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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2013
Page
4
Local readers reflect on whether 2013 was better than 2012 on Massachusetts Street. A respondent notes 2013 has been busier and more exciting, counting personal moments like watching a son grow as part of the year’s vibrancy.
There were no births to report Thursday.
A Journal-World item on Lawrence New Year's Eve events corrected an error about Genovese restaurant. The venue will not offer an early bird dinner special as previously reported. Local plans for celebrations and dining options remain unchanged.
A federal judge ruled against the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas in a long running water rights case against a northeast Kansas water district. Judge Carlos Murguia found the 1994 watershed agreement did not mandate eminent domain for land needed for the Plum Creek Reservoir project, jeopardizing the tribe’s reservoir plan amid drought and conservation measures. The dispute centers on land within the district and a stalled eminent domain action, with tribal chairman Steve Cadue seeking gubernatorial intervention.
Salina authorities investigate two fires at separate apartment buildings with accelerant used, one Monday and one Wednesday. No injuries reported. Fire department investigator Troy Long says samples sent to Kansas Bureau of Investigation lab. First fire caused about $3,000 damage. second fire damaged stairway carpet. A Kansas City Kansas boy alerted family to a home fire delaying escape. Firefighters gained control in 30 minutes. house destroyed with an estimated loss of $65,000.
Geary County authorities named 31 year old Thomas Hedrick of Fort Riley as the hunter who drowned during duck hunting at Milford Lake in north east Kansas. He ventured onto a makeshift boat to retrieve a duck from shore, stepped onto ice as the boat took on water, and fell through the ice on Tuesday.
Britney Ackerman, 19, of Kansas City Kansas, died after a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by an unnamed motorist left U S Highway 50 near La Junta and struck a traffic sign. Ackerman was ejected and not wearing a seat belt. Another passenger had minor injuries. Troopers say drugs may have contributed to the crash. investigation ongoing.
Lawrence police spokesman Sgt Trent McKinley notes driver distraction from cell phones remains a problem and cites Kansas data showing rising crash rates from 2005 to 2010. Prosecutor Elizabeth Hafoka says current law has led to some convictions but prompts a call to review as smartphones grow more prevalent.
City to build a second Clinton Water Treatment Plant and upgrade river intakes to ensure steady supply during heat and outages. Construction starts early 2014, runs into July, funded by water rate revenues. Dredging will close parts of Burcham Park. two old intakes removed, one repaired, one new intake installed near the river.
Public employee and retiree groups say Kansas long funded KPERS gaps by under contributing. Rep John Rubin proposes a 401(k) style plan for hires after June 2015 to close the funding gap, while KPERS leaders warn improvement hinges on avoiding a new recession and achieving long term solvency by 2033. Retiree coalition vice chair Ernie Claudel calls it an ideological debate though acknowledging board nonleadership.
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