Lawrence cited as speed trap by national group
The National Motorists Association labels Lawrence as one of Kansas’ top speed trap cities based on speedtrap.org complaints. City officials dispute the claim noting 2007 to 2009 ticket declines and 2010 staffing boosts. The association relies on user votes and does not verify enforcement practices.
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Lawrence
North America
National Motorists Association
Overland Park
Kansas
Speedtrap.org
Jim Baxter
Madison
Wis
Baxter
David Corliss
Association
Project Lydia empowers Ugandan women through crafts
In Nawensega Uganda, about 35 widowed or abandoned women weekly gather at a church without walls to weave baskets, string beads, and sew dolls. Lawrence, Kansas photographer Julie Pash documents their product driven program, Project Lydia, which funds seeds, schooling, and basic needs.
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Julie Pash
Lawrence
Uganda
Nawensega
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photos
Muriel Cook
Lydia
Zaina
Harriet
Susan
Teacherage concept floated to aid district housing costs
Lawrence school board members discuss a teacherage plan where the district would own and maintain housing for teachers as a way to stretch limited funds. Rich Minder, board president, notes the idea could put the district in the housing business, though no momentum exists yet amid budget cuts and potential further financing hurdles.
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Cators
Lawrence
Rich Minder
Lawrence School Board
Delaware Street Commons
East Lawrence
Coalition Receives Grant to Fight Teen Drug Use
New Tradition Coalition in Lawrence will use a federal grant to curb substance abuse among youth after 2009 state survey shows 36 percent of seniors drank five or more drinks in two weeks and 49 percent used marijuana at least once. Coalition members cite university town dynamics and elevated risks for underage drinking and binge behavior. Gil Kerlikowske noted White House drug initiatives.
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Lawrence
New Tradition Coalition
Jen Brinkerhoff
DCCCA
Gil Kerlikowske
White House
Traffic Primer as KU Football Crowd Grows
City road rules explained as Friday traffic surges with university football events. Details cover peak congestion times and safe driving tips for residents and visitors amid home game influx. Street closures and parking guidance highlighted for the coming event.
Hunger on the rise in Kansas
Gov. Parkinson proclaims September Hunger Awareness Month and strengthens the Kansas Food Security Task Force as surveys show one in seven households fear hunger. Feeding America banks and farmers markets expand food stamp acceptance. 117,000 families used food assistance monthly. Lawrence pantry closes.
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Topekka
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Parkinson
Kansas Food Security Task Force
Barb LaClair
Kansas Food Assistance Program
Feeding America Food Banks
LaClair
Lawrence
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