Planning Commission OKs wind project rule change vote
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission approved revised wind energy rules by 6-3 after midnight, setting a 2500 foot setback from non-participating property lines and other technical changes. Opponents cited safety concerns with the earlier 1500 foot draft.
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Rancher Drives Cattle Herd as Grasslands Feed Kansas Beef
Kansas rancher Kelly Anthony in Haskell County uses a siren to gather his cattle in a native grassland pasture. Ranching sustains the western Kansas beef industry and local economy, with ranchers owning much of the remaining High Plains grasslands once spanning 71 million acres.
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Lawrence High student dies after Olathe shooting
A 15 year old Lawrence High School sophomore Brianna Higgins died after a shooting near West 127th Street in Olathe Friday night. The case remains under investigation as police seek information and district officials urge support for students and family.
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Push for comments on updated regional pedestrian plan
The Lawrence Douglas County MPO seeks public input on a 30 day comment period through Feb 20 for an updated Regional Pedestrian Plan covering Eudora Baldwin City and Lecompton The draft aligns with city plans dating from 2016 and 2022 and aims to unify investment in pedestrian infrastructure to create a city wide system encouraging more walking.
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