Commission OKs resolution backing Sale of Hallmark site
Lawrence city commissioners approved a resolution stating intent to sell city property to offset the $2.25 million Hallmark property purchase for a new $28 million police headquarters. The plan would use proceeds from the Investigations and Training Center site and other city property if a sales tax funds the facility, though the resolution does not legally bind future action.
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Fall weather boosts Kansas winter wheat planting pace
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports about 87 percent of 2015 wheat planted and 72 percent emerged amid warm fall conditions. Crop ratings: 7 percent excellent, 58 percent good, 33 percent fair, 2 percent poor. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans harvest progress listed. sunflowers 25 percent done.
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Driver Critically Hurt After Swerving for Deer on Rural Road
A 64 year old man, Thomas Cunningham, was critically hurt Tuesday when his car rolled several times after swerving to avoid a deer north of Lawrence. He was airlifted to Kansas University Hospital. Rutting season, lasting through November, has increased deer activity and related crashes to about one or two per day.
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Kansas legalizing charitable raffles and gaming history noted
A near century of Kansas gaming policy shows moves from limited charity raffles to bingo, parimutuel betting, and a state lottery. Past efforts to expand beyond bingo faced vetoes, while a constitutional amendment to permit broader charitable raffles gained legislative approval and awaits voter endorsement.
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