LJWorld.com Headlines for August 11, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Meet with first responders at Community Safety Fair]( The Community Safety Fair each year allows families and students new to the community to meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at South Park, ... [Meet with first responders at Community Safety Fair]( By: George Diepenbrock, Douglas County Sheriff's Office The Community Safety Fair each year allows families and students new to the community to meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at South Park, ... August 11, 2024 @ 12:00am ['Just keep going': Runner hoping for redemption in upcoming 100-mile race after injury shattered her dream years ago]( By: Chris Conde As ultra marathoners prepare for a grueling 100-mile trail race at Douglas County’s Clinton Lake, one runner is hoping for a bit of redemption after her big dream was dramatically upended almost a decade ago. The annual Hawk Hundred on Sept. ... August 10, 2024 @ 10:00pm [Here's how local leaders are working to help reduce serious vehicle crashes in Douglas County with the Vision Zero initiative]( By: Bremen Keasey The initiative that's aiming to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injury accidents in Douglas County might be called "Vision Zero," but make no mistake: it's really about seeing things more clearly. It's certainly about helping drivers see ... August 10, 2024 @ 10:00pm [At Kids Expo, Lawrence families learn about school district, enjoy activities and meet interim superintendent]( By: Staff report As school is set to resume next week, the Lawrence community celebrated the start of a new academic year with an expo Saturday at district headquarters, where they got to pick up some useful info and meet some new faces. Among the many ... August 10, 2024 @ 1:00pm [Small fire breaks out in basement of Lawrence's historic Liberty Hall; investigation underway]( By: Kim Callahan Updated at 11:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 A small fire broke out Saturday morning in the basement of one of Lawrence's most historic downtown buildings, and its cause is under investigation. The fire at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., led ... August 10, 2024 @ 10:37am 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