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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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Lawrence police warn of scam: Caller asks victim to download a computer program
The Lawrence Police Department issued a warning Friday about a scam in which a caller asks potential victims to download a computer program, then hacks their bank accounts.
Lawrence man’s lawsuit against ex-cop, city to end with settlement; case reveals details of internal investigations
A federal civil case against an ex Lawrence police officer, the city, and a former police chief was set to proceed to trial this month, but the parties have reached a settlement.
Internal investigation documents in the case file reveal details that have never been made public about two cases that brought officer integrity issues into the spotlight in Douglas County.
Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times
Hoax report of active shooter called in at Free State High School, Lawrence police say
The Lawrence Police Department received a call regarding an active shooter at Free State High School Wednesday morning, but it was a hoax call, according to a news release from the department.
City of Lawrence
Are you ready? Severe Weather Awareness Week is coming up
The annual Weather 101 severe weather safety event is returning to Lawrence on Thursday to kick off Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Courtesy of Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center
Douglas County law enforcement, nonprofits granted nearly $275K to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence
Five grants totaling almost $275,000 will help local agencies serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking.
Sleet, freezing rain possible Friday in Lawrence; Sunday could see storms
Douglas County could see some sleet and freezing rain Friday afternoon and evening, and severe thunderstorms could be on the way Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
Mayor appoints 2 new members to Lawrence’s police review board; commissioners question board and its direction
The Community Police Review Board has two new members following Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission meeting, and commissioners briefly discussed the fraught board’s situation.
Missing Lawrence man found safe, police say
A man who was reported missing Friday has been found safe, according to Lawrence police.
Lawrence man, 38, not seen since Feb. 6
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who was last seen almost two weeks ago, according to a brief social media post from the department late Friday.
‘I was paralyzed’: Kansas advocate urges lawmakers to add protections against date rape drug
Paula Mitchell, a mother and an advocate for sexual assault victims, said there’s a need for protections against the date rape drug. She said her own daughter recently was in danger.
