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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2012
Page
5
Adam Strunk asks for reader responses on Massachusetts Street about improving Kansas University security and campus communication. Summer Hayes voices concerns on security and law enforcement while a waitress from Phoenix calls for better interdepartmental communication regarding course work and program clarity.
McDonalds will post calorie information on US menus starting today with four Lawrence area restaurants making new menus. A Big Mac with medium fries totals 920 calories and with a 16 ounce Coke reaches 1,140 calories.
The Journal-World did not print police reports for Wednesday and notes it reports burglaries only when losses reach $1,000 or more unless unusual circumstances. It protects victims by not naming them and discloses names of arrestees only after charges are filed. Minor assaults and holdups are typically noted only when major injuries occur.
Eudora City Administrator John Harrenstein announced that David Burger, a former Johnson County undersheriff, was named interim Eudora police chief after Grady Walker resigned September 7. Burger, with three decades in law enforcement, has also worked for Shawnee and Lenexa police and will help search for a permanent chief.
Stacy Mooney in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Kelsey and Lee Lashbrook of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Wednesday. Jon Shelton and Sierra Keck of Lawrence welcomed a girl. Michael and Stephanie Forrester of Kansas City welcomed a boy. Paul and Laurie Ostronic of Lawrence welcomed a girl.
The Journal-World notes gas prices as low as 3.77 at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
Free shuttles, including wheelchair accessible buses, run from two hours before kickoff until end of third quarter and resume for 30 minutes after. Pickups are Lot 72 on Irving Hill Road or north side of Lot 90 near Allen Fieldhouse. For $1, fans can be shuttled downtown from Lawrence Arts Center and Sixth and New Hampshire. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com with questions.
Kansas University hosts its fourth annual food drive through Sept 23 to raise 30000 meals for low income families in Douglas County. Fifteen campus boxes accept nonperishables or money, with $10 donations via text to 80888. Just Food, serving about 8000 people monthly, will benefit and share donations with 30 area pantries. The Audio Reader Network hosts its 10th annual For Your Ears Only benefit at Douglas County Fairgrounds, featuring vinyl records and audio gear sale. Proceeds aid Audio Reader services for blind and visually impaired residents. The Lawrence Humane Society seeks tips on a newborn puppy abandonment found in Brookwood Mobile Home Park. the puppy died after transport to the shelter.
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