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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2012
Page
1
Slash's film company signs to produce a horror movie centered on Stull Cemetery near Lawrence, amid neighborhood uproar led by 86-year-old Iona Spencer who wants to keep riffraff away. Filming set to begin next month with no local shooting at the site.
Lawmakers heard a push for House Bill 2353 to permit concealed carry of handguns on college campuses and public facilities including libraries and day care centers. Rep. Forrest Knox predicted Senate action this year while Patricia Stoneking argued that signs deter only law abiding permit holders.
Kansas State President Kirk Schulz says the university will continually press for federal funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan. He notes $90 million committed and $80 million in construction, while total costs reach $650 to $700 million or more. Schulz credits NBAF with attracting world-class faculty and stresses distinct needs among Kansas universities under the Board of Regents.
Kansas shelters report growing demand as the annual Point in Time count shows increasing occupancy, with Manhattan Emergency Shelter nearly always full and turning away guests on some nights. Lawrence Community Shelter also faces persistent overcrowding and overflow use.
Kansas shelters report rising homelessness from 2009 to 2011 with Douglas County increasing from 112 to 226 and Johnson Sedgwick Shawnee and Wyandotte counties also climbing. The statewide count reached 2 570 in 2011, amid a shift toward more families and larger shelter demand as HUD requires annual tallies.
A brief social media note invites readers to join LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates and sunny weather tips.
Coming Friday the Slice of Ag event will feature fourth grade students visiting to learn about agriculture. The article notes plans to introduce these young visitors and highlight their activities during the event.
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