Lawrence man gets 310 month sentence for brutal baseball bat attack
Arthur Davis III, 61, was sentenced to 310 months after a jury found him guilty of attempted first degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and contributing to a child’s misconduct in a June 16, 2009 attack on his ex wife. He allegedly coerced his children to help, while the victim escaped in her underwear. The defendant’s tai chi instructor and former students described him as a healer amid the courtroom ruling.
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City officials weigh Carnegie renovation downtown Lawrence
Lawrence officials plan a 1.4 million renovation of the 107 year old Carnegie Library at Ninth and Vermont to add 2000 square feet. The project will improve accessibility with an elevator and restrooms and create space for the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau in the basement and for Parks and Recreation on the main floor. If approved, work could finish in about six months and boost downtown activity near Mass Street.
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Kansas bill would let judges ease sentences for veterans with PTSD
Kansas lawmakers consider House Bill 2430 to allow judges to depart from sentencing guidelines for combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Rep. Tom Sloan says the measure aims to connect veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with needed services rather than prison. The proposal, in the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, follows calls from state leaders noting PTSD among veterans may affect criminal justice outcomes.
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TOMS founder talks at KU on giving shoes
The founder of TOMS Shoes visits KU to discuss the company's model of donating a pair of shoes for every pair sold, outlining its impact and mission. The talk highlights the social enterprise approach and its reach among students and local communities.
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