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Kristin Hoppa

Stories by Kristin

Residents may be paying higher water rates

City commissioners proposed an increase in the price of water because of the water treatment’s reliability.

Student in coma after accidental fall

Shannon Tuley suffered a fall while studying abroad in Paris, the University is providing support for her family.

Pest controlling bugs earn mixed reviews

Lawrence officials released 18,000 ladybugs in Lawrence to help control a growing aphid population, but the bugs are finding limited success.

University buses, Lawrence buses join together for free ridership policy

With rising gas prices, the city’s new proposal will give students more transportation options.

Look out mites, ladykillers on their way

Lawrence released 18,000 ladybugs in different areas in an attempt to rid the city of overgrowing aphids and mites populations

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Lawrence to add more fire trucks

The old fire trucks reliability worried some fire officials; the city will not raise taxes to fund the vehicles.

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Gas station sells contaminated gas

Customers who pumped gas at the BP gas station, 3020 Iowa St., Monday, reported having problems with their cars.

Fireworks show moves to Clinton Lake

Safety issues cause a change of scenery for this year’s Fourth of July.

Bus system merger may be necessary to stay afloat

Both systems would need to commit equally to the merger, sales tax could see rise in process.

Massachusetts Street gets summer makeover

Two-block sections will be closed on Mass. Street, sidewalks remain accessible to the public.

Two students design rain garden at Zarco gas station

The garden has native plants as part of its water conservation system and serves as method to educate community members about altenative methods to use and conserve energy.

Sunflower Broadband goes digital

Though the transition offers more channels and a clearer picture, some residents of apartment complexes have been inconveienced in the process.

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