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Some of the storm’s worst effects were seen in Franklin and Douglas counties, where heavy rain caused flash flooding and high winds toppled trees.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Flame of Hope for Special Olympics Kansas has been successfully carried to Ottawa by law enforcement officials throughout Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday, May 30, it joined the Lawrence Police Department to deliver the torch for the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to the Ottawa Police Department at Kalmar, 415 E. Dundee St. in Ottawa.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Depending on which side of the state line you live on, you either saw a lot of rain or just a small total in the final hours of May 2023. In the past 24 hours, parts of Franklin County and Douglas County saw over five inches of rain.

Instruction: Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Douglas County prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a homeless man accused of attacking a couple in downtown Lawrence. The 34-year-old man is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of criminal damage to property, according to the Douglas County Assistant District Attorney. He was arrested Thursday morning after […]

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Lawrence man has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempted second-degree murder. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced on Friday, May 26 that Adam B. Amyx Jr., 38, of Lawrence, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for attempted second-degree murder of a female passerby he tried to throw into the Kansas River.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A 38-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced Friday for attempted murder. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanna Valdez announced that Adam B. Amyx Jr. was sentenced to six years in prison for attempted second-degree murder after he tried to throw a woman into the Kansas River. Amyx pleaded...

Community members on Monday will aim for a “home run” in support of Lawrence and Douglas County families experiencing housing crises. The 5K Home Run annual event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit Family Promise of Lawrence, a local agency that works with families to help them find stability. Participants will do a 5K, or 3.1 mile, run, according to a Family Promise news release.

Here’s a quick roundup of info about City of Lawrence service changes and more ahead of Memorial Day. • Parking: Parking at meters and in lots and garages will be free on Monday, May 29, according to a news release from the city. • Buses and transit: There will...

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Officials in Douglas County are in search of a man they believe injured a woman during a May 3 aggravated robbery. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, May 25, that it needs the public’s help to find William K. Morris, 54, of Lawrence, as he is wanted for several outstanding warrants.

A former Lawrence police officer accused of raping a woman while on duty was found not guilty Friday on over two dozen charges in Douglas County.

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Lawrence police spent Wednesday searching for a homeless man accused of a violent attack downtown in the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street, according to police spokesperson Laura McCabe. (Click below to watch security camera video of the attack) Just after 9:30p.m. first responders found a man...

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that. Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center (911) received several calls reporting smoke and fire from a wooded area near the Kansas River levy, according to a media release.