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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2012
Page
4
Megan Gilliland explains private signs may occupy public streets if the sign marks an approved area and has city written permission. Meadow Brook Apartments signed a 2002 agreement to maintain the Crestline Drive sign and central island on a public road, with landscaping removal if the sign is removed.
On Massachusetts Street, reporters ask passersby how far Kansas will advance in the NCAA Tournament, gathering quick public opinions and brackets.
Almost 1,900 Kansas University volunteers mainly students will spend the day performing odd jobs and light painting across about 180 sites in Lawrence. Organizers say attendance grew from last year and hope to expand like Texas A&M where 20,000 students participate and take a class-free day to volunteer.
United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center calls for about 330 volunteers to join 26 projects on April 21. KU chancellor will address volunteers at a kickoff breakfast, then groups head to sites around Douglas County for activities from spring cleaning to shelving books.
Osage County officers and search dogs scoured a wooded area near 118th Court and Wanamaker Road after human remains were found Saturday evening in Carbondale. Sheriff Laurie Dunn said a skull had been reported by others, with investigators unsure whether homicide, accident, or natural death. The Northeast Kansas M Squad assisted, remains collected by a coroner, testing likely weeks or months away. Residents near two homes, including mushroom hunter Dean Crader, said the area is a mushroom hunting spot and voiced caution about returning to the woods.
Brian Bailey who faced four counts including attempted aggravated battery on an officer in a November standoff with Lawrence police failed to appear at a scheduled court hearing. Authorities note the absence may affect the case progression.
In Douglas County District Court a judge issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a local man, setting bond at $30,000. The Journal-World refrains from publishing police reports unless specific criteria are met, prioritizing victim protection and withholding names until charges are filed.
The Journal-World notes Jas prices as low as 3.69 at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
Correction: A faculty recital by Kansas University voice professor Joyce Castle will be at Swarthout Recital Hall at 7:30 this evening. Admission is free and open to the public.
A compact report notes a cash call linked to a fraud inquiry involving a person nicknamed Peter Icon Wome. Police and investigators from Capital News Tool coordinate to verify funds and identities amid ongoing reviews.
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