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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2017
Page
6
A brief note credits AccuWeather, Inc. for today’s forecast graphics and weather data. The item lists AccuWeather as the provider of forecast content used on the page.
Engineers say the smoke seen on Lawrences west side is a planned test of the city's sewage and storm water systems. Ron Thomann of TREKK Design Group explains two systems are being checked: sewage lines to the treatment plant and storm water runoff to creeks and rivers.
Lawrence engineers use oil smoke to reveal rainwater intrusion in sewer and storm lines. Blowers vent smoke from manholes to mark defects with GPS coordinates for sealing and assessment. Residents are notified, 911 and Fire Medical coordination continue as tests proceed.
Douglas County Emergency Management outlines a March Severe Weather Awareness Week with a statewide siren drill at 10 a.m. on March 7 if conditions permit. Two courses follow including the Advanced Severe Weather Training Symposium on March 4 at Double Tree Hilton and Weather 101 class on March 28 at Lawrence Public Library.
A Kansas bill redefines open records rules for police complaint and investigation files. It shifts to treat these records like other criminal investigations, allowing disclosure after completion or by court order if public interest favors release. The measure, debated Feb 9, moved toward final House action with a Senate vote imminent.
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