Unexpected dam repair lowers Kaw water level in Lawrence
Chad Lawhorn reports an urgent bladder failure at the Bowersock Dam may drop the Kansas River level by about six feet upstream of the dam near downtown Lawrence. Owners of Bowersock Mills & Power Company warn river users and downtown motorists will see unusually low water near Burcham Park and the KU boathouse.
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Questions and answers about CDC moratorium on evictions
Associated Press reports that the federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC last year is set to expire July 31 after a one month extension. The measure kept millions in homes as job losses mounted, but landlords challenged the order while tenants await distributing $45 billion in federal rental aid to cover back rent and expenses. Advocates say disbursement has been slow and more time is needed to prevent a spike in evictions.
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St John’s Mexican Fiesta Returns After Pandemic Break
Parishioners at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church prepare thousands of tamales enchiladas burritos and tacos for the annual Mexican Fiesta after skipping a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Downtown Lawrence sidewalk sale moves to September
Downtown Lawrence Inc shifts the annual sidewalk sale from July to early September for 60 year old event. Executive director Sally Zogry cites heat concerns pandemic factors and downtown ownership aging as reasons. The sale will run sunup to sundown on a Thursday with crowds noted from past years and concerns about vaccination rates in surrounding counties.
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