Wichita man faces life term for brutalizing two daughters
A 52 year old Wichita man pleaded no contest to first degree murder and eight counts including kidnapping and assault for brutalizing his eight and nine year old daughters in 2022 and 2023. Prosecutors seek 25 years to life for murder and 20 more years for other charges at sentencing April 25. The case notes prior DV and child abuse investigations and the younger girl’s death from a ruptured heart after being stomped on May 8, 2023. The surviving daughter faced threats to claim she caused her sister’s injuries.
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KU Innovation Park names Adam Courtney new leader
Adam Courtney, the former chief financial officer and interim CEO, is appointed as the new head of KU Innovation Park. The West Campus nonprofit has attracted about 70 companies through partnerships with the University of Kansas, expanding its incubator facility and office space to foster startups and EU research collaborations.
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City ends pilot night court after six months of low turnout
Lawrence will discontinue its pilot night-court program in the Municipal Court after about six months due to limited participation. City Manager Craig Owens announced the decision at a Lawrence City Commission meeting, noting the extra Wednesday sessions failed to attract defendants outside regular hours.
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One Day One KU fundraiser raises 2.6M for KU programs
A one day KU fundraiser generated 2.6 million in donations from 3,700+ donors across 50 states and 11 countries. The event run by KU Endowment Association featured matching gifts to 140 initiatives including 50k for Health System heart care and 100k for the KU Crew Club.
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Lawrence school district restores early release Wednesdays
After a Friday meeting the Lawrence school district revised its inclement weather make up plan restoring early-release Wednesdays for middle and high schools. The shift adds five to six minutes per day for middle and high schools, with full days the last week of school and a PD day for teachers on April 12.
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