Retired Lawrence captain killed in I-70 crash
Raymond A Urbanek 58 of Lawrence died in a one vehicle crash on I-70 at Rice Road in Topeka. The former Lawrence Police Captain served 26 years, was wearing a seat belt, and the pickup overturned. Police media statement mourns his dedication to the community.
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Lawrence school board revisits door to door fundraising ban
Lawrence Public Schools will reconsider a proposed policy to bar door to door fundraising by elementary and middle school students. The draft policy, created by the Board Policy Committee, would require written preapproval by principals or the district superintendent and supervision by faculty, with additional internet crowd sourcing guidelines. The board plans revisions and expects the proposal to return for discussion in February after a January 8 adoption consideration.
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Cordley Elementary placed on lockout during incident
Police responded to a mental health crisis near Cordley Elementary at 11:55 a.m. Friday and negotiated with an agitated man in a car behind a business. The school implemented a Level 1 lockout with exterior doors secured and recess moved inside while neighbors evacuated briefly. The man was transported for a mental health evaluation. no threat remained.
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Lawrence police stun gun incident near West 24th Street
Officers responded to a combative patient at a Lawrence apartment. A suspect resisted arrest and punched an officer in the face multiple times, prompting a stun gun deployment. The suspect was treated for exposure to the electronic weapon and later taken into custody. The injured officer reported minor injuries.
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