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If a Lawrence police officer pulls you over for having a taillight out, you might get a voucher to get it fixed instead of a ticket.
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A Lawrence Municipal Court initiative that allowed people to pay for $50 worth of traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies brought in more than 900 items.
Lawrence is expected to be dangerously hot over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
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Kicks 4 Kids will return this weekend, offering kids and young adults free shoes to wear into the new school year.
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Lawrence Municipal Court next week will roll out a pilot night court program, which will add an early evening docket once a month to create more flexibility for defendants.
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Chrissy Mayer of DCCCA led a free training session this week on how to acquire, store and administer Narcan in case someone overdoses on opioids.
When Natalia Leistner saw a need for local medical options that cater to Spanish-speaking community members, she took action.
Barbara Mullen, a former elementary school teacher, discovered something during the pandemic that disturbed her: kids she was teaching couldn’t read. She’s planning a free seminar to help parents give their kids a reading boost.
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Hillary Jones, a single mom and disabled veteran, felt frustrated and powerless when water leaks sprang up at her former Lawrence home. She blames mold for aggravating her kids’ asthma and wants accountability within a system she views as once helping her family but ultimately failing it.
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Water leaks can wreak havoc on one’s home and finances. Here’s how to handle a sudden increase in water charges and where to go for help in Lawrence.
