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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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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU campuses closed, trash pickup delayed, plus more cancellations during winter storm in Lawrence
The University of Kansas has announced that its Lawrence and Edwards campuses will close Monday afternoon because of the weather. Find info on more closures and cancellations here.
Lawrence receives about 4 inches of snow during winter weather advisory
Lawrence accumulated about 4 inches of snow throughout the day Monday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s branch in Topeka.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions
Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.
Winter weather advisory issued for Douglas County; a few inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Douglas County as multiple inches of snow are in the forecast for Monday. Cold temperatures are expected all week.
Lawrence may see ‘trace at best’ first snow of the season Saturday; more snow possible Monday
Lawrence is expected to receive rainfall that quickly transitions into brief snowfall Saturday, and there’s an increasing chance of an inch or more snow on Monday.
Woman killed in crash on East 23rd Street in Lawrence
A Lawrence woman was killed in a “near head-on crash” Monday evening on East 23rd Street, according to the police department.
Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement to boost seat belt enforcement over Thanksgiving week
The Lawrence Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have enhanced patrols to boost enforcement of seat belt usage over the next week.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City soliciting feedback on transportation, revitalization project for North Lawrence corridor
The city is urging residents, business owners and visitors to “dream big” at a community visioning workshop to brainstorm the future of infrastructure, placemaking and economic revitalization in North Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves increased fines for some traffic tickets
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to increase fines that people will pay for traffic tickets in municipal court, expected to increase city revenue by $40,800.
Sheriff’s office makes arrest in fatal hit-and-run north of Lawrence
Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in a hit-and-run that killed 20-year-old Elsa McGrain, a premed student at KU.
