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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to have enhanced patrols through Thanksgiving weekend
Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling through Saturday, looking out for impaired and distracted drivers.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to have enhanced patrols through Thanksgiving weekend
Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling through Saturday, looking out for impaired and distracted drivers.
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Snow to be followed by bitter cold temperatures; Lawrence upgraded to winter storm warning
Rain in Lawrence Monday morning turned to snow as it got colder outside, and a winter storm warning is in effect until noon Tuesday. Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast later this week.
Lawrence is facing a winter storm watch; heavy snow is possible
Lawrence and the surrounding areas could see heavy snow Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
Lawrence police say missing man who has dementia has been found safe
Keith Schmitz, 84, of Lawrence, was found safe early Friday, according to an update from police.
Driver and passenger injured in crash west of Lawrence
A 19-year-old Lawrence man and an 18-year-old woman were taken to hospitals Wednesday evening after a crash west of Lawrence.
Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling over the New Year’s holiday
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies across the state will have more deputies on duty this weekend in hopes of removing more impaired drivers from roadways.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Person found dead in Kansas River was Edgerton woman, 57
The person whose body was found in the Kansas River last week was Melinda Sue McCluskey, 57, who was last known to have lived in rural Edgerton, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
New city bus routes may change how some Lawrence students get to school
City bus route changes that will go into effect in the new year will disrupt some Lawrence school district students’ rides to school.
Person taken to hospital after fire in Lawrence home’s basement
A person was taken to the emergency room to be evaluated after a basement fire Wednesday morning in Lawrence.
Lawrence may see rain, snow on Christmas; city shares winter weather reminders
Although temperatures are expected to be above freezing during the day Monday in Lawrence, the area may see some rain and snow.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Body found in Kansas River near Bowersock Dam
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Thursday after a body was found in the water near the Bowersock Dam, according to a news release from the department.
