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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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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.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Lawrence musician, 39, was person shot and killed downtown; police chief says community is safe
After two fatal shootings in two days, the Lawrence police chief wants to assure the community that the city and downtown are safe.
Andrea Albright / Lawrence Times
One person killed in shooting near Lawrence library, police say
A person was killed in a shooting in the 700 block of Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence, according to police.
Teen shot, killed in Lawrence; police investigating as homicide
An 18-year-old man was shot in Lawrence Tuesday night and taken to a Kansas City-area hospital with critical injuries, but he did not survive, according to police.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU professor advocates for strengthening tribal laws to support survivors of sexual assault
KU distinguished professor Sarah Deer conducted a review of more than 200 tribal laws pertaining to sexual assault. What she found did not make her happy.
