City mulls annexation to East Hills Business Park
Lawrence city commissioners weigh an annexation of 87.7 acres east of the East Hills Business Park, purchased by Douglas County Development Inc. in March. The plan seeks rezoning after annexation to attract a large new plant, with the measure referred to the planning commission and a 6 35 p m meeting to vote on the Douglas County Commission approval.
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Lawrence City Commission
East Hills
Douglas County Development Inc
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Sider
Douglas County Commission
Lawrence
Mike Wildgen
Debi Moore
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Medical Plaza
Emerson Construction Inc
Douglas County
Seventh Street
Wisconsin Street
Speicher Road
27Th Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Comet Lane
Clineton Parkway
Kasoll Drive
Becca
Hy-Vee
West Sixth Street
Monterey Way
Landplan Engineering
Peridian Group
City to hear report on buses purchase dispute
The Lawrence City Commission will hear City Manager Mike Wildgen’s report on the 12 bus purchase for the city service. Chance Coach Inc. of Wichita filed a complaint with the city and the Federal Transit Administration alleging improper bid evaluation. The start date slipped from May 1 to June 1 or later as the contract, initially awarded to Blue Bird Corp., awaits resolution. Chance vows to appeal to the FTA if Wildgen sides against them.
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Mike Wildgen
Chance Coach Inc
Wichita
Federal Transit Administration
Chance
Blue Bird Corp
Macon
Wildgen
Chance Coach
Federal Transit Authority
Local government approves varied contracts and zoning actions
Consent agenda clears multiple contracts for water, sewer, and street projects. Includes BRB Construction change order 31371.20, Fairbanks Morse pump purchase 25037.05, A&L Underground 498175.95 for Phase II waterline, Black Veatch 25000, Harris Construction release to Emerson Construction 341813.18, and other zoning, licensing, and annexation steps with public hearings set.
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Southeast Lawrence
Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp
Kaw
A&l Underground
Black & Veatch
Four Seasons Force
Bradleyville Eagles basketball dynasty recalls Ozarks roots
In Bradleyville Missouri a tiny town of 75, the Eagles won state titles in 1962 1967 and 1968 and set a 64 game win streak. Coach Ray Gibson Argil Ellison led 199 26 record with players who balanced chores hunting and high level hoops.
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James Leon Combs
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Boondocks
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Columbia
Donald
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Argil Ellison
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Brownback Pushes to Suspend India Sanctions After Middle East Trip
Senator Sam Brownback plans legislation to suspend all U S economic sanctions on India amid efforts to curb the Nepal sex trade. He met with Pakistan military leaders, discussed civilian rule, and cited concerns over sparring risks with India and Pakistan. Brownback highlighted abuse in the sex trade and shared a pashmina shawl bought by teenage workers.
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Sam Brownback
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Washington
U.S
Nepal
R Kan
Middle East
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Harry Reid
Nevada
Daniel Akaka
Hawaii
Karl Inderfurth
Indian Airlines
Pakistan
Kansas
Missouri
Capitol Hill
Free abortion services spark protests at Kansas clinic
Hundreds of anti abortion demonstrators picketed Women's Health Care Services after Dr George Tiller offered first trimester abortions for free to Medicaid eligible women on the Rae v Wade anniversary. About 20 women used the offer as protesters and escorts clashed outside the heavily secured facility.
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George Tiller
Donna Lippoldt
Heartbeat Industries
Tiller
Dena Vogler
Vogler
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