Bats under Lawrence home draw neighbors' praise
Hundreds of bats swarm from two bat houses at Bob Blank's central Lawrence home each dusk and feed on mosquitoes, providing itch-free evenings for neighbors. By day 150 to 250 bats crowd the small houses, dripping guano onto the house and pans below, though locals who know the species praise their pest control.
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Bob Blank
Lawrence
Blank
Richard Gwin
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Owen Lane
Bat decline threat sparks wildlife conservation warning
A mysterious bat disease endangers tens of thousands of bats, labeled the most serious wildlife threat in a century by a Bat Conservation International biologist. The report notes bat houses as mosquito control, with costs from ten dollars to a four hundred dollar version with a camera, and quotes Ken Kuiper of the USDA NRCS on rising popularity.
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Bat Conservation International
Ken Kuiper
U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Kansas
Topeka legislator seeks Konrath group for Capitol costs
House Majority Leader Ray Merrick urged the Legislative Coordinating Council to hire The Konrath Group to assess the Capitol renovation project now estimated at 285 million dollars. Konrath would present at the governing body's August meeting as lawmakers worry over rising costs and past bond decisions.
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Topeka
Ray Merrick
Legislative Coordinating Council
Konrath Group
Mike O’neal
R Hutchinson
House
LCC
Konrath
Kansas Receives 301 Million Education Stimulus Boost
The U S Department of Education allocates 301 million dollars to Kansas under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to save jobs and lay groundwork for reform. Despite the aid, cuts remain, with per pupil funding dropping to 4280 dollars and districts cutting budgets and bus service. Kansas has also received 98 million and will be eligible for 148 million more this fall.
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Topeka
U.S. Department of Education
Kansas
U.S. Education
Arne Duncan
Duncan
Dale Dennis
Dennis
Lawrence
City eyes clock to curb long public comments
Lawrence city commissioners plan a special clock in the commission chambers to show how long speakers have addressed the panel. The timepiece may pave the way for formal limits on public comments, as officials note some speakers use excessive minutes on issues.
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Lawrence City
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Mike Yoder
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Lawrence City Commission
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Lawrence Hosts Walterpalooza Benefit for Van Wheels
The Lawrence community presents Walterpalooza a Saturday fundraiser to raise money for a resident to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. Local organizers urge attendance for the charity event featuring performances and raffles to support mobility access.
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Lawrence
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