Sword found at Schwegler Elementary playground
Julie Boyle reports a sheathed sword attached to a bicycle abandoned in a ditch near Schwegler Elementary School. Lawrence police removed the sword. In a separate incident, a Lawrence High School student allegedly struck a staff member and faces disciplinary action, with limited details released.
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University budget cuts eyed by chancellor aides and athletics funds
Journal-World reports Friday on whether Chancellor Girod finished budget cuts under his oversight. Public affairs seeks details while questioning why Kansas Athletics Inc appears to receive 1.5 million, amid a 3.2 million university funding figure. Kirk McClure urges full disclosure and calls to reassess aviation and athletics expenditures.
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Lawrence woman charged in river crash that killed her daughter
Dingledine faces first degree murder and attempted murder charges after driving into the Kansas River with her two young children. Her 5-year-old Amiyah Bradley died, 1-year-old Elijah Lake survived in serious condition. Investigators say she told officers she planned to kill herself and the children.
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Lawrence Firefighters press drive for more staffing
Lawrence Professional Firefighters LPF demand more personnel after reviewing the 2018 accreditation and last year assessments. They cite nine minute EMS response times and simultaneous emergencies, urging a city county funding review and a public education push while the city budget debate left staffing additions unapproved.
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City police to test body cameras after policy approval
Police officials plan a test of 10 to 12 body cameras from three top vendors, with deployment mainly to patrol officers and IT staff assisting. The $462,000 project is half funded by a $231,000 federal grant with the City of Lawrence matching. DOJ requires a comprehensive policy, drafted earlier this year, before testing begins.
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Lottery numbers teased for weekend Powerball and Kansas Pick 3
Weekend lottery results show Powerball drawing numbers 20 25 54 57 63 with Powerball 8 and Kansas Pick 3 Evening 5. Players are urged to check tickets and claim prizes before deadlines.
Lawrence couples announce births and adoptions
Tamara Vann and DeAndre Howard of Lawrence welcome a son on Sunday. Brandon and Casey Reynolds of Lyndon announce a son born on Tuesday. Cassandra Beebe and Vanya Spates of Lawrence welcome a son born Tuesday. Brianna Hayes of Lawrence announces a daughter born Tuesday.
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The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors. readers are urged to contact the newsroom at 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes. The notice explains the process for submitting corrections and emphasizes accuracy in reporting.
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