Geocaching contest kicks off in Kansas state parks
KDWP launches its fourth annual geocaching contest at noon with two caches per site across 31 locations including state parks, wildlife areas, and the department HQ. Participants sign logs for the first cache, then the second to earn certificates and site prizes, with top prizes including annual camping and vehicle permits. Bruce Husman notes spots are challenging and warns of poison ivy and ticks.
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KDWP
Kathy Pritchett
Pritchett
Clinton
Kansas
Pratt
25Th Ave
Land’s End
Swimming Beach
Bunker Hill
Bruce Husman
Clinton Lake
Husman
Water safety tips to avoid recreational water illness
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department warns about Cryptosporidium and Giardia in all water bodies and outlines precautions. Do not swallow water, shower before swimming, wash hands after bathroom use, and change diapers in a bathroom. Avoid swimming with diarrhea and keep ears dry after swimming per Kansas health guidance. Jane Stevens, director of media strategies, reachable at 832-7215.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Health Department
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Jane Stevens
Kickball fundraiser set by Douglas County Relay teams
Relay for Life teams join a kickball fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society. Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence and The Lawrence Wein Center host a 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. tournament on June 4 at Woody Park near Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Sixteen teams of seven to ten players compete for T-shirt prizes. entry is five dollars per player. For details contact Jericho Hilliard at 505-2666 or 218-9824.
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Relay For Life
Douglas County
American Cancer Society
Lawrence
Lawrence Wein Center
Woody Park
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Jericho Hilliard
Jericho
Hilliard
Imh
Kansas approves broad abortion coverage bans in health plans
Lawmakers pass measures prohibiting abortion coverage in general health plans unless necessary to save a woman's life starting July. Individuals and employers may buy separate abortion policies. No state or federal exchange in Kansas can offer abortion coverage except to save a life. Supporters say the law shields pro-life employers. critics highlight rape and incest caveats and statements by Rep. DeGraaf. Brownback signs further abortion restrictions including parental consent for minors and stricter clinic standards.
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Kansas
Versola
Kansas Now
DeGraaf
Barbara Bollier
Mission Hills
Associated Press
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Capitol Concrete Products, Inc
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LPRD
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City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation
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