Montere y Way work paused by Kansas DOT until spring
Readers report minimal progress on Monterey Way since October and no changes at the 15th and Iowa corner despite a prior study. City Manager Mike Wildgen notes the study could be revisited if funding allows, with estimates above 2 million dollars and mixed public opinion on actions. The Kansas DOT suspended work until spring.
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Monterey Way
Lawrence
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Call Sound Off Line for Public Questions
Readers are invited to call 832 7297 to leave questions for the Sound Off segment. A recording guides listeners to submit their queries, reflecting a community opinion forum.
KU Student Kate Dee Remarks on Travel and Friends’ Trucks
Kate Dee, a Kansas University student from Lawrence, comments that she has not taken long distance trips but has noticed the behavior among friends who own large trucks. Her remark suggests broader perceptions of travel habits influenced by vehicle choice.
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Community calendar events in Lawrence area
Friday events include a Friends of the Lawrence Public Library members night from 5 to 9 p.m. at the library garage, plus a Kanwaka Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Kanwaka Town ship Hall. Oak items list also a Habitat for Humanity nail driving ceremony and volunteer training sessions at various city locations.
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Seventh
Kentucky
Historic Resources Commission
Sixth
Massachusetts
Kanwaka
Kanwaka Township
N. 1700
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National Association of Retired Federal Employees
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West Sixth
Lawrence Habitat For Humanity
Dana O’brien
Wedgewood
Lawrence Cohousing
Cimmaron Drive
Community
Taul Won't Run for Re Election in Douglas County
Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Taul will not seek a second term citing a growing veterinary business. Fellow commissioner Dean Nieder also plans not to run. Jones’ seat is up in 2002. Also reported were the theft of nine pit bull puppies worth 1800 and a car theft suspect who fled after a routine stop. City transit talks advance as FTA requests more info and bids. A celebrity sports auction to aid the St Patrick's Day Parade is set for Liberty Hall with prominent auctioneers.
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Tom Taul
Charles Jones
Kathy Tate
Liberty Hall
Mass
Lawrence St. Patrick's Day
Classic Eagle Distributing
Tanna Guthrie
99KY
Hank Booth
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the Lazer
Gene Shaughnessy
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Emergency Fire and Medical Calls in Lawrence Details
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical reported 11 fire calls including vehicle and structure fires at Windsor Naismith Packer La Kingston Iowa and Wakarusa. Ambulance calls list multiple medical emergencies and injury accidents with patient transports across Kasold Kasold Kasold Chapel and Kentucky blocks.
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Naismith
Packer
Kingston
Wakarusa
Iowa
Kentucky
Kasald
West Sixth
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