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Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Blood donors desperately needed during ‘trauma season’
The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency as supplies are short during the current high-demand season. “The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as ‘trauma season’ due to a spike in traumatic accidents during the warmer months,” according to a news release from Kansas City-based CBC.
Neely, Stieben squaring off in state House primary
A pair of elected officials are squaring off in the Republican primary to represent a Kansas House district that includes northeast Douglas County and a large portion of Eudora. Incumbent Rep. Lance Neelly is facing a challenge from current Leavenworth County Commissioner Mike Stieben in the race for Kansas House...
Sheriff investigating death of Kansas teen in crash near lake
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas teen died in an accident near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. The victim of the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Brody Minton of Lawrence, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff. Family members reported him missing on Monday and law enforcement had attempted to find him. Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched Monday and Tuesday searched extensively including the campgrounds at Clinton Lake and were working to locate his vehicle in the area.
Lawrence teen killed following single-vehicle crash near Clinton Lake
LAWRENCE, Kan. — A 17-year-old is dead following a single-vehicle crash near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. Brody Minton, 17, from Lawrence, was reported missing on Monday. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office was contacted after an individual called about a vehicle discovered in a wooded area in the 900 block of N 1150 Road.
Missing teen found dead in crashed car near Kansas lake
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KAKE) - Authorities say a Lawrence teen who was reported missing earlier this week has been found dead in his crashed car near a lake. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said family members had reported 17-year-old Brody Minton missing on Monday. Deputies searched him on Monday and Tuesday, and the search area included campgrounds at Clinton Lake.
Meet the Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney
Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney will face off in a primary election on Aug. 6. They answered our questions digging into crimes of poverty, people feeling targeted by local law enforcement and much more. Incumbent Suzanne Valdez, elected in 2020, faces primary challengers in Tonda Hill and Dakota...
Clinton Lake drowning victim was 23-year-old Topeka man
The man who drowned at Clinton Lake on Saturday was Cesar Cardenas Olivas, 23, of Topeka, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “Deputies and first responders are searching for a 23-year-old man who was swimming in Clinton Lake and his friends witnessed him struggling in the water Saturday evening,” according to a news release from the sheriff’s office on Saturday.
Douglas County sheriff to share tips on how to avoid scams
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister will give a presentation this week to help folks learn how to avoid phone and online scams that can be devastating. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Many scams circulate regularly, attempting...
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