Police chief calls for personal responsibility on fireworks ban
Lawrence police chief Tarik Khatib urged residents to obey the city ordinance banning most fireworks including Roman candles. He said officers will increase enforcement but emphasized family responsibility, noting many violations involve juveniles and calling on parents to set an example.
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Testimony details tangled web in drug trial
Peter Park known as Spiderman testified in a long running federal drug trial. Co defendants include two Lawrence twins and 43 total. The web links Kansas City area businesses Lawrence residents a California connection and three men among the defendants. Trial proceedings continue as details unfold.
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Troopers Launch 10 Day Texting While Driving Crackdown
Kansas Highway Patrol begins a 10 day initiative to enforce the state texting while driving ban. Citations will be issued for violations as drivers are caught using wireless devices to type read or send messages. The effort runs through July 10 overlapping with Fourth of July impaired driving campaigns. Federal data note texting triples crash risk.
Kansas drafts first 50 year water vision plan
Kansas releases its first draft of a 50 year water vision plan aimed at ensuring a reliable water supply for all residents. The document outlines long term strategies and projected needs for future decades.
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