River legends and a buried 200-pound fish tale in Douglas County
In Lawrence, Barbara Higgins-Dover recalls a late 1890s story of men hauling a 200-pound Kansas River fish to shore in Douglas County and burying it with a grave marker. The tale, once sought by Kansas University, remains unproved as locals lament losses along the Kaw. Richard Higgins, Barbara’s grandfather, also carried a river tragedy tale from 1950 when his son fell from Bowersock Dam and was not saved.
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Arbara Higgins-Dover
Lawrence
Kansas
Douglas County
Kansas University
Higgins-Dover
Richard Higgins
Barbara
Bowersock
Richard
River Kings Leader Fails Daring Kaw Rescue Plan
Lawrence's River Kings group, led by Lawhorn, were famed for fishing and rescue work on the Kansas River. They were known to assist community leaders in navigating the Kaw’s dangerous currents. This time, no rescue occurred on the perilous day.
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Kansas River
State officials urge changes in remedial education
Kansas leaders seek reforms as 42 percent of first time community college students and 16 percent of four year students take remedial courses. Regents, K-12 and Legislature urged shared funding and policy action to boost college completion and workforce readiness. A Developmental Education report advocates targeted funding, program changes, and clearer standards.
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Shine Adams
Kansas University
Adams
Regents
Susan
Fish
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas
Kenny Wilk
Developmental Education
Lawrence records show near 300 DUI charges this year
Lawns see about 300 operating under the influence filings in Lawrence this year as officials urge caution and emphasize prevention. The report notes the year’s total across multiple cases and mentions ongoing enforcement actions.
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Lawrence
Ninth Street gets boost from $500000 ArtPlace grant
Lawrence Arts Center proposal Free State Boulevard aims to transform Ninth Street between Massachusetts and Delaware with multi modal improvements including walkable and rollable paths sculpture lights and signage. Residents and stakeholders welcome funds but caution to preserve affordability and neighborhood quirkiness during planning.
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ArtPlace America
Ninth Street
East Lawrence P
Mike Myers
ArtPlace
Lawrence Arts Center
Free State Boulevard
Massachusetts
Delaware
Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss ArtPlace Grant
Lawrence Arts Center representatives will discuss the ArtPlace grant at the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association meeting. The session runs 7 to 9 p.m. July 7 at Van Go Inc. 715 New Jersey Street.
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Lawrence Arts Center
East Lawrence
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Ingrid Peterson
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