Late corn harvest delayed by moisture and rain
Farmer Mark Milleret near Lawrence says corn remains high in moisture and not yet ready to cut. Douglas County Extension director Bill Wood notes harvest will start later than normal with cool wet weather likely to slow maturation and push picking into October. Statewide, only 16 percent of corn harvested.
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Mark Milleret
Lawrence
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Baldwin City
Bill Wood
Douglas County Extension
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Lawrence district enrollment up 2 percent in new count
Lawrence school district reports 10,184 students enrolled on September 20, up 195 from last year. If this trend continues, officials may need to discuss expansions to buildings or adding another grade school or middle school within five to seven years. Kyle Hayden notes ongoing planning for potential growth and state aid implications through full time equivalent enrollment.
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Lawrence
Kyle Hayden
City Commission to craft drone policy statement
Lawrence city leaders will not adopt a moratorium on drones but will issue a statement saying no current plans exist to use drones. About 20 residents with Protect Privacy Liberty stickers urged safeguards and a future formal policy, while supporters call for public dialogue and responsible use.
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Patrick Wilbur
Douglas County
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KU Student Senate Tightens Spending Amid Budget Shortfall
Kansas University Student Senate faces a three headed budget squeeze with lower enrollment since 2008 cuts to activity fees to 16.25 this year and per request funds capped at about 50 000. A depleted savings account now holds roughly 83000 versus the 150000 required by rules and previous senates’ spending.
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Emma Halling
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Hilltop
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Sunny Deaths 2A
A brief notice reports two deaths in the Sunny area. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Swig Family Dairy Begs Online Campaign For 650000
The Swig Family Dairy of Tecumseh seeks 650000 through an online fundraising campaign to avert liquidation. The family business relies on community support as it faces mounting financial pressures and a critical liquidity gap.
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Swig Family Dairy
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