Street poll asks how often use South Lawrence Trafficway
Giles Bruce reports surveys across Lawrence. Quotes from James Foxworth, a Lawrence carpet technician, saying he would use the road often for work. Easton Koch, a Clathe student, would use it a few times a year when traveling to Topeka. Jim Lee, a retired conductor, expects use a couple times a month.
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New South Lawrence
James Foxworth
Lawrence
Easton Koch
Topeka
Jim Lee
City rules on grass clippings on sidewalks and street
The city code prohibits substances accumulating on sidewalks but minor grass clippings are not a pedestrian hazard unless widespread. Stormwater ordinance bans blowing grass into the street.
Contact Information for Sound Off
If you have a question, call 832-7297 or send an email to soundoff ljworld.com.
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Ljworld.com
Japan shifts college admissions amid fewer applicants
Demographic aging reduces the number of students entering Japan’s larger metropolitan universities. Admissions become less test centric while curricula intensify to align with a demanding global workplace, driving a rethink of the traditional college path.
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Ishizumi
Japan
Lawrence
On the Record Nt eum eee a law enforcement report
There were no incidents to report Wednesday according to the law enforcement brief.
Births in Lawrence and nearby areas give two boys two girls
Lauren and Misha Hernandez welcome a boy in Lawrence on Wednesday. Tiffany Apkaw and Mario Torres Jr. announce a girl in Lawrence. Jennifer Phillips and Ben Alig in Lawrence announce a boy. Joshua and Autumn Wood in Oskaloosa announce a girl on Tuesday.
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Lauren
Misha Hernandez
Lawrence
Tiffany Apkaw
Mario Torres Jr
Jennifer Phillips
Ben Alig
Joshua and
Autumn Wood
Oskaloosa
Salvation Army Dispatches Disaster Team To Colorado Flood Help
The Salvation Army announced it would send an emergency disaster services team from Emporia to Denver to aid flood survivors and responders with food and water. Colorado floods across 17 counties have damaged thousands of homes and killed eight. donations are being accepted at ims Salvation Army org or 800-725-2769.
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Salvation Army
Kansas
Colorado
Lynn Lopez
Kay Mollett
Emporia
Denver
Imsalvationarmy.org
Regents push budget fight linked to higher education
Republican legislative leaders blasted the proposal as a bargaining tactic to pressure students and parents. They have scheduled information gatherings on university campuses next month as Brownback seeks restoration of cuts. KU faces a 3.8 percent two year cut totaling 5.3 million, with KUMC at 8.2 percent or 8.3 million. Regents seek 75 million health education building at KUMC plus 8 million for technical education and other targeted funding requests.
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Logan
Brownback
Kansas University Medical Center
Regents
KUMC
FICA
School of Medicine
Wichita
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