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KDOT chooses contractor for expansion of South Lawrence Trafficway
The Kansas Department of Transportation has chosen a contractor to proceed with an expansion of the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway (K-10) to four lanes.
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DUI saturation patrol planned for Friday in Lawrence
Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers this Friday, Sept. 16.
Ex-Lawrence police officer will face jury trial in on-duty rape case after mediation fails
A former Lawrence police officer charged with raping a woman in his patrol vehicle will now face a jury early next year after mediation failed to lead to a plea agreement.
Vehicle overturns in crash in northwestern Lawrence
A vehicle rolled onto its roof Monday night as the result of a crash at Kasold Drive and Tillerman Drive in northwestern Lawrence.
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board selects new leadership, hears appeal of complaint
The two newest appointees to the Lawrence Community Police Review Board will take the helm as chair and vice chair, members voted Thursday.
Unclear why Lawrence police detective is on paid leave after being accused of crashing vehicle in alleged DUI
A Lawrence police detective was placed on paid leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last week, though city policy suggests the suspension should be without pay.
Student taken into custody following alleged comment about shooting at Free State High School
A Free State High School student was taken into custody after a report that they had made a comment on Friday about “shooting up the school” on Tuesday.
Lawrence police detective not injured but arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash
An off-duty Lawrence police officer was uninjured but was arrested shortly after midnight Saturday after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle.
Vehicle rolls in crash in Lawrence; no serious injuries reported
A vehicle rolled onto its side but no serious injuries were reported in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Anti-mask protester pleads no contest to reduced charges; will serve probation for incident at a Lawrence vaccine clinic
A Lawrence man who had been facing two felony charges of aggravated assault after an incident outside of a vaccine clinic for kids last fall agreed to plead no contest on Monday to two misdemeanor charges, and he will serve a year of probation.
Antisemitic flyers found in Lawrence residential areas; Jewish community center speaks out
Flyers with antisemitic messages were spread in Lawrence this week, prompting a call for support of Jewish community members amid the acts of hate.