Man booked on suspicion of attempted murder in Lawrence
Ru fus H. Smith a 53 year old Lawrence man is jailed on suspicion of second degree murder related to a May 9 North Lawrence stabbing. He previously sustained wounds and is held at Douglas County Jail on a 100000 dollar bond after a Wednesday arrest following hospital discharge. Police say the victim and witnesses are not cooperative. Smith has prior Douglas County convictions including drug possession theft and criminal threats.
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Regents elect Kenny Wilk as new chairman for year
The Kansas Board of Regents chose Kenny Wilk as chairman for a one year term starting July, succeeding Fred Logan. Wilk, a former Kansas House member from Lansing and ex chair of the Appropriations Committee, aims to advance Foresight 2020 goals and align with institutions' plans.
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Voter registration groups say new docs block citizenship proof
The League of Women Voters warns that prohibiting copying naturalization certificates creates discrimination and roadblocks for new citizens trying to register. Civil rights groups warn Kansas and Arizona want a form change, a ruling tied to August primaries and November general elections.
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Kuw professor named interim vice provost for faculty development
Kansas University names English professor Marta Caminero-Santangelo as acting vice provost for faculty development effective May 19, filling in for Mary Lee Hummert who shifts to interim vice chancellor of research. Caminero-Santangelo, KU veteran since 1997, has chaired the English department and earned multiple honors.
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Emily Taylor Center For Women & Gender Equity
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