Snowy Owls Sighted Across Kansas and Missouri in Odd Influx
Birdwatchers report rare snowy owl appearances as drought drives prey south. KU ornithologist Mark Robbins urges photographers to share images and locations to help age and sex studies. Sightings tally about 10–15 in Kansas and 10–12 in Missouri with several near Smithville Lake and Nemaha County.
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Tipsy Taxi rides home New Year's Eve in Lawrence
Lawrence residents can call Tipsy Taxi for free rides from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on the last night of 2011 and first day of 2012. In its 27th year, the program costs about $2,000 and is coordinated by DCCCA with Ground Transportation Inc. The service numbered over 400 rides last year, aiding safety amid statewide DUI concerns and local law enforcement data.
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Tipsy Taxi offers free rides in Lawrence on New Year’s Eve
Tipsy Taxi provides free rides home in Lawrence from 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 3 a.m. New Year’s Day. People can call 842-TAXI to request a ride. DCCCA urges planning ahead, seeking donations and sponsors. For details contact Jen Jordan at 841-4138 or jjordan dccca.org.
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Small Kansas town earns Smithsonian traveling exhibit
Franklin Kansas will host The Way We Worked traveling exhibit opening May 11 at the center. The project highlights American workers through photographs audio and video clips and hands on artifacts. Local organizers say the event could boost tourism and the economy beyond expectations.
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Franklin Exhibit Opens May 11 in Crawford County
Franklin Kansas, a Crawford County town of about 250 residents near Pittsburg, will host an exhibit running from May 11 to June 23, 2013. Local organizers invite residents and visitors to view the display during its schedule.
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Kansas Defeats Howard In Thursday Night Basketball Showdown
Friday coverage previews Thursday's men's college basketball game between Kansas and Howard. It outlines key players, potential matchups, and the significance of the matchup for both teams.
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