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T facing fight for survival
Sales tax vote could be one way to save system
By Chad Lawhorn
May 7, 2008
It became clearer Tuesday that the city’s financially struggling public transit system is in a fight for its survival.
La. Street crosswalk plan to be studied
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2008
Commissioners balked at establishing a new crosswalk on Louisiana Street adjacent to Dakota Street.
Sidewalk projects win city’s approval
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2008
A proposal to spend $207,500 to build several new sidewalk projects in the community won approval from city commissioners at Tuesday evening’s meeting.
6News video: City leaders face tough decision on ‘The T’
May 6, 2008
With rising gas prices, the city's bus service - 'The T' - will need an additional one million dollars to operate next year.
Louisiana St. crosswalk on agenda
May 6, 2008
City commissioners will consider approving a request for a crosswalk on Louisiana Street where it intersects with Dakota Street. The crosswalk would be on the portion of Louisiana Street just south of 23rd Street, and will include an island to provide people a protected place to stand while crossing the busy street.
Bus system’s fate may rest on sales tax
By Chad Lawhorn
May 6, 2008
A new plan has emerged to have two city sales tax elections in November, with one perhaps determining whether the city’s financially struggling bus system survives.
6News video: Future of T may depend on vote
May 5, 2008
With soaring gas prices, the T needs an additional one million dollars to operate next year.
New city auditor seeking savings
By Chad Lawhorn
May 1, 2008
Street lights, street conditions and the ins and outs of the Lawrence Police Department all will get scrutinized by the city’s new performance auditor.
31st Street extension to be studied more
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
City commissioners are fine with taking a more detailed look at how to best extend 31st Street.
City to discuss future sales tax election
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
City commissioners are set to get serious about discussing a future sales tax election.
Alcohol OK’d for Wilco concert downtown
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
A May 14 downtown concert won its final piece of city approval.
Airport Business Park plans to be examined
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
Plans for a major industrial park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport may soon get its day of judgment before city commissioners.
Branson launches re-election campaign
By Janet Reid
April 30, 2008
There’s still work to be done. That was Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson’s message Tuesday as he announced his re-election bid to about two dozen supporters who gathered outside the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
City gives early OK to homeless shelter plan
By Chad Lawhorn
April 30, 2008
Efforts to eventually move a controversial homeless shelter out of downtown Lawrence won a partial victory Tuesday night. Commissioners gave preliminary approval to a request by the Lawrence Community Shelter to allow homeless shelters to potentially locate in industrial areas.
6News video: Douglas County’s District Attorney will seek another term
April 29, 2008
Charles Branson announced his re-election bid this afternoon on the steps of the Law Enforcement Center.

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