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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2011
Page
4
Julie Boyle, Lawrence Public Schools communications director, says the student to computer ratio is 3 to 1 at elementary schools and 2.5 to 1 at secondary schools. The figures highlight technology access gaps across grade levels.
Readers at Dillons 4701 West Sixth Street are asked to propose street names. The brief invites community input and notes the discussion continues on page 3A with perspectives from residents and local officials.
Elvis Patterson, former Kansas University defensive back and two time Super Bowl winner, files a civil suit challenging a license suspension. His attorney says officers lacked probable cause and ignored a medical condition that impairs balance and coordination, while prosecutors allege speeding and a breath test refusal. A sheriff's deputy cited odor of alcohol and issues locating a license, though defense notes video shows only officers, not Patterson. Trial set for April 9 before District Judge Michael Malone.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center seeks 11 families for its Adopt-A-Family program. Aimee Bradshaw notes 53 eligible families, ranging from a single mother with a child to a large six-child household, all touched by the center's services. Call 785-331-2034 to participate. match by Dec 19, gifts due Dec 21.
Kansas University researchers partner with Lawrence schools to test KiVa, a Finnish anti bullying system aimed at changing school ecology. Data driven approach seeks to cut bullying and victimization by altering norms and boosting bystander intervention across districts and 1300 plus schools.
Police probe theft of about 4,950 dollars in copper pipes and fittings from Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall 500 West 11th Street. Burglars entered by breaking a window between 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday.
The Journal-World states it does not print all police reports. It reports burglaries only when losses reach 1000 dollars or more unless unusual. Victims are unnamed to protect them. Arrest names appear only after charging. Assaults with major injuries are reported. Holdups and robberies are noted.
The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as 3.07 dollars at multiple stations. Readers are urged to call 832 7154 if they encounter a lower price.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to report mistakes by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com. The notice emphasizes transparency and accountability in local reporting.
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