Stalking defined and related penalties under Kansas law
Kansas statutes define stalking as a malicious follow or course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms annoys or harasses and serves no legitimate purpose. A course of conduct is a series of acts over time causing substantial emotional distress. stalking is a felony with potential five to seven months in prison for minimal or single prior records, though often treated as presumptive probation under guidelines.
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Call Sound Off line for Journal-World questions
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and choose category 7478 to leave a question. A recording will prompt the caller to submit their inquiry.
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Douglas County Cancels Meeting On MLK Day
Pealeea County cancels its regular meeting in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Next meeting at 6 35 p.m. Wednesday at the County Courthouse 11th and Massachusetts. Boating safety classes for power and sail boaters begin Jan 18 at 7 30 p.m. in the Kansas Room Lawrence Memorial Hospital taught by Perry Lake Flotilla 31-9 Coast Guard Auxiliary. Fees apply for texts. Call numbers provided for details.
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Pam
Dave Chaffee
Hospice volunteers to train in Douglas County workshop
Hospice Care sponsors a volunteer training workshop with flexible times. Sessions run 6:30 to 10 p.m. February 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 25, and 1 to 4 p.m. February 26. Call 749-5006 for details. The Know Your Antiques program at Watkins Museum features Ron Schorr on antique pocket watches at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees may bring timepieces for identification in exchange for a museum donation.
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Watkins Community Museum of History
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Martin Luther King Jr Day events and health fair
Noon to 3 p.m. health fair features cholesterol testing body fat analysis and diabetes screening at 3320 Mesa Way. 2 p.m. KU hosts Kansas State women’s basketball at Allen Fieldhouse. 1 p.m. Lied Center hosts citywide King Day celebration with guest James Boyer. 6 p.m. MLK Day banquet at Kansas Union Ballroom with Julian Bond. 6:30 p.m. gospel at Free Methodist Church with Fellowship Youth Choir. Douglas County Commission event canceled.
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Lied Center
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Texas Lottery winner prize question draws attention
An Access poll asks whether a Texas Lottery winner should collect a prize won at an unauthorized establishment. Voters choose category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. The poll notes potential biases and urges caution in treating results as scientific.
Lawrence Police and Fire Reports Highlight Local Incidents
A 39 year old Salina carpenter was jailed in Douglas County on marijuana charges after bond set at 1000 dollars. Details include a 27 year old Lawrence man reporting domestic damage, a chemical odor at KU, LifeFlight call canceled by fog, and several ambulance responses. Multiple court actions involve Heather, Martinez, Ferguson, Sandburg, Garcia, Reese, with sentences, probation, or diversions noted. Birth notices list three newborns and two Lawrence families.
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Army Pvt Kelli Spone Completes Basic Training at Fort Jackson
Ten U S Army Pvt Kelli A Spone finished basic training at Fort Jackson S C She is daughter of Levi L and Patricia A Spone of Lawrence and a 1993 graduate of Lawrence High School
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Lawrence
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