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Lawrence schools superintendent takes job out of state
Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis has been selected to lead the school district of Durham, North Carolina.
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Deja Brooks crowned Queen of Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade; it ‘shows growth,’ she says
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee members selected their queen on Sunday, and she already was one. Deja Brooks, a Lawrence drag artist, said she was shocked and excited to be chosen for the honor.
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Ex-Lawrence police officer charged in alleged on-duty rape, plus 24 other counts
A man accused of raping a 20-year-old woman while he was on duty as a Lawrence police officer was formally charged during a court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
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In Lawrence murder solicitation case, judge removes attorneys for prosecution and defense
A Douglas County judge on Friday removed both the prosecutor and defense attorney in the case of a man accused of seeking to kill a witness while awaiting trial for aggravated robbery.
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Lawrence’s police review board looks for path forward as city moves to establish a new task force
As Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board is set to review a new task force proposal, one member has resigned over what she sees as an effort to turn the board into little more than “window dressing.”
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Data is revealing, but new Lawrence police chief wants to examine racial disparities at the individual level
Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart talks about racial disparities, officer credibility, police in schools, mental health and more in his first sit-down interview with the Times. Plus, get a glimpse at his photography hobby.
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Taryn Wells, 14, recognized with award for leadership in social justice projects
Taryn Wells, 14, has earned the 2020 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award for her community work and leadership in Lawrence.
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Former Lawrence police officer arrested on suspicion of raping 20-year-old while he was on duty, 24 other counts
Former Lawrence police officer Jonathan Gardner was arrested Friday on suspicion of more than two dozen criminal counts, including an alleged on-duty rape and two dozen counts of official misconduct and unlawful acts with computers.
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New felony case filed against former Lawrence police officer
Prosecutors have filed a new case against a former Lawrence police officer, David Shane Williams, this time including a felony. A misdemeanor case against Williams was dropped last year.
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Heart transplant gives community volunteer, award recipient more time to serve people of Douglas County
A new heart has given Marion Belcher, 2020 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year, more time to help feed the community.
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Douglas County restorative justice program aims to give voice to victims, reduce juvenile reoffenses
The Douglas County DA’s office is seeking to expand its alternatives to incarceration by establishing a restorative justice program intended to give a voice to victims and reduce recidivism.
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