Autopsy shows wife of man charged with child case dies by own hand
Angela Ellis a 38 year old Lawrence woman and wife of William Ellis Jr 39 facing two counts of child rape died by suicide with a handgun on July 30 at their single wide trailer. Autopsy released Thursday shows the death linked to a personal safety item impact to the head. Ellis had purchased the gun the day before and was listed as a witness in the case. It is not clear how her death affects the prosecution. Ellis has pleaded not guilty and a jury trial is set for February 8.
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KU names new dean for Health Professions
Kansas University Medical Center announces Abiodun Akinwuntan will become dean of the School of Health Professions starting January 18, 2016. He hails from Georgia Regents University where he served as associate dean for research and professor of physical therapy ophthalmology and neurology since 2005.
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Hy-Vee customer English wins prize in store ceremony
Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway announced a prize winner during a Thursday presentation. English and her husband Robert Cook plan home upgrades with the winnings for their old house, with English joking she may hide behind the flowers in the floral department.
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Students approve gender neutral pronouns move on campus
Student Senate approved adding a paragraph to Rules and Regulations stating gender neutral pronouns are used to increase inclusivity and reduce microaggressions. Senator Harrison Baker calls this a key first step while Omar Rana notes the impact on students who don’t identify as strictly male or female.
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