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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.
MORe Public Safety
Click here for the Lawrence police blotter — new log uploaded each day around 1 p.m.
Kansas delegation renews push for Kelsey Smith Act to aid search for missing people
The Kansas congressional delegation renewed the bipartisan campaign to convince Congress to impose at the federal level a law requiring wireless communication companies to promptly share cellphone data with law enforcement officers searching for people at risk of physical harm.
Julie Denesha / KCUR
Lawrence man struck by vehicle on I-70, seriously injured
A Lawrence man was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 and seriously injured late Wednesday, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
KU student dies in dorms; no foul play suspected
A University of Kansas student was found dead in her room at Lewis Residence Hall Sunday, according to a news release from the KU Public Safety Office.
Kansas senator makes plea deal in DUI case after driving wrong direction on I-70
Sen. Gene Suellentrop entered a no contest plea to two misdemeanor charges Monday that stemmed from an incident in March in which he drove for miles in the wrong direction on Interstate 70 before stopped by law enforcement officers.
Traffic planning: Lane of Mass Street to close Wednesday; 23rd Street lane reopens
The right lane of southbound Massachusetts Street will be closed between 21st and 22nd streets starting Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to the city.
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Six injured in head-on crash in Jefferson County, north of Lawrence
A man was seriously injured and five others suffered minor injuries as the result of a head-on crash Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
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.


