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Johnson County officers kill a stabbing suspect at Panasonic plant. Here’s what we know
The Panasonic plant in De Soto shut down after officers shot a person suspected of stabbing another. The suspect is dead, and the stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Johnson County officers kill a stabbing suspect at Panasonic plant. Here’s what we know
The Panasonic plant in De Soto shut down after officers shot a person suspected of stabbing another. The suspect is dead, and the stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s annual safety fair set to return this weekend
An event this weekend will offer free bicycle helmets for kids, games, information and activities all about public safety resources in Lawrence and Douglas County.
Heat advisory in effect Wednesday in Lawrence; severe storms possible
Douglas County will be under a heat advisory from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and the area could see severe storms Wednesday evening.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Ex-deputy DA pleads his case for spot on Lawrence’s police review board
Joshua Seiden, former deputy Douglas County district attorney, says he knew his application to Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would likely stir up some controversy.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall
Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense class
The Lawrence Police Department will hold a nine-hour Rape Aggression Defense class for up to 20 participants over two weekends in September and October.
McLouth man seriously injured in 4-vehicle crash near Lawrence airport
A McLouth man was taken to the hospital with injuries that first responders believed to be serious Sunday after a crash on U.S. Highway 24 near the Lawrence Regional Airport.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
‘Treat people as people’: Lawrence community members suggest solutions to barriers with police
Dozens of Lawrence community members gathered Saturday morning to identify solutions to barriers between the community and police. Their comments boiled down to one overarching message: We’re all humans, and we need to treat each other as such.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Trees down all over Lawrence after storm; meteorologist says harsh winds were likely a downburst
Trees were destroyed and damaged all across Lawrence in a storm late Wednesday. Thursday morning light revealed the extent and the collateral damage from felled limbs and branches.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Power restored for many in Lawrence following severe storm; some may be out until Friday evening
Power has been restored for all but about 2,300 Lawrence-area Evergy customers, but it may be Friday evening before everyone has electricity again. Local rec centers are available to cool off.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Power out for thousands in Lawrence amid thunderstorm, strong winds
More than 16,000 Lawrence folks lost power, numerous power lines were down and trees fell across town Wednesday night as a severe thunderstorm hit the area.
