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Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk
The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk
The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.
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K-10 to be reduced to one lane for work in multiple spots; expect delays
Kansas Highway 10 in western Lawrence will be reduced to one lane in multiple places for construction work this week and next.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence immigration advocacy organizations to host community training
Sanctuary Alliance and Somos Lawrence will host a training and educational session to prepare community members in the case of federal immigration enforcement activity in Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Petition garners signatures pushing back on Lawrence police camera integration program
A group is organizing to push back and petition against the Lawrence Police Department’s adoption of the Axon Fusus program, a new system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use.
Maine Street to close for 2 blocks, traffic reminders for the Douglas County Fair and more
Two blocks of Maine Street will close for maintenance, as well as parts of westbound West 27th Street. Some work on 19th Street is temporarily halted for Douglas County Fair festivities.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system
Experts and community members are voicing concerns about surveillance and privacy following Lawrence’s adoption of a system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use.
Lawrence cyclist dies from injuries suffered in crash near Eudora
A 30-year-old Lawrence cyclist has died from injuries he suffered from being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside of Eudora.
Douglas County is in a flood watch; could see ‘torrential’ rain
Douglas County and much of Kansas are in a flood watch effective from noon Thursday through 1 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawrence cyclist struck by vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries
A Lawrence bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside Eudora, according to the sheriff’s office.
Lawrence woman recovering after surviving shooting; loved ones fundraise for medical bills
A Lawrence woman is in recovery after being shot and critically injured in a domestic violence situation last week, and her loved ones are raising money for her mounting medical expenses.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy.
