Local students urged to bike to school Wednesday
Lawrence students join a nationwide National Bike to School Day. The Health Department with city government and schools promote Be Active Safe Routes to improve access for foot and bike travel. If biking is tough, walking is advised. Officials say activity boosts health and learning, plus independence and social ties. Several elementary and middle schools will hold events like park and rides and bicycle rodeos. School board members, city officials and firefighters participate.
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Kansas wind power surge set to expand further
The American Wind Energy Association reports Kansas will reach 5,000 megawatts of wind power this year with farms Cimarron Bend II and Western Plains online, boosting capacity from 4,931 to about 5,000 MW. Bloom Wind Farm and Iron Star project underline continued growth, with total wind investment at $8.4 billion as national projections remain strong through 2020.
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Lawrence man killed in motorcycle crash near Eudora
Lawrence resident Derek Fenton, 45, died when his 1993 Harley Davidson drifted off North 1400 Road east of Eudora at 7:40 p.m. Saturday. Passenger Shelley Fenton, 46, was hospitalized at Overland Park Regional Hospital. The crash report notes neither was wearing a helmet.
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