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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2015
Page
2
Policy note from Journal-World informs readers obituary submissions run as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides a contact phone number for information on running obituaries.
Marian Percival, 97, Lawrence, died Friday. Services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Norma June Allis 90 Baldwin died June 18 2015 at home. Funeral 11 AM Tuesday Rumsey-Yost Burial Oakwood Cemetery Baldwin KS. Survived by husband Michael Puckett two daughters and stepchildren, 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call Sun 3 8 PM and Mon 9 AM 8 PM with 6 730 PM visitation. LJWorld.com obituary notice.
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a Wyandotte County judge’s denial of post conviction DNA testing for Jerome Cheeks in a 1992 Kansas City Kansas second degree murder case. The ruling follows a 2013 decision that statewide limits on post conviction DNA analysis were unconstitutional.
Kansas lawmakers debate a 2.5 percent growth cap on revenue-driven tax cuts tied to the 2012 ratchet provision. The plan delays the ratchet until 2020 and targets Medicaid costs, education funding, and other state programs while allowing future legislatures to adjust the cap by vote and gubernatorial signature. Representatives and the budget director discuss flexibility and risks to Medicaid and K-12 spending.
Lawrence officials debate policy to keep at least one gym open during major tournaments at the Rock Chalk Park recreation center as Sunflower Showcase requests use of all eight courts. The move aims to attract big events and boost local economy, with commissioners split on guaranteeing access amidst hotel and scheduling conflicts.
The city asks the state to move 400000 to Wakarsu sa and Harvard and add 200000 more. Preliminary approval is granted. From 2011 to 2013 there were 11 crashes at Harvard with two injuries, with more since. Officials hope roundabouts reduce high speed crashes and injuries while data at Wakarsu sa and Harvard remains inconclusive. Since January one crash has occurred since opening. Three of five new commissioners joined since April, as the roundabout project moves forward.
The Lawrence Journal World provides newsroom and editorial contact details including News Center at 645 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence Kansas, and phone numbers for circulation advertising and editors Tom Keegan Ann Gardner and Kathleen Johnson. This brief listing documents staff roles and desk numbers for journalism and advertising inquiries.
Ed Ciambrone is listed as production and distribution director with the phone 832-7260. Classified advertising is handled at 832-2222 and via www.jworld.com/classifieds.
Notice from the paper: readers are instructed to call for billing, vacation or delivery questions at 832-719. The fragment indicates customer service guidance without full context or dates.
No births were reported Friday in the Saule column. Readers with questions can call 832-7297 or email soundoff at ljworld.com for further information.
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