Sandbar's St Patrick Parade Float Promises Nautical Fun
Lawrence's Sandbar bar has long won floats in the St Patrick's Day parade. This year’s entry remains under wraps as the 1:30 p.m. Sunday South Park parade rolls up Massachusetts Street with dozens of floats and group performances. Barb Herbel notes the Sandbar’s nautical theme and crowd grabbing island music.
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Will global warming alter tornado season in America
Associated Press reports scientists are unsure how climate change will affect tornado activity. While warming is linked to more severe hurricanes and droughts, tornado trends remain erratic. Polls show public blame for outbreaks, but experts say attribution is unclear amid variable recent seasons. Oklahoma City has logged many twisters since 1890, highlighting regional exposure.
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Arts surge reshapes downtown Lawrence scene
Downtown Lawrence sees a rising arts trend with the Warehouse Arts District expanding around the Poehler grocery building in East Lawrence. Final Fridays grow, the Lawrence Arts Center pursues major grants, and a new cultural district unites downtown efforts. Private sector joins in with Essential Goods at 15 E Seventh St above Java Break, an arts and crafts store.
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Sequester Cuts Hit Kansas Federal Courts Hard
Automatic budget cuts known as the sequester will reduce federal court funding in Kansas by hundreds of thousands of dollars this year, affecting operations and services across the district.
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