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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2022
Page
2
Journal World outlines obituary submission policy including contact for running obituaries and notes that obituaries are run as submitted by funeral homes or families, with a telephone number provided for arrangements.
Peggy Maurine Cooper died at 92 in Lawrence on January 5 2022. Born June 20 1929 she lived a long life at home, with a full obituary forthcoming on Warren McElwain's site.
A Kansas City woman was sentenced to six years in prison after a fatal crash caused by her driving while intoxicated. The Jackson County Prosecutor's office reported the case details and the penalty.
Tonya Rolf, 54, was sentenced for the Dec 28, 2019 crash that killed 57-year old Rob Heslop of Independence. She pleaded guilty in November to driving while intoxicated involv ing the death of another person. Investigators say her car crossed into the opposite lane on a Kansas City street and struck a pickup Heslop was riding in head on. Court documents note high levels of alcohol and benzoylecgonine in her system.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruling signals the law restricting counties from expediting legal actions remains vulnerable to future challenges as Gov. Laura Kelly issues an emergency to ease licensing for hospitals and nursing homes amid a COVID surge. The decision cites judicial restraint while noting ongoing debates about authority and deadlines for lawsuits related to COVID rules.
Greg recalls a morning after a winter storm when a woman asked to search for a runaway dog on the property. Blue the dog barked as the woman found her pet had fallen through ice on a small pond. Greg rushed out, seeking a plan to help.
A man using an extension ladder stabilizes ice as a woman reaches her dog in icy water ten feet out. She falls through the thin ice, but the man and the dog’s husband assist, rescuing the dog, while the couple escapes to warmth in a SUV. Neighbors seek further news on the dog’s fate.
KU leaders had lifted the field house mask rule in recent weeks to a recommendation, but Girod on Friday said EU leaders noted poor compliance as fall progressed. He urged clear adherence as the mask mandate is reinstated for the field house.
KU leaders discuss mandating masks at Allen Fieldhouse amid rising county cases. Chancellors warn of reduced crowds and concession closures if masks urged. Bill Self backs caution and says he will coach in a mask if required, with classes resuming Jan. 18.
A fragmented page lists contact numbers and roles for the Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments including Kim Callahan editor Allison Tait advertising Matt Tait sports and various desk lines. It also provides subscription and delivery help and former post office mailing details.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention. Readers are urged to contact the newsroom at 832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
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