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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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Judge dismisses case against man accused of soliciting murder from his jail cell
After months of arguments over improper procedures and possible constitutional rights violations, a judge on Monday dismissed a case against a man accused of soliciting murder from his Douglas County jail cell.
Perry man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Lawrence incident; no injuries
Lawrence police arrested a Perry man on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday morning after a report of gunshots fired.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
DCCCA to expand Narcan distribution, substance use prevention resources throughout Kansas
Lawrence-based nonprofit DCCCA will be able to expand distribution of a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug as part of a new collaboration.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU residence hall briefly evacuated for refrigeration leak; no risk to students, first responders say
Ellsworth Hall was evacuated Friday afternoon as first responders cleared a hazardous materials call in an attached storage building.
Lawrence police investigate bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, say it isn’t credible
Lawrence police Thursday morning were investigating a reported bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, according to emails from administrators.
Kansas police say Zaiylah Bronson was killed while pregnant. Those deaths are rising
Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.
Tonganoxie man was person killed in weekend crash northeast of Lawrence
William Ennis Jr., a 74-year-old man from Tonganoxie, was the person killed in a head-on crash Saturday that also injured two other people, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Kansas gun safety advocates urge stronger firearm laws, more safe storage measures
During National Suicide Prevention Month, gun safety advocates shed light on rising rates of firearm suicide in the state.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Construction work to close lanes on Wakarusa Drive; project expected to continue until winter 2024
City contractors will close lanes on one stretch of Wakarusa Drive this week to begin a project that’s expected to continue into winter 2024, and another lane closure on Wakarusa will continue.
Person killed, two injured in crash northeast of Lawrence
A person was killed and two others were injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 24-40, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
