City OKs crosswalks after city survey in Lawrence
Lawrence city officials reported all official crosswalks are painted or marked and visible after a public concerns surge. Some faded lines near New Jersey Street are slated for replacement with bright white asphalt markings in the coming weeks as contract crews finish repaving between 10th and 11th streets.
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George Williams
Public Works
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Williams
New Jersey Street
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11Th Streets
Wayne Parkinson
Lawrence City
Crossing concerns prompt city review of school routes
Residents may contact Lawrence city officials about crossing route safety. Council endorses policy. Parkinson calls crosswalks a disaster and urges action. Send concerns to Traffic Engineering Division PO Box 708 Lawrence KS 66044 or call 832-3034. emails traffic@lawrence.ks.us or mfagan@ijworld.com.
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Lawrence
George Williams
P.O
Soccer field complaints spur board review in Lawrence
Lawrence parents from Lawrence Friends of Soccer presented photos and grass samples at a school board meeting criticizing current practice fields at Lawrence High and Free State High Schools as inadequate for rising participation. They urged improved field conditions and coaching staff, citing crowded rosters and rough fields. Meanwhile the board eyed a $9.5 million indoor aquatic center proposed with the city, urging district planning input and guaranteed use terms before any vote.
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Kathleen Williams
Lawrence Friends of
Dan Welch
Jonathan Becker
Welch
Lawrence High School
Free State High School
Becker
Holcom Park
Holcom
Lawrence Free State High School
Mike Wildgen
James Hilliard
District cur riculum to get further look
The Lawrence school board approved an external audit of junior high and high school content to assess duplication and staff training. The Junior High Curriculum Steering Committee seeks continued evaluation of 7 12 study delivery, with a cost proposal to be presented at the September 14 meeting.
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Lawrence
Nettie Collins-Hart
Collins-Hart
Collins- Hart
Kevin Kennedy
Maley Wilkins
Austin Turney
Douglas County to hire outside road painters
Douglas County commissioners approved advertising for pavement marking services with bids sought from outside firms. Former Public Works Director Hempen estimated 80 000 to 90 000 for contract work, but inquiries showed 95 000 to 140 000. Acting director Browning cited inefficiencies and regulatory costs as reasons to outsource.
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Douglas County
Public Works Department
Colorado
Public Works
Frank B. Hempen Jr
Hempen
Keith Browning
Browning
FEMA funds to reimburse DeBruce responders in Wichita
Emergency handlers in Sedgwick and Harvey counties will receive 508987 dollars from FEMA to cover overtime for fire police and sheriff personnel during the June 8 DeBruce grain elevator blast. The grant also pays for search and rescue teams barricades and warning signs. Senator Brownback noted the amended declaration will ease local financial strain while healing begins.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Sedgwick
Harvey
U.S
Sam Brownback
FEMA
Brownback
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