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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2013
Page
4
Workers tear up asphalt and concrete from the library parking area. City official Megan Gilliland says the general contractor will recycle the material, using it as aggregate for future projects, rather than sending it to a landfill.
Readers are invited to ask questions by calling 832-7297 or emailing soundoff@jworld.com. The notice encourages public input and outlines the contact methods for submissions.
At Dillon’s on Massachusetts Street locals discuss Lance Armstrong confession to doping. Readers express mixed views with some noting his cancer awareness and fundraising work while others question redemption and accountability. Week’s street poll captures varied sentiments from Lawrence residents.
Nan Aey Van Cory Mack Preston a 26 year old Junction City man and Army specialist at Fort Riley reached a diversion agreement after being accused in February of brandishing a handgun during a dispute at the Jayhawk Motel 1004 N Third St Preston must provide mental health treatment documentation pay 1363 in court fees and fines perform 20 hours of community service and is not to possess a firearm except as required by his duties with the U S Army Two men aged 31 and 22 from Garnett and Mound City were charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in a Franklin County case for robbing a Princeton convenience store the Quik Shop Ottawa police stopped a suspect vehicle on I 35 and three people were arrested with one later released Pope and Dunnagan remain jailed on 75000 bond with next court dates Jan 23 and Feb 20 respectively A 26 year old McLouth man Landon Stevenson charged with possession with intent to distribute meth remains jailed on 25000 bond after meth and a gun were seized during a home search he also faces misdemeanor marijuana and paraphernalia charges with a Feb 19 court date.
A man attempting to cash a stolen check at First State Bank in Lawrence led police on a chase through east Lawrence after ditching the white Chrysler Town and Country. He fled two resulting wrecks and remains at large. a separate high speed pursuit later led to Byron Tyrone Fowler’s arrest on disorderly conduct and traffic counts. Police described the suspect as a white male in his 40s or 50s.
An eight year old girl from Baldwin City died in an apparent accidental drowning in a bathroom at a rural home on 285 E 2300 Road. Emergency crews found Brittney Nichole Kennon unconscious and she died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The sheriff’s office released condolences to her family.
Donor Al Self, chairman and CEO of Tioga International and president of Allen Financial at his death, funded graduate fellowships across KU and abroad. Howard Mossberg recalled Selfs bold, effective giving while KU leaders praised his visionary support that shaped engineering and global leadership. A memorial is set for January 26 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, with a KU remembrance pending.
Moody's Public Finance Group spokesman says the negative outlook on Kansas does not affect the current credit rating yet signals a possible downgrade in 12 to 24 months. The analysis cites past school funding cuts and reserves draws, with district caveats on bond issues and state funding shifts. A court ruling on Jan 11 demands about 442 million extra per pupil aid and resumption of equalization funds, amid a 267 million shortfall from 2012 tax cuts.
Lindsey Collier and Will Bohne of Lawrence welcome a girl on Friday. Bryan and Tiffany Rosine of Lebo welcome a girl on Friday. Todd and Megan Stuke of Lawrence welcome a girl on Friday. Chess and Nikki Woolfolk of Lawrence welcome a boy on Friday. Zach and Tala Wagner, Matt and Carrie Gregoire of Topeka welcome a girl on Friday.
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