Lecompton Territorial Days reenact fort battle parade
The Lecompton Historical Foundation hosted Territorial Days featuring a Battle of Fort Titus reenactment, blacksmithing demos, a parade, and 1850s attire. Crowds visited Constitution Hall for vendors, viewed re enactors, while families enjoyed food and music on a day marking the Civil War start at Fort Titus.
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Public sessions planned on Transportation 2040 plan
Lawrence Douglas County MPO seeks input on a countywide Transportation 2040 plan with three listening sessions from 4 to 8 pm at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 West Sixth Street, 4 pm to 8 pm at Lawrence City Hall, and 5 pm to 8 pm at Eudora City Hall. A draft is due this fall with final approval anticipated in early 2013.
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Radio ham volunteers bolster disaster response role
Col. Chris Stratmann praised radio’s practical use noting the truck has answered real world disasters. He aims to boost public confidence in the National Guard and strengthen ties with the Amateur Radio Club. Mark Randel credits amateur radio as a dependable disaster communication lifeline globally.
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District 2 field grows as race centers on middle class
Eye and Barnhart discuss the 2nd District’s redraw and the middle class stakes in the November election. Jenkins faces critique for alignment with party leaders while claiming broad support and local ties to Douglas County, Manhattan and Kansas State University funding. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild notes changes moved Manhattan to the 1st District.
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