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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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Renewed hope: Douglas County drug court graduate has created a new path for herself
Over the past couple of years, Hope Thommen and Jason Hall have been the only constants in each other’s lives. Everything has changed for the better in sobriety, and they’re putting broken pieces back together.
Topeka child’s murder reignites debate on how Kansas protects children from abuse and neglect
The death of a homeless 5-year-old girl in Topeka has reignited anger and conversation about the efficacy of the state’s child welfare services.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire
It was extremely fortunate timing when Mia Morrow, sous chef at Saltwell Farm Kitchen, started locking up the restaurant right before the dryer burst into flames.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘Prevention is possible,’ advocates say of domestic violence
Community members who gathered Wednesday evening at South Park learned how watching for more subtle signs of domestic violence can save lives.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Candlelight vigil, clothesline display aim to bring healing for survivors of domestic violence
An event Wednesday evening in Lawrence aims to empower survivors of domestic violence and to promote healing.
Fire causes significant damage at Saltwell Farm
A fire has caused significant damage at Saltwell Farm, a small restaurant and farm in Overbrook.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times file photo
KU basketball player charged with rape, dismissed from the team
KU basketball player Arterio Morris has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence man arrested after allegedly trying to stab another man; no injuries reported
A Lawrence man was arrested after allegedly trying repeatedly to stab another man late Tuesday night, according to Lawrence police.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence man charged with raping KU freshman will face a second trial after hung jury
After jurors last week could not reach a verdict, a Douglas County judge has scheduled a new trial date for a Lawrence man accused of raping an unconscious KU student in 2018.
Perry man charged with aggravated assault after alleged incident in Lawrence
A man was charged Monday with aggravated assault after a report of shots fired early Sunday morning in northern Lawrence.
