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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2013
Page
2
Stephen A. Mitchell, 64, of Lawrence died May 1, 2013 at his home. Services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Mediators Deanell Tacha and Topeka attorney James Steven Pigg announce mediation in a long running school funding conflict. Despite a 2006 three year funding plan, cuts followed as state revenue fell, while lawmakers and the governor remain at odds over base aid per pupil and a legal funding standard. House Leader Davis notes slim chances of success as the legislature reconvenes.
A federal grand jury indicted Manhattan physician Michael Schuster on four counts including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distributing drugs to a person under 21. The case links his Manhattan Pain and Spine clinic to ongoing drug distribution activity with staff unlicensed to prescribe. The government seeks forfeiture of proceeds and assets including the clinic and bank accounts.
Ray Anthony Miles must pay over $4,500 in restitution to WIBW-TV and an insurer, per Shawnee County District Court Judge Evelyn Wilson. Miles, 50, was sentenced April 24 to eight years and four months for felony battery and related charges after ambushing four WIBW-TV employees at the Topeka station last May. He broke in to protest coverage of his VA Department issues, stabbing, kicking, biting, and punching staff before they subdued him.
The new policy shortens the mothers' time at home to two months and ties benefits to work activities from job prep to training or placement with supportive services. TANF totals include 22,000 recipients and $42.1 million spent in 2012, with $282 monthly average. a drug testing bill for recipients was signed by Gov. Brownback last month.
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran spoke at Baldwin City Rotary defending his vote against broader background checks for gun purchases saying such laws would not stop criminals and could hamper transfers between friends and family. He urged focus on mental health and discussed regulatory reforms and a farm bill extension with questions about impact on local lending and agriculture.
The eight week mural project features 5 by 9 foot metal panels with alphabet letters and animals, honoring Pinckney and Civil War era figures. Artists promise a changing view for walkers as residents like Logan Barrier in Lawrence praise the effect but urge cleanliness. Sponsored by the Pinckney choice, the effort aims to transform the tunnel into a lasting public art piece.
Lawrence PTO and the Lawrence Schools Foundation led a coordinated effort with the city of Lawrence and neighborhood associations Old West Lawrence and Pinckney to fundraise for local schools. Donors included several individuals as reporters noted, highlighting broad community backing.
Lawrence Kansas based daily newspaper listing editors and contact numbers for content, editorial, and sports departments at Journal World. Provides phone emails for Mark Potts Ann Gardner and Tom Keegan plus main office lines.
Mike Countryman directs circulation at 332-7137. classifieds 832-2222. Susan Cantrell handles print and online advertising at 832-6307. For story ideas email ljworld com. Subscriptions 832-7199 with hours listed. redelivery guaranteed in-town. Published daily by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Lawrence KS 66044.
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