Campus weighs in on new gun law
Kansas University students and officials debate concealed carry in campus buildings after Gov Brownback signed the law granting licenses to carry guns in public spaces with campus exemptions. KU plans building by building assessments to meet requirements as 199 Lawrence campus buildings are reviewed.
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County weighs security plan to meet concealed carry rules
Douglas County officials consider altering the century old courthouse to satisfy Kansas concealed carry law. A plan could grant a four year exemption until 2018 to install security screening including desks metal detectors and X ray machines. Plans must be submitted by December to the attorney general and would cover multiple county buildings.
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Kansas weighs Missouri River water for future needs
Kansas officials rolled out a plan to siphon Missouri River water from White Cloud and ship it 360 miles via lift stations and canals to the western region and the Ogallala Aquifer. Tracy Streeter called it exciting as a possible long-term solution, while noting the idea is in early study stage. David Bronn of the Kansas Water Congress endorsed the aqueduct as the state’s best long term water option.
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KU seeks proposals for retirement and research spaces
KU plans a formal review of a potential Lawrence retirement community in partnership with the university. Officials will issue proposals from development firms for a project that could combine university research space with an intergenerational neighborhood of retirees and young families. Dennis Domer says KU is very serious about the idea and must be part of the formula for success.
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Mostly cloudy forecast for today high 56 low 42
The day's weather remains mostly cloudy with a high near 56 degrees and a low around 42. Cloud cover may persist through the afternoon with temperatures easing at night. No significant precipitation is anticipated.
Trail May Start Trend City OKs Land for Park Plan
The Lawrence City Commission accepted a land donation on Tuesday to create a new park and indicated a future trail could be integrated into a citywide system, signaling broader park and recreation expansion.
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