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Lawrence man, 31, shot and killed in Topeka
A Lawrence man was killed in an overnight shooting Saturday in Topeka, according to police.
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Lawrence teen killed in single-vehicle crash near Clinton Lake
A Lawrence teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered Tuesday evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
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High waters cause Clinton Lake closures; specialist offers safety tips
All but one boat ramp at Clinton Lake and Bloomington Beach, where a young man died Saturday, are closed while crews balance high waters. A specialist offered some tips to stay safe at the lake.
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Douglas County sheriff to share tips on how to avoid scams
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister will give a presentation this week to help folks learn how to avoid phone and online scams that can be devastating.
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City of Lawrence mulls allowing alcohol to be consumed on the go downtown
Patrons could soon be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages as they roam certain areas of downtown Lawrence.
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Clinton Lake drowning victim was 23-year-old Topeka man
The man who drowned at Clinton Lake on Saturday was Cesar Cardenas Olivas, 23, of Topeka, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
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Man goes missing while swimming in Clinton Lake; search team recovers his body
First responders have found the body of a 23-year-old man whose friends saw him struggling in the water as he was swimming in Clinton Lake this evening.
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KDOT chooses contractor for expansion of South Lawrence Trafficway
The Kansas Department of Transportation has chosen a contractor to proceed with an expansion of the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway (K-10) to four lanes.
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A view of Lawrence: Storm system to the east
A storm system was visible over the eastern outskirts of Lawrence Tuesday evening as more thunderstorms began to roll in from the southwest.
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Douglas County under flood watch, heat advisory
Douglas County is under a heat advisory, as well as a flood watch again Tuesday following widespread flooding on Monday.
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Bank robbery reported in Lawrence; no injuries, police say
A bank robbery was reported at Bank of America in Lawrence Tuesday morning, according to the Lawrence Police Department.