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[Lawrence Journal-World]( [Headlines | Lawrence Journal-World]( [Click for Specials!]( What to know for your Fourth of July festivities The inaugural Kaw Valley Riverfest will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Burcham Park, near Second and Indiana Streets. Around 9 p.m., the annual Lawrence Jaycees fireworks show will begin. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Midco leaders say cable, phone and internet has been restored; estimate that 3,000 had outages All services are thought to be restored following the troubled conversion last week of WOW cable, phone and internet services to Midco. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- School board to reduce some staff numbers, increase classified staff pay, as part of tentative budget plan Despite uncertainty surrounding the state’s new school finance plan, the Lawrence school board moved ahead Monday on a portion of the district’s tentative budget plan for the upcoming school year. Under the Legislature’s new school finance plan, which awaits a decision from the Kansas Supreme Court later this summer regarding its constitutional adequacy, the Lawrence district would receive an estimated $74 million dollars in general fund money from the state. That number includes special education funds, and would represent an approximate $6.2 million bump from the 2016-2017 school year, according to estimates from the Kansas State Department of Education shared by the district. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- School board won't bid school projects, will rely on construction managers to control costs The Lawrence school district’s 2017 bond projects moved one step closer to realization Monday as the school board voted to continue contract negotiations with two construction firms to oversee the renovations. Based in Kansas City, Mo., McCownGordon will supervise the bulk of construction, handling about $68 million in projects at Lawrence High School, Free State High School and the district’s four middle schools. The Lawrence-based MarLan Construction will oversee $600,000 in renovations at the Lawrence College and Career Center. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From hiding in a well to founding Round Corner Drug, New England family reconnects with Lawrence roots Pete Woodward made one of his frequent visits to Lawrence on Monday to get in touch with his roots. But this time there was a new addition to his itinerary: getting his son in touch with his family's deep Lawrence history. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A look at when and where you can shoot fireworks in the Lawrence area Shooting fireworks in Lawrence is illegal, but you don't have to travel too far to find places that allow them, although with limitations. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Enter to Win! Great Vacation Giveaway!]( CONNECT WITH US: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( NEWS TIP? [Email](mailto:news@ljworld.com?subject=News%20Tip%20%7C%20LJWorld.com) [Journal-World Media] You are receiving this email because of your relationship with LJWorld.com, and at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you do not desire to receive communications from us, click unsubscribe BELOW. If you wish to CONTACT US, please do not reply to this message as replies are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, please contact us directly via: VIP@LJWorld.com Lawrence Journal-World, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044, (785) 832-7112. [Unsubscribe]( [Edit Your Profile]( [Click here to forward to a friend](