Centennial Neighborhood tennis court objections stir local residents
In Lawrence Kansas residents in the Centennial Neighborhood oppose a Lawrence school district plan to add fences gates and overhead lighting for new tennis courts near Greever Terrace amid broader athletics site upgrades. The dispute follows years of campus athletic projects tied to a $15 million initiative expanding fields at Lawrence and Free State high schools.
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KU Student Seeks Mad Men Role in Online Contest
Kansas University senior Garrett Lawson cranks up voting momentum for a Mad Men casting contest after his mother found the entry at Banana Republic. With nearly 3,000 entrants, top 10 men and top 10 women gain producer review. Lawson ranks fourth overall and third among men with 71,000 votes, aided by a network that includes family and strangers. Voting runs until 5 pm September 17 at the AMC site.
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Kansas marks primary seat belt law funding and life saves
Gov. Mark Parkinson accepted an 11.2 million check from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as Kansas enforces the primary seat belt law. The measure allows police to ticket unbelted drivers and front-seat passengers including those under 18, with funds to boost safety education and road projects.
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Mark Parkinson
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Ronald Medford
State of Kansas
Topeka
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Blaze Destroyed Backyard Shed On Tennessee Street
Fire officials say improper disposal of charcoal briquettes caused a blaze that gutted a storage shed at 1315 Tennessee Street in Lawrence. Division chief Eve Tolefree puts damage at about $2,000, noting the fire did not reach the residence. Kansas University senior Nick Boehm witnessed flames and several small explosions as he spoke with 911.
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Leavenworth County Farm Accident Kills Linwood Man
A 54 year old Linwood resident, David E. Cox, died Monday night when a tractor rolled over on his property near Guthrie Road by the Kansas River. Emergency responders were summoned at 10:40 p.m. Funeral services are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
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The notice lists social media handles and contact details for the assignment director Caroline Trowbridge with phone number 832-7154 and email drowbridge ljworld.com showing how to reach the newspaper staff.
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