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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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Driver and passenger injured in crash west of Lawrence
A 19-year-old Lawrence man and an 18-year-old woman were taken to hospitals Wednesday evening after a crash west of Lawrence.
Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling over the New Year’s holiday
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies across the state will have more deputies on duty this weekend in hopes of removing more impaired drivers from roadways.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Person found dead in Kansas River was Edgerton woman, 57
The person whose body was found in the Kansas River last week was Melinda Sue McCluskey, 57, who was last known to have lived in rural Edgerton, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
New city bus routes may change how some Lawrence students get to school
City bus route changes that will go into effect in the new year will disrupt some Lawrence school district students’ rides to school.
Person taken to hospital after fire in Lawrence home’s basement
A person was taken to the emergency room to be evaluated after a basement fire Wednesday morning in Lawrence.
Lawrence may see rain, snow on Christmas; city shares winter weather reminders
Although temperatures are expected to be above freezing during the day Monday in Lawrence, the area may see some rain and snow.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Body found in Kansas River near Bowersock Dam
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Thursday after a body was found in the water near the Bowersock Dam, according to a news release from the department.
Lawrence man, 73, believed to be dead after silver alert issued
A Lawrence man who was reported missing Tuesday has been found dead, police believe.
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Four people displaced after overnight house fire in Lawrence
Four people have been displaced after an overnight fire at a home near Eighth and Illinois streets in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fire destroys Cielito Lindo in downtown Lawrence
Cielito Lindo, a popular Mexican and Latin American restaurant in downtown Lawrence, was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
