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Tornado north of Douglas County was EF1; more stormy weather possible
A tornado that touched down Tuesday night just north of Douglas County was an EF1, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka, and there were no injuries.
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Ex-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic battery
A deputy whose employment with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ended earlier this month has been charged with domestic battery in connection with an alleged incident from October 2020.
Lawrence’s Community-Police Oversight Work Group set to meet Monday
The city’s Community-Police Oversight Work Group is set to start meeting Monday, following months of delays.
Lawrence police to conduct DUI saturation patrol
Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers Friday throughout city limits, according to a news release from the department.
Some city, county commissioners supportive of $52.5M plan to build new fire stations; some want more options
City and county commissioners voiced general support Monday for new fire and medical stations that would cost an estimated $52.5 million, though some commissioners said they would like to see more options presented.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical proposing $52.5M expansion to improve emergency response times
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical department chiefs will speak to the city and county commissions Monday about a $52.5 million proposal to build two new fire stations and relocate a third.
Lawrence City Commission to consider pausing Community Police Review Board meetings
City staff members are asking the Lawrence City Commission to halt meetings of the Community Police Review Board until a new work group can complete its review of how Lawrence Police Department complaints are currently handled.
Walk, proclamation bring crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people to the forefront in Lawrence
Community members walked together through downtown Lawrence to show solidarity and raise awareness of the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people and the fight to end the historical violence.
Advocates, residents concerned that ‘no visitors’ policy at North Lawrence camp is alienating
City staff members are enforcing a “no visitors” policy aimed at improving safety at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness, but some camp residents and grassroots advocates are concerned that it’s causing further isolation.
Driver of propane truck injured in crash; part of North 1800 Road closed
The driver of a propane truck suffered suspected minor injuries in a crash Monday afternoon in the 800 block of North 1800 Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol.
Woman, 19, found dead in her bed at KU sorority
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in her bed at Alpha Chi Omega sorority Saturday morning, according to Lawrence police.