Police arrest transient for threat to 12-year-old

A 12-year-old Lawrence boy was threatened by two transients at a downtown bus stop, police reported.

Police spokesman Sgt. Dan Ward said the incident happened just before 5:30 p.m. Monday as the child was downtown with his older brother.

The boy was sitting on a bench at the bus stop near Ninth and Massachusetts. Ward said that’s when the two transients made “threatening comments and gestures” toward the child.

The boy ran to a nearby store and called police for help.

Officers arrested a 38-year-old man who was still in the area when they arrived. Police were not able to locate the other transient allegedly involved.

KPR program wins Best of Show award

“Right Between the Ears,” a popular sketch comedy series produced by Kansas Public Radio, has been named National Best of Show at the 2004 Silver Microphone Awards. It also won the Best Audio Program-Entertainment category.

According to a KPR press release, this is the first time an audio program has won the Best of Show prize. This is the 20th year for the Silver Microphone Awards, which is open to more than 40,000 advertising agencies, production studios are radio stations in the United States.

“Right Between the Ears” is produced by KPR program director Darrell Brogdon, who also serves as principal writer for the show.

The 2004-2005 season of the program begins with shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Liberty Hall.

KU graduate tapped for state librarian post

Topeka — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday announced the appointment of Marc Galbraith as acting Kansas state librarian, succeeding Duane Johnson, who retired.

“Under Duane’s leadership, the State Library provided great support and service to Kansas libraries and their patrons,” Sebelius said.

“I’m confident Marc’s extensive experience will allow him to maintain that high level of service during this interim period,” she said.

Galbraith, of Topeka, has master’s degrees from Kansas University and Emporia State.