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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2013
Page
4
Meagan Thomas asks residents on Massachusetts Street how they stay cool. Responses note shade seeking, playing with friends, and wearing sleeveless shirts as they cope with heat. The citywide discussion invites reader input and directs to page 1A for the full story.
Kansas officials rushed to implement a fix for the Hard 50 mandatory sentence after a U S Supreme Court ruling. Gov Brownback signed the measure as a special edition of the Kansas Register published immediately to accelerate effective date, targeting 45 cases awaiting sentencing or appeal.
Debra Schmidt says WOW! may add Metro Sports in high definition for Lawrence customers. Time Warner owns Metro Sports and talks are underway to carry the HD channel. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff at ljworld.com with questions.
Brian K. Bruno, 40, was given 52 months for aggravated battery and 12 more for child endangerment to run concurrently in Franklin County District Court. A judge will decide on Sept. 30 whether he serves prison or probation. The incident Jan 4 in Ottawa left a 4 year old with a leg wound. no other injuries occurred. Bruno, who lived in the same home, pleaded no contest and will register as a violent offender.
Brandon and Chantel Abel of Winchester announce a girl born Monday. Sam and Carey Miller of Winchester welcome a boy born Monday. Afnan Alyasiri and Waleed Tameemi of Lawrence announce a girl born Monday.
Kansas lawmakers plan a tour of public universities in preparation for the 2014 session after cutting higher education funding in 2013. The itinerary includes Washburn Tech, Emporia State, Wichita State, Pittsburg State, Fort Hays, Kansas State at Salina, Fort Scott CC, KU Medical Center, and KU Lawrence with timing through Oct 30.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports ignition interlocks cut drunk driving deaths and urge Kansas lawmakers to repeal the sunset clause set to take effect July 1 2015. The group notes Kansas deaths fell from 138 in 2010 to 94 in 2012 and cites 20 states with similar laws. Jan Withers, MADD president, calls for 2014 action to save lives.
Andrews says he and his brother were shot by a car passenger with Gigger after their sister confronted him at 3 40 a.m. on Greever Terrace near 804 W. 24th St. One wounded man drove to the bar for help and collided with a police car. Smith faces 38 months to 14 years per count and is to be sentenced Oct. 18. Gigger, previously convicted of aggravated robbery in Shawnee County in 2002, is charged federally with unlawful firearm possession and ammunition possession, plus a serial number obliteration charge, potentially up to 10 years in prison.
The Republican legislature advances a law to deter election fraud by noncitizens and improper voting. Critics warn it will curb voter registration and turnout. Kobach notes suspenseful voter registrations may rise as forms are completed before documents arrive. Donna Shelite explains officials will forward applications to county clerks for follow up, with voters told to provide documentation if needed.
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