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6th Street traffic patterns to change Monday; drivers should expect delays
As construction work on Sixth Street in downtown Lawrence continues, the traffic patterns will change Monday, and drivers should anticipate delays.
6th Street traffic patterns to change Monday; drivers should expect delays
As construction work on Sixth Street in downtown Lawrence continues, the traffic patterns will change Monday, and drivers should anticipate delays.
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Baldwin man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
A 43-year-old man from Baldwin City was seriously injured in a crash Monday evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations and keep the mill levy almost flat, though residents would still see property tax increases.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
FBI offering reward for info on Lawrence bank robbery
The FBI is offering a reward of “up to $2,000” for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who robbed Bank of America in Lawrence last month.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fire at Chop Shop halts Just Food’s meal production
Just Food has announced its downtown food production services are on a temporary pause due to a fire at its Chop Shop.
Billy Mills Middle School student allegedly made comment about having gun; threat deemed not credible
Lawrence police have determined there’s no credible threat after a Billy Mills Middle School student allegedly made a comment in class about bringing a gun to school.
Lawrence’s emergency shelter spaces will rely on community organizations this winter
The local homeless response team is asking churches and organizations to offer people a warm place to sleep this winter, rather than opening community buildings that have been used in the past.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Street near KU football stadium to close for construction
As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Webinar to share how Lawrence community members, faith groups can help with emergency shelter efforts
Douglas County Emergency Management will host an informal webinar Monday for community members interested in learning about plans for extreme weather emergency shelter.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says
A fire that damaged 48 units at a Lawrence retirement community on Monday was an accident caused by improper discarding of smoking material, according to the fire department.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.
