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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 2011
Page
1
The striped bark scorpion Centruroides vittatus, native to Kansas, is likely to move indoors from August to October. Usually nocturnal, they seek shelter under rocks, dead vegetation, and inside residences, with sightings increasing as seasons shift.
Twenty participants joined Kansas University rowers on Saturday for a community program to learn rowing and promote respect for the sport. A former college athlete who tried it said it was harder than football, highlighting the challenges of learning rowing technique.
Eyewitness Ryan Harris of Round Mountain Nevada describes a 1940s model plane diving into a Reno air show. A wall of debris rose skyward as the craft collapsed, splashing him and injuring others while nine people died.
A forthcoming report notes that issuing tickets to drivers texting while behind the wheel is uncommon but increasing on the schedule. Police departments anticipate more enforcement actions starting Monday.
A 1932 era tale follows Clyde Barrow Ralph Fults and Raymond Hamilton fleeing Texas to Minnesota to target the First National Bank of Lawrence. Weather and road conditions hinder a getaway as the trio contemplates the bustling Okabena and Lawrence banks before continuing their pursuit.
More than 2,500 riders converged in Lawrence as the Bike MS Ride reached its midpoint to benefit people with multiple sclerosis. The event closed part of Massachusetts Street and offered food, beer, kids’ activities, and live music, marking the first overnight stop in Lawrence after two decades in Sedalia Missouri.ponsors expect about 1.8 million in funds to aid local MS programs and services across western Missouri and Kansas.
Higher education reporter Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388 and followed on Twitter at Twitter.com/ LJW KU.
Kansas and county sheriffs keep close tabs on more than 4,500 registered sex offenders but fail to track those who move out of state. A Journal-World probe found 161 Kansas registrants who relocated since 2006 and do not appear on receiving states’ offender lists. Curtis Mongold, convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old, moved to California and reportedly not registered there.
A LJWorld.com breakdown analyzes where sex offenders relocate and notes compliance rates, detailing patterns in movement and monitoring across jurisdictions. The report highlights trends in registration adherence and geographic shifts influencing public safety and enforcement efforts.
Michelle McMillin of the Saline County Sheriff's Office monitors 140 registered sex offenders who must check in four times a year. She uses proactive calls and deputy visits to maintain compliance, a strategy yielding Saline's 99 percent rate versus the statewide 92 percent.
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