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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2001
Page
4
A black bear at a private residence near Tonganoxie bit a Lawrence resident on Sunday, the second wildlife incident at the site after a lion injured a woman a week earlier. The report notes local dangers and ongoing wildlife activity.
Ken Holyoak breeds a fish that devours mosquito larvae. The fish are rising in popularity as the West Nile virus spreads. Page SA
The Lawrence City Commission plans preliminary approval Tuesday for an ordinance annexing four 64 acre tracts along Sixth Street west of Wakarusa Drive. It initiates a phased expansion totaling over 700 acres in 26 tracts, to fund the city’s 2.5 million dollar share of a state project.
Hundreds gathered at South Park for the 21st annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships. Old-time country and bluegrass fans praised traditional music while locals note Lawrence’s long-running support since 1976.
A 46-year-old divorced father who was recently laid off says he is one of four winners of the 294.8 million Powerball jackpot. Kentucky Lottery officials confirmed a male winner spoke with the lottery president by phone and is expected in Louisville. Tickets sold in New Hampshire Delaware and Minnesota produced winners. each gets 73.7 million before taxes. Cash option listed at 41.4 million.
The 1.16 billion dollar three year budget request by Kansas education officials faces staunch opposition and a difficult legislative session. Sen. Dwayne Umbarger questions how much funding is enough while noting elected leaders must justify where the dollars will be spent amid plans for a 690 million dollar increase and a broader 2.3 billion dollar budget item.
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