Funding not meeting road construction needs
The good news for Hesper Heights residents is that the cost to maintain their nearby paved roads won’t go up.
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Commuter forecast for July 30, 2010
There might be some lingering showers this morning and temperatures will be in the mid-70s. Driving conditions should be normal, and a chance of showers returns this Friday afternoon.
Area
Tonganoxie man killed in accident on Kansas Turnpike
Jeffrey Jacobs was driving his 2000 GMC SUV eastbound in Kansas City, Kan., near the Kansas Speedway when the vehicle entered the ditch on the south side of the road, according to a report from the Kansas Turnpike.
- Ambulance, LifeStar leave scene of ‘traumatic’ injury accident without transporting patient July 30
- Statehouse Live: Secretary of State predicts 19 percent turnout July 30
- Youth soccer deadline approaches July 29
- Funding not meeting road construction needs July 29
- GOP congressional office seekers downplay political experience July 27
Local government
Public voices support for Douglas County tax increase
One by one, Douglas County taxpayers stepped behind the microphone and outlined their support for spending — even through higher taxes — as part of next year’s proposed $69 million county budget.
- Ambulance, LifeStar leave scene of ‘traumatic’ injury accident without transporting patient July 30
- Eudora High football stadium proposal moves forward March 22
- City Council decision coming soon March 22
- Council clarifies process for filling vacant seat March 11
- Stewart resigns from Eudora City Council February 25
Education
Eudora students named to honor rolls
Eudora High School has provided the names of students named to honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2009-2010 school year.
Area
Bachelorettes vie for chance at reality show roses
Women, and a few men, from throughout the Kansas City area spent Wednesday evening interviewing to be one of the bachelorettes or bachelors vying for a rose in the coming seasons of an ABC reality show.
- Ambulance, LifeStar leave scene of ‘traumatic’ injury accident without transporting patient July 30
- Statehouse Live: Secretary of State predicts 19 percent turnout July 30
- Youth soccer deadline approaches July 29
- Funding not meeting road construction needs July 29
- GOP congressional office seekers downplay political experience July 27
- Ambulance, LifeStar leave scene of ‘traumatic’ injury accident without transporting patient July 30
- Statehouse Live: Secretary of State predicts 19 percent turnout July 30
- Youth soccer deadline approaches July 29
- Funding not meeting road construction needs July 29
- Commuter forecast for July 28, 2010 July 28
- GOP congressional office seekers downplay political experience July 27
- County commission agrees to 9 percent property tax increase July 27
- Commuter forecast for July 27, 2010 July 27
- County commissioners to look at cutting proposed spending for economic development, open space July 26
- Commuter forecast for July 26, 2010 July 26
- Tonganoxie man killed in accident on Kansas Turnpike July 25
Tourism Tidbits
June Travel TidbitsSummer is the perfect time to get out and explore a little bit of rural Kansas. Our smaller communities throughout the state are rich in options of every kind. Here ... July 1
Weather Watch
Peak of severe weather season approachesSevere weather season usually lasts for two to three months in Eastern Kansas. However, there have been some years with much less activity. This season so far has seen much ... May 18
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Point of View/Eudora
What do you think about a proposed ban on smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and workplaces?
As much as I hate government interfering with our lives, I love the smoking ban. Going out in Lawrence is so nice without smelling cigarette smoke at your table while eating.
