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Motorcyclist killed in crash in southwestern Lawrence
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash overnight at a roundabout in southwestern Lawrence, according to police.
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One killed, one seriously injured in crash in Lawrence
One person was killed in a crash early Monday in Lawrence, and another was taken to a trauma center with serious injuries, according to the Lawrence Police Department.

Fire damages LDCFM training center; no injuries
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical firefighters quickly contained a fire outside their own training center at 1941 Haskell Ave. Saturday.

Shots fired at Baldwin City library and sports bar; no injuries reported
Someone fired gunshots into The Bullpen and the Baldwin City Public Library Friday evening, according to Baldwin City police.

Man dies at North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness
A man died Friday at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness. Some camp residents said they believed the man had overdosed.

Douglas County sheriff is ‘Giglio-impaired,’ district attorney’s office says
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is “Giglio-impaired” because he mishandled evidence, according to the district attorney’s office. The sheriff disputes the characterization.

Lawrence home damaged in fire; officer suffers some smoke inhalation
A Lawrence home was damaged in a fire early Thursday, and an officer suffered some smoke inhalation but is OK, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

How to help Lawrence people experiencing homelessness during the cold snap
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are looking for supplies and volunteer help as snow and dangerously cold wind chills approach Lawrence.

Weather-related closures and info on road conditions in Lawrence
There’s extreme cold and snow in the forecast for Lawrence. Here are some closures and service alterations, plus where you can find info on road conditions.

Car strikes duplex in Lawrence; some families without power
A car struck a duplex near 16th Street and Haskell Avenue in Lawrence around 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Lawrence Police Department.

City hopes to keep Lawrence Winter Emergency Shelter open 24/7 during extreme cold snap
With dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast over the next several days, the Community Building will be open around the clock if the city can get enough volunteers.