Animals Allowed Within Lawrence City Limits
The Lawrence city code permits domestic dogs and cats, domesticated rodents and European ferrets, rabbits, birds, nonvenomous snakes under eight feet, nonvenomous lizards, turtles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. All other animals are prohibited except for certain cases such as temporary transit, ownership by medical or educational institutions, or animals for sale or show at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Comparing Hospitals Before Surgery in Lawrence Voices
Lawrence residents discuss how they would compare hospitals before an operation. Key factors include insurance coverage, speed of care, credibility, and the level of care, with price often cited as secondary to quality and reliability.
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Janell Runnebaum
Lawrence
Elizabeth Miller
County Jails Struggle With Staffing Shortages Across Counties
Franklin County Sheriff Craig Davis says staffing remains dramatically short for years and seeks 2 to 4 more positions funded next year while Dou glas County lags in pay. Leavenworth County reports seven vacancies, Oskaloosa’s Jefferson County Jail is fully staffed, and Johnson County also reports full staffing aided by new recruiting. The effort includes a recruiting DVD, TV and radio ads, and visible postings at stadiums and theaters to attract applicants.
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Franklin County
Craig Davis
Davis
Douglas County
Leavenworth County
Leonard Ayres
Oskal
Sheriff's Department
Kauffman Stadium
Johnson County
Fireworks plans and holiday travel sweep Douglas County region
Midweek Fourth of July celebration spans Douglas County with Brothers Fireworks at 31st Street and Kasold Drive and multiple displays in De Soto, Baldwin City, and Lawrence. AAA cites 84 percent driving, gas prices down 23 cents, and law enforcement warns against drinking and driving. The Journal-World sponsors free buses to Lights Over Lawrence, with events from 6 p.m. to after sundown at various venues.
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Rachel Seymour
Journal-World Photo
Kenzie Garvin
Pine’s
Lawrence
Garvins
Amy Garvin
AAA
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas
KDOT
Douglas County
Fireworks safety urged for Kansas families
Fireworks safety is stressed as children ages 9 to 14 have the highest injury risk. Last year about 75 Kansas children 14 and under were treated for fireworks injuries in ERs or hospitals. Safe Kids Kansas urges supervision, no handling by children, and precautions for adults including lighting on safe surfaces, keeping water and a fire extinguisher ready, and watching professional displays.
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Kansas
Jan Stegelman
Safe Kids Kansas
Independence Day office closures listed for Lawrence area
Lawrence and Douglas County government offices will close Wednesday for Independence Day. Banks, post, federal offices, and many local services shut. The Journal-World sponsors free bus shuttles to Burcham Park for the fireworks, while downtown meters are free. Many recreation facilities and meals programs are canceled or rescheduled. mail and deliveries halt. Dole Institute hours noted.
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Lawrence Bus Co
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The
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Overland Drive
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas University
Dole Institute of Politics
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence Senior Center
Lawrence Meals On
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Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
W. 10Th St
USA Today
Lawrence poet named Kansas poet laureate profile
Lawrence poet Low has been named Kansas poet laureate and discusses her ecological focus. She notes the area’s literary culture deserves celebration and fame while encouraging aspiring poets to critique the world around them and engage with nature in their work.
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Kansas
Low
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