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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Transgender people in Lawrence lack answers about enforcement around invalidated driver’s licenses
Transgender people in Lawrence — and former residents who left the country to avoid persecution — have been swept up in the statewide confusion about enforcing anti-trans legislation that invalidates driver’s licenses with corrected gender markers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Transgender people in Lawrence lack answers about enforcement around invalidated driver’s licenses
Transgender people in Lawrence — and former residents who left the country to avoid persecution — have been swept up in the statewide confusion about enforcing anti-trans legislation that invalidates driver’s licenses with corrected gender markers.
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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.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Firefighters working at scene of house fire in central Lawrence
Firefighters were working at the scene of a house fire near 20th Street and Naismith […]
Lawrence police to conduct DUI check lane
Lawrence police officers will conduct a sobriety check lane Friday at an undisclosed location in Lawrence.
Excessive heat warning in effect most of this week; Lawrence cooling sites available
Lawrence and Douglas County will be under an excessive heat warning Monday through Thursday this week, with heat index values well above 100° possible.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared varying perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in times of crises to making downtown feel safer.
