KU tents deal to buy Maupintour building in Lawrence
Kansas University tentatively agreed to purchase the Maupintour Travel building at 1515 St Andrews in west Lawrence for 3.2 million to house its continuing education division. The plan awaits Board of Regents approval before heading to the Legislature.
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Kansas University
Maupintour Travel
West Lawrence
Board of Regents
Bob Senecal
Maupintour
St. Andrews
Seattle
Global Leisure
Lawrence
Koons
N.H
Kansas Union
11Th
Indiana
RieHann Gwin
Ournar Wor Pot
St. Andrews Dr
University
Teens Question Smokeout Hope Amid Peer Pressure
Kathleen O Connell, a Tobacco-Free Kansas Coalition member and KU researcher, reflects on her son trying a cigarette as Great American Smokeout prompts anti smoking activities. Teens begin young, with peer pressure and rebellion driving some to try tobacco. local high schools hold events as the cancer society notes one million teens start smoking this year.
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Tobacco-Free Kansas Coalition
Kansas University
Kathleen O’connell
American Cancer Society
The
Cancer Society
O'Connell
Nathan Oehlert
Lawrence High School
Oehlert
Matt Lane
LHS
Lane
Bus stop law violations cited in Lawrence school district
Law enforcement and school officials warn of costly fines for passing stopped school buses as children load and unload. A sheriff’s patrol survey praises bus drivers for safety and notes close calls, with Laidlaw Transit driver Warren stressing real dangers on 65 routes serving 3,500 daily riders.
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Lawrence Public
John Warren
Laidlaw Transit Inc
Lawrence planners approve rural Oak Ridge Estates development
Stewart of Terrawest Construction moves forward with Oak Ridge Estates a first in Douglas County community unit development with 15 homes on 93 acres northwest of Lawrence on Queen's and North 1750 roads. Homes priced 200000 to 300000 with 5 to 7 acre lots include private roads and no interior fences while drainage concerns draw comment from nearby residents.
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Stewart
Lawrence
Oak Ridge Estates
Douglas County
Terrawest Construction
Lawrence-Douglas County
Douglas County Commission
Queen's
North 1750 Roads
North 1750 Road
Planning panel approves Oak Ridge Estates plans
Plans for Oak Ridge Estates received preliminary approval from planning commissioners Wednesday night. Rezoning the 93 acres could go before Douglas County Commissioners for approval from planning and a final plat and final community unit plan. Developer J. Stewart hopes to start construction in the spring.
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Oak Ridge Estates
Douglas County
J. Stewart
Misunderstanding Nearly Costs Suspect in Drug Case
Lawrence man David Lee Hippen 38 faced a near arrest after missing a 3 p.m. hearing in Douglas County. Judge Malone revoked his $50,000 bond, issued a $75,000 warrant, then rescinded it after attorney Timothy Keck said a miscommunication and continuance led to the missed date. Hippen’s Oct. 24 arrest followed a six month probe by the Tri County Drug Force and federal agencies amid charges including methamphetamine and marijuana possession with intent to sell and related counts.
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Lawrence
David Lee Hippen
Douglas County
Michael Malone
Malone
Hippen
Hallbrook
Kansas
Shawnee County
Tr. County
Topeka
Drug Enforcement Agency
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Mike Dekker
Dekker
Jworld.com
Renee Knobber
Journal-World Photo
Howard Smith
Kansas Highway 10
East Hills Business Park
Iowa Street
Pet Care
Target
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Landplan Engineering
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Ljworld.com
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