Recycling Glass From Old Frames and Barker Signal Fix
Megan Gilliland says Lawrence has no local option to recycle picture frame glass. Dispose like sharps: wrap shards in paper, bag, seal in a box or tape, label sharps, and place in trash. The Barker Avenue and 23rd Street signal was adjusted on Nov 5 to reduce congestion. questions to Sound Off run to 832-7297.
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Westar overcharging on private area lights audit says waste
Lawrence city auditor Michael Eglinski says Westar’s private area lights may overcharge customers by 14 to 40 dollars annually, with estimates 80 to 85 percent higher than peers. Westar disputes the claim while admitting inefficiencies in ballast technology and questions on replacing equipment. The Kansas Corporation Commission may test energy usage independently.
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Law Enforcement Report Highlights Police Incident and Stolen Motorcycle
A 22-year-old Lawrence man was released as prosecutors review evidence after allegedly striking a patrol car and facing DUI no insurance and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. An officer and passenger were treated for nonlife threatening injuries. A 19-year-old Manhattan resident claimed ownership of a seized 9 mm handgun found during a separate vehicle check. A separate report notes a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja valued at $6,000 stolen from Ridge Court between Nov 15 and 16. Fire crews assisted a driver whose vehicle tipped onto its side on the South Lawrence Trafficway with no injuries reported.
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Corrections Policy Notice from The Journal-World
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are invited to call (785) 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report errors.
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Pump Patrol Sees Gas Prices Drop to 2.67 at Stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.67 at several stations. Readers are asked to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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Births in Lawrence Highlight Two New Arrivals
Karen and Jon Cross welcomed a boy in Lawrence on Monday. Brock Brown, Cory Evers, and Maria Richards in Lawrence announced the birth of a girl on Monday.
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