Dredging plan could become Kansas model for lakes
Kansas water officials consider a multimillion-dollar project to dredge John Redmond Reservoir in Coffey County to remove sediment and extend the lake’s life. If approved, the plan could guide other federal lakes in Kansas. funding questions persist and some officials favor preventive measures to avoid future silt buildup. Rep Tom Sloan says investing now is fiscally prudent.
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Long-term water plan targets reservoir sustainability in Kansas
Two thirds of Kansans rely on state reservoirs for drinking bathing irrigation and power as decades of sediment shrink them. The new long term policy plan ordered by Gov Brownback centers on reservoir sustainability with dredging and streambank stabilization. Lawrence official David Corliss a Kansas Water Authority member notes strong momentum in the Reservoir Advisory Committee discussions.
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Lawrence
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Guitar expert catalogs antique six strings and price tags
Jim Baggett moves through a room of vintage guitars like a craftsman selecting tools. He encounters a 1930s Martin & Co. model priced at 12 000 while another model carries a 25 000 tag, illustrating the stark value of collectible instruments.
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Jim Baggett
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Lawrence guitarist Baggett hones 1880s inventory and fame
Lawrence conservator and store owner Baggett has spent decades mastering fine guitars. As owner of Mass Street Music he repairs instruments and serves as a PBS Antiques Roadshow appraiser. He notes the price of rare pieces at 35000, 18000, and 9000 dollars, and explains that a great guitar differs by its dynamic range.
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Plan to halt gasoline plume in Old West Lawrence
Kansas Department of Health and Environment outlines added steps to contain a gasoline plume left from the 2006 leak at Presto Convenience Store, 602 W Ninth St, Lawrence. Officials say vapors could threaten homes via sump pumps or foundations and propose three more trenches to capture contaminated groundwater while noting no properties are currently at risk.
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Texas trounces KU in 35-13 clash at KU
The Kansas University football team fell 35-13 as costly mistakes and weak offense doomed their game against Texas. The Longhorns capitalized on turnovers to pull away, while KU struggled to convert drives and finish in the red zone.
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