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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2000
Page
7
The Wednesday forecast highlights a five day outlook for Lawrence with a focus on potential storms. Tonight calls for unsettled conditions and a chance of showers as winds shift.
A cold front cooled the northern and central Plains from 90s to 50s and 60s, with Colorado Kansas and Nebraska experiencing autumn like weather after a spell of extreme heat. Sunset sunrise and moon phases listed for the period.
Timothy Oblander testified that former Shawnee County Sheriff Dave Meneley knew about his cocaine problem, though details were vague. The perjury case stems from Meneley's 1999 denial of Oblander's addiction and follows his ouster after judges removed him from office in February.
Parsons investigators probe four fires late Saturday into Sunday in Parsons Kansas with arson suspected. Fire Chief Hay says all four were arson, while Police Chief Baldwin notes ongoing probes with no suspects named. Damages ranged from about 300 to 12,000 dollars, including a fire at Parsons Middle School.
A 16 hour Newton standoff concluded when Wilhelm Smokorowski 50 surrendered after going to sleep. McPherson SWAT breached the door at 3 am. Smokorowski faces aggravated assault and felony interference charges. His 86 year old mother was present. no injuries reported. Police say the incident began Monday morning at Newton High School and library visit.
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