El Nino May Reduce Winter Heating Costs for Kansans
El Nino returns and could bring a warmer wetter winter to Kansas. Meteorologist Don Rogers of the National Weather Service in Topeka notes it may ease heating bills, with Lawrence area residents facing December through February costs up to 300 dollars higher than last year’s national average.
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Kansas rules extend utility service to winter months
The Kansas Corporation Commission issued rules to continue electrical or gas service from November through March, with disconnections forbidden if forecasts show temperatures in the mid to low thirties. Lawrence resident Charles Snow, 81, prepared by using a wood stove bought in 1980, while he relies mainly on gas for heat.
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Kansans pressed to vote in broad get out the vote effort
Volunteers from multiple parties are intensifying outreach in Kansas ahead of elections. They will call, door-knock, and deliver, assist with advance ballots, and drive voters to polls if needed. Officials expect about 51 percent turnout, with 820000 expected to vote.
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Advance voting deadline and polling hours set for Tuesday
Voters must cast advance ballots in person at the Douglas County Courthouse by noon today. All advance ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday at the County Clerk's Office. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday with online polling sites listed and a help line at 832 5267.
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Boy hospitalised after neighbor's Rottweiler attack
A seven year old boy named Tanner Matroquin was injured when a Rottweiler owned by a neighbor attacked him in a Lawrence Kansas yard near 1604 West 21st Terrace. He was airlifted to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City Missouri in fair condition. An investigation continues.
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Tanner Marraquin
Schweeler School
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