Fourth of July trash load expected even in city limits
Lawrence officials say residential pickups after the holiday weekend won’t be heavier overall. Solid waste manager Bob Yoos notes some residents stay home while others travel, balancing the load. He warns to bag and properly dispose of unlit fireworks and signals parks and streets crews will handle casings. Recycling at local centers remains slow as holiday festivities ease.
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Neighborhood Eyes Sevent h Street Closure Experiment
Old West Lawrence residents push to close a one block section of Seventh Street between Kentucky and Tennessee as a six month traffic calming experiment to boost pedestrian space. OWLA plans to request city action, but City Manager Wildgen voices concerns about parking loss and potential need for new traffic signals after study.
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Lawrence Library names youth services head Jan Irving
Nationally known children's author Jan Irving was hired as director of youth services at Lawrence Public Library. Irving, from the Kansas City area, began Monday and aims to expand programs serving more than 3,000 children, including the summer reading program, with goals to involve parents.
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Washington mayor clarifies Topeka comments
Mayor Marion Barry says his CNN remark that Washington streets are as safe as Topeka’s has been misrepresented. He distanced himself from the national coverage and said the comment was taken out of context.
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Harvest wraps up in southern Kansas
AP reports wheat harvest nearing finish in southern Kansas while northern areas still wind down. Kansas overall harvest 67 percent complete, down from 74 percent last year, with 95 percent cut in southwest Liberal area stalled by rain. Sorghum nearly planted. soybeans blooming 21 percent. corn 23 percent silk, 9 percent dough.
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