Tribal plans eyed for Oklahoma land near Lawrence turnpike
City and county leaders consider a private visit to tribal officials after the tribe bought about 90 acres of former Pine family sod farm east of the North Lawrence interchange. Officials note possible housing child care and medical services with potential for casino gaming, while stresses on stormwater drainage and federal trust status loom large.
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Leawood radiologist to challenge Roberts in Kansas Senate race
Dr Milton Wolf 42 a Leawood radiologist announced a bid to challenge U S Senator Pat Roberts in the Kansas Republican primary Wolf known in conservative and tea party circles for opposing the 2010 health care law He argues Washington is threatening the American dream while Roberts seeks a fourth term and has strong backing from the Kansas GOP
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State testing emergency response to livestock outbreak
A two day exercise at Kansas State University tests state response to a readying viral livestock outbreak in Kansas. The plan simulates the USDA role amid a federal shutdown and involves over 200 people, grants from Homeland Security, and agencies from Kansas and neighboring states.
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Mother Earth News Fair comes to Lawrence with experts and workshops
The Mother Earth News Fair arrives at Watson Park in Lawrence for a two day event featuring six keynote speakers and over 150 demonstrations on organic gardening livestock care home energy and sustainable building. Sessions run 10 a m start with doors open 9 a m to 7 p m Saturday and 9 a m to 6 p m Sunday. Tickets range from 18 to 35 dollars with weekend passes available. Keynotes include Ed Begley Jr Joel Salatin Temple Grandin Woody Tasch Eliot Coleman and Bryan Welch.
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