Snow return looms in Lawrence with 3 to 5 inches expected
Brenna Hawley reports Lawrence braces for a wintry Tuesday as 3 to 5 inches of snow are forecast. The National Weather Service issued a winter advisory from 6 am today to 6 am Wednesday with 10 to 20 mph winds. City crews prepared overnight as Tom Orzulak notes the routine storm response. Temperatures are set to rise to around 50 by Sunday. Robins migrate through the area as birdwatcher Stan Roth observes large flocks amid milder weather.
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Exhibit on area history to open in Carnegie Library
Lawrence tourism leaders plan a $200000 exhibit in the former Carnegie Library at Ninth and Vermont, featuring figures like William Quantrill John Brown and Langston Hughes and including a Civil War era focus titled The Kansas Question plus pre European settlement and 20th century civil rights themes. The project may receive funding from transient guest tax collections as the city aims to join the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area.
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Police Chief Finalist Withdraws Over Teaching Career Fears
Wichita deputy police chief Tom Stolz has withdrawn from Lawrence police chief finalist consideration citing the state budget crisis's impact on teaching jobs. He wrote to city manager David Corliss that he cannot ask his wife to leave her 24 year teaching tenure.
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Brownback Dismantles Kansas Arts Commission
Gov Sam Brownback on Monday signed an order to dissolve the Kansas Arts Commission and replace it with a private nonprofit to raise funds. The move aims to save $600,000 next fiscal year but critics warn it will cost the state millions in lost matching funds and revenue from arts and culture.
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Snowy and Cold Join Us at LJWorld Social Pages
Snowy and cold weather turnout prompts readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates and coverage.
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Do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day Hacks Preview
Coming Wednesday features recipes hints and tricks for a homemade Valentine’s Day perfect. The guide promises practical ideas for gifts crafts decorations and romantic touches to impress a loved one on February 14.
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