Free State High fields crew named at Ice tournament
Jeff Miller says several people helped maintain Free State's facilities during the Ice baseball tourney, including site director Bill Naff and committee members Gary Hines and Brad Stoll, with involvement from city workers. The Kansas Lottery notes Pick 3 numbers are drawn randomly by computer per Jane Elliott.
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Call Sound Off Instructions at Journal-World Line
The Journal-World asks readers to call the Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a question for Sound Off. A recording guides listeners through the process.
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Lawrence Datebook highlights community events today
Story time for 3 to 11 year olds at Paretsky Room and 2 year olds registration in the library. Farmers Market in the 1000 block of Vermont. Bookmobile schedules at Quail Run Deerfield Edgewood Woodcreek. Health screenings for seniors at Babcock Place. Douglas County Commission meets at the county courthouse. Submit Datebook items by phone mail or email.
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Lawmakers to Review Privatized Foster Care Hearings in Topeka
Kansas lawmakers hold hearings today and Wednesday at the Capitol in Topeka on privatized foster care. The Joint Committee on Children's Issues will hear a Bell and Associates report at 10 a.m. in Room 519, then hear from three contracted providers. Wednesday includes a foster home licensing report from KDHE, with a Thursday wrap up on children's health insurance.
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U S Budget Surplus Debate Faces Saving or Tax Cut Choice
Levi Chronister weighs how to allocate a future budget surplus among Social Security, saving, or tax reductions. The discussion outlines potential impacts on retirees, federal finances, and economic growth, considering long term stability and policy trade offs.
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Pair's muddy joyride ends with all safe rescue
Two men Michael Morse and Steven Johnson were rescued after getting stranded in a muddy area north of McLouth during a four wheeling trip. They were cut off by rapidly rising floodwaters near the Jefferson Leavenworth county line and were walked out by firefighters after nine agencies responded. Morse's 1986 Chevrolet Blazer sank and was a total loss.
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Burglaries and Theft Reported in Lawrence Area
A Lawrence man reported 1250 dollars worth of stereo equipment stolen from a car between 4 and 8 a.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Michigan, with 250 dollars in damage to the passenger window. Acts Realtors reported 3695 dollars in vandalism from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday in the 2500 block of West Sixth. Also notes a Perry-Lecompton High senior in serious condition after a Saturday morning vehicle crash between Perry and Lecompton. Emergency calls include multiple fire, rescue, and medical incidents across Lawrence and nearby areas.
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Correction issued on school building photo caption
The caption on page 6B of Monday’s Journal-World wrongly identified the graffiti sprayed building. It actually shows West Junior High. Ottawa’s Chautauqua Days run Saturday and Sunday.
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League of Kansas Municipalities names new executive director
Don Moler chosen as executive director of the League of Kansas Municipalities. He currently serves as general counsel and deputy director, has 14 years on the league staff, and is executive secretary for the City Attorneys Association of Kansas. Moler holds a JD from Kansas University Law, plus degrees from Illinois and Eastern Illinois. He succeeds Chris McKenzie, who left for a similar post in California.
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Ben Livingston Voices View on Social Security
KU student Ben Livingston of Lawrence argues saving Social Security is best for those who paid into the system their entire lives and may receive nothing at the end.
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