Parking space to cost $20 in popular lot
The Williams Educational Fund lot 90 across Naismith Drive from Allen Fieldhouse will charge $20 per vehicle this season with free shuttle service to Memorial Stadium. For the first time fans may grill, drink alcohol, and tailgate, changing the traditional free park and ride dynamic for visitors to the 1,392- capacity area.
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Todd Reesing
Williams Educational Fund
Naismith Drive
Allen Fieldhouse
Memorial Stadium
KU Parking Officials Discuss Williams Fund Parking Change
KU Parking and Transit officials explain the Williams Fund lot fee of 20 dollars this season, up from free last year, to cover lot, shuttle costs. Senior Matthew Clapper weighs tailgating value as the plan aims to fund departmental operations and manage space.
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KU Parking & Transit
Williams Fund
Matthew Clapper
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Department of Parking & Transit
Danny Kaiser
Kansas Athletics Inc
Parking & Transit
Downtown fans offered free shuttle to KU game from parking garages
City funds a shuttle from two downtown Lawrence parking garages to Memorial Stadium for the Kansas game. Shuttles run 4 p.m. to an hour after the game with two pickup points near the Lawrence Arts Center and Riverfront garage. Parking is free in the 900 block garage and Riverfront level and ramp. Alcohol and grilling are prohibited in municipal garages.
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Lawrence
Memorial Stadium
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Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
New Hampshire Street
Florida International
Obama clinches historic Democratic nomination for president
Barack Obama wins historic nomination by acclamation becoming the first Black man to lead a major party into a general election. Joe Biden accepts the vice presidential nomination and Bill Clinton endorses Obama. More convention coverage elsewhere.
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Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Bill Clinton
Obama
Sebelius
Planning Commission backs LHS athletics plan proposal
The Planning Commission approved sending Lawrence High School athletic facility plans to the City Commission after hearing support and opposition. The plan includes a football stadium, baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, tennis courts, and 328 extra parking spots at LHS and the Lawrence Virtual School. Opponents urged deferral until September for further Centennial neighborhood impact discussions.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Beer keg thefts surge as scrap prices rise nationwide
Online reports reveal thieves steal beer kegs to sell as scrap metal, fueled by stainless steel price hikes. Brews like Free State Brewery note keg losses cost about 160 dollars to replace, prompting distributors to raise keg deposits to deter theft and new laws to add stainless steel to controlled materials. Local shops in Lawrence report uneven impact while some owners avoid outdoor keg storage to prevent losses.
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Lawrence
Steve Bradt
Free State Brewing Co
Bradt
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Geoff Deman
Free State
Moodie Road
Teen’s Adult Trial Testimony Draws Friday Hearing
A Friday hearing will hear testimony on whether the local teenager should be tried as an adult in a murder case. Prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare to present key witnesses and evidentiary arguments as the court weighs the age-related focus of the prosecution.
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