Former KU student charged with 12 more arsons in Kansas
David Ryan Jay, 23, of Olathe, faces 12 additional arson counts in Johnson County, adding to prior charges of arson and aggravated arson. He allegedly set 15 fires including three in Lawrence before fleeing to California and surrendering last month. A preliminary hearing is set for May 21 after a judge denied a bond reduction request. Douglas County has not decided state or federal charges for a March 8 Watson Library fire.
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Former surgeon general Elders to speak at KU lecture
Jocelyn Elders, former U.S. surgeon general, will speak Monday at Kansas University in Lied Center at 7 p.m. as part of the Public Health Lecture Series. The 70 year old advocate for STD prevention and teen- pregnancy programs has worked on immunizations and medical marijuana policy. lecture is free with vouchers available from the Student Union Activities Box Office.
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Kansas University
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Watkins Student Health Center
Marijuana Policy Project
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Edwardsville truck driver injured in I-70 crash
An Edwardsville man, Dana Gronau, 40, was seriously injured when his semitrailer overturned on I-70 east of Lawrence during the pre dawn hours. The cab and two grocery trailers blocked multiple lanes, traffic was diverted until about noon, and investigators cited possible driver fatigue. Gronau was taken to University of Kansas Hospital after earlier treatment at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The Kansas Turnpike Authority reported the crash occurred three miles east of the East Lawrence turnpike entrance and that all lanes reopened by midday.
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Dana Gronau
University of Kansas Hospital
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Kansas Turnpike Authority
East Lawrence Turnpike
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Pump Patrol finds gasoline as low as 1.70 in Lawrence
The Journal-World reports Lawrence gasoline prices as low as 1.70 at Presto Phillips 66, 602 W Ninth St. Readers are urged to report lower prices to Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
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Ninth St
Kansas revenue improves slightly amid school funding stalemate
Kansas lawmakers view a revised revenue forecast showing a $39.8 million increase after years of cuts. Gov Sebelius signals an $80 to $90 million school funding start, while Judge Bullock’s ruling pressures a fix by July 1. Lawmakers prepare to finish the budget for the new fiscal year.
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Topera
Kansas
House Appropriations Committee
Melvin Neufeld
Ingalls
Ballard
Kathleen Sebelius
KU journalism school extends search for dean trombeck
Kansas University's William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications will continue the dean search into the next school year. Interim dean Ann Brill will lead next year as the committee reopens the process after dean James Gentry returns to teaching. Brill has KU service since 2000 and experience at several newspapers and universities.
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Kansas University
William Allen White
James Gentry
Dean Gentry
Shulenburger
Ann Brill
Brill
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Montana
University of Missouri-Columbia
Will Norton
University of Nebraska Journalism School
Maria Marron
Central Michigan University
Norton
Lawrence design guidelines aim for four sided attractive centers
Proposed guidelines unveiled Tuesday seek to shape future Lawrence shopping centers by blending with the landscape, moving parking to rear, screening lots from view, and ensuring four sided architecture. The draft stresses pedestrian links, bike and foot access, and local character while allowing flexibility and stating many standards are not yet written. The planning committee will review further at the 8 a.m. May 4 meeting in City Hall.
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United States
Brad Hauschild
Myles Schachter
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Schachter
Bob Johnson
Kansas City
Hauschild
Sixth
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