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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2015
Page
1
Reader letters note a persistent price gap with Topeka gas averaging $2.16 per gallon versus $2.45 in Lawrence. The Daily Fuel Gauge Report from AAA cites the figures, while last year’s prices were $3.37 in Lawrence and $3.20 in Topeka, widening the current 32 cent difference.
Caitlin Doornbos reports that Harold Lasko was killed in his Lawrence home on January 17, 2014, with 52 year old victim Sarah Gonzales McLinn convicted of first degree murder with aggravating factors. The judge imposed a Hard 50 sentence making her eligible for release only after decades in prison. The jury previously found the act especially heinous and McLinn left a disturbing message on a wall.
J Stephen Lane chairman of Douglas County Board of Construction Codes Appeals says he is confused by a disconnect between an upcoming review of the county building codes department and a recent controversy over a property owner.
Carolyn Kay Cromb Brada of Lawrence and Ray D Evans were named this year's Fred Ellsworth Medallion recipients by the Kansas University Alumni Association for extraordinary service to KU. The association announced the winners Friday and will honor them September 11 during the fall meeting of its national board of directors. Brada earned a KU liberal arts BA in 1961. Evans is noted for long service to the university.
Country singer Jake Owen surprised KU by visiting Memorial Stadium after tweeting in search of a workout spot. Owen watched practice with first year coach David Beaty, posed for photos, and later posted on social media that he is now a Jayhawks fan.
Brief reader note directing to pages 2A 7C-12C and 6A for classifieds and death notices with social media links to Facebook and Twitter for LJWorld.
A new report suggests some Kansas teachers may receive retirement benefits for service that should not count toward pensions. The finding raises questions about eligibility and the accuracy of pension calculations across districts.
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