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Riverfront Deal in Lawrence: The City of Lawrence is set to consider a settlement that would buy the Riverfront building for $325,000, with SpringHill Suites vacating—potentially reshaping downtown river access after a long-running lawsuit. Wakarusa Extension Review: Douglas County commissioners may move forward with an environmental study contract for the contested South Wakarusa Drive extension, including a river crossing and a recreation path. Public Health Watch: Kansas health officials say the public is at low risk for hantavirus amid an outbreak tied to a cruise ship, with the main protection advice focused on avoiding rodent exposure. Salina Mall Reopens—Asbestos Cleared: KDHE testing found no asbestos inside Central Mall; reopening repairs can resume, though no timeline is set. Lawrence Budget Pressure: City staff are floating a 4% cut plan that could eliminate the downtown police foot patrol unit. Kansas Outdoors & Safety: KDWP issued a rattlesnake season warning for the Flint Hills area. Big Picture Climate: NOAA reports April 2026 as the world’s fourth-warmest April on record.

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Airborne electromagnetic survey of Ogallala aquifer conditions planned in southwest Kansas

Airborne electromagnetic survey of Ogallala aquifer conditions planned in southwest Kansas

Residents fight back as data center developers chase Kansas tax incentives

Residents fight back as data center developers chase Kansas tax incentives

USDA Designates Multiple States as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Drought

USDA Designates Multiple States as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Drought

Douglas County Commission to consider contract for environmental study for southern Wakarusa extension

Douglas County Commission to consider contract for environmental study for southern Wakarusa extension


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