Energy centers and plants across Kansas regions listed
Sound off notes mention Lawrence Energy Center in Douglas County Jeffrey Energy Center in Pottawatomie County Tecumseh in Shawnee County LaCygne in Linn County Quindaro and Nearman Creek in Wyandotte County Holcomb Station in Finney County and Riverton in Empire County with regional references and site names.
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Lawrence Energy Cen*ter
Douglas County
Jeffrey Energy Center
Pottawatomie County
Tecumseh
Shawnee County
LaCygne
Linn County
Quindaro
Nearman Creek
Wyandotte
Holcomb Station
Finney County
Riverton
Empire County
Sound Off Call-In Question Procedure
Instructions for listeners to contact Sound Off. Call 832-7297 to hear a prompt and leave a question via an recorded message. The note outlines how to participate and what to expect when dialing the number.
Life jacket use on boats prompts mixed views on Mass Ave
Respondents on Massachusetts Street share varied habits about life jackets. Alissa Freeman says they’re uncomfortable and rarely worn, while Karl Wheatley, a lifeguard, insists on wearing one to avoid danger if they fall overboard and to stay afloat until help arrives.
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Alissa Freeman
Lawrence
Karl Wheatley
Indiana Street hotel work closes street into fall semester
The Indiana Street closure and related work near campus will push KU bus detours for the fall. Louisiana and Mississippi streets will handle north and southbound traffic respectively while Ohio Street will manage some car traffic. A public hearing is set next month on vacating three feet of Indiana Street right of way to aid a new foundation for The Dread Inn project led by Gene Fritzel Construction.
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Kansas University
Werner
Louisiana Street
Mississippi Street
Louisiana
Ohio Street
Indiana Street
Campus
19Th
Gene Fritzel Construction Co
Sue Hack
City Commission Briefs On Road Work And Closures
Public Works Director Chuck Soules told Lawrence city commissioners several projects are ready to begin. The intersection will close all summer until just before Lawrence High School opens in August. A $491000 repaving contract to LRM Industries covers Massachusetts Street and nearby roads, possible next week. A left turn lane on Harper Street near 23rd Street starts June 2 with partial closures. The North Iowa Street bridge over the turnpike is scheduled to open Friday.
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Public Works
Chuck Soules
Soules
19Th
Louisiana
Lawrence High School
LRM Industries
Massachusetts
Harper Street
23Rd Street
Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Iowa Street
Turnpike
Dever Seeks Discussion on City Truck Routes
Mayor Mike Dever told commissioners he wants a future conversation about truck routes in the city. He stated the goal is to assess whether the designated routes remain logical for through traffic. No date was set for the discussion.
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Mike Dever
Ethanol impact on grain and food prices eyed
UNL economist says ethanol may explain up to 40 percent of recent grain price increases but only about 1.2 percent of U S food price rises. He notes bigger effects in poorer nations, where food costs may rise 12 to 15 percent, while corn prices double. Other factors like energy costs and demand also loom.
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Omana
Nes
Nebraska
U.S
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Richard Perrin
Perrin
White House
UNL
Department of Agricultural Economics
Sebelius Email Error Prompt Local Ethics Review
Cor coran said Governor Sebelius was disappointed to learn of the committee staff's mistake and will support action by the Ethics Commission to ensure accountability. Christian Morgan, Kansas Republican Party executive director, criticized Sebelius for the email and her stance against coal plants in southwestern Kansas. We appreciate the apology but will protest until she apologizes to Kansas for rejecting jobs and billions in investment dollars.
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Corcoran
Sebelius
Ethics Commission
Kansas Republican Party
Christian Morgan
Kansas
Casino proposals outline large scale Kansas development
Developers pitched destination casino projects ranging from 620 million to nearly 800 million. Sands proposed 772 million with 5,000 slots, Legends Sun 767 million and 2,000 slots plus an 18 hole Jones golf course, Pinnacle 624 million with 2,300 slots and a river walk, Kansas Entertainment 681 million with a Hard Rock Hotel and 3,000 slots, and Golden Heartland 662 million with 2,500 slots and a Watson designed golf course. Teached at 7853544222.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Sands Corp
Legends Sun
Pinnacle Entertainment
Schlitterbahn
Kansas Entertainment
Kansas Speedway
Golden Heartland
Bonner Springs
Tom Watson
Gambling plan overview for Wyandotte County casinos
The Associated Press outlines proposed state owned and operated casinos in Wyandotte County including Golden Heartland at Edwardsville with a $630 million resort and a $32 million golf course, Hard Rock Hotel at Kansas Speedway, Legends Sun near the Kansas Speedway, Pinnacle Casino Kansas City near I-435, Sands Kansas in Edwardsville, detailing investments, slots, tables, hotels, amenities, staff and planned openings from 2009 to 2011.
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Wyandotte County
Bonner Springs
Baldwin City Republican files for Douglas County Commission seat
David L. Brown, 51, of rural Baldwin City, filed for the 2nd District seat on the Douglas County Commission. A 32 year veteran of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Brown retires ready to serve, saying he has no specific agenda and knows many county residents. He is the second candidate to file, with Clenece Hills filing for the 3rd District earlier this week.
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David L. Brown
Baldwin City
Douglas County Commission
Brown
Bob Johnson
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Clenece Hills
Lawrence
Davis to seek 4th term in Kansas House
State Rep. Paul Davis of Lawrence filed to run for a fourth term in the Kansas House. He serves as policy chairman for the House Democratic Caucus and sits on the Taxation, Judiciary, Public Safety and Transportation Budget committees. He aims to keep health insurance affordable, strengthen public schools and pursue an energy policy for the state.
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Paul Davis
Kansas House
East
Lawrence
Kansas
Davis
House Democratic Caucus
House
Judiciary
Public Safety and
Man Struck In Alley After Downtown Fight
A 22 year old Lawrence man is hospitalized after a late Sunday alley assault behind Quinton's Bar and Deli. He aided in breaking up a brawl when someone hit him from behind, fracturing his skull and breaking his nose. Police seek a white college aged suspect with a large arm tattoo. tips to 843 TIPS or 832 7509.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Alley
Quinton's
Deli
Mass
Quinton
Fellers
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