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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2024
Page
3
University of Kansas safety data shows on campus rape reports fell to seven in 2023, all in residence halls, with four additional rape reports outside official campus property but linked to KU. Stalking allegations increased to a new three year high.
Lawrence resident Ronald Dwayne Walters, 51, pleaded no contest in Douglas County District Court to a felony criminal threat after an April 28 incident near Eudora involving a hammer and Jeep. The plea calls for a 16 month prison term, with sentencing set for November 13, and the deal bars requests to depart from the recommended sentence. Walters has prior convictions in Douglas and Franklin counties.
A May festival hosts a grant contest titled Showcasing Open Spaces through Accessible Adventure inviting artists to win 1500 to 2000 dollars to create artworks about Douglas County open lands. Projects may be video photos prose or performance. Applicants may collaborate with agritourism sites to highlight farmers' financial and environmental challenges. Applications due January 1 2025.
Douglas County commissioners approved a pilot program to provide up to a $300 property tax rebate to eligible low income seniors and disabled veterans. Applications begin in January with 2025 funding of $500,000 to assist just over 1,600 households. Eligibility follows HUD very low income limits, and outreach will determine participation.
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