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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Transgender people in Lawrence lack answers about enforcement around invalidated driver’s licenses
Transgender people in Lawrence — and former residents who left the country to avoid persecution — have been swept up in the statewide confusion about enforcing anti-trans legislation that invalidates driver’s licenses with corrected gender markers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Transgender people in Lawrence lack answers about enforcement around invalidated driver’s licenses
Transgender people in Lawrence — and former residents who left the country to avoid persecution — have been swept up in the statewide confusion about enforcing anti-trans legislation that invalidates driver’s licenses with corrected gender markers.
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Lawrence cyclist dies from injuries suffered in crash near Eudora
A 30-year-old Lawrence cyclist has died from injuries he suffered from being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside of Eudora.
Douglas County is in a flood watch; could see ‘torrential’ rain
Douglas County and much of Kansas are in a flood watch effective from noon Thursday through 1 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawrence cyclist struck by vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries
A Lawrence bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside Eudora, according to the sheriff’s office.
Lawrence woman recovering after surviving shooting; loved ones fundraise for medical bills
A Lawrence woman is in recovery after being shot and critically injured in a domestic violence situation last week, and her loved ones are raising money for her mounting medical expenses.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy.
Extreme heat warning going into effect in Lawrence; storms also possible
Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms Friday and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release names of slain man, suspected shooter
Police on Friday released the names of a 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night and the suspected shooter who police say then took his own life.
Section of U.S. Highway 40 to be closed in Douglas County
A 1-mile section of U.S. Highway 40 northwest of Lawrence in Douglas County will be closed next week.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Two people killed, another critically injured in shooting in Lawrence
Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday evening in Lawrence, and a woman remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Friday, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
19th Street to close in eastern Lawrence; overnight work planned for 9th and Iowa
19th Street between Haskell Avenue and Harper Street will close to traffic Tuesday, and there will be overnight work at 9th and Iowa later in the week.
