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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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Person suffers minor injuries after vehicle strikes light pole in crash at 9th and Vermont in Lawrence
A person suffered minor injuries after a crash that uprooted a light pole in downtown Lawrence around 4:45 p.m. Friday.
Douglas County announces new criminal justice coordinator
Katy Fitzgerald has been selected as Douglas County’s new criminal justice coordinator, the county announced Thursday.
Stull church leaders grateful to firefighters; repairs will close building for now
Stull Community of Faith leaders say they’re “eternally grateful” to firefighters who managed to contain a fire Monday afternoon to the church’s bell tower area.
Stull church fire causes no injuries, but damages bell tower and main entrance
No injuries were reported after fire damaged a rural Douglas County church this afternoon. Firefighters from Consolidated Fire District No. 1 arrived within minutes and were able to contain the fire to the church’s bell tower.
Semitruck smolders on I-70 northeast of Lawrence
A section of Interstate 70 was closed about 2 to 3 miles east of Lawrence Friday afternoon after a semitruck caught fire.
Lawrence police to conduct a DUI saturation patrol Friday
Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers Friday, according to a news release from the department.
Lawrence police switch to ‘less lethal’ beanbag shotguns
The Lawrence Police Department has transitioned from patrol shotguns to “less lethal” beanbag options this week, according to a news release from the department.
Lawrence elected leaders face threats, polarization in a changing climate for public servants
When she first ran for election to the Lawrence school board more than a decade ago, Shannon Kimball wanted to help her community and her city’s public schools. Her most recent term has shown her a side of the job she hadn’t seen before.
Employee taken to hospital after fire at dentist’s office in Lawrence
An employee of a Lawrence dentist’s office was evaluated for smoke inhalation and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation following a fire Tuesday.
Swimmer’s body found after hours of searching at Clinton Lake
After an hourslong search Saturday, a swimmer’s body was found in Clinton Lake.