Douglas County Fair continues with contests and shows
The Douglas County Fair runs today with pie contest submissions animal weigh ins dairy goat and meat goat shows and a 7 to 10 p.m. performance by Arnie Johnson and The Midnight Special. A curious llama named Caramel appears at the fairgrounds while three year old Austin Phillips of Eudora cleans pigs.
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Lawrence school board proposes property tax increase
Lawrence school board proposes a budget for the upcoming year that would raise the district tax rate to replace state aid cut under a revised Kansas funding formula. Finance director Kathy Johnson said the mill levy increase is needed as state funding diminished.
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Commission to hear results of citizens survey
A Lawrence survey shows strong backing for streets and public safety facilities, but less support for arts and culture, parks, recreation, and economic impact programs. The report will be presented to the Lawrence City Commission Tuesday night, with findings on city service satisfaction and feedback.
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Water slide plan for west Lawrence stirs local concerns
The Urban Slide promoters seek a two day street closure in August for a 1000 foot water slide in west Lawrence. Neighbors oppose a full closure on George Williams Way while an alternate plan keeps two of four lanes open. City commissioners weigh two site options and a potential cancellation if concerns persist.
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Hot humid business classifieds and comics page notes
Readable entries describe a hot humid day affecting commerce and daily life with brief mentions of classified ads, comic panels, and notices of deaths on pages 2A 5D 8D and 9D. Devices and services adjust to heat while readers scan listings and obituaries.
Study flags six turnpike hotspots near Lawrence
A recent study ranks six of the nine most accident prone spots on the Kansas Turnpike in the Lawrence area. The analysis highlights high crash rates around key exits and interchanges, prompting safety reviews and possible traffic measures.
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