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The "Lawrence Way": How Empathy and Transparency Created a World-Class Welcome for Algeria

Published on July 26, 2026

Lawrence, KS - When the Algerian national soccer team arrived in Lawrence for the World Cup, they weren’t just bringing in athletes. They were bringing a global, passionate fanbase and a celebration that would be seen worldwide...

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“Shocking” Update: LKPD Tests its First EV Patrol Vehicle

Published on April 24, 2026

If you see a patrol vehicle zoom by but don’t hear the traditional roar of an engine, you might be one of the first to notice LKPD’s new electric patrol vehicle in action. The department has officially added a Chevrolet Blazer EV to its...

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"Where is Your Hitman?": A 79-Year-Old Lawrence Widow’s Story of Fear and Scam

Published on April 24, 2026

It began with a frozen computer screen and a fake technical support alert. It ended in the back of a liquor store, with a 79-year-old widow feeding $17,000 in cash into a Bitcoin machine while fearing for her life. The victim, who asked...

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More Than a Uniform: In Memory of Violet

Published on January 18, 2026

In April 2010, Lieutenant Amy Rhoads welcomed her daughter Violet into the world; one of the happiest days of her life. The devastating news that Violet was born with Acute Myeloid Leukemia came too soon. For six months, Rhoads and her...

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New Leads in Decades-Old Case

Published on January 18, 2026

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKZ5lM3My4s[/embedyt] Cigarette Butt and Genetic Genealogy Key in Suspect Arrest “It’s been 9,257 days since David James Zimbrick sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl in Naismith Park and when the...

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Excellence in Standards: The Lawrence Kansas Police Department Achieves Dual Accreditation

Published on January 18, 2026

The Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) was awarded dual accreditation from both the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP). What Does Dual...

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Teen Police Academy Student Hailed Hero

Published on October 18, 2025

Congratulations to Free State High School senior Adrian Mendoza, who is credited with saving a woman’s life after skills he learned at the Lawrence Kansas Police Department’s Teen Police Academy. Mendoza was working after school at a...

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AI Voice Cloning Scams Hit Lawrence: What You Need to Know

Published on October 18, 2025

AI is making phone scams terrifyingly sophisticated—and they're happening right here in Lawrence. Just last month, a woman called emergency dispatch saying a man had a gun to her mother’s head and was demanding money. The caller ID was...

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Is Lawrence Prepared to Effectively Respond to an Active Shooter?

Published on October 18, 2025

Fear is Natural: Knowledge is Key. Just the thought of an active shooter event in Lawrence can cause anyone, especially parents of school-aged children, to nearly shake with fear. "Is the Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) prepared...

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Lawrence Police Launch New High Tech Platform to Solve Crime

Published on July 01, 2025

Fusus Camera Integration Aims to Boost Public Safety, Community Trus The Lawrence Police Department is teaming up with public safety technology company Axon to roll out a new video integration program aimed at making the community safer...

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