KDOT completes Lawrence commuter survey readout
The Kansas Department of Transportation finished an origin destination survey in Lawrence after distributing surveys along the Kansas Turnpike and in Leavenworth County. Officials noted moderate delays on Kansas Highway 10 and said traffic plans will use the gathered driving habit data for years ahead. Tobaben cited rapid growth and the need for better transportation planning.
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Lawrence
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Turnpike
Leavenworth County
KDOT
Jim Tobaben
Marty Matthews
Tobaben
Shooting suspect back in jail in Lawrence case
John McGautha 18 charged with attempted first degree murder for a east Lawrence shooting. His older brother Ronnell faces aiding and abetting charges as the search for him continues. John waived extradition in Omaha and was tool to Douglas County Jail on a 500000 bond.
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John McGautha
Lawrence
Douglas County
McGautha
Omaha
East Lawrence
Ronnell McGautha
Gasoline price found by Pump Patrol reader
The Journal-World reports a Lawrence area price as low as 1.439 per gallon at Ampride on East 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue. Readers urged to call 832-7154 with business name address and price or join the Pump Patrol board at ljworld.com section gasoline to share fuel prices.
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The
Journal-World
Lawrence-area
Ampride
East 23Rd Street
Haskell Avenue
Ljworld.com
Pump Patrol
Graves backs Western Resources utility sale
Kansas Governor Bill Graves said Western Resources plan to sell its utilities may aid state interests and urged regulators to consider this in the KCC deliberation on a $151 million rate request. Opponents argued sales should not sway the rate decision.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Western Resources Inc
Kansas
Western
Kansas Corporation Commission
Graves
KPL
Lawrence
KGE
Public Service Co. of
New
Mexico
KCC
Heavy rains flood Lawrence streets and cut power briefly
Severe weather drenched Lawrence with more than an inch of rain, flooding vehicles on 23rd Street and 19th Street while lightning knocked out power to about 50 customers near East Hills Business Park for 90 minutes. Jail operations stayed on auxiliary power as crews checked for hazards. Damages were minimal countywide with some tree damage reported in Franklin County.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
23Rd Street
Ousdahl
Naismith
19Th Street
Alabama
Ed Brunt
East Hills
Cynthia McCarvel
KPL
Jim Gillihan
National Weather Service
Lawrence Municipal
Tyler Lewis
West 25Th Street
Hy-Vee
Matt Withers
Prairie Avenue
East Lawrence
Kathy Tate
Fitness club members seek answers after gym fire
Total Fitness Athletic Center burned over three months ago leaving 3,100 members without refunds or clear plans. Assistant manager Matt McGhee says a rebuild is likely in the same building but no location details. KU graduate student Alex Aguado seeks $300 refund and cites the Kansas Attorney General who upheld contract terms allowing membership freezes. Aguado laments slow action while few members press complaints.
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Total Fitness Athletic
Matt McGhee
Total Fitness
Alex Aguado
Kansas University
Aguado
Kansas
McGhee
Charges expected today in Franklin County death
Franklin County Sheriff Craig Davis said a man linked to the death of Barney Riley was booked on suspicion of second degree murder after a conversation at his Overbrook area home. The district attorney was to file formal charges, with details of the killing not released. Riley was found Monday afternoon by children near an abandoned Shawnee Road property.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Craig Davis
Davis
Overbrook
Barney Riley
Lawrence
Franklin
Riley
Shawnee Road
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Richard Gwin
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Fitness Club
State Attorney General's Office
Ijworld.com
Mbelt
Tjworld
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