Daybook items highlight community events in Topeka and Lawrence
One million Cups at Cider Gallery and a Lawrence Public Library Book Van share time with Clean Energy Day at the Capitol in Topeka. KU International Expo, library programs for babies to teens, a Dole Institute talk, transit forum, and a Douglas County Commission meeting fill the day with diverse public activities across Lawrence and Topeka.
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Pennsylvania St. Lawrence Public Library
Brandon Woods
Inverness Drive
the Capitol
Kansas State Capitol
10Th Ave
Topeka
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Vermont St. Lawrence
Drury Place
St. Andrews Drive
Kansas Union
Jayhawk Blvd
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Douglas County
United Way
Ridge Court
Babcock Place
Massachusetts St
Lawrence
Vermont St. Cole
Dole Institute
Petefish Drive
Kansas Room
Douglas County Commission
Douglas-County.com
Eagles Lodge
W. Sixth St
Merchants
Sewer plant bids exceed city estimates in Lawrence
Lawrence city officials review two bids for a new south of Wakarusa River sewage plant after Garney Construction and Crossland Heavy Contractors bid about 50 million, roughly 5 million above the 45 million engineer estimate. Project aims to boost capacity and meet stricter environmental standards.
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Wakarusa River
Lawrence
Dave Wagner
Wagner
O’connell Road
Ing
Garney Construction
Crossland Heavy Contractors
Douglas County
Rock Chalk Park
City Commission
Borders site sparks debate on downtown development
Compton plans a seven story mixed use building anchored by a Checkers grocery at the Borders site with offices apartments and a parking garage. He also eyes other downtown projects including a multistory apartment office tower and a possible move to attract a 6000 to 7000 square foot office tenant. Historic preservation concerns loom as the seven story block faces the Douglas County Courthouse and Watkins Museum.
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Pachamamas
Eighth
New Hampshire
Compton
Borders
Pll
Thand Massachusetts
City Commission
David Crawford
Checkers Company
Douglas County
Watkins Museum of History
Campaign finance shows incumbents leading in fundraising
Campaign finance reports through February 19 show incumbent Bob Schumm leading with 14,155 raised from 87 contributors, including a self donation of 500. Stan Rasmussen trails with 10,975 from 85 donors, while Terry Riordan raises 8,665 from 67 contributors. Others include Mike Anderson 5,430 from nine, Matthew Herbert 3,795 from 51, and Leslie Soden 2,144 from 17 plus many under 50. County records note some candidates had not submitted reports yet and school board filings differ, with no reports available Tuesday.
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Bob Schumm
Terry Riordan
Stan Rasmussen
Riordan
Lawrence
Mike Anderson
Matthew Herbert
Herbert
Stuart Boley
IRS
Political Action Committee
The
Plumbers & Pipefitters Union
Boley
Leslie Soden
Kristie Adair
Lawrence School Board
Wicked Broadband
Adair
David Crawford
Boilermakers Union
Cori Viola
Rob Sands
Kansas National Guard
Greg Robinson
Gary Williams
Justin Priest
Douglas-County.com
Benjamin Lampe
Douglas County
Senate debate ends as bill advances on voice vote
Amid a largely empty chamber Democrats including Minority Leader Hensley were away when the bill was debated. Sen Francisco said Democrats preferredively vote it down and that few amendments could improve it. A final Senate vote was expected today before sending the measure to the House.
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Senate
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Marci Francisco
D-Lawrence
Francisco
House
Markets Tumble As Commodities Edge Higher On Tuesday
The Dow stood at 9254.18, Nasdaq at 4968.12 and S&P 500 at 2115.48 with notable gains in corn 3.85, soybeans 10.18, and wheat 5.35. Oil traded around 49.28, gold rose to 1196.90 while silver and platinum slipped.
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Chicago
K.C
New York
Journal-World Contact and Editorial Staff Directory
The Lawrence Journal-World lists staff contacts including sports editor Tom Keegan, editorial page editor Ann Gardner, and advertising manager Kathleen Johnson with direct lines. It also provides general newsroom emails and public contact options for delivery, classifieds, and story ideas.
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Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Ljworld.com
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Kathleen Johnson
Kjohnson
Lottery results summary and pick details
A compact listing shows draw results for multiple Kansas games. Saturday and Monday hot picks appear alongside Tuesday Kansas Cash and Pick 2 3 draws. The message includes Red and White 2 by 2 results and a Pick 3 entry.
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Kansas
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