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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2013
Page
4
Residents on Massachusetts Street are asked to name the best gift they have received from an older person in their life. The brief street poll captures personal memories and gratitude, highlighting intergenerational bonds across the community.
Aaron Greene, a busser, recalls how his grandparents treated his family to a vacation in Estes Park to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The story highlights family memories and the charm of the mountain town.
Residents told to contact the Traffic Safety Commission for area concerns. Submit priorities to David Woosley, traffic engineer, at 785 832 3035. For questions, call 832 7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com.
There were no incidents to report Tuesday according to the On the Record World blotter. The brief notice states a quiet period with no events logged for that day. No arrests, crimes, or notable activity are recorded.
Mitch and Kristi Langley of Topeka welcome a boy. Matt and Mareah Lockard of Oskaloosa welcome a boy. Jaci Richardson and Robert Redmond of Lawrence welcome a boy. Zachary and Ashley Sherman of Lawrence welcome a girl. Damien McConnell and Kelli Cheney of Lawrence welcome a girl.
About 100 people attended the second KanCare public hearing at the Ramada Inn where advocates debated adding incentives for private insurers to cut long term supports. Critics warned savings pressure could reduce care for fragile individuals while proponents favored local control and CMS alignment. Public comment period runs through July 29 with submissions to KDHE DHCF in Topeka.
Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668 for tips and follow ups.
Westar proposed a 31.7 million annual rate increase to rebalance charges among customer classes. Schools, treated as a separate class, would see about a 7.6 percent rate cut while large industrial users face an 8.4 percent drop. residential bills rise roughly 8.8 percent and small to mid-sized businesses about 6 percent. The Kansas Corporation Commission reviews the plan, with a decision due in December after hearings and comments through September.
Topeka Zoo officials report the death of one of two golden lion tamarin infants born July 10 after the mother rejected it two days after birth. Zoo staff attempted care and parental rearing encouragement, while both babies were nursing before the loss.
Zoo staff discovered a rejected infant animal on Sunday. Wiley noted the baby was found after a Saturday report and tests are underway to determine cause and next steps.
Police say two young children are in protective custody after a 2-year-old drank a cup of bleach at a squalid Wichita home. Emergency crews found feces, trash, a bug infestation, and no running water. Seven adults resided there. parents’ involvement unclear.
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