Teachers and district reach tentative pay deal in Lawrence
Lawrence school district and its teachers union announce a tentative contract adding 1.6 million for new teacher salaries. The compromise raises each salary level by 1200 dollars after an impasse over 1000 to 1500. Lead negotiator David Reber says the board bridged the gap before the next school year.
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London Olympics Open With Royal En trance Parade
The opening ceremony featured Britain’s famous figures including the queen and James Bond as 10,500 athletes led a grand parade. In separate health news, the U S reports a surge in synthetic drugs made from legal chemicals, challenging lawmakers to keep up with new formulas and loopholes.
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U.S. economy barely grows as consumer spending stalls
Dan Greenhaus of BTIG notes the economy is barely expanding with an annualized 1.5 percent growth, dragged by weak consumer spending. Few anticipate acceleration in the second half of the year, reflecting a sluggish trajectory despite early-quarter performance.
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Water plants run at full capacity to meet Lawrence demand
Lawrence city water treatment plants Kaw River and Clinton Lake operate near max capacity as the city uses 22 to 23 million gallons of water daily, the highest in 22 years. Plant manager Charlie Ballenger notes the strain, with increased testing, chemicals, and manpower, but crews keep the system flowing amid a scorching summer.
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Charlie Ballenger
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Clinton Lake
Ballenger
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Siltation slows at Clinton and Perry lakes amid drought
Park managers report drought slows siltation in Clinton and Perry lakes with Clinton nearing a 30 year acceleration to fill after 100 year plan. Perry Lake fills normally though levels drop from over 10 feet above normal two years ago to two feet below normal now. Boaters told to watch shallow areas as levels remain low.
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Richard Gwin
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County creates own voter ID system to aid registration
Douglas County will issue photo voter ID cards to registered voters who show acceptable documents such as a utility bill or bank statement. The local system lets residents without proper ID avoid the state's DMV process and does not require a birth certificate. County Clerk Jamie Shew said the program aims to help residents vote and began planning after concerns from nursing homes and similar facilities.
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KU announces 97 buyouts and retirements by year end
Kansas University reports 97 employees will take buyouts and retire by December 31, yielding about 4.9 million dollars in savings. Most are support staff and faculty. names will not be released. About 650 were eligible, 149 applied, and 106 were offered.
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Gavin Young
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Charla Jenkins
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