Public Safety

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 ...

Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 19, 2025

There were no arrests that led to felony charges to report from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. The Journal-World publishes Monday through Friday on LJWorld.com and Tuesday through Saturday in the print edition a list of individuals who have both been booked into the Douglas County Jail ...