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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2016
Page
2
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Sherry Kay Holmes 77 of Prairie Village Kansas died September 14 2016 at her home. Services are pending at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home and Crematory condolences at rumsey yost com.
Budgets for two fiscal years ending June 30 2018 and 2019 are to be submitted by Budget Brownback. KU aims for 1.3 million for a Jayhawk Success Academy and 10 million over two years to expand the KU School of Medicine program in Wichita. A proposed new KU dental school would require 49.5 million in startup and ongoing 6.5 million annually, but steady-state funding is uncertain. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little notes state finances limit sizable requests and a turnaround may take years.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation proposes a five level pyramid to set user fees and subsidies for programs and facilities. The draft plan, created with GreenPlay LLC, suggests funding options including guest tax and voluntary utility bill rounding while outlining projects at Eagle Bend Golf Course Holcom Center and Prairie Park Nature Center with over 1 million in upgrades each. Residents may comment through Sept 20 and review the draft online or at City Hall South Park.
Lawrence recorded 0.97 inches at the Municipal Airport Wednesday, bringing 2016 rainfall to 27.61 inches, 2.44 inches below normal. Heavy rain near Hi awatha in Brown County reached 8 inches, affecting three water sheds. flood warnings cover Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County while Douglas County remains clear.
Douglas County sheriff reports 61 year old Diana Laird of Lawrence died after her car left the road in the 900 block of North 1000 Road and entered a creek. She was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she later died.
Initial reports offer few specifics as investigators continue to gather evidence about the crash. No immediate details on cause, injuries, or exact location have been released, with officials promising updates as they become available.
Lawrence Police plan a DUI saturation patrol from 11 p m Saturday to 3 a m Sunday with extra officers to spot impaired driving and other violations. Funding comes from the Kansas Department of Transportation as the department plans seven saturation patrols this year. Field sobriety tests will be conducted on stopped motorists while signs of alcohol and drug use are sought. The patrol locations will not be disclosed by the police.
For more than two decades, Kendra Luna and her Sunset Hill students have welcomed Joyce and Melvin Williams to demonstrate apple cider making using a antique press. Lane Luna helps set up the contraption while siblings join in. The older couple expect this to be their last demonstration as age and grandchildren grow.
A series of four or more officer responses from Tuesday to Wednesday covers auto accidents theft disturbances animal control suspicious activity domestic disturbance armed robbery and trespassing at blocks on Sixth Street Clinton Parkway Wakarusa Drive and other city streets with details listed in the Lights and Sirens post.
In Wednesday’s Journal World a correction notes the 2017 U S News and World Report rankings show KU continuing a three year slide in national college standings. The item highlights the error in the original report and clarifies KU’s placement.
Molly Renee Bierig of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mark Berryhill and Monica Haverkamp of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Wednesday. Matt and Samantha Royles of Topeka welcomed a boy.
Details for customer service on missed papers and delivery inquiries. Includes hours for weekdays and weekends, in-town redelivery times, and postal information. Lists publisher Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC with address 645 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS and main telephones 843-1000 and toll free 800-578-8748. Postmaster address and USPS post age paid notice.
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