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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2012
Page
4
Alpha Company of the 2nd Battalion 137th Infantry based in Lawrence takes part in annual two week summer training for peacetime and wartime duties at the National Guard Armory 200 Iowa. Expect normal activity to resume soon.
A reader is invited to inquire by calling 832 7297 or emailing soundoff at jworld.com.
Readers are polled on whether a sales tax increase should fund a police facilities upgrade. Guillermo Baez and Susan Mitsch express caution and support respectively, while a nonresident with KU ties favors more public safety funding. The piece invites further responses at LJWorld.com.
Gregory C. King, 55, of Topeka, was injured Saturday morning when his 1984 Honda struck a deer on U S Highway 40 in western Douglas County. He was flown to Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City Kan in critical condition, with doctors optimistic about recovery.
Douglas County deputies ticketed 62 year old William R. Powell of Archie Missouri for failing to stop at a stop sign after a June 6 collision on U S 59. Powell said his truck brakes failed and he could not stop, striking a northbound semitrailer driven by 60 year old David L. Guenther of Baldwin City. Guenther was ejected, treated at KU Hospital and released. The crash happened about 3 p m near a construction zone two miles south of Lawrence.
Prosecutors allege a Lawrence man paid for fentanyl patches from a local source tied to Julie Thompson and Stephanie Cabral. Thompson’s charges were dismissed, though prosecutors may refile. Cabral faces charges including conspiracy with a June 25 hearing. Officials warn of overdose risks and emphasize secure disposal and thorough outpatient prescription screening.
A KU student reported 1800 damage to her car on Ousdahl Road between Friday 3 30 am and Saturday 11 30 am. An 83 year old man on Alvamar Drive suffered 5025 in property damage Friday to Saturday. A 26 year old man reported 2830 stolen fishing gear from Elm Street. A 29 year old Osawatomie man reported a 1966 Chevrolet Impala and tools stolen from Oak Street. A resident on Fox Chase Drive heard a door chim e and saw someone leave. nothing missed. A man was hospitalized after punching a mirror. A 28 year old Topeka man was arrested for eluding police and driving on a suspended license. A theft attempt occurred on Massachusetts Street. The Journal World notes it does not print all reports and omits IDs to protect victims.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Monday. Local staff documented a quiet day with no delivery activity and no complications recorded.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.46 at multiple stations with a note to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news with error reports for prompt correction.
John Young captures MA CAI FENG of the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats performing at Liberty Hall on Monday. The benefit show, featuring 20 acrobats, supports the Lawrence Community Shelter after last year’s $1,900 raised. Interpreter Michael Hu notes the tour’s cultural exchange and school visits across the country.
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