Fireworks light up Watson Park as US marks 238th year
Thousands gathered Friday night at Watson Park and along the Kansas River to celebrate Independence Day. The bright display echoed nationwide as the United States marked 238 years of independence. More on Lawrence celebrations inside.
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KDOT Braces for Possible Cutbacks in Road Projects
Kansas officials warn the Federal Highway Trust Fund could run dry next month. KDOT expects three to six months before any impact, aided by state and dedicated funding sources. The agency oversees the $7.8 billion T WORKS program and up to 175000 jobs linked to it. Federal funds make about a quarter of the budget, roughly 360 million annually.
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Whereabouts of man who jumped from jail window still a mystery
State and federal officials cannot confirm what happened to Alberto Contreras Gonzalez after he jumped from a Wabaunsee County jail window in 2006 and was later treated at KU Hospital. The case raised questions about who pays medical bills following jail escapes and hospital detainers, amid a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on responsibility.
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Veterans graves honored on Oak Hill tour in Lawrence
A group of Lawrence residents toured Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday morning to honor veterans buried there from the Civil War through World War I, reflecting on local history and service.
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