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01/09/2026

2026 Legislative priorities Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Macelis. Friday, January 9. 2026.

01/09/2026

2026 Chamber of Commerce Legislative priorities breakfast. KLWN.

01/09/2026

Legislative priorities Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Macelis January 9, 2026. KLWN.

01/05/2026

Statement from City of Lawrence Commissioners on Monday's shooting at City Hall----Statement from Mayor Finkeldei and the Lawrence City Commission

"On behalf of the City Commission, we extend our full support to City employees and appreciation for their continued commitment to serving our community. City Hall services will remain paused today through Wednesday.

We are committed to the safety and security of our community, especially within our public buildings, and City Hall remains a safe place for our community and staff. We will host the City Commission meeting tomorrow as scheduled and we look forward to welcoming the community back as we reopen fully on Thursday. We thank the Lawrence community for your patience and trust."

01/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--SHOOTING UPDATE
Contact: [email protected]

Fatal Shooting at Lawrence City Hall

Lawrence, KS – A man who broke into City Hall early Monday was fatally shot by a city employee who was authorized and trained to carry a firearm within the building.

City Manager Craig Owens and Police Chief Rich Lockhart addressed media at 10:45am to provide details during the very early stages of the investigation.

A 28-year-old male forced his way into the building about 8:00am through a back door, then broke through a door on the 4th floor, which is a secured area that is not open to the public.

City employees attempted to remove the man and a struggle began. The man was fatally shot. The investigation will be led by the Lawrence Kansas Police Department in cooperation with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office.

No city employees were seriously injured. The deceased suspect is not known to police nor from the Lawrence area. Investigators are working to notify next of kin.

The Lawrence City Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm on Tuesday and will proceed as usual.
Other than that meeting, City Hall, including Municipal Court Offices, will be closed until Thursday.

Updates regarding the investigation will be provided on the Lawrence Kansas Police Department’s page. https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceKansasPolice/

Look to the City of Lawrence social media pages for updates regarding city services which may be interrupted going forward.

THE AUDIO OF THE FULL PRESS BRIEFING IS ON THE KLWN FACEBOOK PAGE (see below). Click the link.

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01/05/2026

Out of town 28 year old man is dead after an altercation at Lawrence City Hall. The full press briefing from 10:45am Monday, January 5, 2026 is here:

Listen to Lawrence City Hall Shooting briefing 1-5-2026 Craig Owens Chief Lockhart by KLWN on

12/31/2025

According to The Record this New Year's Eve day---Podcast online at KLWN.COM. State Representative Mike Amyx and Chamber of Commerce's Tiffany Hall! Great interviews!

12/30/2025

Detective Amy Price is the lead detective who solved a 20 year old child s*x crime case by using genetic DNA investigative research. Assiting was Detective Meghan Bardwell---this is a real story of dedication and excellence. LISTEN TO TODAY'S ENTIRE PRESS CONFERENCE AT https://soundcloud.com/1320klwn/lpd-press-briefing-chief

12/25/2025

Out to deliver Christmas dinner around town. Thank you First United Methodist Church, Deb Engstrom and all the volunteers for making the annual Community Christmas Dinner happen. DOORS OPEN FOR ALL.

12/19/2025

Broadcasting live from the lobby of the beautiful historic Edridge Hotel from 8am to 9am... bring hot cocoa and come hang out!

12/17/2025

’Tis the season of giving! 🎁 The Douglas County Drug Treatment Court team went full on holiday elf mode, making sure every participant in the specialty court program received a stocking stuffed with goodies.

This merry crew includes local defense attorneys and staff from Criminal Justice Services, the District Attorney’s Office, District Court, DCCCA, the Sheriff's Office, and the Lawrence Police Department, all teaming up to support participants on their journey. ❤

12/16/2025

🎄Christmas on Mass🎄