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Increased patrols, stings planned around spring break
Local and state law enforcement officers will step up patrols during and after spring break through multiple initiatives, including increased surveillance, drunken driving patrols and fake-ID stings.
Lawrence woman arrested for child sex charges
A 22-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Monday for sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl.
Local saturation patrol announced during Spring Break
Douglas County Sheriff's deputies announced they will amp up their patrols next week during spring break.
Alcohol, drug violations mark 10-year high, nonviolent crimes mark 10-year low at KU
Alcohol and drug violations at Kansas University marked a 10-year high last year, according to crime data released by the university on Friday.
Douglas County judge sentences Lawrence man in attempted murder case
A Douglas County judge on Tuesday sentenced a Lawrence man to 8 1/2 years in prison for trying to kill a Kansas City man in June, prosecutors said.
One defendant in federal meth case released from custody
One of three men charged with methamphetamine trafficking after a raid last week at a home east of Lawrence has been released from custody, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
3 men arrested in connection with property raid released from jail; their whereabouts unknown
Three Lawrence men arrested in connection with a significant, two-day raid at a property just east of Lawrence have been released from jail, according to Douglas County jail records.
Three arrested in connection with raid at property east of Lawrence
Three people have been arrested in connection with a significant investigation that began Wednesday and continued Thursday at a property just east of Lawrence.
Law enforcement agencies conducting investigation at property just east of Lawrence
Law enforcement officials stayed tight-lipped Wednesday about a significant investigation at a property just east of the Lawrence city limits.
Multiple multicar pileups causes confusion for authorities, drivers
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were busy Monday counting up the dozens of cars involved in multiple Sunday afternoon accidents in the Kansas City metro area, including a pileup involving more than 30 cars on Interstate 70, east of Lawrence.
The Oread hotel falls victim to vandals
Vandals gained access to a restricted area of Lawrence's newest skyscraper and painted a large sign on its limestone walls.
Sacred Journey owner plans protest rally after K2 raid at her Lawrence business
Natalie McAnulla says she fell victim to “Big Brother-style government intervention” when authorities last week raided her downtown Lawrence store, prompting her to stop selling the controversial synthetic marijuana, K2.
Lawrence couple grapple with Haiti’s earthquake devastation after bringing friend’s body back to U.S.
A trip to Haiti ended sadly for two Lawrence church missionaries last month, when they had to identify the body of a prominent church leader and bring his corpse home to his family.
KU employee suspected of charging personal items on university credit card
A Kansas University employee is suspected of using a university credit card for personal use at a Lawrence grocery store, police said Tuesday.
Father aims for school to let his 9th grade athletes play with high school team
In most school districts, ninth grade students play high school sports, but in Lawrence that's not always the case. As Jesse Fray explains, it has one father fighting to give his children a chance to play at a higher level.
K2 manufacturer faces trial
A Lawrence man is behind bars tonight, accused of manufacturing and distributing illegal drugs. It comes after a raid on two northeast Kansas businesses. As Jesse Fray reports, the situation has put an end to the sale of the marijuana-like substance K-2 in northeast Kansas.
Officials raid Lawrence store in search of K2
The Food and Drug Administration shut down Sacred Journey today: combing for evidence of illegal activity. Tonight, as Jesse Fray reports, authorities are keeping tight-lipped, saying they can't comment on criminal investigations.
Sexual assaults and DUIs increased significantly in Lawrence in 2009
Significantly more sexual assault and driving under the influence cases were reported in Lawrence in 2009 than in the year prior, according to crime statistics released by police.
Victim's family ask lawmakers to increase hit-and-run penalties
A Lawrence family says local drivers are being encouraged to run away when they hit someone. Reporter Jesse Fray explains, after losing their loved one to a hit-and-run driver, they're on a mission to change the law.
Man convicted in 1993 Lawrence murder asks governor for clemency
A man convicted of shooting a stranger in the head and killing him during a 1993 robbery attempt in Lawrence is asking the governor for a pardon.
Lawrence man gets 25 years for baseball attack on ex-wife
A Lawrence man convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife in a brutal baseball bat attack was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison on Monday.
Lawrence Jewish community making effort to educate after Thursday incident on airplane
The Lawrence Jewish community is on a mission to educate, after a US Airways Express pilot diverted his jet Thursday morning to Philadelphia when a teen wrapped himself up in straps and began the routine during a flight between New York and Kentucky.
White Owl gets probation, ordered not to return to KU campus
Jimmy Tucker, also known as White Owl, was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered not to return to Kansas University after pleading no contest to a charge of violating a protection order, Douglas County prosecutors said Friday.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reporting dramatic increase in alcohol poisoning cases in Lawrence
Trend is for a sharp increase over the past three years
College students are being admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with complications from alcohol at a rate that’s increasing more than 10 percent per year, according to hospital data.
