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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2012
Page
5
Rod Kutemeier of Knology of Kansas says some employees take company service trucks home to respond to emergencies and start first job quickly, saving the company over 8000 miles monthly. He notes those parked in street do not violate city ordinances and invites concerns at 312-6998.
The notice requests readers to call 832 7297 or email soundoff ljworld com for inquiries or responses to a local matter.
A brief street interview at Walmart on Congressional Drive asks shoppers for their preferred pie flavor. The prompt points readers to story page 1A for more details.
A 20 year old man received 18 months probation for his role in a November burglary of Tobacco Mart at 1420 W. 23rd St. Joseph Klebenstein faces 29 months in prison if probation terms are violated and was ordered to pay 1156 dollars in restitution jointly with co defendant Brandon Tyler Rothwell. In a separate Lawrence disturbance case, police cited participants for battery or disorderly conduct after a 2 am fight on Massachusetts Street.
Kelly Aaron Smith and Ernestina Velez Zarraga of Lawrence report a girl born on Monday. Gina Cabanas and Christian Sanchez of Lawrence report a boy born on Monday. Kyle and Angie Hardwick of Eudora report a girl born on Monday.
The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as 3.56 dollars at multiple stations. Readers urged to call 832-7154 if they locate a lower price.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785-832-7154 or email news@ljworld.com to report corrections.
Nearly 650 people attended Saturday pancake feed for American Legion Post 14 in Lawrence, raising over 6,000 dollars. Finance officer Hank Sipple said results were below expectations and a second fundraiser may be planned. Post commander Ed Mount added officials will discuss scheduling another event.
Kansas University Greek groups share top honors at the 63rd Rock Chalk Revue with Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Gamma taking five awards including best show and lead female. Sigma Nu and Delta Delta Delta win four awards for It Suits You with best lead male. Organizers expect funds raised to exceed 42 000 for total donations to United Way of Douglas County over 1 million since 1983. Meanwhile 22-year-old Joshua W Downing pleads no contest to attempted aggravated battery in a June 2 30 confrontation on West 19th Street. sentencing set for March 15 with restitution due.
Lawrence district parents form Legislative Education and Advocacy group to back a Senate plan boosting state funding per pupil by 74 dollars and raising local tax cap from 31 to 35 percent. Superintendent Rick Doll backs the measure as helpful amid a decade of funding cuts while parents mobilize ahead of a committee hearing.
A former Lawrence High School student, Jeffrey Belaire, 18, was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds after a Friday night shooting at a party in a Kansas City residence on Warwick Boulevard near Main Street. Police investigated after eight to ten shots were fired. two DJs at the 150 to 200 person event reported seeing two armed men. Belaire previously attended LHS 2001–07 and 2009–10, finishing at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka before enrolling at Butler County Community College. Friends described him as energetic and loyal. his condition was not released Monday.
Kansas University board member Keith Diaz Moore an architecture professor urges action with incomplete data. Board President Mark Bradford says options will be cut after member feedback, but not by next week's meeting. He notes extended debate and concerns from the working group.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach faced bipartisan backlash after forming Prairie Fire PAC on February 15, asserting ties to conservative movement while lawmakers argue it breaches impartial duties. Kobach says critics target his politics, not procedure, as he notes past officials’ involvement. The one page filing lacks specific activity plans, but lawmakers expect support for conservative GOP primaries and general election candidates focused on voting integrity.
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