Lawrence Fire Station Open House Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Firehouse visits at Lawrence Fire Station No. 3 draw families for an open house marking the citys 100 year anniversary. Housed on Sixth Street, attendees toured trucks and facilities, and even sprayed a hose while learning what life is like for firefighters. Grandparent Dave Burke and grandchildren Gabby and Brett explored the engine, lauding the event for its turnout and educational value.
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Lawrence
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Morrow
Dave Burke
Gabby
Brett
Burke
Dani
Elle D’souza
D’souza
Talib Muwwakkil
Roadwork on Country Club Court Water Line
City workers will replace a water line on Country Club Court between 7 am and 6 pm on weekdays and may set temporary parking restrictions. Project finish is expected by Sept 17. A temporary no parking zone may also be set on Cedarwood Avenue between 25th and 26th streets for a water main replacement, with completion by Sept 13.
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Cedarwood Avenue
Judges selection law sparks state court funding dispute
Kansas judges claim a 2014 law forcing chief judge elections is unconstitutional and a form of extortion. A separate 2015 budget proviso ties court funding to the outcome of Judge Solomon's suit, prompting a new lawsuit by four district judges. Governor Brownback defends nonseverability as standard. Shawnee County court set no date yet.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Kansas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Solomon
30Th Judicial District
Kingman County
Shawnee County
Larry D. Hendricks
Hendricks
Derek Schmidt
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Irigonegary
Prairie Moon Waldorf School Expands Through Middle School
Prairie Moon, started in 2005 with one preschool classroom, has grown to six classrooms serving preschool through seventh grade and will add eighth grade next year. The school emphasizes movement, outdoor play, and learning math through hands on activities like building shelters and gardening. Students and teachers maintain long term relationships as they progress together, with plans for separate campus buildings over the next decade.
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Watson
Prairie Moon
Thor and the Serpent
Bret Schacht
Schacht
Cami Kennedy
Zana
Kennedy
Molly Mackinnon
Mackinnon
Reporter Rochelle Valverde Contact Details
Rochelle Valverde can be reached at rvalverde ljworld.com or 832-6314 for follow up.
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Cswanson
Ljworld.com
Peter Hancock
Shancock
Ijworld.com
Rochelle Valverde
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