EPA orders KDOT to fix U S 59 stormwater violations
The EPA ordered the Kansas Department of Transportation to correct sediment control violations at the U S 59 construction site in Douglas and Franklin counties after an August on site inspection. The order requires a 30 day report detailing corrective actions.
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Jason Mraz Unannounced Lawrence Show Delights KU Crowd
Singer songwriter Jason Mraz slipped into Lawrence for a two hour concert at the Kansas Union on the KU campus. He performed Friday night after setting up the event Thursday and asked that it not be advertised amid a chilly, breezy evening. In local sports, LHS teams fell to Washburn Rural as the boys lost 68 to 45 and the girls 62 to 29.
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Obama speech to troops at Bagram air field inspires resolve
President Barack Obama told U S troops during a surprise visit to Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan that Americans will not be driven by fear. The remarks emphasized hope and inspiration as the mission continues.
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Inside look at Lawrence airport for holiday travel
Coming Sunday a peek at what makes Lawrence airport busy during the holiday rush. The article promises an insider's view of crowds, schedules, and travel patterns as people head home or away for the festive period.
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Holiday light display grows into yearly project
Zach Stoltenberg and his wife Alicia decorate their home at 4530 Larissa Drive in west Lawrence with a 10 000 LED animated display set to 20 minutes of music. The display runs 6 PM to midnight and supports a fundraising drive aiming to raise 500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The project began after moving in November and is described as a year round hobby.
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Christmas lights fundraiser helps St Jude patient
Zach Stoltenberg and a coworker’s family turn last year’s Christmas light display into a fundraiser for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A box at the display accepts donations toward a $500 goal, with options to mail gifts to 4530 Larissa Drive, donate online, or send funds to the hospital.
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City Hall considers two votes enough for incentives decision
Lawrence officials study a rare scenario where two of five City Commission members could approve incentives for a Ninth and New Hampshire multistory project. Toni Wheeler says abstentions by Mike Dever and Lance Johnson in November raise questions about legal abstention requirements and whether a two vote passage is possible if they continue to abstain.
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Southwest Junior High earns Governor's Achievement Award
Southwest Junior High School is named among 11 middle schools statewide for the Governor's Achievement Award. The school earned the Kansas Standard of Excellence in reading and math for 2010, made Adequate Yearly Progress, and ranked in the top 5 percent on state reading and math assessments. Principal Trish Bransky and district officials praise staff and students for ongoing progress. awards also go to 41 elementary and 17 high schools.
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