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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2018
Page
2
In Topeka, a house owned by Ashley Nadeau was destroyed by a natural gas fueled blast as four neighbors were hospitalized with minor injuries. Fire officials and Kansas Gas Service investigate the cause while the three occupants escaped before impact.
City Manager Tom Markus and County Administrator Craig Weinang discuss merging city and county functions as part of a broad review of agreements. They note existing joint services and the need for careful voter approval, with a potential university partnership and future joint meetings to explore options.
Statewide population movement toward northeast Kansas will influence future congressional maps as governors and legislators redraw district lines. KU analyst Loomis notes redistricting is highly political, with potential splits of Wyandotte and Johnson counties and shifts affecting Kansas City districts and Lawrence in coming years.
Consolidation requires voter approval from both city and unincorporated county areas per Craig Weinaug. Kansas has two local examples Kansas City Kansas Wyandotte County and Tribune Greeley County. The 1997 Kansas City Wyandotte plan created an 11 member board with eight district seats two countywide seats and mayor with veto power and tie breaking vote, mayor appoints county administrator.
The News Center in Lawrence Kansas lists its address at 645 New Hampshire Street and provides phone numbers 785 843 1000 and 800 578 8748 for reader assistance and inquiries.
Marc and Christina Wagner of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy on Saturday. Chris Goin and Cameron Barnard, also of Lawrence, are associated with the event.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to report errors by calling 785-832-7154 or emailing news ljworld.com for corrections.
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