Former Lawrence official Jim Henry remembered as grand gentleman
Former Lawrence City Commissioner Jim Henry died at 82. Serving 1999 to 2003, he was known for listening to residents, sharing their concerns with colleagues, and prioritizing city services including police, fire, and streets. He welcomed conversations with colleagues and the public, saying he wanted to involve those who felt overlooked.
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Serial exhibitionist convicted of lewd behavior in KU incident
Ottawa man Ryan James Lawrence, 31, pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of lewd and lascivious behavior after a university student reported him exposing himself along High Drive. He already faced multiple prior convictions and remains jailed with a life sex offender registration requirement. The sentencing hearing is set for Oct. 19.
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KU uses committee path to admit more diverse freshmen
KU data show 5.7 percent of freshmen enrolled via committee review. Committees consider goals and grit beyond test scores, admitting students who miss automatic criteria but show potential. New standards raise auto admission thresholds, while committee admissions help maintain diversity and enrollment numbers with strong average ACT 25.7 and GPA 3.58.
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