Audit urged after Kansas DMV modernization issues
Douglas County Treasurer Paula Gilchrist backs an audit of the $40 million DMV modernization project after long lines and complaints. The Legislative Post Audit Committee approved examining the rollout, with critics citing testing gaps and county training as factors while supporters seek a road map for future transitions.
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DMV upgrade strains license renewals across state
The state faces issues with a DMV software upgrade affecting license plate renewals. Officials note an 11 percent rise in summer office visits as students renew licenses, with no staff reductions. Online check-ins and extended hours, such as at the Olathe station, aim to ease congestion. At Lawrence, drivers wait times remain unclear.
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Olathe
Lawrence
Stacy McCurdy
Friends Don't Let Friends Bully promotes anti bullying message
Crystal Shepherd, founder, leads a new anti bully group aiming to rebrand bullies age targeted with plans for dog walks love runs and pep rallies. Teens Austin Brown and J T Sczbaznic assist with fundraisers and outreach to schools in Lawrence.
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Road work plans for Lawrence transport projects this week
Lawrence city crews map construction projects including the 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Avenue closure with demolition, Sixth Street lane closures from Monterey Way to Kasold Drive, and new eastbound right turn lane at Sixth Kasold. Detours and completion dates extend through August and November 2012.
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Lawrence Journal-World series honored by AP editors
A Lawrence Journal-World report that exposed DNA evidence in a decades old rape case led to charges against a suspect and helped Joe Jones, wrongly convicted in 1985, regain some closure. The series won honorable mention in AP Media Editors awards for digital storytelling and public service in under 40,000 circulation.
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Local firms earn real estate and design credentials
Reed Dillon Associates Landscape and Design of Lawrence won a silver Outdoor Overall award at the 2012 Design Excellence Awards in Kansas City. Danny Freeman of Stephens Real Estate Inc. completed the Kansas Graduate Realtor Institute Program, requiring at least 90 hours of advanced coursework. Toland Hippe of Stephens earned the Accredited Buyers Representative designation after completing specific courses.
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Danny Freeman
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Stephens
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Classifieds and contact numbers for Lawrence Journal-World
Classified advertising contact details include phone numbers and a website. News tips email ljworld.com and several internal extensions listed. Subscription and delivery queries have dedicated lines with weekday and weekend hours. Postmaster address changes are listed at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas.
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Yes No Not sure Saturday's poll on playing team sports
A reader poll shows 78 percent answer No and 21 percent Yes to the question Do you play a team sport Saturday.
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