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KDOT chooses contractor for expansion of South Lawrence Trafficway
The Kansas Department of Transportation has chosen a contractor to proceed with an expansion of the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway (K-10) to four lanes.
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Lawrence High School lockdown lifted; police found pellet gun off campus
Lawrence High School was under lockdown Monday morning after a report that a student may have a weapon on campus. Officers later found a pellet gun at a nearby park.
East 23rd Street construction on track to be done in December; Harper to reopen
The construction on East 23rd Street is still on track to be completed in December, and Harper Street north of 23rd is set to reopen Monday, according to the city.
City, Lawrence Community Shelter board plan massive expansion of shelter’s capacity, closure of North Lawrence camp
With the number of people living outside estimated at more than 3 times what it was last year, the Lawrence Community Shelter board has agreed to vastly expand the shelter’s capacity for the winter, and the city is looking to close the North Lawrence campsite.
Family remembers loving grandfather before judge sentences man to 10 years in drunk-driving crash
A Lawrence man convicted of second-degree murder for the April 2022 drunk-driving crash that resulted in the death of John T. Kirby was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison — a year and a half longer than what prosecutors had recommended.
Lawrence Community Shelter board to meet, discuss winter emergency sheltering
The new Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss expanding services and meals for winter emergency sheltering.
Wintry mix could hit Lawrence over the weekend; rec centers available for warming
The Lawrence area could see freezing temperatures, rain and sleet over the weekend. The city’s recreation centers are available to warm up during regular hours.
Heavy rain to be followed by cold temperatures over the weekend in Lawrence
Douglas County has seen a few inches of rain and could see more ahead of much cooler temperatures and a hard freeze expected over the weekend and into Monday.
Update: Missing 11-year-old found safe, Lawrence police say
Updated story: Lawrence police late Tuesday found a missing 11-year-old child safe.
City eyes changes to Mass Street from 14th to 23rd; community meeting coming up
The City of Lawrence is studying options to change a stretch of Massachusetts Street with a goal of better accommodating drivers, people on foot, wheelchair users, bicyclists and transit riders.
Lawrence school board to consider partnerships on truancy, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to solidify an MOU with county agencies to prevent truancy, as well as a new partnership for a third party to facilitate restorative justice agreements.