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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2012
Page
3
Public safety officials provide few details and no updates on a series of suspected arsons in a south central Lawrence neighborhood since Oct. 19. Psychologist Joel Droskin cautions against profiling and emphasizes police work. He notes anger is a common arson motive but not diagnostic.
Keith Noe won a close contest for Lecompton Township treasurer in Douglas County with 285 votes against Democrat William J. Maxwell who had 255 and Republican Lori A. Wilkins with 243. Noe succeeds Bill Leslie, who held the post for four years and earlier twenty years.
The Kids Count Data Report notes an uptick in Douglas County child poverty over recent years, increasing the number of children qualifying for free and reduced lunch, Medicaid and other social services. The study highlights growing needs across the county and implications for local programs.
Saturday Column questions KU Medical Center executive vice chancellor search as two external candidates and one internal candidate remain. The piece critiques public naming of candidates and weighs leadership factors such as experience, school ranking, leadership, communication, and ability to inspire.
Commentary questions the selection process for a new KUMC executive vice chancellor. It notes invitees include community leaders and EU search history flaws, asks which voices Chancellor Gray-Little will heed, and whether Regents or legislators should influence the outcome amid funding concerns for KU Medical Center and KU Hospital.
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