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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2011
Page
4
Lawrence fire chief Mark Bradford said no damage was reported to the department's new ladder truck after an incident in which a tail board rubbed the street as the vehicle traveled at an angle. He noted firefighters ran over nothing and the truck remained undamaged.
A reader note directs interested parties to call 832 7297 for questions about Sound Off. The item serves as a user instruction indicating how to participate or submit inquiries to the show. No additional details or context are provided.
Lawrence man Joseph Henry Hibbs plans to plead guilty to federal methamphetamine trafficking charges. Co-defendants Kessler and Solis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth from October 2010 to February 2011 in the Lawrence area. Sentencing for Kessler and Solis is scheduled for September 6.
Lawrence police logged 194 firework related calls during the long weekend with no fires reported. Fire marshal James King noted no county wide fireworks fires and illegal items were confiscated with disposal by Fire Medical. Injuries were reported in nearby Eudora and Baldwin City with treatment and release. Authorities weigh possible charges.
Lawrence police are investigating a death at the Howard Johnson Hotel after a 52 year old man was found unresponsive Tuesday morning. Detectives search for witnesses while authorities determine the cause of death. Police urge anyone with information to contact 785-832-7650 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843-TIPS. A separate incident involved a 25 year old Kansas City man accused of exposing himself in a parking lot and fleeing, later detained in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street, with charges pending. Additional reports include thefts from a vehicle on North Street and Homewood Street and a burglary on Cardinal Drive with multiple items stolen.
Firefighters responded to a blaze on Cynthia Street with heavy smoke and flames visible from the attic. The family’s parakeet died outside the cage as investigators seek the cause and damage estimate, with one firefighter treated for heat exposure. Ted Faucher was not home at the time.
Assistant director of media strategies Jonathan Kealing can be reached at 832 7221. Schools reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832 7188.
Lawrence Humane Society reported a quiet weekend with seven stray dogs at the shelter. Executive director Dori Villalon attributed the low turnout to outdoor conditions and fireworks, noting seven strays is about average and praising responsible owners. The shelter’s free cat adoptions rose 73 percent in June to 154, prompted by a surplus of cats.
Journal-World caption for a Kansas University budget cuts story contained incorrect information. The photo subject Rachel Bromberg was not removed from their job due to budget cuts.
A boy was born Tuesday to Brice and April Emerson of Lawrence. A boy was born Tuesday to David and Irene Soderstrom. A boy was born Tuesday to Thomas and Kristen Thorp of Orankie. A girl was born Tuesday to Kari and Chris Stein, Jennifer Bedford and Adam Peterson of Overbrook.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.35 dollars at several stations and invites readers who find a lower price to call 832-7154 for verification.
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