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Crime & Courts January 30, 2022 - 3:30 pm

Person suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting, Lawrence police say

by Lawrence Times

A person suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a shooting in west Lawrence Sunday afternoon, according to Lawrence police.

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.

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Crime & Courts December 25, 2021 - 9:56 pm

Burglary reported at Kansas Sampler in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A window was shattered at Kansas Sampler in downtown Lawrence in a reported burglary on Christmas.

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Lawrence news December 16, 2021 - 2:57 pm

Organizers of Coats 4 Kids hope to ‘promote peace, love, and positivity’ in Lawrence; drive is Sunday

by Emma Bascom

Anthony Harvey Jr. and Ja’Darius Woods will be giving away free winter accessories to anyone who needs them, no questions asked, at the second annual Coats 4 Kids drive this Sunday.

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Lawrence news December 8, 2021 - 8:23 pm

Here’s the offer that Lawrence’s next police chief accepted

by Mackenzie Clark

Incoming Lawrence Chief of Police Rich Lockhart will start his job with an annual salary of $156,035, expenses for moving, and a vacation perk on par with city staff employed 6-10 years. 

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Lawrence news December 3, 2021 - 2:52 pm

Warrensburg, Missouri police chief accepts job as Lawrence police chief

by Lawrence Times

Rich Lockhart, currently chief of police in Warrensburg, Missouri, has accepted an employment offer with the City of Lawrence.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 2, 2021 - 3:49 pm

2 suspects arrested in fatal shooting in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday, Nov. 24 in Lawrence, police announced Thursday.

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Lawrence news November 18, 2021 - 8:54 pm

Lawrence police chief candidate shares experience, philosophies at meet-and-greet

by Lucie Krisman

In the final stage of recruitment for police chief, Rich Lockhart met with community members Thursday and said he thinks a consultant group’s report completed in the spring is a “great roadmap” for the Lawrence Police Department.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 13, 2021 - 11:33 am

Lawrence anti-mask protester arrested at vaccine clinic for children

by Mackenzie Clark

Updated article: A man who has become well-known in Lawrence for his protests of mask mandates was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly threatening people with a sign post as they attempted to enter a vaccine clinic for kids.

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Lawrence news November 12, 2021 - 5:16 pm

Person injured in shooting; Lawrence hospital was locked down as a precaution

by Lawrence Times

A person was injured in a shooting Friday. Lawrence police are investigating the circumstances, and the hospital was temporarily locked down as a precaution.

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