City to review plan for Oread Neighborhood redevelopment
Lawrence commissioners will vote on a new Oread Neighborhood Plan guiding dense development and owner-occupied housing. They will also discuss expanding sidewalk hospitality by shifting code to allow more bars with outdoor seating and consider rezoning the area around The Hawk and The Wheel into a mixed-use district.
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Lawrence City Hall
Kansas University
Lawrence
Drive through flu shots planned in Lawrence for 2024
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will run its first drive-through flu shot clinic on Saturday Oct 16 at KU Park and Ride Lot. Free shots to meet yearly state requirements, with about 500 participants expected. Doses available at 200 Maine and other community clinics scheduled across Lecompton Eudora Baldwin City.
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Dan Partridge
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Lawmaker tour spotlights ranches conservation efforts
U S Rep Jerry Moran joined a tour at Douglas County ranch to showcase conservation work. John Bradley explained the creek crossing benefits for livestock and minnows while preserving water quality and reducing erosion. Moran stressed prudent use of federal funds and collaboration between public and private groups for Kansas environmental health.
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John Bradley
Bradley
Lawrence
Jerry Moran
Moran
Kansas
wee Toder/Jour
Lynn Jenkins
Mary Shaffer
Usda Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S
R-Kan
Wabaunsee
Geary
Riley
KU Fraternity Party Injury Lands Student At KU Hospital
Lawrence police investigate a Phi Gamma Delta party incident after freshman Matt Fritzie sustained head trauma diving into a pool at 1540 Sa. and was flown to KU Hospital in Kansas City for treatment. Fraternity members did not respond. The Office of Student Success is reviewing the case. Police seek whether a crime occurred.
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Kansas University Hospital
Lawrence
Matt Fritzie
Phi Gamma Delta House
1540
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KU Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Joseph Moore
Office of
Student Success
Gas line break shuts down 12th Street area
Emergency crews shut down 12th Street between Connecticut and New Jersey when a 2 inch gas line broke at 12th and New York streets. Black Hills Energy said workers repaired the line by about 10 am. Three nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution but were vacant. gas service was cut for three residences briefly.
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New Jersey
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New York Streets
Black Hills Energy
Lawrence
Douglas County
Man Approaches Girl on School Playground Report
Lawrence police investigated a report of a man approaching a female student at Schwegler School during an after-school program. Police were dispatched at 4:30 p.m. after the Boys and Girls Club staff alerted officials. the man left before officers arrived and parents were notified.
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Schwegler School
Randy Roberts
Schwegler
Ousdahl
Julie Boyle
Lawrence Boys and Girls Club
Janet Murphy
Boys and Girls Club of
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