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‘The truth finally came out’: Attorneys allege Douglas County DA’s office lied about investigation
Attorneys have alleged in a wrongful conviction case that the Douglas County district attorney and her legal counsel falsely asserted that a murder investigation was ongoing in order to delay proceedings and withhold documents. A jury in 2018 found Carrody Buchhorn guilty of reckless second-degree murder of a 9-month-old boy...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
Flood warning issued for Douglas County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Douglas County through 1 p.m. Monday as between 3 and 5 inches of rain had already fallen as of 10:18 a.m., according to the NWS in Topeka. Excessive rainfall Monday morning has made some low-lying streets impassable. That includes North...
Lawrence man convicted of domestic violence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Servando J. Martinez Vazquez was found guilty on Thursday for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Both convictions are misdemeanors, announced by Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez. According to a press release the jury found that both offenses were acts of domestic violence.
Tornado watch issued for Douglas County; storms possible
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas County and much of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. Severe storms are also possible Friday night, according to NWS. “Thunderstorms could redevelop late this afternoon into the evening,” according to a hazardous weather advisory from the NWS in Topeka....
Letter to the Times: Support groups available for people dealing with a mental illness
Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. One in 5 adults in the U.S. experienced mental illness in 2021. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) wants you to know that you are not alone. NAMI Douglas County offers two free support groups. The Connections Recovery Group is...
Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides. Hosted by the NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County, the forum was held at Watkins...
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