City awards 3.8 million for Kan s s River water intake upgrade
Lawrence officials award a 3.8 million bid to Wolf Construction to build a new raw water intake in the Kansas River and upgrade the Kaw plant’s operating intake. The Kaw plant at Third and Indiana has relied on a single functioning intake, and the project aims to shore up water operations. Dave Wagner, utilities director, says the work has been needed for a long time and will proceed in the coming months.
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Enforcement of texting while driving law still a police challenge
Lawrence police struggle to enforce a state ban nearing its third anniversary. Officers cite difficulty proving texting while driving, especially for solo patrols, and must navigate carve outs that let drivers use maps or receive emergency alerts. Police chief Tarik Khatib notes two-officer patrols are often required.
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Kansas lawmakers reopen pension debate for public workers
State lawmakers plan to revisit funding gaps in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System as the debate over a 401(k) style plan for new teachers and government staff resumes. Gov. Sam Brownback and a GOP-led Legislature face rising pension costs and altered benefits since 2011 2012 reforms. The system’s five year smoothing and recession effects widen the long term shortfall near 10.3 billion through 2033.
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