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Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Ahead of World Cup, Lawrence advocates to share how to spot, prevent human trafficking
The Willow and the Care Center in Lawrence are partnering to provide human trafficking awareness and response training in preparation for the World Cup games in Kansas City.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Ahead of World Cup, Lawrence advocates to share how to spot, prevent human trafficking
The Willow and the Care Center in Lawrence are partnering to provide human trafficking awareness and response training in preparation for the World Cup games in Kansas City.
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Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Hearing sheds light on details of Lawrence double murder, pursuit case
A costumed man traveled to two homes in Lawrence, shot and killed two men on a ”snitch list” in the span of half an hour last summer, according to testimony in a preliminary hearing Friday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library wants to address community members’ safety concerns, director writes
Staff members of the Lawrence Public Library have heard safety concerns from community members, and they want to take action to improve the situation, LPL Director Brad Allen wrote to cardholders Wednesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Police Department’s crisis team takes homicide suspect into custody after standoff
The Lawrence Police Department’s crisis response team took a man wanted in connection with a Wichita homicide into custody on Wednesday afternoon following an overnight standoff.
City of Lawrence pausing yard waste collection, outdoor Parks & Rec sports through Thursday; heat index reaches 136°
The city will not collect yard waste and all outdoor Parks and Recreation department sports are canceled through Thursday because of the extreme heat, which has brought heat indices as high as 136° in Lawrence.
Lawrence facing excessive heat warning through Wednesday
Lawrence is expected to be dangerously hot over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
City still needs crossing guards for several Lawrence intersections as new school year begins; construction continues near some schools
As the first day of the new school year approaches, 7 crossing guard positions serving 5 Lawrence elementary schools remain unfilled. Construction is also compounding concerns for some parents.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Man injured in stabbing in North Lawrence; suspect charged with attempted murder
A man was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning in North Lawrence, according to police. They believe the incident was an ”unprovoked attack.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fire devastates North Lawrence shoe repair business; owners look ahead to ‘new beginning’
Bruce and Kris Barlow woke up in a panic early Monday, forced to face the reality that their beloved family business was beyond saving. But as they cope with the tragedy, they’re feeling the community’s love.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Municipal Court to kick off night court pilot program
Lawrence Municipal Court next week will roll out a pilot night court program, which will add an early evening docket once a month to create more flexibility for defendants.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Fire damages detached dwelling in eastern Lawrence
A detached dwelling nearby a home at 13th Street and Haskell Avenue was damaged by fire Monday afternoon.
