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Crime & Courts June 27, 2024 - 4:48 pm

Death of Lawrence teenager fuels mother’s call to end gun violence

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Natasha Neal, a prominent Lawrence activist, is channeling her grief into a renewed fight for justice and systemic change after her 17-year-old son, Isaiah Neal, was shot and killed June 13. 

Health June 20, 2024 - 1:55 pm

Engage Douglas County honors Lawrence SRO, Perry-Lecompton student and Baldwin police with awards

by Lawrence Times

Engage Douglas County has recognized the Billy Mills Middle School SRO, a Perry-Lecompton High School student and the Baldwin City Police Department with its three Engaged in Action awards for this year.

Lawrence news June 18, 2024 - 12:04 am

Lawrence police find missing woman, 67, safe

by Lawrence Times

Willa Nash has been found safe, according to an update from the Lawrence Police Department Tuesday morning.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 13, 2024 - 10:04 am

Family, friends mourn teen killed in shooting in Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Family members and friends are mourning the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal, who was killed in an overnight shooting near 24th and Alabama streets in Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 12, 2024 - 9:59 am

Man killed in fight in eastern Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A 43-year-old man is dead following a physical fight Tuesday night in eastern Lawrence. 

Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 11, 2024 - 8:09 pm

Defense questions depth of police investigation during rape trial for Illinois basketball player

by Andrea Albright

Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. may be the one facing a charge of rape in connection with an incident at a Lawrence bar in September, but defense attorneys on Tuesday put the Lawrence Police Department on trial.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2024 - 9:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves new Community Police Review Board ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to expand the scope of the Community Police Review Board’s duties.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2024 - 2:30 am

Police investigating woman’s death in eastern Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Police were investigating a woman’s death in southeastern Lawrence late Monday into early Tuesday but provided only vague information in a social media post.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 13, 2024 - 9:32 am

Man stabbed in argument with co-worker at El Potro

by Lawrence Times

A man was injured in a stabbing in an argument with a co-worker late Sunday at El Potro Mexican Cafe in southern Lawrence.

Community Voices May 11, 2024 - 8:16 pm

Sanctuary Alliance: Lawrence police actions against student protesters raise deep concerns (Column)

by Sanctuary Alliance - Lawrence, KS

”We ask you to formally address your actions and reasoning for both events and refuse to answer any future mutual aid calls from KU police for any action of peaceful protest on the KU campus,” Sanctuary Alliance – Lawrence, KS writes to Lawrence police.

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