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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2005
Page
6
Kansas reports its first West Nile virus animal case of the year as a horse in Anderson County tests positive. Health officials note the human case in Douglas County in May and urge protections such as repellents, coated clothing, and removing standing water while promoting horse vaccination.
State Board of Education panel meets Monday to examine member travel rules and guidelines for discussing issues. The session follows concerns over Connie Morris of St Francis and her taxpayer funded Miami hotel stay at 339 a night for six nights and a critical newsletter she authored. Morris denies wrongdoing. Also noted is Kansas Democratic Party leadership change with Mike Gaughan of Lawrence named executive director on July 1, replacing Mark Simpson. Gaughan, KU alumnus, previously directed party operations since 2003. Lalo Muñoz of Topeka becomes development director, replacing Lauren Honaker who left to pursue graduate studies.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.26 at several stations. Readers are urged to call Pump Patrol at 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
The St Lawrence Catholic Center says goodbye to Monsignor Vince Krische who departs for a parish in Johnson County. Mike Shields city editor reports and provides contact at Ijworld.com.
City Manager Mike Wildgen says a court order placed Memorial Park Cemetery under city care after Mike Graham & Associates was removed from control. He expects ongoing city responsibility but seeks official word on the property status amid maintenance complaints and missed deadlines. The Attorney General's Office leads the lawsuit. no new details available.
Lawrence resident Zamir Bavel, KU computer science professor, appeals a $45 speeding ticket to Douglas County District Court challenging police radar training. He argues officers lack mandatory radar certification, cites Topeka Wichita and Kansas City standards, and cites NHTSA guidelines. Trial began in April before Judge Robert Fairchild with ongoing testimony.
Wichita police Lt. Ken Landwehr and BTK Task Force members relayed how they tracked and captured Dennis Rader. In a four hour City Hall briefing they described Rader as a remorseless killer who chose victims by street sighting and admitted naming himself BTK. They noted defense lawyers limited further disclosures.
Kansas University leaders say they monitor campus resource use closely while painter Bill Reed disputes this and has since February 2003 been contacting lawmakers and KU leaders alleging mismanagement, favoritism, and misuse of supplies and equipment within the 1400 person facilities operations department. Reed cites a 2003 incident where an employee used university equipment on university time, an act forbidden by KU rules, and says supervisors did not treat it as a serious violation. Fellow painter Ken Eisenbart echoes concerns about favoritism and potential widespread misuse.
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