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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2015
Page
4
Reporter Sylas May asks pedestrians on Massachusetts Street about their favorite childhood toy and invites readers to see a photo on page 5A at LJWorld.com.
Police searched for about six men after a Wednesday early morning robbery outside an apartment on Ousdahl Road. Two victims, from Lawrence and Leavenworth, were assaulted and robbed of wallets and phones. injuries were minor. Suspects fled in two vehicles. no arrests yet. Ongoing investigation.
Douglas County commissioners set gradual rate increases for ambulance and emergency medical services. By January 1, 2018 overall rates will rise 25 percent from current figures, with 15 percent increases next year and 20 percent more on January 1, 2017. County Administrator Craig Weinaug noted Medicare Medicaid funding goals and tax levy impacts. Chief Mark Bradford cited a 23.5 percent rise in EMS calls since 2008.
Charles Strutt, executive director of the Multi-State Lottery Assocation since its 1987 founding, is removed from duties after a nationwide jackpot-fixing probe tied to former security director Eddie Tipton. The Urbandale group oversees Powerball with directors from 37 states and territories. Tipton faces a second trial next month as investigations expand to Oklahoma and Kansas.
Douglas County appoints Reid to lead the zoning and codes department with a 90 000 annual salary. He will oversee building permits and code enforcement and previously directed Johnson County contractor licensing which earned a national designated status. The review of the codes department is slated to take about 16 weeks.
The city separates Explore Lawrence from Destination Management Inc, allowing a focused tourism push. Jim Ogle leads Freedom's Frontier, Explore Lawrence outlines a 2016 plan with a new board and an Unmistakably Lawrence campaign to raise regional marketing. The 2016 budget includes 880000 for Explore Lawrence.
A state inspection found Osawatomie hospital failed to provide proper staffing and safety oversight before a sexual assault. Inspectors cited missed safety checks, a mislogged observation, and noncompliance with 24 hour nursing requirements. CMS accepted a corrective plan, with alarms for staff, but another survey is planned.
Westar plans a 108 meter Iowa blades and Hutchinson rotors wind farm. The project aims to exceed 1 500 megawatts of renewable capacity, with about 75 million in land and government payments over 20 years. Over 200 construction jobs and 36 permanent roles expected plus a 200 MW expansion option. Spokeswoman Gina Penzig notes proposals were drawn from a fall request and details on a second project may be released by year end.
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