Social hosting laws in Kansas and Lawrence rules reviewed
Lawrence police say Kansas state law bans adults from hosting minors consuming alcohol in any property they own or control. The offense is a class A misdemeanor with at least a $1,000 fine. Lawrence rules are stricter, requiring hosts to control access and verify ages by inspecting IDs, and to seek reasonable measures to limit alcohol access. Call Sound Off with questions at 832-7297.
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Favorite dessert type question on Massachusetts Street
A reader asks about preferred dessert type on Massachusetts Street. The informal poll seeks opinions rather than a definitive verdict, inviting residents to share their tastes and suggest local spots offering popular sweet treats.
Births Zac and Kelly Hixson Welcome a Lawrence Boy
Lawrence parents Zac and Kelly Hixson report the birth of a son on Monday. Jason Whitewater and Johanna Thomas announce triplets a boy and two girls born Monday. The Journal-World invites readers to report errors at the editors office or email ljworld.com.
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Gas prices drop to 3.78 at several stations
The Journal- World notes gas prices as low as 3.78 at multiple stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price, signaling a reader-sourced price watch.
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Nazarenko charged in felon in possession case in Lawrence
Douglas County prosecutors charged 27 year old Dennis S. Nazarenko with one count of felon in possession after an early Saturday incident near 19th Street and Ousdahl Road. He allegedly possessed a gun during a verbal altercation, tied to a past year drug conviction. Bond set at 5000 cash or surety. co defendant posted 5000 bond on aggravated assault charge. No injuries reported. The Journal World notes limits on reporting pending formal charges and specifics.
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Canadian Keystone XL pipeline moves to Congress
The House Energy and Commerce Committee debated a bill setting a November 1 deadline for a State Department decision on TransCanada's $7 billion Keystone XL pipeline. Supporters tout jobs and lower fuel prices while opponents cite environmental risks, aquifer concerns, and potential conflicts of interest amid Koch Industries scrutiny.
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Lawrence District OKs 250000 for School Resources
The Lawrence school board approved spending 249767 on textbooks and resources for the 2011 12 year as part of Redesigning for Student Success. Projects include doors at Free State High, wall additions at Broken Arrow, lab expansion at Langston Hughes, and new lockers and cafeteria equipment.
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State pays 219K defending Kline in discrimination suits
Kansas has paid 748659 in legal fees and expenses for actions against Phill Kline while he led the attorney general and Johnson County district attorney offices. The Spradling discrimination suit cost 219172, with other sums for ethics matters and aides Rucker and Maxwell. Spradling, now Shawnee County chief deputy DA, faces a separate disciplinary review of Kline’s abortion probe handling.
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