Douglas County rules allow demolition derby cars with no limit
Douglas County Commission devolved junk car rules on Jan 17, clarifying that a junk car does not include vehicles kept for demolition derbies. Residents may keep unlimited derby cars, while standard junk cars must be disabled and untaged, with one such vehicle allowed per residence. The piece also covers possible abuse law interpretations and animal-keeping in city limits.
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Sound Off Call Instructions for Journal-World Access Line
Instructions urge readers to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a question. A recording invites the caller to submit their inquiry. The note provides no additional context or names beyond the provided numbers and category.
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Police report notes vandalized KPL vehicles in campus area
Police reported five KPL service vehicles a van and four pickups had windshields and side windows smashed between 2 a.m. Sunday and 7:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of East 27th. Ambulance responses include multiple medical emergencies and several auto incidents across the Monday Tuesday period.
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Connecticut
North 1000 Road
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Norrises Welcome Daughter in Lawrence on Tuesday
Trisha and Dan Norris of Lawrence welcomed a baby girl Tuesday. The birth adds a new family member to the Norris household in the city.
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Drive by shooting probe in 300 block Cattleman Trail
Lawrence police investigated a possible drive by shooting on Cattleman Trail Tuesday night with no injuries or arrests. Separately an 18 year old Lawrence man died when his 1990 Chrysler left Kansas Highway 268 near Osage County, not wearing a seat belt.
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County weighs vacating rural road section in Douglas County
Douglas County commissioners will consider shutting a segment of E 700 Road near the Kansas Turnpike at 6 35 p m today. Property owner Richard Wolfe says maintenance at taxpayer cost no longer serves the public interest. Meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence. Nicodemus seeks volunteers for July 26 28 Homecoming festivities including parade fashion show talent show games and hospitality. Vendor booths and concessions sought with applications due July 12. For info call Kim Thomas 913 425 7004 or Debra Secon Meo 913 674 6390.
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Kim Thomas
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Last Day Activities Mark Lawrence Junior High and Kinder
The Lawrence datebook lists the final junior high day from 9 a m to noon with a health screening for those over 60 at Babcock Place. It also notes Library Bookmobile stops, Dover locations, and after school activities culminating with a 4 p m story time at the Lawrence Public Library.
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Dillons
Vermont Towers
Checkers Foods
Edgewood Homes
Haskell
Tanger Factory
Third
Brandon Woods
Inverness
Presbyterian Manor
Kasold Dr
Drury Place
Alvamar
St. Andrews Dr
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Ryan Thye
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