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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2012
Page
4
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A note provides two methods to reach the newsroom: call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com for questions or tips.
A street poll asks residents, including Manhattan student Coral Royd, whether parts of Lawrence should join a congressional district with western Kansas. Royd says Western Kansas differs and shouldn’t be represented like urban centers.
Lawrence police and five units battled a fireSaturday afternoon when a riding lawn mower burst into flames at a rural home south of Lawrence. The mower was fully engulfed but no injuries were reported. Later emergency crews responded to a three car crash at Ninth and Iowa streets near 1 p.m. Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries.
Lawrence celebrates the birth of a baby boy born Saturday to Teri Weaver and George Donner.
The Journal- World reports gasoline prices as low as 3.36 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call 832-7154 for a tip.
Haskell Indian Nations University has not notified the NAIA of academic violations dating to 2008, though officials say a self-report is expected. The NAIA could sanction the school for alleged manipulated ACT scores and transcript issues tied to basketball and football programs.
Nancy and Bill Cassity plan to meet Martin's daughter to hand her a bracelet on their homeward journey. The family's wartime service spans Navy to Marines from World War II to Korea, and they see the RFTW event as a humbling tribute. They believe many families have loved ones missing or prisoner of war who never returned.
Grassroots Art Center director Rosslyn Schultz notes locals built a giant toilet shaped building on Main Street to spark conversation. The sunken exterior allows seating, a giant paper roll outside invites talk, and a 14 foot mosaic lid towers over deco rated walls. Donations exceed all but 3000 dollars, with national support fueling the project.
Lawrence city construction projects affect Sixth Street and 23rd Street traffic with lane closures and new turn lanes. Detours and detour routes apply at North Perimeter Road and East 23rd Street Frontage Road. Completion dates extend to late 2012 with multiple street closures and river bridge work.
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