Public Safety

Motorcyclist killed in west Lawrence crash on Clinton Parkway

Updated at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 A motorcyclist died early Wednesday morning when he crashed at Clinton Parkway and Lake Point Drive, according to police, who believe high speeds played a role in the crash. Officers were notified just before 1 a.m. when a passerby saw the victim ...

Downed power line closes section of 23rd Street

The Lawrence Police Department urged residents to avoid the area of 23rd Street between Louisiana and Alabama streets Tuesday evening after a crash took down a power line. According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page, the crash happened Tuesday afternoon with no injuries ...

Teen takes plea in murder case on day trial was set to begin

Updated at 1:48 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 A teen who was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of another Lawrence teen took a plea deal on Monday, the day his trial was set to begin. The defendant, Cir Allen Keith Glover, 19, entered a plea to 2nd-degree reckless murder in ...