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Lawrence High parents raise concerns about threat; it was actually aimed at Leavenworth
A 19-year-old from Fort Leavenworth has been apprehended by military police in connection with an alleged threat aimed at Leavenworth High School that also reached Lawrence High School families.
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‘It’s not right’: Pallet village guests voice concerns about Lawrence’s community for unhoused people
Sarah Swan was apprehensive about moving from a camp into Pallet shelter village. Now, as one of dozens of people who have been exited back to the streets, she’s angry, sad and concerned about how the program is being operated.
Lawrence school board president: ‘Stop making us ask’ for sensible gun laws
Lawrence school board members and the new interim superintendent took their commentary time on Monday to reflect on a Georgia school shooting last week and to call for the Kansas Legislature to pass sensible gun laws.
K-10 interchange at 6th Street in west Lawrence to open
The new diverging diamond interchange at Kansas Highway 10 and West Sixth Street is set to open Monday, conditions permitting.
Baldwin man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
A 43-year-old man from Baldwin City was seriously injured in a crash Monday evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations and keep the mill levy almost flat, though residents would still see property tax increases.
FBI offering reward for info on Lawrence bank robbery
The FBI is offering a reward of “up to $2,000” for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who robbed Bank of America in Lawrence last month.
Fire at Chop Shop halts Just Food’s meal production
Just Food has announced its downtown food production services are on a temporary pause due to a fire at its Chop Shop.
Billy Mills Middle School student allegedly made comment about having gun; threat deemed not credible
Lawrence police have determined there’s no credible threat after a Billy Mills Middle School student allegedly made a comment in class about bringing a gun to school.
Lawrence’s emergency shelter spaces will rely on community organizations this winter
The local homeless response team is asking churches and organizations to offer people a warm place to sleep this winter, rather than opening community buildings that have been used in the past.
Street near KU football stadium to close for construction
As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025.