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Closure planned for parts of K-10 in Lawrence
Temporary closures of part of K-10 in southern Lawrence are planned Tuesday, Dec. 23 for maintenance work, KDOT has announced.
Closure planned for parts of K-10 in Lawrence
Temporary closures of part of K-10 in southern Lawrence are planned Tuesday, Dec. 23 for maintenance work, KDOT has announced.
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Douglas County sees roughly 3 inches of snow; storm will diminish but cold will persist
Douglas County recorded anywhere from around 2 to 3.5 inches of snow through Wednesday morning and could see another inch throughout the day, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police say there are ‘more than 2 potential victims’ in elementary school sexual assault case
Lawrence police say they now believe there are more potential victims beyond the two known children who were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee at Prairie Park Elementary School.
Winter storm expected to bring 5-9 inches of snow, extreme cold to Lawrence
Lawrence and northeastern Kansas could see 5 to 9 inches of snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon.
Snow, winter storm likely in Lawrence this week
Lawrence is expected to get more snow this week starting Monday afternoon, with the greatest likelihood during the day Wednesday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Amid illness and short staffing, City of Lawrence seeks volunteers for winter shelter
Cold temperatures and the possibility of snow are in the forecast in the coming days, and the city is seeking volunteers to open an extra shelter space to ensure folks have a warm place to sleep.
Several residents displaced after overnight apartment fire in Lawrence
People have been displaced from six apartments as the result of a structure fire in the 1800 block of West 26th Street.
Almost 30 crashes reported on icy roads; section of eastbound K-10 closed for hours
Twenty-nine crashes, most with no injuries, were reported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning after freezing drizzle hit Lawrence and northeastern Kansas, leaving roads slick.
Lawrence could see freezing drizzle overnight, Wednesday morning
There is a chance of freezing drizzle overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning in northeastern Kansas, according to the National Weather Service.
Two people injured in crash in northwestern Douglas County
Two people were injured, one critically, in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Douglas County early Saturday.
Lawrence school district feedback shows need to curb bullying but praises teachers
Participants who gave the Lawrence school district some feedback in the fall said teachers and staff are the backbone, but they see areas for improvement in student discipline and more.
