31st Street segment to reopen in Lawrence trafficway project
Kansas Department of Transportation sets Wednesday as the opening date for the 31st Street portion between Ousdahl Road and Haskell Avenue in Lawrence. North of 31st Street Louisiana Street will reopen August 19, with the southern Louisiana segment due in late September. Both streets have been closed since June 2014 as part of the South Lawrence Trafficway project. The completion marks the first major milestone in the rebuilt corridor, with by pass work continuing into 2016.
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Douglas County approves Mar Lan for fairgrounds renovation
Douglas County commissioners unanimously named Lawrence's Mar Lan Construction as construction manager for the planned renovation and expansion of the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The firm will oversee pricing and subcontractors as work proceeds, with ground breaking hoped for this fall.
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Budget cuts unveiled in Kansas amid 2015 package
Gov Sam Brownback’s administration disclosed nearly 63 million in general fund reductions and savings, claiming minimal impact on services. Budget director Shawn Sullivan said cuts aimed to minimize service effects while meeting lawmakers’ expectation of 50 to 100 million in savings.
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Dog survives shotgun attack but needs leg amputation
A good Samaritan alerted the Lawrence Humane Society at around 9 a.m. Thursday about a brindle pit bull mix found along U.S. Highway 24 with shotgun pellets in the face and body. Humane Society staff amputated the affected leg after surgery revealed pellets.
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School money worries projections spark district worry
Projections of enrollment increases over the next five years have district officials concerned about how to pay for it all. The article notes budget strains and potential tax or funding changes as the district plans for growth.
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