Second Kansas River Bridge in Lawrence Shown in 1916 Photos
Lawrence residents uncovered 1916 construction photos of the second Kansas River Bridge, built to replace the first crossing and later superseded by the late 1970s pair. The 1913 tax levy law, 2404 to 1685 county vote, and a $199,910 contract to Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co. framed the project, with reinforced concrete arches poured over 30 hours and materials hauled via cables from twin 100 foot towers.
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Filling the Empty Veteran Grave Stays with Mourning
Dennis Domer recalls Memorial Day rituals in Centralia as a white cross marked grave for Uncle Carol remains empty. He describes playing taps and the lingering grief of a family that cannot close the gap. The article portrays rural longing for resolution through ritual.
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Wisdom tooth saves crewman joins bomber mission
On January 1, 1943, Sgt. Carol Domer was not slated for the B 24 Crosair. A removal and a transport miss left two gunners short, so Domer volunteers as tail gunner for a bombing run over a Japanese airfield in Papua New Guinea, shaping a wartime turn of fate.
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Push for new police HQ revived in Lawrence
Lawrence weighs a $30 million police headquarters again after voters rejected a citywide sales tax in 2014. City Manager Tom Markus says a review of past work and options is needed before ground can be broken. The five year CIP lists the project unfunded through 2021.
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Kansas University Chancellor Says Funding Cuts Hit Hard
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little discusses state budget cuts signed by Gov. Sam Brownback that reduce KU funding by millions. The interview addresses potential effects on tuition, programs, and university operations amid the 4 percent tuition increase proposal.
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Afternoon storm forecast for today at 83/65
The afternoon storm is expected after a warm day reaching a high near 83 and a low around 65. Residents should monitor local alerts as showers may develop this afternoon.
Lawmakers Face Busy Sine Die Over Finance Ruling
The recent school finance ruling and transgender bathroom issue risk turning Kansas legislators’ normally quiet sine die session into a busy period this week as lawmakers weigh actions and policy responses.
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