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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2018
Page
2
The Journal World notes obituary submission policy and contact number for running obituaries. It states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides the phone number 832-7151 for information.
Retired IRS agent and city commissioner candidate Boley says weeks spent reviewing Lawrence’s finances revealed gaps. If the tradition holds, he would become mayor on January 8, succeeding the vice mayor. A Kansas alumnus from Lenexa, he moved to Lawrence in 1983 with his wife Lisa and three grown children. outside work he gardens and stays active in the community.
Stuart Boley, 63, a retired IRS agent and former Douglas County Extension Service master food volunteer, plans to push budget transparency and a five year capital plan as he joins the Lawrence city commission. He aims to raise standards, fix past financial issues, and increase public trust while continuing daily walks and community outreach.
Franklin was booked after a Wednesday night shooting that killed 30 year old Lei Ala A Turner at the August Place Apartments in south Lawrence. Police dispatch came at 11 10 p.m. to 2310 W 26th St. Turner died from a chest wound despite life saving efforts. Authorities identified a suspect the next morning but have not released a name and say initial information suggested possible accidental discharge. Turner did not live at the complex. residents and the complex manager offered context. A GoFundMe to cover funeral costs has been started. Douglas County reported nine homicides in 2017, the most in a decade according to local law enforcement.
Lawrence planners detail preferred routes for a 22 mile loop with hospital and downtown segments. Residents favored peripheral paths. hospital route costs about 137 million with underpass, downtown about 930 thousand. Grants and rights of way from Kansas Turnpike Authority and BNSF required. Technical Advisory Committee to review findings today.
The National Weather Service reports Lawrence reached 13 degrees with a wind chill warning in effect, downgraded to advisory by afternoon. Overnight low minus 4, high expected 21, with single digit lows and 20s highs through the week. The coldest Lawrence record is minus 19 on January 28, 1997.
Public safety reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187. Follow her on Twitter saramarieshep.
A reader contact guide lists departments for Lawrence Journal-World coverage. It provides phone extensions for Arts, City and County government, Courts, Datebook, Schools, Letters, Obituaries, Photo reprints, Society, Sports, and University of Kansas.
The Journal World states its policy to correct all significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to report via phone at 785-832-7154 or email ljworld com. The notice underscores accountability and reader engagement in maintaining accurate reporting.
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