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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1996
Page
6
Lawrence and Douglas County see population growth as about right while nearly two thirds of Lawrence Chamber members want more downtown parking. Over half approve city job and population growth. 1,600 surveys sent, 500 returned in mid November, says Kevin Walker.
Lawrence Kansas chamber of commerce members oppose concealed weapons and school vouchers while supporting more prison space and slot machines at tracks. A strong majority favor public parking, user fees for funding, and a fixed route transit plan. Population growth is seen as manageable with emphasis on planned growth and hiring trends. A new state highway program is favored by 89 percent.
A Big Springs man waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday and awaits a January 7 arraignment on charges including methamphetamine possession and shooting at law enforcement officers. Jay Johnson, 40, was arrested in September by the Tri County Drug Enforcement Unit for allegedly possessing a disassembe...
Johnson allegedly bled methamphetamine lab at his rural Douglas County home and allegedly shot at officers as they approached. He is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine and THC, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, battery on a law enforcement officer, obstruction of legal duties, and two violations of Kansas tax stamp laws.
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