Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

Global round-up of state briefs and notable local items

A sweeping compilation from multiple states reports on political activity in Alabama, a Juneau precipitation push, a tumbleweed Christmas tree in Chandler, a fatal hit in Little Rock, a Swiss dairy acquisition in Sebastopol, wildlife rescues in Estes Park, a water system grant in Hartford, a budget crime measure in Delaware, a Christmas program in Washington, and diverse local items from Florida to Wyoming. The digest notes arrests, approvals, and notable discoveries across U.S. communities with emphasis on named places and organizations.