County
Overland Park
Douglas County
John English
The
Journal-World
U.S. Army Corps OF Engineers
Clinton State Park
Clinton Marina
Lower Center
Seniors wary of Obama health reform plans threaten strong elderly bloc
Seniors ill at ease on health reform, mistrust and lack of information drive opposition to Obama's plans. Polls show only about a third of seniors support the overhaul, fearing reduced Medicare benefits while the administration seeks to expand coverage for the uninsured. The elderly voting bloc remains wary of rapid change and potential impact on their care.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Sen
John McCain
Celinda Lake
Lake
Kimberly P. Mitchell
Detroit Free Press
Val Butsicaris
Taylor, Mich
John D. Dingell
D-Mich
Romulus
Mich
Alphabet books go beyond preschool use
Reading trend expands to older readers as educators note that alphabet books teach letters, numbers, and early literacy skills across ages. Critics highlight inclusive themes and accessible design, while librarians report growing demand from families and classrooms seeking foundational reading tools.
Arctic ice melts drive toward potential record low in Arctic
Arctic Ocean ice has shrunk dramatically this summer with NSIDC data showing a low minimum near 2.61 million square miles. Veteran observer Eddie Gruben notes the edge sits about 80 miles offshore as temperatures climb, while scientists warn warming driven by greenhouse gases accelerates melt and raises the chance of a new record low.
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Northwest Territories
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Canada
Northwest
Seattle
Eddie Gruben
Gruben
Inuvialuit
NSIDC
Beaufort Sea
Alaska
U.S. Center
Walt Meier
Associated Press
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