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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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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.
Douglas County could see snow Wednesday and Thursday
Douglas County could see 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
‘This was not a good Samaritan out giving food’: Residents of North Lawrence camp, advocate counter narrative about fight
Two residents of the North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness were charged with crimes after a fight Saturday, but other residents and an advocate say the alleged victim was not supposed to be at the support site at all.
Lawrence police, school district to team up for forum on fentanyl risks
An upcoming forum aims to help attendees understand the risks of illicit fentanyl with the goal of reducing the drug’s impact on the community.
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board meeting canceled; recent appointee resigns
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board will not meet Thursday as planned due to the lack of a quorum, the city announced. In addition, a new member appointed last month has resigned.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fire damages duplex in Lawrence; no injuries reported
Fire damaged a duplex in the 2700 block of Crestline Drive Tuesday evening, but no injuries were reported, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.
