Bicycles and skateboards on downtown sidewalks drawing warnings
A downtown resident voices concern about sidewalk riding by bicycles and skateboards on Massachusetts Street. The writer notes signs exist but enforcement is lacking. Sgt. Trent McKinley says downtown officers enforce the ordinance with warnings and occasional citations. Call 832-7509 to report violations.
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KU football season outlook on Massachusetts Street
A reader at Massachusetts Street asks how many games KU football will win this year. Alex Houston, a Lawrence student, predicts four wins saying the team is a bit better than last year but not enough for a winning season.
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Steam Midland Railways Draws Enthusiasts To Railfest Holdover
Midland's privately owned tracks host Railfest with about 700 tickets sold as of Saturday afternoon. Ernie Griffin notes the last Baldwin City steam visit was 1952 while diesel engines dominated since the 1940s. Ray Mackleus and Steve Cauble, Amtrak enthusiasts, bring granddaughters to relive a bygone era. The event runs today and Monday under marketing director Allen Kinsley.
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On the Record ORLA Police Report Guidelines
Saturday had no incidents to report and the Journal-World outlines reporting rules. The paper prints burglaries with losses of 1000 dollars or more and major injuries from assaults, holdups, and robberies only when charged or notable. Names are protected to safeguard victims and are revealed only after charges.
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Bateses Welcome Newborn in Baldwin City and Lawrence
Joel and Emily Bates of Baldwin City welcomed a boy on Saturday. William and Kindra Mitchell of Lawrence reported the birth of a girl.
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Journal-World error policy notice at editor desk
The Journal World outlines its policy to correct significant errors raised by readers or staff. Readers are urged to contact the newsroom at the provided phone number or email to report mistakes and seek corrections.
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Road work plans and detours for city projects this week
City construction map outlines projects on 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Avenue with traffic diverted during demolition. Bowersock Mills and Power Co. plant work closes Kansas River levee requiring detours at North Second and Locust. Other mains and street repairs set completion dates through spring 2013 with through traffic maintained where noted.
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Family celebrates Habitat home dedication in Kansas City area
Asikat Hameed, matriarch, says nothing before dedication mattered and she is excited to have friends and family in her own home. Mutiyat Hameed, student at Kansas City Kansas Community College, plans weekly visits. Kazeem Hameed thanks Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority and others, sharing a dream can come true. Reporter Alex Garrison.
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