Lawrence City Band drops cannon in 1812 Overture at finale
Washington gridlock forces sequestration cuts. Kansas National Guard cannons unavailable for the 1812 Overture finale. The Lawrence City Band still performs fireworks as planned. History notes cannon use since the late 1980s with prior 12 gauge blanks by local volunteers and a bass drum substitute. A war reenactor volunteers for the 2014 finale.
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KU campus to allow parking payment by cell phone
KU will start permitting visitors to pay long term parking meters with Parkmobile via a free app or phone call. The program, rolling out before the fall semester on August 26, uses bright green stickers on meters including near Memorial Stadium and Ambler Fitness Center.
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Sunny Heat Wave Forecast for Today
The forecast predicts a sunny and hot day with a high near 96 degrees. Read page 12A for details and follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Lawrence man shot to death at Michigan Street home
A 51 year old Lawrence resident was killed in a Wednesday evening shooting at 647 Michigan St. Neighbors described the victim living with his son. Two suspects, one male and one female, were arrested in Topeka about 6:41 p.m. as detectives investigated at the scene.
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Farm bill provision could ease coal plant approval
Environmentalists say a section in the House farm bill would undo environmental review for Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to build an 895 megawatt coal plant near Holcomb, Kansas, undermining court-ordered scrutiny and threatening a $2.8 billion project. The Sierra Club and an attorney warn the provision would fast track permits and weaken environmental safeguards.
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Lake to be treated for weed at Lone Star Lake
Douglas County officials plan a chemical treatment to control an aggressive underwater weed plaguing Lone Star Lake. The plan aims to reduce weed growth and improve lake recreation and aquatic health for nearby residents and visitors.
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