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Not with a bang but a whimper: Lawrence drone show never takes off
With storms in the forecast again, one might have thought the weather would be the biggest concern for the drone show planned for Lawrence’s Summerfest. Rather, apparent network issues rained on the crowd’s parade as the dozens of tiny flying machines never took to the sky.
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Baker University might sell land near wetlands discovery center for affordable housing development
A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.
Jury deliberating in case of man accused in downtown Lawrence homicide
In the second-degree murder trial of Chadwick E. Potter, the prosecutor emphasized Potter’s focus on survival; the defense attorney said the case lacked any solid evidence. Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning.
One person killed, three injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
One person was killed, another was seriously injured and two others were taken to hospitals as the result of a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence.
Quail Run students win award for spirit, teamwork and respect at international competition
Lawrence fifth graders Esther Kong and Sarah Song took their STEAM project on the road last week and scored big by bringing home the Core Values Award from the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in Houston, Texas.
Justice Matters invites community to annual Action Assembly
Justice Matters will host its annual Action Assembly on Sunday, calling for a boost to the elder care workforce and an end to chronic homelessness in Douglas County.
Round up your unneeded and expired meds; Drug Take Back Day is coming up
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public outside the Douglas County Courthouse this Saturday.
Lawrence College and Career Center principal accepts position in Eudora
Bill DeWitt, principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center, is resigning to accept the position of principal at Eudora High School, according to a news release from the school district.
Expert testifies that Lawrence man died from blunt force trauma; police detail ‘civil’ interactions with defendant
A man whose body was found downtown last summer died from multiple blunt force injuries, an expert testified Tuesday. Police officers also shared details of ”very civil” interactions they’d had with the defendant.
Sound off on the budget: City of Lawrence to launch A Balancing Act
Lawrence residents can soon give their input on how the city should spend money next year through an interactive online platform.
Hearing panel recommends Douglas County DA receive censure in disciplinary complaint case
A panel of attorneys have released their final report on a complaint against the Douglas County district attorney, and they’re recommending she receive a public censure.
Lawrence school district to apply for grant to hire school-based social workers
Lawrence school board member Carole Cadue-Blackwood said she had tears in her eyes Monday “because this is a dream come true for me to see more social workers in schools.”
Testimony focuses on crime scene during first day of trial in beating death of Lawrence man
A Lawrence paramedic described the victim’s condition during the first testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a 62-year-old Lawrence man last summer.
Planning commission approves rezoning request for affordable housing development in west Lawrence
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on has approved a request to rezone land near Lawrence Montessori School to allow for affordable housing development.
Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7
Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.
Plea hearing set for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence girl
A plea hearing for a KC teen charged in the shooting death of a Lawrence girl is set for next month, and a hearing to determine whether the teen would be prosecuted as an adult has been canceled, according to court records.