Halloween activities planned in Lawrence this year
Lawrence Parks and Recreation hosts events at Prairie Park Nature Center on Oct 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The 42nd Halloween Paint-In runs downtown Oct 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. A Spook N Splash is set for Oct 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center. Trick-or-treating is advised from Oct 31 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Question line prompts call or email for soundoff
A citizen is advised to call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com to submit comments or questions. The note directs readers to use these contact methods for engagement with local media questions or feedback.
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Schmidt outlines public safety priorities amid sensitive cases
Schmidt argues for a regional public safety staff trained for small communities to handle sensitive crimes including trafficking. He cites his Kansas University journalism background and the Lawrence Hall Center fellowship. He touches on mental health funding, opposes medical marijuana legalization, and notes cross border marijuana issues from Colorado into Kansas.
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Court Limits Warrantless Blood Tests In DUI Case
In Kuszmaul case judge rules implied consent statute does not clearly authorize warrantless blood draws, suppressing 0.25 BAC. State appeals. trial setting canceled. Kuszmaul faces second offense DUI, drug possession, following too closely, refusing test. potential penalties include jail time and mandatory five days.
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EMUL Theatre Horror Show Postponed After Director's Death
EMU Theatre postpones Hor rorshow VII at Lawrence Arts Center to Oct 31Nov 2 after the death of director David Butterfield. The all volunteer company presents six short plays with tickets 7.50, advance entries 20 by Nov 1, and on site entry 25 Nov 2 7:30 8:30 a.m. T shirts for early enrollees.
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Parks and Rec Hosts Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department opens entries for its Turkey Trot 5K on November 2 at 9 a.m. The course will be on the Haskell Indian Nations campus.
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KPR fundraiser falls short of fall goal by small margin
After nine days of on air fundraising Kansas Public Radio reached 242262 in pledges about 8000 short of the 250000 goal. The drive which began October 8 drew 2103 listener members and excluding challenge grants totaled 36000. All donations fund programming and outreach per KU statements.
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On the Street on social media changes over time
Local street survey on Massachusetts Street asks residents how their sharing habits have evolved. Nate Borozinski of Olathe says he stopped posting personal details since high school. Others note reduced use, posting mainly job updates rather than personal information.
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Births and Tuesday report from Kansas area
John and Kristiane Bryant of Kansas City Kansas welcomed a girl Tuesday. Brooke and Garrett Wornkey of Lawrence welcomed a girl. Ashley Hendricks and Caleb James of Lawrence welcomed a girl Tuesday. Chris and Kristie Rogers of Lawrence welcomed a boy Tuesday. There were no incidents to report Tuesday.
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