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Lawrence news February 26, 2022 - 3:42 pm

Mother rescues child from Garnett house fire with help of Lawrence police

A 3-year-old Garnett child is safe after two Lawrence police officers helped their mother rescue them from a house fire.

Crime & Courts February 11, 2022 - 6:17 pm

Man charged with soliciting murder after paperwork seized from his Douglas County jail cell

by Andrea Albright

A man was charged Thursday with allegedly attempting to have someone killed — a charge that comes two and a half months after a Douglas County jail cell search that the man’s defense attorney says violated his client’s constitutional rights.

Crime & Courts January 31, 2022 - 2:24 pm

Person still hospitalized following shooting in west Lawrence, police say

by Lawrence Times

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

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.

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.

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.

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.