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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2013
Page
4
Reporter asks pedestrians on Massachusetts Street whether Lawrence should adopt a city drone policy. Questions readers to share opinions while noting ongoing discussion about drone rules in public spaces.
Natalie Kluck voices concern about policy priorities focusing on homelessness unfed children and neglected animals over drones. The discussion centers on social welfare needs and government response to vulnerable populations in the community.
Lawrence police will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday night as part of a statewide You Drink You Drive You Lose campaign funded by a Kansas Department of Transportation grant. The checkpoint runs from 11 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday with overtime costs paid by the grant. details on location were not released. The program aims to curb alcohol and drug impaired driving, as statewide alcohol crashes average multiple injuries daily, with penalties including jail, license suspension, fines, and ignition interlock devices.
The Journal-World states its policy to fix significant errors brought to the editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report errors.
A brief notice lists a boy born on Monday to Josh Cowger and Krystal Klebenstein of Lawrence.
The seasonally adjusted Kansas unemployment rate rose for a third straight month to 5.9 percent in July, the highest rate this year. Private sector jobs grew by 800 for the month and 23,300 over the year, while government, manufacturing, and education health services shed jobs. Labor officials note both yearly gains and monthly shortfalls.
Thirteen people were interviewed with senior staff, three referred to a second interview for Kansas Court of Appeals positions as governor Brownback expands appointment power. Five did not complete paperwork or were ineligible. The change ends the nominating commission process and prompts debate over judiciary independence and transparency ahead of a potential January bill to require release of applicant names.
A man shot during a Sunday incident was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and later transferred to a Kansas City area hospital. The shooter identified himself to investigators and cooperated, with no arrests made. Detectives will interview the injured man when available as authorities review potential self defense claims and ongoing cases in Lawrence, including prior shootings this year.
Kansas legislators and Gov Brownback face a proposal by Schmidt to require juries to decide sentencing for murder with a minimum 50 year term. Prosecutors present aggravating factors, defense counters, and jurors weigh the verdict. The plan mirrors death penalty versus life without parole procedures.
Drone advocates push an ordinance seeking a moratorium on city drone use until state guidelines exist and bans on weaponized drones and surveillance except in emergencies. Charlottesville, Va., is cited as first to pass such limits, with local leaders debating whether Lawrence should lead the state and nation. Dever will meet Jones soon to decide if the issue returns to a future agenda.
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