- Lawrence man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on gun charge
- November 16, 2013
- A 29-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison earlier this week by a federal judge after he pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm following an April arrest.
- Couple at center of November homicide may have fallen into resource ‘gap’
- November 16, 2013
- Area health care service providers say the Hopkinses fit a not uncommon profile of a caregiver reluctant to ask for help and a patient who fell into an age gap keeping her from some services. Though providers describe this area as rich with health options, they also describe depleted-funding-induced waiting lists and age and income requirements as obstacles for some in need. By Stephen Montemayor
- Lawrence man facing charges of public consumption, battery of officer after Thursday arrest
- November 15, 2013
- An early-morning arrest on suspicion of public liquor consumption led to an additional count of battery of a law enforcement officer when a 25-year-old Lawrence man spat in a Lawrence police officer’s face Thursday night.
- Lawrence man restrained, arrested after allegedly entering two homes
- November 15, 2013
- A 20-year-old Lawrence man was booked into Douglas County Jail early Friday morning on suspicion of battery, criminal trespassing and criminal damage to property.
- Lawrence business owner to receive restitution after falling victim to 10-year embezzlement scheme
- November 13, 2013
- When James Bieker, a Lawrence man who owns JB Environmental Drilling, discovered that he was one of the victims of an embezzlement scheme that would eventually total more than $1.3 million, he had to spend two months working with the author of the fraud. By Stephen Montemayor
- Bonner Springs man pleads guilty on charge related to May escape from Lansing prison
- November 13, 2013
- One of three inmates who walked away from a northeast Kansas prison in May pleaded guilty on Wednesday to aggravated escape from custody, according to the Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office.
- Facing first-degree murder charges in wife’s death, Lawrence man’s competency to stand trial to be evaluated
- 03:18 p.m., November 13, 2013 Updated 09:13 a.m.
- The 67-year-old Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife last week will be evaluated by a community mental health specialist to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. By Stephen Montemayor
- Couple’s deteriorating health preceded alleged shooting death of wife
- November 10, 2013
- Larry L. Hopkins now sits in Douglas County Jail awaiting his next court appearance. He’s charged with first-degree murder following Tuesday’s shooting death of his 61-year-old wife, Margaret E. Hopkins. Police allege that Larry shot Margaret because of her ongoing health problems. Meanwhile, family and neighbors this week told the story of a couple whose failing health often proved too much for them to manage alone. By Stephen Montemayor
- Two arrested at Lawrence Wal-Mart on suspicion of theft, criminal damage
- November 9, 2013
- A 23-year-old Shawnee woman and a 27-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man were arrested at a Lawrence Wal-Mart Friday and were in Douglas County Jail on Saturday on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.
- Police investigating shots fired early Saturday in North Lawrence
- November 9, 2013
- Lawrence police are investigating an early Saturday morning report of shots fired in North Lawrence.
- Topeka man sentenced to three years in prison for May shootings in Lawrence
- November 8, 2013
- A Douglas County District Court judge on Friday sentenced a Topeka man involved in a May shooting in Lawrence to three years in prison.
- Lawrence woman arrested on suspicion of theft, forgery
- November 8, 2013
- A 30-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of theft by deception and forgery after allegedly claiming as her own $1,100 worth of medications from a pharmacy that were intended for a relative.
- Arrest made after Munchers employee discovers man in ceiling
- November 8, 2013
- A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested on suspicion of criminal trespassing and criminal damage to property early Friday morning after employees at Munchers Bakery called police after discovering someone crawling in the ceiling.
- KU Public Safety Office seeking suspect in aggravated burglary of residence hall
- November 7, 2013
- The Kansas University Public Safety Office is looking for information about the identity of a suspect involved in a Wednesday morning aggravated burglary of an unlocked residence hall room.
- Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of stealing woman’s Chevy Blazer
- November 6, 2013
- Lawrence police arrested Bryant Isaac Monroe Hubbard at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday in 1300 block of East 16th Street after a woman’s Chevy Blazer was stolen following an argument, said Sgt. Trent McKinley, a Lawrence Police Department spokesman.
- Letter: Food stamp funds December 9, 2013 · 45 comments
- Letter: A losing game December 10, 2013 · 4 comments
- Plans for tighter fingerprint requirements for teachers raising concerns December 11, 2013 · 2 comments
- Blog: Signs that Chick-fil-A seeking store site on South Iowa Street; Dick's Sporting Goods likely opening in June December 11, 2013 · 4 comments
- Letter: Honestly? December 10, 2013 · 16 comments
- City hears concerns about lighting plan at Rock Chalk Park complex December 10, 2013 · 7 comments
- Opinion: Sharing the wealth not a radical idea December 5, 2013 · 63 comments
- Moran: Affordable Care Act beyond repair November 22, 2013 · 128 comments
- Opinion: Spying on game players? Really? December 11, 2013 · 1 comment
- Audit finds 'chronic weaknesses' in state agencies protecting confidential information December 9, 2013 · 6 comments
- Plans for tighter fingerprint requirements for teachers raising concerns December 11, 2013
- Kansas state school funding falling short of legislators' plan December 11, 2013
- Report: Students admitted to college without meeting minimum standards have tougher time December 11, 2013
- Former KGS senior scientist censured for allegations of plagiarism December 11, 2013
- Roberts says no to budget deal; Jenkins reviewing the plan December 11, 2013
- Editorial: Tax challenge December 12, 2013
- Two injured in crash through a Massachusetts Street storefront December 7, 2013
- Self: KU reacting too slow vs. zone December 12, 2013
- City hears concerns about lighting plan at Rock Chalk Park complex December 10, 2013
- Lawrence man aims to pay it 'forward' with new foundation November 9, 2013
