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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 2012
Page
5
A city stoplight sensor issue report line exists for traffic safety. The city's traffic safety division can be reached at 832-3035 to report a nonfunctioning sensor in a city stoplight.
A terse call to action invites readers to reach the soundoff column by dialing 832-7297 or sending an email. The note emphasizes direct communication with the staff to share opinions or issues for publication.
Betty Norwood, a Ottawa teacher, says she has the day off due to illness and would discuss Leap Day with students if she were teaching. The brief street quote captures casual reactions to the extra day.
Jamie Prothro, last of three finalists for Lawrence Public Library director, argues technology will enhance libraries without replacing books. She cites media pods, mobile checkouts, roaming staff with tablets, and digital download stations to extend library reach beyond walls. She notes potential branch discussions but foresees smaller traditional branches as technology grows. The board aims to decide in early March with a new director starting in April.
Douglas County District Judge Kay Huff sentenced 21 year old Terrance A. Dean to 32 months in prison and ordered 15 years on the violent offender registry after a gun linked conspiracy to rob a Kansas University student in 2009. Co defendant Mykel Dantae Karlyle received five years. Dean faces federal charges involving marijuana and gun counts.
In Wichita a federal judge extended deadlines for motions in a firearms sting case. Defendants allege the operation by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives targeted Black defendants. The case involves 51 charged individuals with at least 43 still facing federal charges.
A 36-year-old Lawrence man was struck by a car while jogging at the intersection of Wakarusa Drive and 24th Street Tuesday evening. He was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.
Stacy and Justin Hardman of Eudora welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday evening. Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley noted a ticket was issued, but details of the citation were not available by Tuesday night. The Journal-World omits routine police reports.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.52 dollars at multiple stations. Readers may call 832-7154 if they locate a lower price.
The Journal-World outlines its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors and provides phone and email contacts for readers to report issues. The notice encourages readers to call (785) 832-7154 or email news@jworld.com to report errors.
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