Woman testifies husband stabbed and attempted rape in Lawrence
A 36 year old Lawrence woman testified at a preliminary hearing that her husband 39 attempted to choke her with a cord suffocate her with a pillow and rape her before stabbing her nine times in the back during a Nov 29 dispute at their home in the 500 block of John Day Court The woman described the 20 minute assault and said she feared dying as she fought him off She and her husband who has been married 18 years and has two children faced charges of attempted first degree murder and attempted rape with an arraignment scheduled for March 29
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Kansas leader urges action to fight trafficking and expand board
Kansas ranked 30th nationally in anti trafficking efforts as Governor Brownback calls for change. He notes expansion of the Kansas Human Trafficking Advisory Board and suggests KU as a potential site for a trafficking research center. He urges visits to affected areas and conversations with victims.
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Reporter Shaun Hittle Contact and Social Handle
The article notes reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173 and followers are directed to Twitter.com slash Shaun Hittle for updates and contact.
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Comanche Exhibit Recounts Horse’s Place in History
A KU museum event explored Comanche with Dyche preserving the mount, and Sharp noting the horse’s life at Fort Riley. Bruce Scherting detailed the project dubbed Comanche’s extreme makeover while packed turnout and praise from former board members highlighted the community engagement. Leonard Krishtalka tied the discourse to broader history and reflection on European occupation.
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Ottawa man given probation in battery cases
Douglas County judge ordered 24 year old Joshua Jeffcoat to one year of probation after pleading no contest to simple battery in a January 11 party incident in Lawrence. He also faced a six month jail risk for probation violations and a $500 fine with domestic violence prevention classes from a 2011 domestic battery case.
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