Lawrence Farmers Market moves to larger west side parking lot
Lawrence City Commission approves moving the Farmers Market to the west side long term parking lot on New Hampshire Street for Saturday sales while keeping the Vermont Street venue for Tuesday and Thursday evening events. Organizers praise the space but seek covered stalls and restrooms, hoping downtown can stay the market home with future improvements.
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Kansas seat belt use rises for adults but slips for children
Kansas Department of Transportation reports adult seat belt use at 69 percent this year up from 68 last year while children 14 and under drop from 61 to 59 percent. The piece argues for stricter enforcement and stronger protection for youngsters in vehicles amid concerns over injuries and fatalities from unrestrained children.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Security fences on Beaver Island raise homeland security scrutiny
Beaver Island confronts new 8-foot fences at the dock and Charlevoix port as Homeland Security rules mandate secure terminals for ferries serving 150 passengers or more. Delays hit the Sunday homecoming trip when a power surge disrupted the Charlevoix drawbridge causing late return sailings and a crowded parish dinner.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Early Dismissal Policy Tied to Heat in Lawrence
Lawrence officials will dismiss classes early on hot days based on heat and humidity readings, per Supt. Carl Knox. No fixed rule exists. decisions rest with his office. A 1905 storm brought heavy rain and damaging wind, aiding corn crops in places but harming Weaver Bottom fields. Ongoing discussions surround Quantrill Raid deaths with estimates ranging from 150 to 180 and many victims never located.
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Carl Knox
Lawrence Daily World
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Public Forum letters spark debate on speech and animal safety
A reader criticizes Rev. Pat Robertson for calling to assassinate Hugo Chavez as hate speech while noting free speech limits. Another letter applauds Douglas County exotic animal ordinance after a tiger killed Haley Hilderbrand, arguing wild animals belong in natural habitats. Additional writers challenge conservative policies and media bias, urging factual reporting and ethical standards.
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Robertson
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Haley Hilderbrand
Lost Creek
Mound Valley
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Haley
Ann Wilson
Lawrence
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