Two Lawrence graduates win National Merit Scholarships
Alyssa M Crider of University of Minnesota and Riley C Gentry of University of Central Florida earned National Merit Scholarships after advancing as finalists. Crider aims for computer science, Gentry for mathematics and education. scholars gained through PSAT and SAT scores and extensive applications. TOPER Acknowledges legislators for supporting Kansas transportation funding, including Marci Francisco Tom Holland Anthony Hensley Barbara Ballard Paul Davis Ramon Gonzalez Ann Mah Tom Sloan for backing the 10 year plan and the South Lawrence Trafficway.
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Lawrence High School
Alyssa M. Crider
University of Minnesota
Riley C. Gentry
University of Central Florida
Crider
Gentry
Topera
Lawrence
Topeka
Julie Lorenz
Economic Lifelines
Marci Francisco
D-Lawrence
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Anthony Hensley
D Topeka
Barbara Ballard
Paul Davis
Ramon Gonzalez
R-Perry
Ann Mah
D-Topeka
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Kansas
South Lawrence
New hydroelectric plant rises taller as work advances
Workers keep erecting the 25 million hydroelectric plant for Bowersock Mills & Power Co on the Kansas River north bank. This month crews begin raising prefabricated concrete walls to add height, aiming for completion by year end about 48 feet above the river levee.
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Bowersock Mills & Power Co
Kansas River
Heat linked fish kill at Kanza pond in Kansas preserve
Hundreds of carp died as heat reduced oxygen in a pond at Kanza Southwind Nature Preserve near 27th Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. Kansas wildlife officials say heat and decaying plant matter drive the oxygen loss, a common issue in smaller Kansas ponds. The dead fish mainly pose a smell and scavenger risk with no broader health concerns noted.
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Kanza Southwind
27Th Street
South Lawrence
Lawrence
Chuck
Bever
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Kansas
Mark Hecker
Parks and Main
KU Ticket Investigation Hearing Set in Scalping Case
U.S. District Judge Monti Belot ordered an evidentiary hearing for Thomas Ray Blubaugh, a former KU consultant, as he weighs a sentence-reduction request linked to a $2 million ticket scalping conspiracy. Blubaugh will be brought from El Reno federal prison to Kansas.
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Wichita
Kansas University
U.S
Monti Belot
US S. Marshals
Thomas Ray Blubaugh
Blubaugh
Kansas
el Reno
Oklo
Charlotte
University
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