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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2005
Page
7
Morning fog will lift as clouds increase through the day. A slight chance of showers this afternoon with rain likely later tonight. High near 49 degrees with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Light rain may linger into early morning with a low around 34.
A high pressure system builds in the Northeast today bringing mostly sunny skies and much colder conditions. The Southeast sees sunny skies with seasonably cool weather. A storm system spreads rain and snow showers across the northern Plains with snow in the Rockies.
TEC notes a severe 1962 Florida freeze with morning lows of 35 at Miami 18 at Tampa and 12 at Jacksonville marking the coldest December weather of the century across the state.
Douglas County Commissioners discussed increasing rental fees for fairground facilities to aim for 50 percent cost recovery over three years. A KU intern presented a cost study suggesting some fees could double, such as six hour weekday blocks for Buildings 1 and 2 from 20 to 40 dollars. No decision was made and the topic will be revisited.
Wittig's lawyer calls the jury verdict flawed as to precise asset identification and values after his Westar looting convictions. The Topeka case centers on his mansion once linked to Gov. Alf Landon, a Westar stock tie, a life insurance policy valued at 28 million, and nearly 9.7 million in Westar earnings. Prosecutors say assets should be seized as punishment, while defense contends jurors failed to prove direct links to crimes.
The Legislative Budget Committee endorsed issuing 60 million in bonds to fund the Comprehensive Transportation Program. The move, backed by Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller, aims to bridge potential federal shortfalls while KDOT plans a parallel 150 million bond issue to cover remaining needs. Rep. Melvin Neufeld raised debt concerns as two-step approval continues.
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