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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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Friends of Lawrence man and the wife he’s accused of killing shed light on their relationship
Regan Noelle Gibbs’ life was brought to an end Monday night — police say at the hands of her husband, Chad Marek. She was 25. Friends of the couple shed some light on their relationship Tuesday following the news of her death.
Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder in wife’s death
Updated: A 26-year-old Lawrence man has been formally charged with first-degree murder after police say he was found with his wife’s mortally wounded body Monday night.
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Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of murder, police say
Lawrence police have arrested a 26-year-old Lawrence man on suspicion of murder, according to a brief news release sent out Monday evening.
Sheriff’s office looking to ID driver of van believed to be involved in crash that killed 10-year-old Eudora girl
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe they have located the van that they suspect left the scene of a crash that killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Brouhard, of Eudora, on Saturday, but they’re still seeking the driver.
10-year-old dies following crash east of Lawrence; law enforcement seeks this style of van
A 10-year-old girl who suffered critical injuries in a crash Saturday died Sunday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement is still looking for the driver and van that they believe struck the motorcycle she was riding.
Girl, man seriously injured in crash east of Lawrence; law enforcement seeks van, driver suspected to be involved
A 10-year-old girl suffered critical injuries and a 54-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on the ramp over Kansas Highway 10 in the 1300 block of East 1900 Road Saturday.
Lawrence man’s body pulled from lake in Geary County
The body of a Lawrence man who had been missing since April 30 was recovered from Milford Lake in Geary County, Kansas, authorities say.
Construction work narrows Naismith Drive near 20th Street; northbound Naismith to close
Construction work is causing reduced lanes on a southbound stretch of Naismith Drive, and next week the northbound roadway will be closed, according to the city.
Lawrence’s police review board approves new task force; conflict between law enforcement and DA’s office not addressed
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board tonight advanced a charter creating a new task force. Members did not raise questions about officer truthfulness policies that have spurred conflict between area law enforcement and the district attorney’s office.
Woman found dead near Schwegler Elementary school, Lawrence police say
An “older female” was found dead near Schwegler Elementary School in Lawrence Wednesday afternoon, according to Lawrence police.
