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Lawrence news October 25, 2021 – 11:49 am

KU student dies in dorms; no foul play suspected

A University of Kansas student was found dead in her room at Lewis Residence Hall Sunday, according to a news release from the KU Public Safety Office.

Lawrence news October 25, 2021 – 11:49 am

KU student dies in dorms; no foul play suspected

by Lawrence Times

A University of Kansas student was found dead in her room at Lewis Residence Hall Sunday, according to a news release from the KU Public Safety Office.

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Crime & Courts October 25, 2021 – 11:14 am

Kansas senator makes plea deal in DUI case after driving wrong direction on I-70

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Sen. Gene Suellentrop entered a no contest plea to two misdemeanor charges Monday that stemmed from an incident in March in which he drove for miles in the wrong direction on Interstate 70 before stopped by law enforcement officers.

Lawrence news October 25, 2021 – 11:06 am

Traffic planning: Lane of Mass Street to close Wednesday; 23rd Street lane reopens

by Lawrence Times

The right lane of southbound Massachusetts Street will be closed between 21st and 22nd streets starting Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to the city.

Lawrence news October 24, 2021 – 4:32 pm

Six injured in head-on crash in Jefferson County, north of Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A man was seriously injured and five others suffered minor injuries as the result of a head-on crash Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County.

Lawrence news October 24, 2021 – 2:41 pm

Traffic planning: Lane of Clinton Parkway west of Wakarusa to close Tuesday

by Lawrence Times

The outside lane of westbound Clinton Parkway will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, from Wakarusa Drive to Lake Pointe Drive.

Lawrence news October 22, 2021 – 2:05 pm

Storms, severe weather possible in Lawrence this weekend

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County could see severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, this weekend, plus a cold front is expected to move in on Sunday.

Lawrence news October 19, 2021 – 6:14 pm

Reminder: 10-digit dialing starts Sunday for the 785 area code

by Lawrence Times

Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, folks in Kansas’ 785 and 620 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make local calls.

Lawrence news October 19, 2021 – 3:23 pm

Round up your expired and unused medications for Drug Take Back Day this weekend

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.

Crime & Courts October 17, 2021 – 11:57 pm

Second man accused in Lawrence shooting booked into Douglas County jail

by Lawrence Times

The second of two suspects, a 19-year-old Lawrence man, has been booked into the Douglas County jail on suspicion of premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a fatal Sept. 8 shooting.