Water main break disrupts 23rd and Massachusetts traffic
A water main break at the 23rd and Massachusetts intersection is expected to affect traffic for days. Eastbound lanes are closed. westbound lanes reduced to one lane. City officials fielded questions about repair timelines after inspecting upper pavement layers. detours divert traffic to Louisiana and 31st streets toward Haskell Avenue.
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Lawrence Arts Center to host 1970s themed 40th anniversary party
The Lawrence Arts Center invites guests to a 1970s style 40th anniversary celebration on Sept. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. with retro crafts a sitcom marathon and Disco 101. Local bands Truckstop Honeymoon and Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys will perform on a large street stage near the center.
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Plenty of Sun High and Low Temperatures Ahead
The forecast calls for abundant sunshine with a high near 82 degrees and a low around 55. Winds remain light as skies clear, with comfortable conditions expected across the region today.
Funding Cuts Put Schools Back Topeka Tug-Of-War
Critics denounce funding reductions that force school districts to appeal to Topeka for money to meet student needs. The stance accuses lawmakers of a disgraceful approach harming education.
Schools get six million in extraordinary needs funding
Gov. Sam Brownback and Kansas lawmakers approved about 6 million for extraordinary needs funding to school districts with high enrollment growth or property valuation declines. The figure is roughly half of the 12.3 million set aside and well below districts' requests. This marks the first attempt to define extraordinary needs under the new block grant school funding system.
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Planning panel backs SLT shopping center plan
The Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission voted 6 2 to recommend approving a Collett development near the SLT Iowa Street interchange. The 250000 square feet shopping center would house retail and dining space with potential tenants such as Academy Sports and Old Navy.
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Kinch Seen Likely to Lead Kansas Democratic Party
Democratic prospect Wichita attorney and longtime activist Lee Kinch appears poised to become chairman of the Kansas Democratic Party. Kinch’s leadership would steer party strategy and organize campaigns across the state as the party seeks to expand influence in a changing political landscape.
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