LJWorld.com Headlines for April 2, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence police blotter for March 30-April 1, 2024]( Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity over the weekend. 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 ... [Lawrence police blotter for March 30-April 1, 2024]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity over the weekend. 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 ... April 1, 2024 @ 5:13pm [KU drinking water system fell out of compliance with state regulators in July 2023; KU says water is safe]( By: Chad Lawhorn This story was updated at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Nearly nine months ago regulators found the University of Kansas’ drinking water system was out of compliance with a key safety standard, but KU officials say it “did not pose a ... April 1, 2024 @ 3:50pm [Lawrence leaders to consider $3 million agreement for design and construction of 1st phase of field operations campus project]( By: Austin Hornbostel This week, Lawrence leaders could sign off on a nearly $3 million agreement covering construction documents and administration costs for the first phase of the city’s multimillion dollar field operations campus project. At Tuesday’s ... April 1, 2024 @ 3:22pm [Chosen as a candidate for Navy BUD/SEAL training, KU ROTC student sets his sights on teamwork and a lifetime of service]( By: Chris Conde U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the real-life force behind the movie "American Sniper," has inspired many, but one young man — who found himself actually standing in honor as the film credits rolled — has taken that inspiration to an ... April 1, 2024 @ 3:14pm [Lawrence mobile home destroyed in fire]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence mobile home was destroyed by a fire on Monday afternoon. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews responded around 12:50 p.m. to a trailer park in the 100 block of Michigan Street. By 1:15 p.m. crews had moved to a defensive ... April 1, 2024 @ 2:05pm [Douglas County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.]( By: Staff report The National Weather Service has announced that Douglas County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Monday. The announcement came shortly after 1:30 p.m. and also includes numerous surrounding communities. the NWS urges residents ... April 1, 2024 @ 1:50pm [Easter Bunny hops into day program for visit with youngsters and their senior friends]( By: Staff report The Easter Bunny paid a surprise visit Monday to young children and senior adults alike, as the two groups met up at Midland PACE. Midland PACE, which stands for Program of All-inclusive Care of the Elderly, features regular meetings between ... April 1, 2024 @ 12:10pm [Interim leader selected as permanent executive director at Willow Domestic Violence Center]( By: Staff report The Willow Domestic Violence Center’s board of trustees has appointed a new permanent executive director. In a news release Monday, the Willow announced that Jessica Beeson was chosen for the role. Beeson joined the organization in 2018 and ... April 1, 2024 @ 11:53am [Surveillance footage leads to 2 arrests in robbery in which victim was knocked unconscious near Lawrence bars]( By: Staff Report Two men were arrested on Sunday after Lawrence police used surveillance footage to identify them as possible suspects in a robbery in which the victim was knocked unconscious in an alleyway near two university bars. The robbery is alleged to ... April 1, 2024 @ 11:16am [Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market to open this month]( By: Staff report The downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market will begin its 2024 season this month, offering fresh produce, flowers and locally made goods through November. The season grand opening is set for April 13 at 824 New Hampshire St. The main market's hours ... April 1, 2024 @ 11:06am [Kansas lawmakers race to address big fiscal issues before their spring break]( By: John Hanna, Associated Press TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature is scrambling to address tax cuts, funding for disability services and immigration issues ahead of its annual three-week spring break starting next week. Most bills that don't pass by then won't be considered ... April 1, 2024 @ 10:25am [Lawrence Police Department invites public to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month]( By: Staff report The Lawrence Police Department is inviting members of the public to join it Tuesday as it kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month. The department will plant a "garden" of bright blue pinwheels in the front lawn of police headquarters, 5100 ... April 1, 2024 @ 10:12am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044