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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Thursday after a body was found in the water near the Bowersock Dam, according to a news release from the department.
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The prosecutor handling a complaint against Douglas County DA Suzanne Valdez asked a disciplinary panel Wednesday to consider whether they believe the testimony of Valdez and her deputy, or that of the other 13 witnesses who testified.
Jennifer Schmitt, interim principal of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, has been promoted to the permanent position, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Lawrence school district.
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Kenneth “Kenny” St. Pierre, Native American Student Services coordinator, announced his resignation from the position Wednesday morning.
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People are better when working together, Lawrence poet and storyteller Tai Amri Spann-Ryan told children and families in attendance at a Kwanzaa storytime at the library.
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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez became tearful as she repeatedly apologized and expressed how embarrassed she was to be sitting in her disciplinary hearing Tuesday afternoon.
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City commissioners on Tuesday gave initial approval to a preliminary development plan for a strip of duplexes in northwestern Lawrence months after they denied an earlier plan for the property.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $2.7 million funding agreement with the Lawrence Community Shelter, which is vastly expanding its services to support people amid a growing homelessness crisis.
A Lawrence man who was reported missing Tuesday has been found dead, police believe.
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West Middle School celebrated paraprofessional Caleb Rahmeier on Tuesday with the Dedication to Education award and a $5,000 prize.
