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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.
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Man killed, 3 others injured in head-on crash in southern Lawrence
A 48-year-old Lawrence man was killed in a fiery head-on crash late Wednesday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Douglas County sheriff, district attorney in standoff over officer personnel files
Conflict has been worsening between the Douglas County sheriff and district attorney amid an ongoing dispute over what information the sheriff’s office must share with prosecutors regarding employee misconduct.
Schmidt blasts Kelly’s justice commission despite his affirmation of racial bias by Kansas police
Republican governor candidate Derek Schmidt’s new campaign commercials castigate Gov. Laura Kelly for creating in 2020 a Commission on Racial Equity and Justice to search for solutions to problems within Kansas law enforcement agencies, despite affirming in October 2020 that he believed racial bias was present within Kansas law enforcement.
Governor candidates Kelly and Schmidt mostly disagree on how to make Kansas schools safer
Derek Schmidt and Laura Kelly do agree on the need for mental health services, but not all policy ideas align.
Three people injured in head-on crash in southwestern Douglas County
A 46-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, and a 45-year-old man and his 16-year-old male passenger were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday night in southwestern Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Rural Lawrence man was person killed in crash near Lecompton
Cole D. Rodenbeek, 39, of rural Lawrence, was the person killed in a crash Saturday near Lecompton, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawrence man, 43, was person killed by police Sunday
Lawrence police shot and killed Michael S. Blanck, 43, of Lawrence, Sunday evening, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Person shot and killed by police in eastern Lawrence, KBI says
Police shot and killed a person in eastern Lawrence Sunday evening, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Person killed in crash near Lecompton
One person was killed in a crash near Lecompton late Saturday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Ex-deputy, ex-Lawrence police officer could lose certification for alleged biased policing of young women
The writing may be on the wall for a former Douglas County sheriff’s deputy and Lawrence police officer.
Despite numerous complaints and red flags, years passed before Brad Williams’ peace officer certification was challenged.