Mail carrier injured in crash north of Midland Junction
A mail carrier was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near the Jefferson County line, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
3 people killed in crash north of Lawrence
Three people were killed in a crash near the Jefferson County line north of Lawrence, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Overland Park man found dead near Clinton Overlook Park
A hiker found an Overland Park man dead in a wooded area near Clinton Overlook Park Sunday evening. The man had been reported missing Tuesday.
Douglas County launching local program to restore people’s legal competency as they await trial
People who are booked into jails statewide have long waited several months — even more than a year — for beds at state mental hospitals, so their competency to understand court proceedings can be restored. Douglas County is now working on a local solution to that problem.
Person injured in 3-vehicle crash on K-10
The driver of one vehicle involved in a three-vehicle crash on K-10 was taken to the hospital Sunday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Icy roads cause slideoffs, close schools and delay opening of KU, library
Lawrence Public Schools will not be in session Monday, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office warns that icy road conditions have caused “several” slideoffs and noninjury crashes Monday morning.
Wakarusa woman killed in crash in Douglas County
A woman from Wakarusa died after a crash Monday night in western Douglas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dalmatian celebrated as a hero for alerting owner to teen trapped in truck
A Douglas County dog is credited with alerting her owner to a crash and helping to save a 16-year-old boy.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
More harsh weather to come after two-day snowstorm, aggressive winds hit Lawrence
Lawrence is preparing for more winter weather to come after at least 3 to 8 inches of snow settled Tuesday combined with heavy winds.
Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling over the New Year’s holiday
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies across the state will have more deputies on duty this weekend in hopes of removing more impaired drivers from roadways.
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