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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2012
Page
4
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will be up for re election in November 2014. State official Bob Hanson said Praeger’s term lasts through 2014 and the next election for the office is set for November 2014.
A reader is invited to call 832 7297 or email soundoff at Ijworld com for comments or inquiries about the piece.
Readers on Massachusetts Street weigh in on the Lawrence Busker Festival 2012. Matt Campbell of Topeka and Jay Wachs of Cleveland comment on downtown vitality, community spirit, and the event’s cultural and economic impact.
Brownback and legislative leaders plan to meet Monday to consider authorizing bonds. A three part proposal aims to finish the Statehouse visitor center and grounds, with an expected cost near 17.4 million and total project cost projected around 320 million, funded by casino revenue and prior budget actions.
The crash involved Statler turning into the I-70 Business Center and Miller, wearing a helmet, dying from his injuries. Police identified both drivers Friday after notifying Miller’s family Thursday. No citations issued. report to Douglas County prosecutors to follow. Investigation will take time and ages were previously misreported.
Kansas Department of Transportation says westernbound K‑10 traffic will be reduced to a single lane around Sept 10 for mill creek bridge repairs in Johnson County. A 60 mph limit will apply, with the ramp from Ridgeview Road to westbound K‑10 closed until completion, causing delays mainly during morning and evening peaks.
Johnson County sheriff's officers and partner agencies will run DUI checkpoints at multiple locations with high crash history. Master Deputy Tom Erickson said drivers suspected of intoxication will face brief sobriety tests and arrests for confirmed impairment.
Ginevra and Matthew Holtkamp welcome a boy in Lawrence. Daniel Holloway and Stacy Donly announce a girl. Prasad and Cayce Jayaraman celebrate a boy in Lawrence. Travis and Michelle Peterson announce a boy and a girl born Friday in Lawrence.
The Journal-World reports fuel costs as low as 3.59 at several gas stations. Shoppers are urged to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
Friday had no incidents reported by police. The Journal-World usually prints burglaries only if losses reach 1000 dollars or more unless unusual. Victims are protected by withholding names, withhold arrest names until charged, and only report major injuries in assaults. Holdups and robberies are listed.
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention with contact points including a phone number and email address for readers to report mistakes. The notice invites readers to report errors to the newsroom.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Lee Marvin and actors like Eckhart alongside titles including Wicked Attraction 1986 and Power. It references Sweetie Pie's and Hurricane Twist Fate Brothers Sisters. Readable items are sparse with no cohesive event or clear dates or locations.
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