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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2012
Page
5
Megan Gilliland city communications manager says the city will not stop watering parks and Eagle Bend Golf Course. Watering schedules have been modified to avoid peak times and minimize watering to prevent damage, with landscapes trees parks and golf courses kept alive. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff@jworld.com with questions.
Readers on Massachusetts Street weigh in on the importance of voting in the upcoming primary. A quick survey asks passersby whether casting a ballot matters, with responses reflecting varied views for the town’s political scene.
A coalition of Sam Brownback supporters and Koch groups spent heavily to back conservatives. Kansas Chamber and Kansans for Life funded campaigns that defeated several moderate Republican candidates, signaling a shift toward conservative control of the Kansas Senate and potential curbs on labor and abortion related policy.
The 10th Circuit handles appeals from Randy Dyke and Donald Steele who claim federal investigators improperly broadened a 2010 case to include methamphetamine manufacture. Prosecutors say undercover officers acted reasonably to stop a wide-ranging criminal venture including counterfeiting and marijuana purchase.
Claude F Collins Jr of Leavenworth Kansas faces charges in Platte County for possessing and allegedly selling K-2 from the former Tobacco Shop in Platte City. Authorities say K-2 and other synthetics were found in three recent traffic stops with buyers saying they purchased from the store. An undercover detective bought synthetic drugs there in May and July.
Douglas County Judge Kay Huff ordered 32 year old Brian N McCoy to intensive probation after pleading no contest to three cases including felony theft for a diamond ring stolen from Hurst Fine Diamonds in November 2011. He faces potential prison terms if probation violated and must pay over $1000 restitution. Cody Bruce, 22, remained in fair condition after a single vehicle crash near Clinton Lake.
Lisa Danielle Roberts and Walt Ohnesorge-Fick, Lawrence, welcome a girl Monday. Diana and Donald Meyer, Lawrence, welcome a boy Tuesday. Shauntel Fisher, Lawrence, welcomes a girl Tuesday. Mark and Ashley Gepner, Tonganoxie, welcome a boy Tuesday. Jacob and Julie Perry, McLouth, welcome a boy Tuesday. Journal-World reports gas as low as 3.48 dollars at Conoco, 2447 W Sixth St. call 832 Ss 7154 if you find a lower price.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention usually in this space. Readers are advised to call 785 832 7154 or email news to report errors.
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