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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2013
Page
1
Warren Spikes, age 90 of Hufton, finally receives a Kansas University degree he nearly earned before WWII. He completed credits in petroleum geology after registrar efforts and family help, joining more than 1,300 others in KU fall graduation as the university plans May commencement as well.
NextEra Energy Resources cites early stage talks with landowners in Douglas County as it explores wind farm feasibility. Spokesman Steve Stengel says meteorological towers will be placed to assess wind potential while discussions with local landowners, including Baldwin City area owner Gary Dick, continue. Dick plans to resist easement offers.
The forecast calls for sunny skies with strong winds. High near 29 degrees and a low around 11 degrees. Page 12A notes the daily outlook and online updates at LJWorld.
Lawrence officials propose an amended rental licensing and inspection ordinance cutting the number of cited violations by more than half. The measure would sunset the program at end of 2017 unless extended by commissioners. Mayor Mike Dever and Commissioner Mike Amyx push for starting with smaller provisions.
The city proposes a broad rental registration program covering every apartment, with annual registration required and inspections limited. Landlords would see 10 percent of units inspected every three years, max 15 units, and an incentive could extend intervals to six years if prior inspections had no major violations. Five inspectors plus an admin position would run the program at about $400,000 funded by landlord fees.
The owner of Strong Antiques tallies damages following a car crash into the storefront last weekend. Page 3A.
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