Lawrence Almanac Temperature and Sunrise Times
Almanac notes show September 11 temperatures around 83 with normal highs 53 and normal lows. Uhlisted sunrise times report 6:59 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. for first light, with sunset at 1:33 p.m. and evening sunset around 7:31 p.m.
National forecast shows bands separating high temperatures
The national outlook for Tuesday September 12 2017 notes banded patterns in daily highs across regions with warmer pockets in the southeast and cooler conditions in the northwest. Meteorologists predict a few record highs and moderate humidity in coastal areas.
Brownback cites prisoner transfers as violence trigger
Gov. Sam Brownback linked recent Kansas prison violence to moving inmates from Lansing Correctional Facility as the state plans a new facility. He blamed low correctional wages for staff shortages and said transfers and a Lansing rebuild are essential, despite critics favoring bonds over lease-purchase.
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Lawmakers Host Forum Over Tyson Poultry Plant Plan
Democratic Sen. Tom Holland and Republican Reps. Jim Karleskint and Willie Dove will co host a public forum to hear Leavenworth County residents concerns about Tyson Foods 320 million poultry processing plant south of Tonganoxie The 1600 new jobs and environmental impact are core topics The event is at VFW Post 9271 910 E First St Friday at 6 30 p m.
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Bond bids and search contract highlight district actions
Johnson County district approved a 43.5 million bond sale with Hutchinson Shockey Erley Co. as lowest bidder at 2.95 percent for 20 years while Wells Fargo bid 3.01 percent. Half of the 87 million bond issue remains for next year. The board unanimously selected Ray and Associates Inc. to search for a new superintendent with a base fee of 22,000 and contract not to exceed 30,000, targeting finalist interviews in January 2018 and a February 2018 contract. They also approved a 5.05 million lease purchase for a new maintenance yard at 711 E. 23rd St and updated district equity efforts led by Kevin Harrell and Leah Wisdom.
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