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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2015
Page
4
Public street poll asks residents in Massachusetts Street how they pursue sleep. Kim Ferrari says exercise after work and unwind with a cocktail. others favor morning workouts or avoid late activity. Readers are invited to share responses online.
Faheed Alenezi and Sarah Alanazi of Lawrence welcome a baby girl on Monday. Kevin and Jesse O'Brien of Lawrence also celebrate the arrival of a daughter on Monday.
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention and provides a phone number 785-832-7154 and email news Ijworld.com for readers to report corrections.
A Kansas House Commerce panel heard a bill to cap vacation and sick leave that boosts pensions for employees hired before 1993 at 240 hours. Rep. Jerry Lunn said the cap would stabilize the pension fund, while Rep. Mark Hutton warned the measure needs more work and may not advance this session.
Kansas state Sen. Jeff Longbine of Emporia says time is running out for a final deal with Uber on regulatory terms. He and lobbyists from the insurance and banking sectors continue talks after Uber announced a May 5 plan to engage with lawmakers.
BRIEFLY states the company will leave the state after the Legislature overrode Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of regulations it found excessive. A spokeswoman did not respond. Longbine said a deal likely must be reached by Tuesday to allow time for lawmakers to pass changes to the regulatory bill.
Kansas State University Salina is expanding into drone cybersecurity training for master's students at the Salina campus starting in June. Online courses cover unmanned aircraft system networking for control, navigation, and payload operations, with concerns over potential information system takeovers. Associate dean Kurt Barnhart urges students to learn system vulnerabilities and protective measures.
Six people are charged in the death of 17 year old Allie Saum in Saline County. Four Salina men Macio Palacio Jr Stephen Gentry Daniel Sims and Jerome Forbes appeared on first degree murder attempted murder shooting at an occupied vehicle and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary charges with 1 million dollar bonds. A 17 year old faces similar charges plus obstruction in juvenile court and Azucena Garcia-Ferriza is charged with obstruction of official duty. Saum was killed when Palacio shot at a pickup truck she rode in mis believing it belonged to a rival.
Lawrence City Hall will seek approval for mayor to join Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a coalition with more than 450 mayors lobbying to end bans on gay marriage. Mayor Jeremy Farmer says the move reflects local values and community diversity, with a non partisan aim to boost economic competitiveness and family well being. City commissioners meet at 5 45 p m today at City Hall, and reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832 6362.
Lawmakers debate a package raising taxes on sales, cigarettes, and gasoline aimed at generating about 264 million next fiscal year. The measure, opposed by Gov Brownback allies and business groups, hinges on income tax adjustments and tax shifts affecting owners and workers.
The Langston Hughes School Board renewed Thomsen’s contract after public testimony. Nine supporters including teachers and parents urged renewal. Vice President Kimball recused herself, saying due process standards were in place. The meeting ended with applause as Thomsen expressed gratitude.
Witnesses say Nelson sat uninvited at a table with an adult woman and a juvenile male. Police allege he was intoxicated and uncooperative as they investigated an alarming remark about the boy. Nelson is jailed without bond while prosecutors decide charges of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. he faces a prior 2010 felony sexual exploitation conviction and sex offender registration since 2012.
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