Wetlands celebrate preservation of egret with partners
A coalition of local groups led by Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, Prairie Park Nature Center, and Jayhawk Audubon Society hosts a family friendly event to honor the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty. The morning to early afternoon program features demonstrations and displays highlighting early conservation steps.
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Wings Over Wetlands Bird Walk at Baker Wetlands Center
Wings Over Wetlands runs today from 9 am to 1 pm at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center. Roger Boyd will lead a bird watching walk as part of a conservation focus tied to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and ongoing wetlands restoration at Baker Wetlands, which has attracted diverse migratory birds and increased local wildlife habitat.
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Kansas ride rules under fire after Schlitterbahn death
A Schlitterbahn lobbyist pushed for park level inspections. Kansas law lets local officials set safety rules. The Ver nickt ride death spurs calls to reexamine state oversight as regulators note current rules rely heavily on private tests and visual checks. Authorities say the exact cause remains under investigation.
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Lawrence Journal World City News and Staff Contacts
A reader notice lists publication offices and contact numbers for the Lawrence Journal World, including addresses for the News Center and departments such as Arts and Entertainment, City Government, Courts and Crime, Datebook, Letters to the Editor, Obituaries, Sports, and University of Kansas. It provides publisher contact, delivery questions line, weekday and weekend hours, and post mailing information.
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Journal-World policy on correcting errors
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