Surveys indicate continuing alcohol problems among KU students
New data are helping paint a clearer picture of what may be behind the drinking problems among students at Kansas University.
Lawrence families connect with loved ones stuck in Haiti after earthquake
As a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti on Tuesday, it left people in northeast Kansas with no reliable way to contact loved ones still in the country. Beth Buhler, a Lawrence resident, and her family were calling anyone they could Tuesday night looking for information on their son, Adam Buhler, 24, a Kansas University student, and his wife, Karen.
Parents file lawsuit against faternity over son’s death from alcohol poisoning
The parents of a Kansas University student who died inside his fraternity house last spring have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity and 10 of its members.
July trial scheduled in lawsuit over Cat Tracker fatal accident in 2006
A Douglas County judge on Tuesday scheduled a July jury trial in the fatal accident involving the Kansas State Cat Tracker fan bus in November 2006.
Inquest to be scheduled in death of Haskell student who was incarcerated in Montana
Montana authorities are working to schedule an inquest in the death of Haskell Indian Nations University student A.J. LongSoldier, who died after being incarcerated in a county jail.
Animal shelter workers carry guns to prevent crime
Animal shelters might not seem like the place for crime, but one humane society is unique. 49 news Reporter Jesse Fray explains why shelter workers in Lawrence are now carrying guns.
Kansas town's Tipsy Taxis will roll again on New Year’s Eve
Several businesses have forked over some big bucks to keep the annual Tipsy Taxi program alive in its 26th year, organizers said.
Five juveniles arrested after armed robbery near KU campus
Five juveniles were arrested in connection with a Monday night armed robbery reported near the Kansas University campus, police said.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for suspect in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist
A Jan. 6 preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man accused in an October hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
Jury selected in trial of Lawrence man accused of trying to kill ex-wife
Four men and eight women were selected Monday as jurors in the attempted murder trial of a man accused of kidnapping his ex-wife in June and trying to kill her with a baseball bat.
The Oread Hotel targets concerns over fire
Safety measures taken to secure underground club
As finishing touches are being made to a new hotel that towers 10 stories above Lawrence, it’s not what Fire Chief Mark Bradford sees from the outside that concerns him most.
Douglas County Chief Judge says it’s likely 12 days of furloughs will be needed next year for court employees
Cuts needed because of legislative mistake leading to budget shortfall
Courts throughout the state will likely be forced to shut down for a dozen days next year, after the governor partially reneged on a promise to help fix a legislative error.
KU says student didn’t follow proper lab procedures before exposure to toxic chemical
A student who was poisoned by a toxic chemical in a Kansas University lab did not follow proper lab procedures, university officials announced Wednesday.
Officers warn to stay on guard over the holidays
The holiday shopping season is fast approaching and it's a favorite time of year for crooks. 49 News Reporter Jesse Fray tells us that police are asking people to be smart and stay safe.
Robbery occurred outside city limits, not in KU parking lot, police say
A Nov. 12 robbery that reportedly happened in a Kansas University parking lot actually happened in Douglas County, outside the city limits, KU police said Friday.
Lawrence man charged in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist
Charges were filed Thursday against a Lawrence man accused in an Oct. 16 hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
Lawrence man charged in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist
Charges were filed today against a Lawrence man accused in an Oct. 16 hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
Turnpike bridge drops; blast successful
KU student pushes button that demolishes a portion of the Kansas Turnpike bridge
Jessica Sadler has been waiting for the old Kansas Turnpike Bridge over the Kansas River to come down for quite awhile, but she never imagined she’d play a pivotal role in making it happen.
Perry man in custody in connection with KU parking lot robbery
A 21-year-old Perry man is being held in Douglas County Jail on $40,000 bond in connection with a Nov. 12 robbery in a Kansas University parking lot, jail records said.
Men arrested on suspicion of cockfighting to make first court appearances
Two Douglas County men arrested on suspicion of cockfighting are scheduled to make their first appearances in court Wednesday afternoon, court workers said.
Two arrested in connection with a suspected Douglas County cockfighting ring
Two people were arrested Tuesday after a cockfighting operation was raided at a rural Douglas County home, authorities said.
Lecompton man dies from injuries he received in motorcycle accident
A Lecompton man died Sunday from injuries he received in a Nov. 6 motorcycle accident on Kansas Highway 10, a local funeral home said.
Robbery in KU parking lot reported
A person was punched in the face and robbed Thursday night while walking to his car at Kansas University, police said.
No charges will be filed against KU football or basketball players involved in brawl
City prosecutors have determined no criminal charges will be filed against members of Kansas University’s football and men’s basketball teams, in connection with a public fight that broke out between the teams in September.
Options discussed for lighted path between KU, downtown
New details and concerns emerged Wednesday about a lighted pathway being planned between downtown Lawrence and the Kansas University campus, as student, city and community leaders discussed the best options to move the project forward.
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