Westar set to remove trees endangering downtown power line
City officials warn up to 20 mature trees near Watson Park in Lawrence may be removed by Westar to clear lines along Seventh Street and Kentucky Street. Cutting could begin in about two weeks. replacements with smaller colorful trees are planned next spring.
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Bitter cold bears down with subzero wind chills in Lawrence
The region endured subzero wind chills and light snowfall as Thursday forecast a warmer day ahead. Wind gusts reached 37 mph while temperatures hovered around 10 degrees by day and 27 at the high, with about three inches of snow in downtown Lawrence.
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Kansas University
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Lawrence
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Superintendent defends not canceling school
Rick Doll led Douglas County and Lawrence school admins who kept classes in session despite forecasts. They checked roads and sidewalks around 4 am and avoided relying on night forecast. Doll noted cold and wind chill raised concerns but temperature alone does not trigger closings. He urged parents to keep children home if unsafe or too cold.
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Lawrence
Obama to note irony as wartime Nobel laureate in Oslo
President Obama travels to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize amid war actions in Afghanistan, promising to use the speech to explain decisions to expand U S war efforts. He will frame leadership, international cooperation, and nuclear security as guiding duties while a large antiwar protest plans in Oslo.
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University researchers honored for notable work
A Friday feature introduces university researchers recently honored for their impactful work. The piece profiles several scholars, outlining their fields, achievements, and the recognition they received.
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