Gunfire in south Lawrence parking lot injures none
Lawrence police investigate an altercation Sunday night in the 3400 block of Iowa Street near a Holiday Inn Express. Several shots were fired, shell casings recovered, and the involved parties fled in two vehicles. no injuries reported. Call detectives at 830-7430 or Douglas County Crime Stoppers at 843 TIPS for information. up to $1000 reward offered.
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Duplex Fire Displaces Local Family in Lawrence
A Saturday blaze at a 319 Northwood Lane duplex in northern Lawrence displaced a family of four. Investigators, led by Division Chief Eve Tolefree, said the preliminary finding points to improper disposal of charcoal briquettes as the likely cause. No injuries were reported. Red Cross assisting one family with food and clothing. second duplex side occupants were away. A second Saturday fire at 1300 W Second Terrace damaged an exterior shed and a home on the property, with cause and damage still under investigation.
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Iowa stockpiles salt for coming winter
Des Moines and West Des Moines ramp up salt stocks before summer ends. Iowa DOT reports over 231000 tons stored, exceeding capacity, as the state plans for blizzards after a mild winter. Last winter used 50700 tons, 21 percent of seasonal average, while pricing under new contracts is expected to ease.
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Salt stocks hold steady as local governments curb purchases
Lawrence Public Works says no planned salt buys for winter as drivers hold contracts and reserves. City used 750 tons last winter from 3,500 ton average, with about 5,000 tons in store. Douglas County cut purchases from 2,000 to 1,500 tons, keeping about 1,000 tons more than normal in stock. Officials expect no large discounts without demand.
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District eyeing extra 1.5M for 2012-13 budget
Lawrence school board officials outlined about 4.2 million dollars in new and existing redirected funds for the upcoming year including 2.7 million already earmarked for priorities like all day kindergarten and smaller class sizes. They expect 1.5 million for potential salary talks as negotiations continue.
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