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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2003
Page
6
A team led by Roger Boyd of Baker University conducted a controlled burn at the Baker Wetlands on Tuesday to prevent woody plants and sunflowers from overtaking prairie grasses. Boyd notes the burn mirrors the habitat's historic fire regime and helps maintain the prairie ecosystem.
Lawrence teenager Antonio E. Floyd, 19, was deemed competent to stand trial on felony counts including attempted murder and aggravated burglary after a Bert Nash report found he can understand court proceedings and assist in his defense. His attorney had sought the evaluation due to claims of hearing voices and sleep issues. Floyd, already serving 17 years in a federal cocaine-dealing case, faces charges tied to a Nov 5 shooting at a home on Haskell Avenue.
Kansas officials revoke licenses of KC area dealers KC Truck Mart Young's Enterprises and Best Import Auto in Olathe after an audit shows millions in motor vehicle taxes unpaid. The crackdown targets dealers not remitting taxes collected from car buyers as the state seals loose tax collection in private sales.
Lawrence adopts a wait and monitor stance on Sunday liquor sales. City officials will observe actions by the Kansas Legislature and courts and gauge community response before any local move. Several nearby communities have or are considering Sunday sales, reflecting a patchwork state law.
France 2 reporter Pascal Golomer visited Kansas University and a Topeka radio show to gauge American views on the Iraq War. He emphasized that many Americans oppose labeling all French as antiwar and noted Kansans’ civil, varied opinions. The crew plans reports on POW Patrick Miller’s return and Wichita aircraft industry stories.
KU will build a 50‑woman scholarship hall on 1300 Ohio Street funded by a 3 million gift from Roger and Annette Rieger of Seattle. The hall honors Roger’s brother Dennis who died at 47. Groundbreaking is planned for fall with opening set for fall 2005 amid neighborhood concerns over demolition of nearby houses.
Robert Hoffman once valued a signed basketball by Roy Williams and Dean Smith. After Williams and mentor Smith left to North Carolina, Hoffman plans to auction the ball on eBay with a predicted sale of 300 to 400 dollars. His son Brian runs The Sports Dome and notes many North Carolina fans could drive higher bids while Hoffman contemplates the altered legacy.
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