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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.
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Extreme heat warning going into effect in Lawrence; storms also possible
Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms Friday and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police release names of slain man, suspected shooter
Police on Friday released the names of a 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night and the suspected shooter who police say then took his own life.
Section of U.S. Highway 40 to be closed in Douglas County
A 1-mile section of U.S. Highway 40 northwest of Lawrence in Douglas County will be closed next week.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Two people killed, another critically injured in shooting in Lawrence
Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday evening in Lawrence, and a woman remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Friday, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
19th Street to close in eastern Lawrence; overnight work planned for 9th and Iowa
19th Street between Haskell Avenue and Harper Street will close to traffic Tuesday, and there will be overnight work at 9th and Iowa later in the week.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in southwestern Lawrence
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash overnight at a roundabout in southwestern Lawrence, according to police.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Drivers should expect delays on K-10 for widening work in Lawrence
Drivers should prepare for delays on K-10. Flaggers will direct traffic as lanes will be reduced on the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway this week.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Water main, Iowa improvement projects to close sections of 19th Street, plus more Lawrence roadwork
There will be construction and road closures along 19th Street and Ousdahl Road in July and August. Here’s what drivers should expect.
Kansas law enforcement boasts lowest crime rates in more than 20 years
Kansas’ crime rate in 2024 reached its lowest mark in at least 20 years, according to recently released data. Violent crimes saw a five-year low in 2024, and property crimes maintained a downward trend.
Lawrence couple questions Evergy policy after power outage in high heat
A Lawrence couple is voicing concerns about what could’ve happened when Evergy unexpectedly cut their electricity for hours on a 90-degree day this week. Long outages without notice could be dangerous for people, pets and food.


