Coalition pushes liquor law changes in Kansas
A broad coalition including Walmart Hy-Vee and QuikTrip seeks to loosen Kansas rules on alcohol sales. The group claims the bill expanding grocery and convenience store sales to full-strength liquor would create more than 12 000 jobs generate 216 million in wages and 72 million in annual tax revenue. Opponents from liquor stores challenge those figures saying gains are overstated and favor large chains over small businesses. The bill would also allow liquor stores to sell non alcohol items such as food and gas. current number of liquor stores is 766.
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Fluoride varnish clinic illustrates dental decay concerns
Dental hygienist Holly Blick treated eight children with fluoride varnish at a Lawrence health department clinic co sponsored by Douglas County Dental Clinic. The piece notes fluoride varnish helps prevent decay and discusses proposed changes to drinking water fluoride levels from 0.7 to 1.2 mg per liter. It cites HHS aims to reduce fluorosis risk in children and KC data on fluoridation prevalence and a statewide screening program comparing Douglas and Sedgwick counties with dental decay and urgent care needs.
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Take Charge Challenge Hots Up In Power-Saving Race
Manhattan leads Lawrence in the Take Charge Challenge energy contest with 486 bulbs switched to compact fluorescents versus Lawrence's 316. The eight month intrastate rivalry awards winner $100,000 for a renewable energy project and is funded by Recovery Act dollars, sponsored by the Kansas Energy Office and run by the Climate and Energy Project.
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Kansas Athletics pays funeral and travel costs for Robinson family
Kansas Athletics received NCAA permission to fly the KU basketball team to Washington for Thomas Robinson's mother's funeral and to cover all related expenses. Associate AD Jim Marchiong said the funds come from general revenue with donations and TV contracts supporting budget. He noted the situation's uniqueness and that other student-athletes face similar losses.
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Replica of Old Sacramento Cannon Planned for Lawrence
Kerry Altenbernd of Lawrence plans to build a working replica of the Old Sacramento cannon now housed at the Watkins Community Museum of History. The original War with Mexico piece was used by Missourians and later brought to Lawrence by pro slavery men to fire on the Free State Hotel known as the Eldridge House. The story appears on page 3A.
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Coming Friday Explores District Tennis Court Lighting
The upcoming Friday event examines concerns over lighting for the school district's new tennis courts. Community members and officials discuss safety, visibility, and neighbor impacts.
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