Public Safety

One man dead after overnight stabbing in downtown Lawrence

A 20-year old Kansas City, Missouri, man is dead after a stabbing near Seventh and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence, according to a statement from Lawrence police. Police are still looking for the suspect in the stabbing, and the public is being asked to avoid the crime scene area. ...

Mail carrier loses tip of finger after being attacked by dog in East Lawrence

A U.S. Postal Service worker lost the tip of her finger when she was attacked by a dog Thursday afternoon while delivering mail in Lawrence. The attack happened in the 1100 block of New York Street in East Lawrence a little before 2 p.m., Lawrence police said. When officers arrived, they ...