Texting ban fails to curb drivers at busy intersection
A national study finds texting while driving remains common despite laws. In Lawrence at Sixth Street and Kasold Drive, motorists often text during red lights and even as light turns green. Kansas lawmakers enacted a texting ban this spring with enforcement starting January 1, but officers report issuing warnings so far and expect difficulty proving texting versus dialing.
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Pendleton Farm Hosts Kaw Valley Farm Tour Stop
John Pendleton and his family welcome visitors to Pendleton's Coun try Market as part of the Kaw Valley Farm Tour. The 21 stops draw high hundreds of visitors amid weather friendly weekend, with attractions from greenhouses to a pumpkin patch and a hayride tour.
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Heartland Clinic to expand care with two grants
Heartland Medical Clinic at the Leo Center in Lawrence will add two full time nurse practitioners with a two year 200000 grant from Sunflower Foundation and extend hours. The clinic serves uninsured and low income residents with sliding scale fees and is pursuing Medicaid acceptance. AmeriCorps joins to support diabetic care.
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Turnpike traffic crawls near Lawrence after Sunday crash
A westbound Kansas Turnpike crash near mile marker 210 in a construction zone east of Lawrence slowed traffic to a crawl before 4 p.m. and left vehicles at a standstill until emergency crews cleared the wreckage by 5 p.m. Traffic remained slow hours later amid high road use from Royals, NASCAR and American Royal events.
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Airport Open House At Lawrence Municipal Airport Saturday
Aviation fans may tour Lawrence Municipal Airport on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event on U.S. Highway 2440 in North Lawrence features a vintage aircraft display, a radio controlled plane demo, and a balsa plane contest for youths 18 and under. Pancake breakfast and barbecue lunch are for a fee, with airplane rides offered at 40 dollars to fundraise for the Make a Wish Foundation.
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Woodchip sale opens Thursday in Lawrence city program
Lawrence residents can buy mulch at the annual woodchip sale hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. The sale runs 8 am to 3 pm Thursday and Friday and 8 am to 4 pm Saturday at 1420 E. 11th St. Woodchips come from city debris and cost 10 dollars per pickup load. Bring a tarp to cover it to prevent litter. First come, first served, with past sellouts noted.
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Gasoline prices dip to $2.51 at multiple stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.51 dollars at several stations with a note to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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