After speed limits on many Lawrence neighborhood streets dropped from 30 mph to 25 mph, the city launched a campaign to raise awareness for safe driving.
Lawrence Crime
Three individuals were shot north of Lawrence on Saturday evening. One was confirmed dead when deputies arrived at the scene.
Lawrence police said the female victim of a possible stabbing is in stable condition after being stabbed with an unknown object. The victim was found just after midnight on Friday near the 1500 block of West 22nd Terrace.
Last week nine crimes were reported to the University of Kansas Public Safety Office.
Last week nine crimes were reported according to the KU Public Safety Office including multiple car break-ins.
This week, six crimes were reported to the KU Public Safety Office.
This past week included reports of a minor in possession of alcohol, trespassing at Memorial Stadium and two bike thefts at Lewis Hall, according to records from the KU Public Safety Office.
The Lawrence Police Department is searching for an individual who broke into the club house at the Nest apartments just after midnight on Oct. 22.
Clinton Parkway is down to one lane of traffic after an injury accident at the intersection of Clinton and Kasold drive. Police ask that drivers avoid the area.
Four crimes were reported last week to KU Public Safety Office: two minors in possession, one drug possession and doors damaged in Wescoe Hall.
Reports of breaking and entering, and assault were reported this week to the KU Public Safety Office.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center has seen a 10% increase in domestic abuse victims seeking its help online since the coronavirus pandemic began.
This week in crime, there were multiple reports of vandalism around campus and a report of a fire in Hashinger Hall, according to police records.
Two crimes were reported this past week on the University of Kansas' Lawrence campus, including a liquor violation and a bike theft at Ellsworth Hall.
One person is dead and another is in police custody following a vehicle pursuit that ended in Lawrence. The Johnson County Sheriff's office will investigate the officer-involved shooting.
The Lawrence Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier today on the 700 block of W. 25th Street.
