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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2017
Page
2
City officials weigh a 12 story downtown conference center and possible master plan updates after 20 years of guidelines. Commissioner Herbert urges balancing density with affordable housing while avoiding arbitrary height caps and ensuring parking considerations.
Angela Keck asks to dismiss first degree murder charge arguing Drake acted in lawful self defense at his Lawrence duplex after a man described as a meth-affected intruder forced entry. Prosecutors contend no imminent grave harm occurred and deadly force was unjustified, with a preliminary hearing set for Friday, December 22 before Judge Kay Huff.
City commissioners scrutinize a proposed 2.5 million loan to fund a downtown grocery store with staff calling it high risk. The piece notes prior private loans such as a 25,000 forgivable grant to Grandstand Glassware and Apparel and cites Wicked Broadband in 2014 as another contested incentive case. It questions whether incentives tilt competition and previews a potential turning point in Lawrence’s approach to corporate favors.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. If readers believe an error exists they should call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com.
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