City weighs new 16 person pedicab for downtown Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners will discuss a new ordinance to permit a 16 person pedicab in parts of downtown. The plan, proposed by Luke Stone, would require routes for prior approval and restrict alcohol on board. The vehicle would be up to 9 feet wide and 18 feet long and travel about 5 mph.
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Monarch Watch plants for sale at KU Open House
Kansas University's Monarch Watch program offers remaining butterfly garden plants after Saturdays open house. Director Chip Taylor invites the public to Foley Hall on KU West Campus between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily this week to purchase. The event raises funds for education conservation and research on monarch butterf lies.
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Gasoline prices dip below 2.74 at several stations
The Journal-World found gasoline prices as low as 2.74 at multiple stations. Readers who locate a lower price are urged to call 832-7154.
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Lighted path plan trimmed as funding slashed
City commissioners will weigh a 59 410 funding recommendation for a downtown to campus lighted path far short of the 200 000 request. The project hinges on a possible 175 000 federal grant, with work largely on 12th Street if awarded, and no 7th Street work.
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Potter Lake divers train before dredging near Lawrence
Douglas County underwater search and recovery team conducted pre dredging training at Potter Lake. Divers inspected a drainage pipe marked buoys and located a sediment cover used to collect lake floor sediment. The seven member unit from Lawrence Police Department Douglas County Sheriff s Office and Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical trains in various waters to respond to emergencies.
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Relay For Life lights up track to honor cancer fighters
The Relay For Life of Douglas County is an overnight event at Free State High School track from 5 30 p m June 11 to 7 a m June 12. It raises awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society with luminarias honoring survivors and remembering loved ones while sharing daily reader stories through June 11.
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Relay For Life Douglas County Opens On WellCommons
Douglas County Relay For Life events outline times for activities from opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. to closing at 5 a.m. Luminaries cost 10 dollars with 25 cent donations per new member up to 500 dollars. Stacie Schroeder is a contact for information and volunteering.
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