How to Remove a Whole House Trap
A neighborhood guide explains removing old whole house traps installed before the 1940s to prevent sewer gases and pests. It covers locating two access plugs, breaking surrounding concrete, exposing the trap, cutting the cast-iron pipe, and replacing with PVC and couplings for a clean end.
Lawrence 9-year-old earns Kids' State Dinner invite
Ninth year old Mavilla, a Lawrence third grader, sparked by a White House challenge from Michelle Obama, becomes Kansas winner of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and earns a seat at the Kids' State Dinner. The United Way of Douglas County highlights her community service pledge as the event approach.
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United Way Spotlight Features Local Volunteer Micki Chestnut
In Douglas County United Way celebrates volunteers with occasional features. Micki Chestnut serves as communications director, coordinating outreach and highlighting charitable efforts supported by the United Way.
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Kansas GOP considers tax increases to balance budget
Kansas lawmakers eye revenue hikes as a $600 million shortfall looms for the next fiscal year. Gov Brownback backs delaying income tax cuts and raising tobacco and alcohol taxes while debating new taxes, including on renewables and utility bills. House and Senate budgets shift funds from transportation and shield spending on schools and social services. State Sen. Les Donovan says balancing is mandatory.
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Crunch time for KU 14 000-ton accelerator project
Kansas University physicists race to finish their part of the world’s largest particle accelerator project. The 14 000 metric ton machine sits near the European Large Hadron Collider site and will run collisions again after a two year upgrade pause. KU researchers anticipate higher energy and new detectors as collaboration intensifies worldwide.
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