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Parking patrol officer sees her role as an ambassador for downtown Lawrence, despite some undiplomatic words thrown her way
Some people don’t hold back their feelings when they catch Tanya Green slipping a yellow parking ticket under the windshield wiper of their vehicle. As one of Lawrence’s parking patrol officers, Green has had some nasty words hurled at her…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss city’s progress on reducing emissions, other environmental goals
Recent changes have helped Lawrence significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and city leaders will soon discuss what else can be done to reduce the city’s impact on the environment. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City…
City manager finalists outline plans, answer questions from Lawrence residents
In their first meeting with the public, the two finalists for Lawrence city manager were greeted with a full crowd and a variety of questions, ranging in topic from economic incentives to the city’s role in arts and culture. About…
Ellis County to hear by end of month on Hansen grant for busy road corridor
Ellis County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes says “Keep your fingers crossed,” as county and business leaders wait to find out if Dane G. Hansen Foundation will fund a $2.2 million grant request from Ellis County. The grant, if approved, would transform…
Augusta and El Dorado are recipients of Waste Tire Recycling Grants
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire recycling grants. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. The grants total nearly…
Couple sue city over century-old tunnel under Lawrence neighborhood
After discovering a century-old tunnel directly under their house, a Lawrence couple have filed a lawsuit demanding that the city either relocate the tunnel — which is still used for storm water drainage — or pay them for damages. The…
Wind arguments at Neosho county continue to be heated
Debate over a proposed electrical generation project got even more heated at the Neosho County Commission meeting Thursday. The residency of former Commissioner Jennifer Orr, who resigned March 28, continued to be an issue and some opponents criticized the Chanute…
Hays assistant city manager heading to Salina
Jacob Wood has been named the city of Salina’s new deputy city manager. City Manager Mike Schrage announced Friday that he has appointed Jacob Wood as the new deputy city manager. Wood was selected from a pool of 60 candidates…
City crews working to remove sand from streets
Spring time for life-long motorcyclist and General Manager of Bikers Edge Powersports Glen McGowen is the perfect time to bring out the bike. "This is when everybody's really starting to bring out the bikes and take a ride, the warm…
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