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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2011
Page
4
A reader reports the US flag was not displayed at the Seventh and Vermont post office on Friday and Saturday. Postmaster Judy Raney says it was an oversight due to staffing, and the office will check the flag each morning. reports should be directed to Raney.
The notice directs readers to call 832-7297 to submit questions for Sound Off, signaling a public input feature. It specifies the phone line and invites participation without additional context or events.
On Massachusetts Street respondents reveal mixed views about buying organic foods. One says they never buy organic and eat bologna sandwiches, another notes rare sales make organic items too costly.
Aaron Kraemer and Jessica Berryhill welcome a daughter in Lawrence. Kyle Schultz and Erica Subelka announce a son born in Oskaloosa.
A Monday Journal-World item incorrectly named a hormone studied by Kathryn Ellerbeck, autism researcher at Kansas University Medical Center. Ellerbeck researches oxytocin.
Alcohol and inattentive driving are listed as factors in a late Saturday crash north of Baldwin City. Claude Chappelle, 61, of Baldwin City, was injured when his southbound Mazda struck a ditch at 11:40 p.m. in the 500 block of County Road 1055. He remained in serious condition Monday at Kansas University Hospital after being flown by LifeStar from Vinland airport. A northbound Cadillac is believed to have struck the bed of the truck and fled. the driver is not yet located.
The Journal-World report notes gas prices as low as 3.84 dollars at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
The Kansas Senate approved a compromise plan to address KPERS funding gaps without a mandatory 401(k) style plan for new workers. The bill raises state contributions and creates a study commission while leaving room for future pension reforms, with House action uncertain due to GOP support for 401(k) plans.
Douglas County prosecutors file aggravated robbery and kidnapping charges against Trenton T. Rowsey of Ottawa and Mikael D. Englund of Richmond over a Feb 4 home robbery in the 800 block of Hilltop Drive. The same victim accuses Englund of a March 14 burglary with a handgun theft of a laptop and Xbox, plus assault and threats. bond set at $75,000 for both. A juvenile suspect is in custody. Court dates set for May 19.
The Kansas Corporation Commission holds a public hearing today on a proposal to raise electricity bills to fund $1.23 billion in upgrades at the two La Cygne coal units operated by KCP&L. Westar, a 50 percent partner, will cover half the cost, with residential bills rising an estimated $4 monthly by 2017 and 2018, then tapering to $1.50 over 20 years. Comments accepted through June 8 with a final decision by August 22.
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