Fewer police calls in Lawrence as weather turns cold
Police report about 1,200 fewer calls during colder months from 2003 to 2012, with fewer fights and burglaries in winter. Officials note winter sees continued concerns like illegal deer hunting and vehicle thefts, while holiday periods may bring rises in DUI and domestic violence offenses.
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Winter Fire Safety Precautions Amid Cold Season
Fire officials urge residents to observe winter safety as careless cooking and disposing smoking materials raise fire risk. Replace batteries in smoke detectors and CO monitors, stock furnace filters, remove flammables near furnaces, and have annual professional heating system inspections by Black Hills Energy serving 62 communities.
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Holiday Shop guides kids to gifts for loved ones
The Lawrence Youth Network runs the Children's Holiday Shop to pair children with volunteers and an elf escort through a gift-filled room. Kids select items for family members, aiming to help those who might not otherwise afford presents during the holiday season. The program seeks broad community support and financial guidance from volunteers.
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Lawrence Youth Network
Thanksgiving 5K Draws 1200+ Runners in Lawrence
More than 1,200 participants gathered at Woodlawn School in North Lawrence on Thanksgiving morning for the Lawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K. Runners aged 10 to 80 braved 20s temperatures, many wearing turkey hats and race mittens to start the holiday with a traditional run.
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Woodlawn School
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