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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2013
Page
4
Lawful drivers are not obligated to tell police about legally possessed weapons during a traffic stop. Lawrence Police Department public affairs officer Trent McKinley says disclosure upon contact is suggested to reduce surprise or perceived threat. For questions, call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com.
On Trie Street residents discuss sweatshop risks and consumer choices. Meagan Thomas notes many people avoid products when unsure of origin, while the feature at Massachusetts Street invites reader opinions and directs to page 1A for the full story.
Muneerah Al-Fayez, 24, remained in critical but stable condition Monday at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after a Saturday afternoon single vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 10 near mile marker 10 east of Eudora. Fahad Al-Fayez, 29, was injured and treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital before being released. His infant son was unharmed.
The Journal World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors. Readers are instructed to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com with correction requests.
Kayla Decker and Logan Cochran of De Soto welcomed a girl Monday. Cheyenne and Lucas Rembry of Lawrence welcomed a boy. Bryan Nosel and Jennifer MacArthur of Lawrence welcomed a boy. Angie Reinking and Chris Bartak of Lawrence welcomed a boy.
Kansas University's chemistry department will host a forum this week on the pros and cons of adding fluoride to the city's drinking water. Lawrence resident Albert Burgstahler, longtime editor of Fluoride, will speak at 5 30 p.m. Wednesday in 1001 Malott Hall. Burgstahler has opposed fluoridation and the issue follows City Commissioner Hugh Carter's February request to study dropping the practice.
Work begins to select a successor after Sheriff Jeff Curry plans to resign amid criminal charges. Franklin County Republicans nominate a candidate for governor approval, with an April 4 convention open to the public. Undersheriff Steve Langer fills in until a governor appointment. the term ends at the November 2014 general election.
Federal authorities charged Pete Davis Jr. and Melvin L. Robinson, both Kansas City Kansas residents, with transporting animals for participation in an interstate dogfighting venture. The operation allegedly trained pit bulls in Kansas and Missouri and Texas, including tethering dogs to treadmills and using live chickens as bait. U S Attorney Barry Grissom stressed dogfighting is a crime.
Kansas lawmakers back a bill to let courts impose six day jail terms and 120 or 180 day prison sentences for probation or parole violations. The aim is faster, proportionate responses and reduced prison population, saving millions in bed and construction costs. District Attorney Branson warns of appeals and negotiating shifts. Community resources and officer discretion emphasized.
City auditors cite three fluoride studies urging lower EPA limits while Lawrence already uses fluoride at or below those levels. Six commissioners express no current concerns. A sidewalk snow ordinance starts at 1 PM today, requiring clearance by then and online or phone complaint options. A voter education coalition hosts a town hall at 7 PM in the Carnegie Building on the 92.5 million school bond for April 2 ballot with questions invited.
David Cook, 43, a KU Medical Center associate professor and administrator, will become KU Edwards Campus vice chancellor on April 15. He has led community engagement efforts and previously directed the Midwest Cancer Alliance. The Edwards Campus serves as KU’s adult education hub in Kansas City.
Kansas University reporter Matt Erickson invites readers to his next KU office hours from 9 a.m. to noon on March 27. The session will be in the Media Crossroads on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union, with contact at 832-6388 and updates on Twitter at LJW KU.
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