Artist's Fallen Sculpture Upright by Community Effort
Elden Tefft's 700 pound bronze statue toppled by vandals in March was righted by about eight volunteers including Renee Caldwell and her husband near his home at 1315 Naismith Drive. The sculpture, depicting a man leaning on his knee, suffered little damage and Tefft noted his other KU works remain on display.
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Kansas University
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KDOT to distribute surveys near Lawrence today and Thursday
Kansas Department of Transportation officials will hand out survey cards to drivers at multiple Lawrence area points from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The poll asks about origins and destinations to guide future roadway planning. Drivers may submit one card per trip, with exceptions for commuting trips.
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Lost and Found Missing memorial stone returned
Kansas University sculpture student Steve McFarland found the limestone memorial stone he carved for his late uncle after a May 22 disappearance. The 200 to 250 pound piece, depicting his uncle dancing with his granddaughter, was dumped 15 to 20 feet from where he left it. He plans to resume work and finish by summer’s end.
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Gasoline Price Found At Miller Mart In Lawrence
The Journal-World reports a price as low as $1.469 per gallon at Miller Mart, located at 19th Street and Haskell Avenue in Lawrence. Readers are invited to call 832-7154 or visit ljworth.com/section/gasoline to submit lower prices and join the Pump Patrol message board with their gas price details.
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Fuel prices surprise no one in export talk
Lawrence expert Lee Gerhard says rising fuel costs align with demand and supply. He notes population grew from 125 million in 1937 to 281 million today and U.S. refineries have not kept pace, while older plants remain costly and near capacity.
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Lawrence rejects big-box rezoning on northwest corner
Lawrence city commissioners voted to deny rezoning for a 53-acre big-box development at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive after a lengthy discussion. Critics warned traffic would outpace arterial capacity, while supporters cited economic benefits. the memo from KDOT warned the corridor already risks congestion, prompting the rejection.
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Wakarusa Drive
Horizon 2020
Chris Huffman
Kansas Department of Transportation
23Rd Street
David Dunfield
Marty Kennedy
Melissa Lacey
Fet
Jim Harpool
Dial Realty
Kansas City
Lawrence City Commission
City Hall
Weaver's Wins Back Parking At Downtown Transfer Site Move
City commissioners, backing downtown transfer site relocation for the bus system, ordered the move away from Ninth and Massachusetts. Store owner Joe Flannery urged a downtown position but not at the busiest intersection, while Raven Bookstore’s Pat Kehde favored reducing traffic by shifting riders. Potential sites include New Hampshire, Ninth between Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and Massachusetts in front of South Park Recreation Center. Public transit chief Karin Rexroad to pursue options. City Manager Mike Wildgen warned new sites may reduce parking elsewhere.
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Weaver
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Pat Kehde
Raven Bookstore
Jim Henry
New Hampshire Street
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Massachusetts Street
South Park Recreation Center
Karin Rexroad
Mike Wildgen
Health Department faces funding squeeze threatens disease prevention
Lawrence-Douglas County health officials warn limited funds could halt immunization and nutrition programs ahead of the 2002 fiscal year start. The department seeks about 2.1 million dollars, a 6 percent rise funded 40 percent by city and 60 percent by county, with state and federal grants filling the rest. Although a 2.8 million general funds increase was pushed last session, it failed in committee. officials may try again.
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