Kansas declares drought across all 105 counties
Governor Jeff Colyer issued a statewide drought declaration covering all 105 Kansas counties, placing 28 in emergency status. The move aims to alert counties, enable use of water from some state fishing lakes, and prompt local response planning as statewide precipitation runs well below normal.
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Lawrence robber says sorry after three trials
Prosecutor Eve Kemple noted three victims told her they fled facing Walker in court at sentencing. A Taco Bell manager and a University of Kansas researcher described ongoing fear from the robberies. Walker apologized in court, saying he is not a bad person, while the judge affirmed the three-victim scope of the spree and the need for justice.
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City to test downtown sewers with smoke this week
Lawrence will conduct nontoxic smoke tests of its sanitary sewers in downtown Monday to Wednesday, using blowers on manholes. Tests help locate leaks allowing rainwater and groundwater into the system. Residents may stay home. contact TREKK Design Group managers at 913-660-8750 or 913-669-2062 for details.
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Museum screens 60 Minutes report on Kansas marijuana harvest
Lawrence history buffs can see two showings of a 19/0 60 Minutes segment The Kansas Marijuana Harvest at the Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St. The 20 minute program includes Mike Wallace interviews with growers and authorities and a River City Outlaws group. Also a 6 pm tour of Lawrence counterculture exhibit. Free and open to the public.
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