LJWorld.com Headlines for June 20, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County sheriff calls new anti-trans law 'unfair, unnecessary and discriminatory,' says he is committed to treating inmates with dignity]( The Douglas County sheriff says he shares the Lawrence Police Department’s response to a new state law targeting transgender people: Namely, he doesn’t intend to police which bathrooms residents can use. “DGSO’s principles for deputies, ... [Douglas County sheriff calls new anti-trans law 'unfair, unnecessary and discriminatory,' says he is committed to treating inmates with dignity]( By: Chris Conde The Douglas County sheriff says he shares the Lawrence Police Department’s response to a new state law targeting transgender people: Namely, he doesn’t intend to police which bathrooms residents can use. “DGSO’s principles for deputies, ... June 19, 2023 @ 5:12pm [Meet the contenders: Lawrence firefighters to climb into boxing ring, take on police for charity event]( By: Chris Conde What happens when firefighters and police officers glove up and square off in the boxing ring? Quite a bit, it turns out, but most importantly they raise thousands of dollars for charity. Four Lawrence firefighters will be doing just that on ... June 19, 2023 @ 3:55pm [Lawrence police blotter for June 19, 2023]( 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 ... June 19, 2023 @ 3:29pm [City of Lawrence's next 5-year Capital Improvement Plan calls for funding $120 million in projects in 2024]( By: Austin Hornbostel More than $31 million in improvements at Lawrence’s Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant, a $5.9 million reconfiguration project at City Hall and more are included among the roughly $120 million in projects funded for next year in the City ... June 19, 2023 @ 1:31pm [Topeka man charged in Douglas County with kidnapping, carrying sawed-off shotgun, other offenses]( By: Chris Conde A Topeka man is back in custody in Douglas County on charges of kidnapping a woman and carrying a sawed-off shotgun, among other charges. Martyne Christoper Elmer, 55, faces one count of kidnapping, one count of carrying a shotgun with a barrel ... June 19, 2023 @ 1:18pm 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