Westar grants delay in removal of trees in park
Westar Energy will pause tree removal in Watson Park after a last minute request by the city. Chad Luce said he will attend the Tuesday city commission meeting to explain why several edge trees must be cut to protect electrical lines. City officials had considered removing about 12 trees, and last week reviewed which could be saved. The delay follows commissioners’ concerns raised at last Tuesday’s session.
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Patrol seeks deals on gas prices found at $2.49
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.49 at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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Sanitation chief retires ahead of awaiting audit findings
Lawrence city solid waste superintendent Bob Yoos retires just two weeks before the City Commission to receive a performance audit of the department. City Manager David Corliss says the timing is amicable and unrelated to audit findings. The audit, due Feb. 2, will review eight hour timekeeping, recycling rate calculations, and the division's persistent deficit since 2005.
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Public transit plan eyes curb to curb service in Lawrence
Lawrence hosts open houses to review transit changes including a shift from fixed routes to demand response north of Sixth Street and in North Lawrence. The plan would require 24 hour advance calls for rides, with several more meetings set through August 1, KU and city routes affected. Robert Nugent leads the effort, aiming to boost reliability and ridership.
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Senate panel backs smaller cut to legislative budget
The Kansas Senate Ways and Means Committee rejected Gov. Parkinsons recommended 2.2 million cut to the Legislature and approved a reduced 1.1 million cut. It preserves funds while the state faces a 400 million revenue shortfall, and the bill heads to the full Senate.
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