Feb 28, 2024 @ 8:32pm –
Other News
When it comes to older women, much of the talk these days is about how they are “unseen” — ignored by a society obsessed with youth.
But there’s a particular circumstance when being “unseen” is a distinct advantage — namely, if you are trying to solve murders in the English …
Feb 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm –
County Government
As the Douglas County Commission prepares for a new look — an expansion to five members — its meeting room’s appearance will be moving more than a century back in time, thanks to a $1.5 million renovation project that took a step forward on Wednesday.
The commission, at its regular …
Feb 28, 2024 @ 6:00pm –
Public Safety
After pausing for several months, the city of Lawrence’s web app for requesting city services or reporting problems is back online, and it now allows residents to report some types of crimes, as well.
The app, SeeClickFix, was first launched in 2019 for residents to report common property and …
Feb 28, 2024 @ 5:14pm –
K-12 Education
Woodlawn Elementary School’s principal has been chosen to be the Lawrence school district’s director of elementary schools, pending school board approval, the district announced Wednesday.
Superintendent Anthony Lewis announced the selection of Jayci Roberson, who will transition to her new …
Feb 28, 2024 @ 9:18pm –
Public Safety
Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours.
Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous day. Each listing includes a date, time and …
Feb 28, 2024 @ 4:04pm –
State and Region
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” pleaded guilty Wednesday to a string of robberies and attempted robberies of banks and credit unions in multiple states.
Xaviar Michael Babudar, 29, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Missouri, to one …