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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2011
Page
1
Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl draws viewers amid Super Bowl pregame fatigue. This year features a hamster blimp, chickens as cheerleaders, and a musical halftime show with cats, boosting channel buzz. Page 6C
KU and Nebraska clash in Lincoln in a final conference meeting after a tight Allen Fieldhouse win. The Cornhuskers bring stifling defense as Kansas seeks another road test in a pivotal matchup.
House Democratic Leader Paul Davis of Lawrence rebukes a House GOP rule that won preliminary approval Friday, arguing it strips power from the constituents they represent and warns of a slippery slope.
Coming Sunday the Douglas County spelling bee brings together promising young spellers to compete for the title. Organizers expect a lively event with students from area schools showcasing their vocabulary and accuracy skills.
Kansas officials confirm delays in educator pension contributions and half of general state aid payments totaling about 124 million dollars. It marks the second consecutive month of postponements as Brownback allies frame it as a fiscal fix while planning a budget-cutting bill for next week.
Kyle Snyder, 22, of Lecompton died Friday after a BNSF train struck his northbound pickup at a gravel crossing on East 950 Road, northwest of Lakeview Lake. The crossing lacked flashing lights or gates. the collision occurred just after noon and the train stopped about a half mile east. Snyder was alone in the pickup. authorities identified him Friday evening.
City plans relocate four sewer lines and several water mains under the 23rd Street bridge to accommodate a Kansas Department of Transportation project set to begin in 2012. Total relocation costs are about 1.2 million, with engineering a 110000 contract approved. Traffic remains open while two shoe fly roads divert vehicles during construction.
Lawrence city commissioners will consider a 1.2 million design contract with Gould Evans for the nearly 20 million Lawrence Public Library expansion. Some leaders push adding a new level to the 250 space parking garage to create 50 to 75 extra spaces, using the existing lot between the library and the senior center. The move hinges on presenting a price tag and option for an expanded garage.
The 73 year old Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge spanning the Missouri River from Atchison to Winthrop is open for relocation bids. Kansas officials may relocate all or part of the 2,500 foot span with up to 200000 dollars offered for relocation costs. Bids are due April 1 with a new bridge due to be finished this fall and the move planned for next year.
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