Public Safety

Weather advisory issued for Lawrence area, with heat index in triple digits

With heat indexes expected in the triple digits, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Lawrence area. While the actual high temperature Friday was in the mid-90s, the heat index — or the temperature it feels like — was between 102 and 107 degrees. The advisory ...

Clinton Lake is under a watch for blue-green algae

Clinton Lake is under a "watch" for blue-green algae, according to a news release Friday from state agencies. KDHE and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks routinely issue public health advisories due to blue-green algae, especially during the water recreation season, which officially ...

Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 20, 2025

Below is a list of individuals who have been arrested and charged with a felony crime in Douglas County. Due to lag times in charging and records processing, the period for this report is from 5 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday. Defendants listed should be presumed innocent unless proven ...

Police to conduct DUI saturation patrol throughout Lawrence on Saturday

The Lawrence Police Department on Saturday will conduct a DUI saturation patrol throughout the city limits of Lawrence, according to a news release from LPD. The specialized patrol detail, funded through a grant with the Kansas Department of Transportation, will place extra officers in the ...