Lawrence's new hybrid buses debut in city fleet
Three 40-foot hybrid diesel electric buses joined Lawrence's transit fleet on Thursday. The buses use batteries at low speeds and diesel power to recharge and accelerate, aiming to cut fuel and maintenance costs and reduce pollution. City leaders anticipate 30 to 60 percent fuel savings and a more pleasant ride, with benefits beyond the fuel pump.
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KU Missouri Border War to be featured on ESPN GameDay
ESPN announced Kansas University s border war basketball clash with Missouri on February 4 at Mizzou Arena will be part of College GameDay. KU remains in contention to host GameDay later in the season.
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Quotation from Bob Votruba on acts of kindness at campuses
Bob Votruba founder of One Million Acts of Kindness promotes charity through daily deeds. He and his dog travel to college campuses nationwide and visited Lawrence on Thursday.
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Food and Freedom Riders unite civil rights lessons with farming
A forthcoming feature introduces the Food and Freedom Riders linking civil rights era lessons to the 21st century growing food movement. The piece explores how activism and sustainable agriculture intersect to shape community resilience and access to healthy produce.
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Vinland Fair Keeps Old Fashioned Community Feel
The Vinland Fair in Baldwin City preserves a traditional, low-tech atmosphere founded in 1907. Visitors enjoy a quieter celebration without mechanical rides, evoking the town’s history as a close knit community. Grandparents recall visiting as children, underscoring the fair’s enduring charm.
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Nuns highlighted as environmentalists in oral history project
KU interviewer explores environmental activism of Sisters of St. Joseph at Nazareth Convent in Concordia. Conversations cover recycling, composting and low food chain eating, revealing a forward thinking, progressive stance beyond typical nun images. Grant funding pursued to expand the study.
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KU Edition recaps university life across Kansas sites
The Sunday Journal World invites new readers to explore the KU Edition covering Kansas' flagship university. It highlights stories from Fraser Hall to the Wichita pharmacy school and notes that anything about KU appears in this special weekly section.
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