This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2018
Page
2
Information about running obituaries is provided by Journal-World. Call 832-7151 for guidance. obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Lottie Irene Rist, 87, of Lawrence, died Friday March 2 at her home. Services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Datebook lists a pancake fundraiser for Henderson infant at Free State High School with burgers from Bigg's 4801 Bauer Farm Drive from 8 to 10 am. KU School of Music hosts a Jazz Festival 7 30 to 9 pm in Woodruff Auditorium Kansas Union 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. The Wizard of Oz runs 7 30 pm at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St.
Public forum on natural areas and historic sites runs 10 a.m. to noon at Lecompton Community Building 327 Elmore St Lecompton. Multicultural Kyrgyz story time 10 30 to 11 a.m. at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Dickens Hard Times book discussion 2 to 4 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Spanish Cuentacuentos 4 to 4 30 p.m. Evening of Song 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy. Celebration of Life Round Dance dinner 6 p.m. and singing 7 p.m. at Haskell Indian Nations University 155 Indian Ave. More events at Ifworld com events.
EU and KU police report 2017 crime trends with one aggravated assault, two on campus robberies, five sex offenses, and declines in burglaries, thefts, and criminal damage from 2016 levels. Officers increased in 2017 to deter crime near campus and venues.
KU and Beta Theta Pi leaders declined to comment on rumors of a cease and desist order amid university probes into fraternity policy violations. Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Nu chapter at KU since 1873, reportedly remains listed not under organizational conduct status as of Friday morning, with 90 members and two pledges noted by the national directory.
City Manager Tom Markus backs a Price Chopper grocery for downtown, but a $2.5 million city loan is likely dead. Parking remains the main obstacle, with plans for underground spaces and a possible city owned garage across the street. The project could use tax increment financing and city general funds for the garage, while preserving access to parking for all downtown users.
Community listings drawn from Lawrence city and county notices include arts and entertainment events, court dates, school notices, obituaries, society happenings, and sports briefs. The compact column reflects the town’s civic and cultural calendar across institutions and venues in Lawrence and surrounding areas.
Wednesday Powerball numbers were 12 30 59 65 69 with 16 as the Powerball. Friday Mega Millions drew 24 28 42 60 64 with 8. Lotto America on Wednesday was 11 15 18 36 40 with 5. Thursday Lucky for Life numbers 7 10 26 44 46 with 14. Super Kansas Cash shows 489 12 with 7. Friday Kansas 2by2 Red 19 25 White 19 24. Friday Kansas Pick 3 midday and evening results 47.
The Friday Journal-World states a public camera at the Community Building captured video of the October 11th at 11th and Massachusetts triple homicide. Images from other public cameras are also used as evidence in the case.
Lawrence officials plan multiyear increases in funding for the K-10 Connector bus route along Kansas Highway 10. Local funding rises from 120000 to 135000 this year and to 155000 in 2019 through 2021, with Johnson County covering ongoing vehicle costs. Ridership is just under 100000 annually, with roughly half originating in Lawrence. The commission also weighs Greyhound right-of-way licensing and a MV Transportation contract amendment adding 227472 annually for service increases.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.