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Police aren't the only ones in Lincoln battling underage drinking, out-of-control parties
Greek community, student body, landlords all play a role
As Matt Pederson stood inside the main area of his well-kept campus fraternity, he gasped when he learned two Kansas University students died last year in alcohol-related incidents.
Drinking still a problem in Lincoln high schools
When Jessica Greer walks down the hallways of Southeast Lincoln High School, the sophomore hears fellow students talking about their weekend plans — where they’ll go to drink and smoke.
Holding their liquor in Lincoln
Community bands together in unprecedented effort to combat binge drinking
As soon as Jason Goodwin gets out of his car and starts walking down O Street, he becomes an instant magnet for inebriated college students wanting to put their arms around him and ask him silly questions.
'Drunk tank' serves as alternative to jail for some violators of Lincoln drinking laws
Three guys stumbled down the street toward Lincoln police officer Jenny Mullendore, clinging onto each other’s shoulders, doing everything they could to help the one in the middle stay on his feet.
Downtown concerts draw few notes of discord
The intersection of Ninth and New Hampshire streets in downtown Lawrence has become a popular outdoor venue for the city. It's the location for the Downtown Film Festival, where movies are projected on a city parking garage during select summer evenings. It's where several events surrounding this month's Ironman 70.3 Kansas festivities were held.
