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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.
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Wakarusa woman killed in crash in Douglas County
A woman from Wakarusa died after a crash Monday night in western Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Numbers of people seeking shelter have ‘significantly increased’ amid Lawrence’s winter weather
The numbers of people experiencing homelessness who are seeking indoor emergency shelter have “significantly increased” as deadly winter weather has hit Lawrence over the past week.
City of Lawrence will have no residential recycling, commercial trash pickup Tuesday
The City of Lawrence has had to cancel commercial solid waste collection and residential recycling service for Tuesday because of equipment issues related to winter weather.
How to help pets experiencing homelessness in Lawrence during the extreme cold
We’ve published ways to help people experiencing homelessness in Lawrence during the extreme cold weather. Here are some ways to help pets.
No school for Lawrence Public Schools, Haskell Tuesday
School will be canceled for Lawrence Public Schools Tuesday amid more dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, plus a new layer of snow.
Dangerous wind chills, snow continue in Lawrence; Wednesday expected to be slightly warmer before temps drop again
Lawrence is likely to see more snow Monday, and extreme wind chills below 0° are expected to persist until Wednesday.
How to help people experiencing homelessness in Lawrence during the extreme cold
From grassroots organizations to the Lawrence Community Shelter, there are numerous ways to support those who need help as the area sees dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days.
City of Lawrence to keep Santa Fe Depot open for shelter through extreme cold snap; volunteers needed
The City of Lawrence plans to keep the Amtrak station in East Lawrence open 24 hours a day through the extreme cold temperatures and wind chills the area will see over the next few days.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dalmatian celebrated as a hero for alerting owner to teen trapped in truck
A Douglas County dog is credited with alerting her owner to a crash and helping to save a 16-year-old boy.
Wind chills well below 0 forecast for Lawrence this weekend; city preparing
Emergency personnel encourage Lawrence community members to prepare for the bitter cold coming this weekend.


