Eudora to host July Fourth fireworks show this year
A spokeswoman confirms the annual fireworks display will take place Sunday at dusk with viewing from Eudora Middle School and Eudora High School parking lots along County Route 1061 near Kansas Highway 10. Public works notes utility flags on O Connell Road will be removed after project completion the week of July 5 with contractor responsibility.
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Plans for a Fourth of July Weekend in Kansas City Area
Massachusetts Street residents discuss Fourth of July plans with fireworks watching potlucks and family gatherings. Curtis Green from Chicago plans holiday time with family while Mary Sanders from Winchester intends farm work and a barbecue with kids. Kevin Frantz from Lawrence expects a guest from Omaha named Sean McCarthy with undecided plans.
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Day care providers face new regulations under law
The Kansas health department expands rules for day care homes with 6 600 total providers and 279 in Douglas County. Inspectors will increase home visits and training over the next year to help homes meet the new standards, with Kaleena Musick of Giggles and Scribbles in Eudora adjusting after a recent inspection. Musick earned a license, completed 20 hours of training, and notes the changes improve safety and reassure parents.
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Turnpike Safety Assist program aids drivers in busy zones
Turnpike officials announce Safety Assist to patrol three zones from Topeka to Lawrence, Lawrence to Kansas City, and Wichita to the Oklahoma border. Vehicles operate 6 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 7 pm weekdays, plus 3 pm to 7 pm Sundays, at no cost to motorists to maintain traffic flow amid ongoing bridge work and lane reconstructions. CEO Michael Johnston says they aim to prevent breakdowns and accidents in construction zones as summer winds down.
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Roadside Safety Assist Aimed at KTA Motorists
Safety Assist by Kansas Turnpike Authority with State Farm funds helps stranded motorists across routes between Topeka and Kansas City and Wichita to the Oklahoma border. Service runs 6 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 7 pm on weekdays, 3 pm to 7 pm Sundays. Responders change tires fuel radiators jump start belts or tow if needed. Dispatch radios and wireless phones enable contact with families and troopers. responders cover about 1000 to 1200 miles weekly seeking stranded motorists. Call KTA at 582 for service.
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Poll prompts rating Morgan on school board leadership
A Lawrence poll asks readers to rate outgoing school board president Scott Morgan. It also asks if residents will watch the Jaycees Fourth of July fireworks at Watson Park at 9 45 p m with 62 percent saying no 24 percent yes and 14 percent not sure. Readers are directed to LJWorld com for more responses and to cast a vote.
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