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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2018
Page
6
The Lawrence almanac lists the January 30 high of 52 and low of 17 with normal highs and lows as a frame. Sunrise is 7 28 a m and sunset at 41 p m with dawn and dusk times noted and sourced to the National Weather Service.
The Kansas House backs a bill to allow serving alcohol at 6 a.m. and extend driving-while-intoxicated penalties. The measures, still awaiting Senate approval, aim to align with neighboring states and curb fatal drunk driving cases. Separately, Baker University hosts Rev. Ira DeSpain as Founders Day keynote at Baldwin First United Methodist Church with the Concert Choir performin g.
Red Dog Workout at Sports Pavilion and 100 Rock Chalk Lane. 1 Million Cups at Cider Gallery 810 Pennsylvania. Books Babies Storytime at Lawrence Public Library. Douglas County Commission meeting at 1100 Massachusetts. DZ Discs Indoor Disc Golf at Abe and Jake's 8 East Sixth. Toddler Storytime at Library 707 Vermont. NAMI Douglas County support group at Plymouth Congregational Church. American Legion Bingo at Post 14. The Wizard of Oz at Lied Center. The Commons 2018 Kenneth Spencer Lecture Eve L Ewing at Liberty Hall Cinema.
Only two facts are certain about Colyer’s decision none on an announcement this week and no clear list of candidates. Speculation highlights Jim McNiece of Wichita, a moderate Republican with teaching and administration background. Colyer faces an election year and a largely open lieutenant governor role with limited formal duties and a modest salary.
The Douglas County flu surveillance shows ER visits for flu like illness rising from about 1 percent at year start to nearly 16 percent, far above last year’s peak. Health officials emphasize vaccination, hygiene, and staying home 24 hours after fever ends to curb spread. Chad Lawhorn’s Town Talk.
Brownback resigned as governor after Jan 24, four years as governor since 2011. Colyer, a plastic surgeon from Overland Park, has served as lieutenant governor longer than any prior holder. his background includes four years in the Kansas House and two in the Senate. Visitors may use limited free underground parking or metered street spaces in the Capitol Area Complex.
Douglas County leaders clarified rules on advocating for a half-cent sales tax referendum. While commissioners may present information and answer questions, they cannot urge a yes vote. The plan includes jail expansion and behavioral health initiatives with regular informational meetings planned across Lawrence and Wakarusa areas as groups prepare to organize long before the April 24 registration deadline.
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