LJWorld.com Headlines for January 13, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Lawrence man sentenced to 9.5 years in prison in aggravated sexual battery case — nearly twice what plea agreement recommended]( A Lawrence man who had pleaded no contest to aggravated sexual battery was sentenced on Friday to 9.5 years in prison — nearly double what the plea agreement in the case had recommended — after the judge said she thought he had not taken ... [Lawrence man sentenced to 9.5 years in prison in aggravated sexual battery case — nearly twice what plea agreement recommended]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man who had pleaded no contest to aggravated sexual battery was sentenced on Friday to 9.5 years in prison — nearly double what the plea agreement in the case had recommended — after the judge said she thought he had not taken ... January 12, 2024 @ 8:08pm [Lawrence man charged with more than a dozen child sex crimes; he could face life in prison if convicted]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man has been charged in Douglas County District Court with 15 counts of child sex crimes that, if he were convicted, could result in life in prison. The man, Adrian Raye Wisdom, 26, is charged with two counts of rape, nine counts of ... January 12, 2024 @ 7:10pm [Driver’s license gender needs to match sex assigned at birth, Kansas AG Kris Kobach argues in court]( By: Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Civil rights advocates argued in court this week that driver's licenses should not lead to “forced outing,” leaving a district judge to decide how a divisive law will impact the day-to-day lives of transgender Kansans. Republican ... January 12, 2024 @ 6:26pm [Battery charge dismissed for now against man who claimed to be defending city-supported homeless campsite]( By: Chris Conde A resident of the city-supported homeless campsite who allegedly struck another man with a wooden object — and later claimed he was defending other residents of the camp — has had the battery charge against him dismissed for now. Vance ... January 12, 2024 @ 5:35pm [Lawrence man ordered to stand trial in 2022 double homicide]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man accused of killing two people in 2022 and firing a gun at police during a car chase was ordered Thursday to stand trial on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. Rodney E. Marshall, 52, is charged in Douglas County ... January 12, 2024 @ 5:35pm [Lawrence man originally accused of exposing himself to a child receives probation; attorney cites his severe memory problems]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man who says he has severe memory problems because of a brain injury was granted probation on Friday in a case where he was originally charged with exposing himself to a child. The man, Eric L. Collins, 45, was originally charged ... January 12, 2024 @ 5:35pm [Bill to limit diversity, equity and inclusion activities at universities may get new attention at Kansas Statehouse]( By: Chad Lawhorn A bill that would create questions about how University of Kansas officials can address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion may get a second life in the Kansas Legislature this session. Lawmakers in both houses last year passed a ... January 12, 2024 @ 5:45pm [Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances, music, basketball and more events]( By: Sarah Parsons Some events may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather. Check with hosts or venues for weather-related closings or postponements. SATURDAY • Women’s Jam, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. ... January 12, 2024 @ 4:08pm [After surviving police raid of its offices, Marion County Record to receive national journalism award at KU]( By: Chad Lawhorn A Kansas newspaper that became a national rallying cry for journalism after its offices were raided by a small-town police force will receive one of the nation’s top journalism awards at KU this spring. The Marion County Record will receive ... January 12, 2024 @ 2:12pm [Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 12, 2024]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... January 12, 2024 @ 7:15pm [Santa Fe depot to stay open as 24-hour winter shelter through the duration of freezing weather in Lawrence]( By: Staff report UPDATED 2:30 P.M., Jan. 12, 2024 The Santa Fe train depot will serve as a 24-hour winter shelter through the duration of the freezing weather currently affecting Lawrence, and the city’s seeking volunteers to staff it appropriately. The City ... January 12, 2024 @ 12:22pm [Extensive staff training, grievance processes and more outlined in operations manual for The Village]( By: Austin Hornbostel When The Village — Lawrence's new project to house the homeless — eventually opens at 256 N. Michigan St., it’ll also come with extensive staff training, a strict mid-evening curfew and a grievance process for nearby neighbors and ... 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