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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2012
Page
4
Megan Gilliland says the 12th Street devices are beacons designated by the Federal Highway Administration, not traffic signals, so drivers are not required to slow or stop when dark. The Kentucky Street device between Seventh and Eighth is a traffic signal.
On Massachusetts Street residents share their favorite toys. Shea Reinke, Taco Bell shift leader, recalls a wooden sword from a Renaissance Fair that broke on a camping trip but remains a keepsake. Shelly Widom, a student, mentions Barbies Legos or a Ferby that walked and talked but woke her at night.
Teens gathered at the Lawrence Public Library for a Teen Swap Meet where 12 year old Jamie McCoy earned 12 tickets for her contributions. Participants sought items to trade including a dog sweater, buttons, a ring, a Charlie’s Angels DVD, and a skull, while organizer Karen Allen emphasized creating a community space for teens to learn and have fun.
Chief District Attorney Amy McGowan urged life imprisonment for Walker due to the serious nature of his offenses against the victim. Chahine sought 155 months, while Malone denied a downward departure, noting Walker offered no substantial reasons. Walker earns credit for 385 days. parole could come in about 24 years with lifetime supervision as a sex offender.
Ryan Shelby Harjo, 30, of Lawrence, received one year of probation after pleading no contest to making a criminal threat. He had earlier faced an aggravated assault charge related to a April 22 incident in which he threatened a 15-year-old boy with a chain saw as the youth stayed in an apartment on Michigan Way, counting down until the boy left. Fort Riley hosts army official to assess health services for 18,000 soldiers and families.
The Journal-World clarifies that Friday's story misidentified the victim's gender. Prosecutors have not disclosed the victim's gender in the man slaughter case.
There were no incidents to report Friday according to the daily log. No injuries arrests or emergencies were recorded and the records show a quiet day for the precinct.
Amanda and Chad Rice of Baldwin City welcomed a boy Friday. Charles and Kristan Vanmiddlesworth of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy Friday. Sylvia K. Swain and Dakota E. Whitaker of Eudora welcomed a girl Friday.
Jenkins outlines a plan to lower corporate taxes to repatriate offshore funds. The proposal would create two individual tax brackets at 10 and 25 percent and repeal the alternative minimum tax. She, a Ways and Means member, says bipartisan cooperation is possible as she seeks a third term. Democratic primary features Barnhart Eye and Schlingensiepen.
Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
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