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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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Plea results in time-served sentence for Lawrence man convicted of sexual battery; questions could lead to appeal
A Lawrence man who agreed to plead no contest to charges of aggravated battery and sexual battery was sentenced to time served Thursday after spending more than 4 1/2 years in jail awaiting trial, but the case may not yet be over.
Lawrence might see more snow; temperatures to dip again before bouncing back
After heavy winds and possible storms subside, Lawrence might see snow, and temperatures could drop to as low as 20 degrees Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Person hit by car, shots fired in overnight incident in downtown Lawrence; no severe injuries
An unknown man allegedly backed his bumper into another man in downtown Lawrence early Sunday and someone fired gunshots, but no one was shot or severely injured, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
3 people, pet displaced after fire at Reserve apartments in Lawrence
Three people and a pet were displaced Friday night after a fire in an apartment at the Reserve in southern Lawrence.
Woman injured, dog killed in Lawrence hit-and-run; police seek driver
A 74-year-old woman suffered critical injuries and her dog was killed in a crash Monday morning in Lawrence, according to police. Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
One person injured, power lines downed in crash in Lawrence
A person was injured in a one-vehicle crash in southeastern Lawrence Saturday night that also took out some power lines.
East 1900 Road ramp to westbound K-10 to close through April
The ramp from East 1900 Road onto westbound Kansas Highway 10 will be closed beginning Monday for slope repair work.
Learn about severe weather and preparedness at upcoming Lawrence event
Douglas County community members can learn about severe storms and how to best prepare for them during an upcoming presentation.
Douglas County launching local program to restore people’s legal competency as they await trial
People who are booked into jails statewide have long waited several months — even more than a year — for beds at state mental hospitals, so their competency to understand court proceedings can be restored. Douglas County is now working on a local solution to that problem.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Teens present during shooting death of Lawrence boy testify in trial; autopsy reveals bullet trajectory
The teen girl who picked up another teen shortly after he allegedly shot a Lawrence boy testified Thursday to her recollection of that day’s events, some of which conflicts with the boy’s friends’ stories.
