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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2012
Page
5
Douglas County Emergency Management Director Teri Smith says Lawrence has no FEMA approved safe rooms. She advises seeking shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building with multiple walls and no windows to protect from storms.
Readers are invited to question or comment by calling 832 7297 or emailing soundoff at Ijworld.com. The notice provides direct channels for public input and correspondence.
Matthew Barton of Allen Press in Lawrence says they have a bag ready containing a first aid kit and a water filter and may need more supplies. He notes they are fairly prepared for potential emergencies.
DHS officials told a Washington panel that a new animal disease lab near Kansas State University in Manhattan remains needed despite tight federal funds. The project may cost about 1.14 billion dollars to design and build, with plans to create a Level 4 facility tied to ongoing regional animal health work.
Lawence city officials outline the Tuesday meeting at 6:35 p.m. at City Hall located at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. The session will be aired on Knology Channel 25 and documents are available online at lawrenceks.org.
Kansas University West Campus bioscience incubator, fully leased to nine tenants creating 75 local jobs, seeks expansion to roughly double size. City to authorize 500000 debt in fall for funding, building on prior year commitments and Douglas County’s 1 million over 10 years.
Recognition Proclaim the week of April 15 21 as A Celebration of Volunteering Week. Consent agenda approves minutes from March 27 and April 3 2012 and receives minutes from boards and commissions. Numerous bids appropriations annexations ordinances zoning amendments environmental reviews and signage requests. Multiple contracts and engineering services for wastewater and road projects are authorized along with real estate actions and a 2011 tax abatements report. The agenda also covers skate park updates and the BTBC expansion funding request.
An 18-year-old Lawrence man, Brian Lee Davis, appeared in Douglas County Court after prosecutors charged him with aggravated battery for injuring a 19-year-old woman around 1:15 a.m. on March 31 in the 1800 block of Tennessee Street.
A girl was born Friday in Lawrence to Mr and Mrs Cora Garland. The family announced the birth locally and requested no further details be released.
A Lawrence man was charged with aggravated battery after an incident prompted police to arrest him. He posted a $7,500 bond and received notice to appear in court Friday with a next hearing set for May 21. The Journal-World notes its reporting thresholds for police reports and advises on locating lower gas prices.
A Friday article on the Kansas Democratic Party caucus misstated the 1964 presidential winner. Lyndon B. Johnson won the election. The item clarifies the correct outcome and preserves the record.
After a severe tornado threat in Kansas, at least three south central high schools shift Saturday prom plans to safer venues. Goddard High will host prom inside the school with safe rooms, while Maize and Valley Center relocate to buildings with FEMA storm shelters. Residents recall Hoisington’s 2001 tornado when students sheltered in basements as the roof was torn off.
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