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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.
MORe Public Safety
Click here for the Lawrence police blotter — new log uploaded each day around 1 p.m.
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Hoax report of active shooter called in at Free State High School, Lawrence police say
The Lawrence Police Department received a call regarding an active shooter at Free State High School Wednesday morning, but it was a hoax call, according to a news release from the department.
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Are you ready? Severe Weather Awareness Week is coming up
The annual Weather 101 severe weather safety event is returning to Lawrence on Thursday to kick off Severe Weather Awareness Week.
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Douglas County law enforcement, nonprofits granted nearly $275K to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence
Five grants totaling almost $275,000 will help local agencies serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking.
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Sleet, freezing rain possible Friday in Lawrence; Sunday could see storms
Douglas County could see some sleet and freezing rain Friday afternoon and evening, and severe thunderstorms could be on the way Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
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Mayor appoints 2 new members to Lawrence’s police review board; commissioners question board and its direction
The Community Police Review Board has two new members following Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission meeting, and commissioners briefly discussed the fraught board’s situation.
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Missing Lawrence man found safe, police say
A man who was reported missing Friday has been found safe, according to Lawrence police.
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Lawrence man, 38, not seen since Feb. 6
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who was last seen almost two weeks ago, according to a brief social media post from the department late Friday.
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‘I was paralyzed’: Kansas advocate urges lawmakers to add protections against date rape drug
Paula Mitchell, a mother and an advocate for sexual assault victims, said there’s a need for protections against the date rape drug. She said her own daughter recently was in danger.
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Douglas County could see snow Wednesday and Thursday
Douglas County could see 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
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‘This was not a good Samaritan out giving food’: Residents of North Lawrence camp, advocate counter narrative about fight
Two residents of the North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness were charged with crimes after a fight Saturday, but other residents and an advocate say the alleged victim was not supposed to be at the support site at all.