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Lawrence news December 27, 2021 - 4:04 pm

Sounds of explosions in Lawrence prompt many questions but few answers

by Mackenzie Clark

Some residents of Lawrence have been rattled — figuratively and sometimes literally — by sounds of explosions recently.

Dominique Sexton/Contributed
Lawrence news July 26, 2021 - 9:20 am

Kansas Highway Patrol explains breach training conducted in Lawrence’s Oldfather Studios, why no notice

by Mackenzie Clark

Technical Trooper Don Hughes said law enforcement was conducting “breach” training, or practice for crisis situations in which technicians must make entry through a door that has been barricaded or create another method of entry, on Friday at Oldfather Studios.

Dominique Sexton/Contributed
Lawrence news July 23, 2021 - 2:59 pm

Don’t panic: Explosions are from Kansas Highway Patrol training in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Explosions residents were hearing in the area of Ninth and Avalon were part of planned implosion and explosion training for the Kansas Highway Patrol, said Lt. Keith Hudson.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news April 1, 2021 - 2:24 pm

Did you hear that boom? Explosion at Lawrence power plant was from turbine malfunction

by Mackenzie Clark

The sound of an explosion rattled homes all over Lawrence just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, […]

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