23rd Street to lose state highway designation
The final portion of the South Lawrence Trafficway will finish in November, shifting 23rd Street from a state highway to city control. City engineers plan turn-back talks with KDOT to address road deficiencies and arrange compensation for improvements to bring the corridor to better condition.
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Exiting commissioner recalls 48 years of public life
Exiting Douglas County commissioner C. Flory pauses to recall 48 years in public service and eight years on the county board. He leaves the 3rd District seat at the Jan 9 swearing in of successor Michelle Derusseau, noting major projects like the Public Works Headquarters opened in 2015 and renovations at the Fairgrounds.
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Douglas County Commission
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Lawrence
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Community Shelter upgrades security with new lock system
The Lawrence Community Shelter will deploy an electronic door lock system in a section of its facility to boost safety. Executive Director Trey Meyer says fob access will control movement and align with existing security measures, with two sections for families and singles. Previous incidents at the shelter are cited to explain heightened precautions.
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