Police seek man in south Lawrence road rage gunfire incident
Lawrence Police say a black male about 5 feet 10 inches tall fired a handgun during a road rage incident near Melrose Lane at about 10 p.m. The lime green late 1990s Mustang driver fled. no injuries or property damage were reported. Call tips to 785-832-7509 or 843 TIPS. Also, Lester Nichols, a 72-year-old Leavenworth man, faces federal charges for failing to register as a sex offender with potential up to 10 years in prison.
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Elvis song question on Massachusetts Street prompt
A reader prompt on Massachusetts Street asks residents for their favorite Elvis song, inviting responses and thoughts to be shared on LJWorld.com. The light street chat reflects casual public interest and local engagement with classic rock.
Lawrence man convicted of bank robbery linked to relative-owned firm
The Wednesday story about a Lawrence man convicted of bank robbery failed to note his prior employment at Martin Floor Covering Inc. He worked there, a business owned by relatives, which ties to the case that described his involvement with the robbery.
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Births in Lawrence and Eudora: multiple newborns named
The Ae Births column lists several new arrivals: Tabitha Welsh and Jason Royer in Eudora welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Patty Volfe and Scott Purdon in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Denise and Kevin Rose in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Barry and Leslie Heine in Eudora welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Joseph and Tabitha Schreiner in Lawrence welcomed a boy, and Joshua and Stephanie Lake in Lawrence welcomed a boy.
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Eudora
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Lawrence
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Barry
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Joshua
Stephanie Lake
Quarry near Clinton Lake draws complaints on traffic and blasts
Residents near Quarry Clinton Lake along East 550 Road report drastic quality of life declines after the quarry reopened eight months ago. Cars and trucks raise safety concerns on East 450 Road while a January blast damaged a home foundation. Quarry manager Ramon Gonzalez says safety efforts are underway, noting the 1977 permit lacked expiration and conditions. County officials plan an annual permit review and may explore changing terms with legal counsel.
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Ramon Gonzalez
N.R. Hamm
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Researchers map indigenous land to study stability across Central America
Kansas University researchers Dobson and Herlihy study indigenous communities in seven Central American countries to learn how secure land ownership affects poverty, crime, and governance. They map areas with local residents to help communities stake land rights and test if ownership promotes stability, aiming to inform broader social dynamics.
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Monarch watchers entice film crews to boost habitat plans
Dancer and Monarch Watch founder Taylor notes film crews from Disney in 2009 and a Japanese company later plan monarch projects in Lawrence. Vetter-Drusch will wear monarch wings during 2013 National Pollinator Week, June 17 to 23, as Butterflies highlight pollinator roles. Public help with milkweed planting is urged while crews also plan shoots at Konza Prairie in Manhattan.
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Lawrence
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