Truck runs into house; driver lands in jail

A Lawrence resident woke up Thursday to find a truck had crashed through the front of his single-story home in the 1600 block of Lindenwood Lane.

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical personnel work at the scene of the accident.

Police spokesman Sgt. Mike Pattrick said a 59-year-old Lawrence man drove his Chevy pickup into the house in eastern Lawrence just before 11 a.m.

A 45-year-old woman who lives in the home and was standing nearby at the time of the crash was injured, Pattrick said. The woman was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where she was seen by doctors but then left against their advice, hospital officials said.

The truck driver, who left the crash scene, was later arrested at his home in the 1600 block of East 15th Street. He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.

Government

Congressman slates Lawrence appearances

Congressman Dennis Moore will be in town today for a series of appearances.

Moore, whose 3rd District includes east Lawrence, will be a guest on Hank Booth’s radio show on KLWN-AM 1320. Moore will speak at 8:30 a.m. from the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Moore, a Lenexa Democrat, will speak to a Lawrence High School government class at 9:10 a.m.

At 10:45 a.m., he’s scheduled to speak at the Kansas Postal Workers Union state convention at the SpringHill Suites, Riverfront Plaza.

From there, he’s off to Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St., from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Moore also will conduct a public forum for seniors about the new Medicare laws at 1:30 p.m. at Babcock Place, 1700 Mass.

Television

‘6News’ to air early

The regularly scheduled 6 p.m. newscast for “6News” on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 will air at 5:30 tonight before the Kansas City Royals game.

Royals Sports Television Network coverage of the Royals-New York Yankees game begins at 6 p.m. on Channel 6.

Fund-raiser

Family music fest to benefit nursery school

A family-friendly event this weekend in Old West Lawrence features food, live music from local musicians and a “Kid’s Zone” full of activities.

The Red School Rockin’ Jamboree is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Community Nursery School, Seventh and Alabama streets. The event is the main annual fund-raiser for the school, founded in 1948.

Musicians performing are Tom Krause, Billy Ebeling, Melanie Dill, The Prairie Acre, Barry Barnes and the Tommy Johnson Experiment. Children’s activities include a duck pond, storyteller, magician and cake walk.

Tickets can be bought in advance by calling 842-0064. The cost is $3 for adults ($4 at the door) and $2 for children ($3 at the door). Children 2 and under get in free.

In case of rain, the event will be May 8.

Gasoline Prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found Lawrence gasoline prices as low as $1.70 at Presta Phillips 66, 602 W. Ninth St., the Zarco 66 at Sixth and Florida streets, and Citgo, 2005 W. Ninth St.

If you find a lower price, call the Pump Patrol at 832-7154.