Smoking materials blamed for Ohio Street fire in Lawrence
Investigators say a discarded smoking material started a two alarm fire at 1224 Ohio St. Nov. 12, causing about 200000 in damages and displacement. No residents were hurt though many lost possessions and community efforts have started to help. Donations target Isaiah Mazurek and KU student Ben Carroll with online fundraisers and local drives.
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Legault
Elegault
Arts Center faces questions over grant lead firm name
Project Neighbors raised concerns after the Arts Center released an application used to obtain a $500,000 Art Place America grant. The document names el dorado inc. as lead designer though the firm had not been selected, prompting critics to allege bias while city commissioners delay contract talks. Staff will meet residents to further discuss project direction, with a report expected in a few weeks.
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Lawrence tech center seeks $1 million in funding
Economic development leaders plan to ask the Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission for $500000 each to cover interior renovations for the Peaslee Technical Training Center in Lawrence. The project, led by The Chamber and the EDC, aims to open in August 2015 alongside the district’s Career Center and will train high school and postsecondary students in manufacturing and automotive tech.
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Langston Hughes School Upgrade Adds Flexible Space and Security
Langston Hughes gets four new classrooms two tornado safe and more office space. The district caps improvements at 2.9 million while Cordley Elementary faces a 7.5 million interior overhaul. Kimball, board president, tours the campus praising the redesigned entryway and safer feel for families.
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Aquifer Decline Threatens Western Kansas Ecosystem
Butler warns that the Ogallala aquifer under eight states including Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas is dropping as farmers overpump for semi arid crop growth. About 25 percent of US groundwater comes from the aquifer with 95 percent used for irrigation in Kansas. Water tables have fallen below streams causing dry beds and diminished well yields. Simple steps like no till and reduced pumping could buy time while officials push recommendations.
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