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KU, Lawrence schools closed; a list of other closings, cancellations for Tuesday
A list of closings and cancellations for Tuesday because of the winter storm. By Caroline Trowbridge
KU, Lawrence among schools closed on Friday; other activities canceled
School districts are calling off classes on Friday because of Thursday's snow storm.
Winter storm forces cancellation of classes, events
The snow storm has prompted cancellations and closings. Staff Reports
Obama wins re-election
Despite slow economic recovery, Ohio, other swing states go for president
President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and winning four more years in office despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions. By David Espo, Associated Press
Tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties canceled
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Wednesday.
NWS extends winter weather advisory in Douglas County until 6 p.m. Monday
The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended a winter weather advisory for northeastern Kansas, including Douglas, Jefferson, Franklin and Shawnee counties, until 6 p.m. Monday.
One person life-flighted after accident
At least two people have been injured in a three-vehicle accident at Clinton Parkway and Lawrence Avenue. One person was flown at 9:38 p.m. by Life Star helicopter to an area hospital. Another was transported by ambulance to Lawrence memorial hospital.
More than 1,000 Westar Energy customers lose power in Douglas County
Over 1200 Westar Energy customers are without power in Douglas County, according to the company's website.
Hiawatha man dies in accident on South Lawrence Trafficway, near Lecompton interchange of Kansas Turnpike
A 52-year-old Hiawatha man died Saturday after a two-vehicle accident on the Kansas Turnpike near K-10.
Emergency crews dispatched to accident near Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive
Emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at approximately 10:45 p.m. on the 5000 block of Clinton Parkway.
National Guard to Louisiana
Sixty-five National Guardsman from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry (2-137th) based in Lawrence, departed ...
1005 Indiana Fire
Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical crews respond to a house fire at 1005 Indiana ...
Ultra-wing crash
Area emergency personnel work the scene of a fixed-wing ultra-light crash Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in the 1600 block of N. 1300 Rd. The owner was flown by LifeStar to the KU Medical Center in serious condition.
Union Pacific train derailment
Union Pacific coal train derailed late Monday night in the city limits of Grantville. Twenty-three coal cars were involved in the accident. Grantville is about 25 miles west of Lawrence, along U.S. Highway 24.
Fire rages through Berkeley Flats
Berkeley Flats residents Robert Mazey, Lawrence, and Savannah Zielinski, KU freshman, Raymore, MO., talk about escaping their building during a fire Wednesday night.
Pedestrian struck and killed by train
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Monday morning in east Lawrence, said Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley. Railroad workers called the incident in at around 11:10 a.m. Police secured an area near the Santa Fe railroad station on Seventh and New York streets, and were investigating along with BSNF staff.
Authorities arrest man outside of Lawrence
Douglas County authorities arrest Russell Dean Baston, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in North Lawrence.
5 hospitalized after head-on collision on U.S. Highway 56
Two Overbrook women, a Missouri woman and two Baldwin City children were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 56 in southwestern Douglas County.
I-70 Accident
Interstate 70 is now clear after several vehicles were involved in an accident around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at westbound mile marker 194, near Lecompton. A jackknifed semi-trailer had been blocking traffic on I-70.
Free State high bomb threat
Free State High School was evacuated and all classes are canceled Thursday because of a bomb threat. According to Julie Boyle, district spokeswoman, Lawrence police are at the school and are investigating. The bomb threat was in writing and was found this morning, Boyle said.
Iowa Street Standoff
Police took a man into custody Tuesday night after a nearly two-hour standoff outside a mobile home in the 3300 block of Iowa Street. The man in custody is alleged to have threatened a police officer with a gun.
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