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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2013
Page
4
The last tornado to damage Lawrence was an F-2 that touched down in south Lawrence on May 8 2003. It produced more than 200 insurance claims and about 5 million dollars in property damage with no fatalities or serious injuries.
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On the Street asks locals how they will celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Ben Busboom a law student plans brecken ridge descent with a green onesie. Colleen Tolan a Chicago student will be in Gulf Shores Alabama with friends for spring break and green beer. Elaine Harber a Whitewater graduate student aims for the Big 12 Championship victory. Mark Gordy of Big Brothers Big Sisters will march with the group and promote mentoring.
A nationwide study shows Littles matched with Bigs for 18 months reduced illegal drug use by 46 percent, skipped school by 52 percent, and incidents of hitting others by 33 percent. United Way of Douglas County backs BBBS to recruit more male mentors, noting 65 boys and 40 girls await matches, with campaigns to add 50 boys by October.
Kansas City Fire Chief Paul Berardi announced new procedures for gas leak responses. A battalion chief and a gas-monitoring fire truck will respond to possible leaks, with crews on scene until risk is resolved and gas utility experts consulted. The changes follow a fatal JJ's restaurant explosion a month earlier.
The U S department of justice warns federal courts in Kansas will undergo furloughs starting April 21 and budget reductions totaling about 100 million nationwide. Criminal and civil cases will be affected as prosecutors’ funds shrink and defense pay delays may occur. Kansas agents note some courts may endure longer payment waits and fewer attorneys available, though no courthouse furloughs are planned.
A 20 year old former Ottawa man received two years in prison after pleading no contest to robbery and attempted robbery in a January 10 Lawrence incident. Dustin Burnett was the last of four defendants in the case, and prosecutors noted four victims lost money, marijuana, and other items in the 1700 block of West 19th Street.
A panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed Scott Blackmon's 130 month sentence for a 2011 burglary spree at three west Lawrence homes. The defense argued erroneous jury instructions and failure to confirm he waived testimony, but the court ruled the judge properly informed the jury and no waiver inquiry was required.
Danika Swanson and Hamsa Stainton announce the birth of a girl in Lawrence on Friday. Jessica Cozadd and Mike Sheets announce a girl born Friday in Lawrence. Levi Garber and Letitia Garber announce a boy born Friday in Lawrence.
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