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Construction complete on North 2nd, 3rd streets in Lawrence
Resurfacing of North Second and Third streets in North Lawrence is now complete, the city announced Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Construction complete on North 2nd, 3rd streets in Lawrence
Resurfacing of North Second and Third streets in North Lawrence is now complete, the city announced Monday.
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Traffic planning: Lane of Clinton Parkway west of Wakarusa to close Tuesday
The outside lane of westbound Clinton Parkway will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, from Wakarusa Drive to Lake Pointe Drive.
National Weather Service
Storms, severe weather possible in Lawrence this weekend
Lawrence and Douglas County could see severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, this weekend, plus a cold front is expected to move in on Sunday.
Reminder: 10-digit dialing starts Sunday for the 785 area code
Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, folks in Kansas’ 785 and 620 area codes will need to dial all 10 digits to make local calls.
Round up your expired and unused medications for Drug Take Back Day this weekend
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.
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Second man accused in Lawrence shooting booked into Douglas County jail
The second of two suspects, a 19-year-old Lawrence man, has been booked into the Douglas County jail on suspicion of premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a fatal Sept. 8 shooting.
Traffic planning: Lane closures planned on 6th and 23rd streets in Lawrence
Construction projects starting this week will cause traffic delays on two of Lawrence’s major roadways and close sidewalk access on one.
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Fire reported at Lawrence church; streets blocked near Kasold and Bob Billings
A fire was reported at First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive, around 5:15 p.m. Friday.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office / @DGSOSheriff on Twitter
Driver flown to hospital after crash in Douglas County
The driver of a cement truck was flown by helicopter to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening following a crash Wednesday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
KU administrators engage in conversation on sexual assault with student protesters
What was planned to be a protest against ongoing complaints of sexual assault on college campuses turned into a closed-door conversation between University of Kansas students and administrators Tuesday night.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Semitruck driver injured in crash on I-70 in Lawrence
A man was injured in a crash Friday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 70, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash report.
