LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The University of Louisville has hired the University of Kansas’ provost as its new president.

U of L trustees voted during a special meeting Tuesday to hire Neeli Bendapudi, completing a nationwide search for the next leader of the scandal-plagued university. The university has been searching for a full-time president since James Ramsey was forced out as campus president in 2016.

Ramsey was forced to resign after coming under attack for his lucrative compensation and a series of other scandals.

Greg Postel has been serving as U of L’s interim president since early 2017.

RUSSELL COUNTY—  Two teen were injured in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Sunday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Chevy 1500 driven by Layn Logsdon, 18, Russell, was southbound on 181^st three miles west of Russell.

As the driver reached to get cell phone, the vehicle traveled into the west ditch, struck a residential driveway entrance, became airborne, struck the ground front end first causing the vehicle to flip end to end.

The vehicle then traveled through a post and barbed wire fence coming to rest on its wheels in a pasture.

Logsdon and a passenger Emme Pfannenstiel, 14, Russell, were transported to Russell Regional Medical Center.

Both were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged assault and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, police an 18-year-old was jogging on the bike path near Mclean and Seneca in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.  She was approached by a man who physically assaulted and attempted to sexually assault her.

During the attack, a City of Wichita employee who was working on the nearby observed the incident and immediately called 911 for help. Officers responded quickly and took a 36-year-old suspect into custody. Citizens who were nearby also stopped to assist the victim during this incident.

The suspect Ronald Charles Knittle is being held on a $150,000 Bond for Aggravated Sexual Battery, Robbery and Criminal Threat, according to the Sedgwick County Booking report.

The victim sustained minor injuries. Police did not release additional detail.

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to 227 West 8th Street in Hutchinson after report of a stabbing, according to a media release. Officers found 31-year-old Daniel Rivera II of Hutchinson in the residence with multiple stab wounds.

Rivera II was transported to a Wichita hospital for treatment.

The suspect Taylor Perry Stuart, 35, Nickerson, fled the scene. Police arrested him later Tuesday morning on requested charges of Attempted 2 degree Murder and Aggravated Assault, according to police. He is being held on a bond of $105,000.00.

MCPHERSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a bomb threat in McPherson County.

Just after 9a.m., Monday, authorities evacuated the Pfizer Plant, 1776 Centennial Drive, according to the McPherson County Sheriff’s department.

There are no injuries reported and few details about the alleged threat released, according to  Tim Hawkinson with McPherson County Emergency Management.

A similar incident forced an evacuation at the plant in of June of 2016.

WELLINGTON, Kan. (AP) — A small-town Kansas woman is gaining national attention for her rainbow hair art. 

Ursula Goff has more than 102,000 followers on Instagram who get to see photos of hairstyles she made that include dyed polka dots, mosaic designs and painted eyes. She was recently featured on the Rachael Ray Show with a segment about her hairstyles.

“The rainbow hair trend has been flooding our social media feeds for quite some time now — but one extremely popular hairstylist from Kansas named Ursula Goff … has truly taken the phenomenon to another level,” Cristina Corvina wrote for the show.

Goff has been styling hair for more than a dozen years, but didn’t start gaining social media attention until about three years ago. She the reactions to her art weren’t always positive in rural Kansas.

“As time goes by, I get more positive feedback than anything,” Goff said. “There’s always people who don’t like it or it’s not their thing, but they aren’t my market, so it’s no big deal.”

She finds her inspiration from “almost everything,” and embraces what some consider weird or crazy.

“It’s fun and lucrative,” Goff said. “I get almost complete creative control, it’s just challenging enough, and it’s given me fantastic travel, exposure and income opportunities. Obviously that not only benefits me and my career, but my family also, and they are ultimately who I answer to and who motivates me.”

Despite the national attention, Goff said she has no plans to leave the small town of Wellington anytime soon.

RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man arrested in a domestic case early Saturday made a first appearance Monday.

Zaide Mendoza-Wells, 20, Hutchinson faces potential charges of aggravated battery, aggravated child endangerment, two counts of criminal damage, felony interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Just before 6 a.m. Saturday, police were called to a residence Lyman Street in Hutchinson on the report of a disturbance. A resident apparently heard loud bangs and a woman screaming.

Officers made contact with the victim who told them the suspect attacked her with a kitchen knife and punched her multiple times during the incident, according to court testimony. She had lacerations that needed medical treatment. 

Police found blood near the couch, in a bathroom, and around other parts of the home. They arrested Mendoza-Wells at the scene. During the court appearance, he managed to get the $14,000 bond lowered to $12,500.