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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2013
Page
1
City commissioners plan a May 7 bid opening for the 181000 square foot recreation center near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The vote will set in motion $25 million in bonds after the April 2 election, with candidates split on reworking the project. Incumbents support the plan, while some challengers seek changes or delays.
City staff invite the public to an open house today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall to review plans and amenities for the proposed recreation center. The 181,000 square foot facility would be built to serve residents with modern features.
The Franklin County Republican Party reviews candidates to replace Sheriff Jeff Curry who will resign. The nominee will be forwarded to the governor for approval, completing the selection process.
Public crowds queued Thursday for one of the limited seats to hear today’s gay marriage case arguments. The line formed outside the courthouse as spectators awaited their chance to observe the proceedings.
Rep. John Rubin says the House bill to lock up fewer convicts and shorten terms faces tough choice. He warns the prison population crisis could force markedly higher spending on new jails or early releases of dangerous inmates if current trends continue.
Kansas University women beat South Carolina 75 to 69 to reach the Round of 16 for the second time as a 12 seed, with Monica Engelman scoring a career best 27 and Angel Goodrich adding 20. KU advances to face Notre Dame or Iowa in Norfolk, Va.
Lawrence city hall drew criticism and praise from five City Commission hopefuls at a Monday forum on channel 6News. Candidates urged more transparency long-range planning and better adherence to adopted plans with fewer variances.
KU will stock Alta Gracia apparel sourced from a Dominican Republic factory where workers earn a livable wage and labor rights monitors observe conditions. The initiative grew from student activist Jaden Gragg’s study abroad experience and professor Giselle Anatol’s class, leading to a campus clothing program launching next month.
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