Rural Kansas fights slow internet drive
In Allen Kansas 19 year old Christianne Parks warns she may leave rural Kansas if modern fiber internet cannot improve. With 81 of 105 counties losing population since 2000 experts cite broadband costs, aging copper wires, and funding as key barriers. FCC officials and Senator Pat Roberts push for expansion despite budget limits. Local providers vary from fiber upgrades to outdated DSL, impacting quality of life and economic vitality.
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No Commission Meeting Set In Douglas County
There will be no Douglas County Commission meeting on Wednesday. The next scheduled gathering is at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, at the Douglas County Courthouse located at 1100 Massachusetts Street.
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East 1600 Road closure in Douglas County for culvert work
Douglas County Public Works closes part of East 1600 Road a half mile north of North 2000 Road through Dec. 9 to replace a large culvert. Access to homes remains, and travel to KU field station north from Jefferson County will be limited by the closure.
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Eudora weighs grants for 2017 projects and well work
City officials briefed on deadline driven 2017 CDBG grants and KDHE loan options for two Winchester waterline and well projects. They discussed a possible 2018 grant funding window, water rights and extension risks, and projected costs up to 250 000 for upgrades plus potential additional drilling costs.
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Eudora
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KDHE
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Winchester
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Ruth Hughs
Kansas DOT chief nominee faces Senate in post election shifts
Peter Hancock reports that KDOT secretary nominee Carlson would be considered by the Senate after leadership changes from the 2017 elections. The Confirmation Oversight Committee chair Terry Bruce was ousted in August, with Jeff King choosing not to run and Rob Olson facing reelection pressures amid bankruptcy lawsuits.
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R-Independence
Rob Olson
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Hensley
Brief mention of roads at 1500 Road and nearby streets
A compact item notes roads at 1500 Road, Stair Step Road, 13th Street and Wild Horse Road. No further details provided.
Woman sought after near collision with mounted Wichita officers
Wichita police seek a Wichita woman accused of nearly striking a group of mounted officers in Old Town. The Jeep sped from a parking lot and past the stoplight, forcing an officer to back his horse to avoid a crash. Authorities describe the suspect as female and at large.
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Wendell Nicholson
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Comedy special filmed in Lawrence now streaming online
Barry Crimmins final stand-up set Whatever Threatens You was filmed at the Lawrence Arts Center in June with producer Louis C.K. The $5 stream is hosted on LouisCK.net, following Crimmins prior visit for Call Me Lucky during the 2015 Free State Festival.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Arts Center Stage
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