Sobriety checkpoint and events listed in Lawrence datebook
Friday 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. sobriety checkpoint by Douglas County Sheriff's officers at Teepee Junction US 24 40 and 59. Saturday canceled Saturday Nites Main Event youth lock-in. 6 330 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lawrence Farmers Market Vermont St 10th to 11th 842 3883 838 4726. Noon to 4 p.m. Dog wash for Lawrence Humane Society at Petco 3115 Iowa 843 6835. Monday closed: Douglas County Senior Services activities offices city services and Lawrence Public Library.
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Teepee Junction
U.S
Lawrence Farmers Market
Vermont Street
10Th
11Th Streets
Lawrence Humane Society
Petco
Iowa
Douglas County Senior Services Inc
City Services
Lawrence Public Library
Burglaries and thefts reported by Lawrence police
Lawence police logged a stolen 1995 skid steer valued at 15000 from the 1200 block of Iowa Street and a skyjack lift worth 8400 taken from a construction site on Iowa Street. A carwash cash-drawer damage to 8000 occurred between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. A bobcat trailer valued at 1500 disappeared from Sweetgrass Court. Gunfire reports in Funston Street area led to vehicle stop and interviews. a pistol discharge case seeks answers. Emergency calls include multiple medical and fire incidents across the city.
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B.A. Construction
Peterson Road
Lawrence
Iowa Street
Lizzie Lift Inc
Elmhurst
Ill
Fast Eddy's Carwash
Third St
JFW
Sweetgrass Court
Funston Street
Steve Zarnowiec
Arkansas
Zarnowiec
Schwarz Road
Tella Yce Lawrence Memorial Hospital Reported No Births
The Friday report from Lawrence Memorial Hospital shows zero births recorded. Officials cited routine data collection and noted no complications or unusual events for the period.
Worcester to discuss EU future at KU museum event
Correction from Kansas University notes Robert M Worcester will speak on the European Union at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art KU officials say the earlier date was incorrect and apologize for the error.
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Robert M. Worcester
Journal-World
Worcester
European Union
Helen Foresman
Spencer Museum of Art
Kansas approves local phone rate hikes by major carriers
Kansas regulators approve a 2-1 plan allowing Southwestern Bell Sprint and AT&T to raise residential local rates while cutting some in state long distance. Bell plans a 35 cent monthly rise, Sprint from 4.50 to 6.75, with October enactment. Opposition cites residential burden and uneven benefits.
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Southwestern Bell
Sprint
At&t
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Commission
John Wine
Cynthia Claus
Brian Moline
Moline
Walker Hendrix
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board
Wine
Claus
Mike Moffet
Hendrix
Geologists honored. Tyke Hyke workshop set at LMH
Kansas Geological Survey officials Lee Allison and Larry Skelton win National Public Service Awards from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Allison is cited for advocating evolution in Kansas education. Skelton leads earth science programs in Wichita. Lawrence Memorial Hospital hosts a Tyke Hyke workshop for 3 to 10 year olds, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, advance enrollment required.
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Kansas Geological Survey
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Lee Allison
Larry Skelton
Wichita
Houston
Allison
Kansas State Board of Education
Skelton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Big Brothers and Sisters
LMH
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Contact Us Information Lines for Lawrence Journal-World
Local contact details for the Lawrence Journal-World include phone numbers and staff emails for editors and departments. Listings cover City Editor Mike Shields, News Editor John Taylor, Managing Editor Richard Brack, and editors across sports, features, business, advertising, and circulation with hours and redelivery guarantees.
Demolition derby winner named at Douglas County Free Fair
Brian Stone won the grand championship after the consolation heat. Steve Wiggins placed second, Gary Christian third, and Bryan Robb fourth. The notice points readers to more fair results at www ljworld com specials fair.
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Douglas County
Brian Stone
Steve Wiggins
Gary Christian
Bryan Robb
On the Street on the Street
Readers debate letting alcohol outside Memorial Stadium to boost attendance. Responses highlight concerns about safety and driving after games while others argue alcohol could boost crowds and performance. Names quoted include Michael Lee and Dorothy Pogge with mixed opinions.
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