Lawrence schools may close for safety amid cold weather
The district weighs snow and low temperatures to decide on closures. officials cite bus routes and forecast wind chill as key safety factors and aim to decide before 6 am for parent notice.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1996
Page
5
The district weighs snow and low temperatures to decide on closures. officials cite bus routes and forecast wind chill as key safety factors and aim to decide before 6 am for parent notice.
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Police logs show a 1985 Mazda in the 900 block of Taown with four pieces of luggage stolen for about 1500 dollars and a 1992 Honda taken in the 1900 block of East 19th after the owner started it to warm up. A 13 year old boy faced juvenile authorities for indecent liberties with an 11 year old in the 100 block of Arkansas. A 34 year old Lawrence man was arrested on cocaine sale warrant, booked briefly, bond posted. Injuries from skateboarding and vehicle crashes listed with hospital updates and condition statuses. Fire alarm false alarms reported at several campus buildings. Ambulance responses include medical emergencies and two vehicle incidents. Marriage licenses issued for four couples. births recorded for two girls. a retrospective exhibit dates corrected for May at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Lecompton residents may file for three city council seats in the April 2 election by noon January 23. Incumbents Rhonda Howard Carl Bahnmaier and Roy Pasley may seek re elect ion, with David Hubbel and Gregg Sledd as early entrants. Filing requires $5 at city or county clerks or a petition signed by 25 voters.
A dense list of MLK Day activities across Lawrence and Douglas County includes a 1 a.m. grassroots social justice gathering at the Lawrence Public Library, a 6:30 p.m. banquet with Tonea Stewart, a 6 p.m. church musical at Free Methodist Church, a noon commemorative service at Lied Center, and a 6:30 p.m. KU basketball game against St Peter's that was canceled. Also listed are health screenings at Pinecrest II, an antiques program at Watkins Museum, and meetings of city and community groups at various venues.
John Wake reports on whether O J Simpson will issue a videotaped statement detailing his actions the night of the murders. The piece weighs potential impact, legal strategy, and public interest in a high profile case.
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