Lawrence Journal-World 07-16-2016

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Audit finds city not collecting some payments By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling

For the third time since 2012, the Lawrence city auditor has cited a lack of control in the way the city manager’s office

tracks payments, leading to some being late or going unreceived altogether. This time the finding comes as city commissioners are considering eliminating the auditor

position for budgetary reasons. In a recent audit of Lawrence’s economic development incentives, City Auditor Michael Eglinski noted approximately $460,000 was

due in May 2014 from Douglas County but the payment has never been received. Though there’s been discussion among city and county staff about it, the city’s elected officials have not voted

on whether they wanted to defer the payment, waive it or order it to be paid. Another payment, a $75,000 contribution to

Coming Monday See Monday’s JournalWorld for more coverage of the city auditor’s report on economic development incentives.

Please see AUDIT, page 2A

Poll: Trump has big lead Parents of over Clinton in Kansas baby found in trash arrested

72 percent of voters have unfavorable view of Brownback The poll, conducted by SurveyUSA on behalf of KSN News in Wichita, shows Trump leading Clinton 4736 percent, with 8 percent supporting Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and 9 percent still undecided. Since the 2000 election, Republican presidential candidates have averaged 59 percent of the vote in Kansas while Democrats have averaged 38.3 percent. The SurveyUSA of 675 registered voters was conducted July 8-11 and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. The results were in sharp

By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

Topeka — Kansans are sharply polarized over this year’s presidential election, but Republican Donald Trump still leads Democrat Hillary Clinton by a substantial margin, according to a new poll out this week. Still, there are signs that his numbers may be soft in Kansas, although Clinton’s numbers show her doing no better than Democrats have done here over the last four presidential cycles.

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Couple accused of disorderly conduct By Karen Dillon Twitter: @karensdillon

in fair condition. But drive just a short two-tenths of a mile to the north, over the hill, and you see that Queens Road is actually a mishmash of broken asphalt, gravel and ruts that may appeal to Bubbas on ATVs, but not to many other drivers. There is some building underway right next to Queens Road. That’s part of a 172-unit

The parents of the baby girl who was abandoned in an apartment complex dumpster and seriously injured last week were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of disorderly conduct at Perry Lake, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff. Marquis Young, 27, and Sheena Young, 26, were booked into Jefferson County Jail about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, accused of using “fighting words” and “noisy conduct to cause resentment,” according to the Jefferson County booking log. Marquis Young Lawrence police have been scrutinizing the couple’s activities after the 9-month-old girl was found in the trash receptacle in the 2500 block of West Sixth Street, which is where the parents live. No Sheena Young charges have been filed in that case and no one had been arrested as of Friday. Lawrence police said the baby suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a Kansas Cityarea hospital in serious but stable condition. Police have declined requests for updates on the baby’s condition. Neighbors at the complex told the Journal-World that the couple often argue.

Please see ROAD, page 2A

Please see PARENTS, page 2A

Please see TRUMP, page 6A

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton 47-36 percent among Kansas voters in a new SurveyUSA poll. Meanwhile, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has a 22 percent approval rating, according to the same poll.

Queens Road not keeping up with development Town Talk E Chad Lawhorn clawhorn@ljworld.com

very queen hides something, and west Lawrence’s queen is no different. Whoa, whoa, before you start dishing on that soccer mom with the bedazzled sweatshirt, know that I’m talking about Queens Road. It is time for an update on that area of the world, as a major apartment complex has started construction along the road, at the same

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A storm Business Classified Comics Deaths

High: 87

Low: 74

Today’s forecast, page 10A

time that city commissioners are considering backing away from one of their commitments to the growing area. So, what’s Queens Road hiding? Well, to the passerby on Sixth Street, Queens Road — which is the second road west of Wakarusa Drive — looks decent enough. The portion that connects with Sixth Street is paved and looks about like most other city streets that are

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Tour of Lawrence bicycle races kicked off Friday night with street sprints downtown. Sports, 1D

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