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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2013
Page
4
A street survey at Checkers Foods on Louisiana Street asks residents how likely they are to read a novel if it’s selected for a common book program. The item directs readers to see story on page 3A.
Debates over teaching evolution mark the selection process as Moriarty, child of a military family who moved across the country, embraces a Kansas connection. The 2012 program first-year readers receive the book The Worst Hard Time, with author Timothy Egan visiting campus. Chancellor Gray-Little hopes for in-depth student interaction through readings and talks.
Fire officials say a Tuesday morning blaze at 931 Chalk Hill Court caused about 135000 dollars in damages to a west Lawrence residence. Crews contained the fire in 25 minutes. an accidental cause was ruled due to improper disposal of fireplace ashes. A woman and her dog evacuated. no injuries reported. Neighbor says the woman attempted to fight an electric heater fire with a extinguisher.
Toys are continued from page 3A with multiple drop-off sites across Douglas County. Parents must show residency proof and proof of each dependent. A reason for receiving the free toys is also requested during the intake.
Randy and Tara Habiger welcome a boy in Lawrence on Monday. Jennifer Hurley and Brandon Osher in Lawrence greet a boy on Tuesday. Kyle Schultz and Erica Subelka of Meriden welcome a girl on Tuesday.
The Journal-World states its policy to fix significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com with concerns. The notice emphasizes transparency and accountability in publishing.
The Kansas Supreme Court on Tuesday denied former Attorney General Phill Kline a new hearing to modify a ruling that indefinitely suspended his law license. Justice Dan Biles signed the denial for the seven member court after attorney Tom Condit argued investigators biased and facts misrepresented. Lubrano described returning to a neighbor reviving a baby with CPR.
TOPEKA The former chief financial officer of Sauder Custom Fabrication in Emporia pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly 266000 dollars. Sandra Moore age 58 admitted the scheme began in 2008 and faces up to ten years in prison and a 250000 dollar fine at sentencing set for March 3.
A 19 year old from Ogden, Michael Dechant, received a nearly 27 year prison term for second degree murder in the March shaking death of his girlfriend's six month old son Dominick Lubrano. Prosecutors say the infant died three days after the incident as Sabrina Lubrano left Dominick briefly with Dechant for an errand.
A 30 year old Manhattan man Gavin Taylor Hairgrove pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact in a fatal February 6 apartment building arson in Manhattan. One victim Vansanta Pallem died from inhaled gases. Hairgrove faces up to 15 years and is to be sentenced February 24.
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