Judge upholds FHWA route for South Lawrence Trafficway
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Wratil affirmed the Federal Highway Administration decision to align the South Lawrence Trafficway along 32nd Street rather than south of the Baker Wetlands, noting misgivings. The project would extend seven miles east to Kansas Highway 10, with KDOT pledging 300 acres of new wetlands and a total cost of about $188 million.
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Gov Parkinson Defends Coal Plant Actions In Kansas
Gov Mark Parkinson defended his handling of the coal fired power plant controversy as the state’s top environmental official left. He stated permit timing did not matter as long as the law was followed, amid debates over the 895 megawatt unit in southwestern Kansas and Bremby’s ouster from KDHE.
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Dillons plan faces mixed reaction at public meeting
About 100 residents attended a Central Junior High gathering on Monday to review a Massachusett s Street store replacement planned for early 2011. The project would replace the current Dillon store at 1740 Mass. with a larger 10,000 square foot facility over roughly 10 months, sparking concerns over night truck traffic, parking near city code, and downtown aesthetics. Local residents urged design tweaks such as a mural and more local input.
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Flu appears in Kansas prompts vaccination push
Two confirmed flu cases in Kansas prompt state officials to urge vaccination. Dr. Jason Eberhart-Phillips stresses vaccination for all 6 months and older, as flu activity can linger into spring. Officials note preventive steps: get vaccinated, cover coughs, wash hands, stay home when sick.
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Flu shot available at county health department clinic
Seasonal flu vaccines are available at the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department clinic at 200 Maine. The cost is 26 for those over 3 and 22 for ages 3 to 6 months, with no one turned away for inability to pay. Call 843-0721 for more information. vaccines also offered at local pharmacies and doctors.
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KU engineering design competition draws regional students
Creative students from several schools will participate in the KU engineering school's annual design contest on Wednesday.
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