Ex-consultant seeks leniency in tickets scam
Thomas Blubaugh, a former consultant for Kansas University athletics, asked a federal judge for a sentence under 21 months for his role in a $2 million ticket scalping scheme that already saw two conspirators jailed. He cites health, family needs, and cooperation, seeks below 33 to 41 month guidance, agrees on restitution of $841,111 but says others’ thefts and sales should not be his responsibility. Seven people, including his wife Charlotte Blubaugh, have been implicated in the football and basketball ticket cases.
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Bay Leaf to close after 35 years in Downtown
The Downtown Bay Leaf store will shutter after 35 years as owner cites competition from the Internet. The move ends a longtime local shopping landmark and leaves its Page 5A coverage for readers.
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Kansas takes down Missouri at Kauffman Stadium
Kansas Jayhawks pitcher Thomas Taylor fanned a career high nine as KU defeated Missouri 7-1 at Kauffman Stadium. Taylor pitched six innings allowing one run on one hit to lead the win in this Wednesday matchup.
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State senator asks trooper for warning in speeding stop
State Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau told a state trooper during a traffic stop that she would appreciate a warning rather than a ticket. The exchange occurred as she argued for leniency in the speeding incident.
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Oletha Faust-Goudeau
Record fundraising year for St Patrick's Day committee
The local St Patrick's Day committee posted a record fundraising year and will share full details this Friday. Community supporters, donors, and events tied to the celebration are highlighted as organizers review totals and plan future campaigns.
Wolfhound Show Draws Fans at Lawrence National Specialty
Jon Steele of Saginaw Michigan handles borzoi show dogs between events during the Borzoi Club of America's 2011 National Specialty Show at Holiday Inn Lawrence. The show, running through Saturday, features Steele and other handlers with Borzoi dogs as Chris Neale of Gainesville wins Sweepstakes.
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Saginaw
Mich
Holiday Inn Lawrence
McDonald Drive
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Teachers seek 1500 dollar raises for next year
Lawrence district teachers led by the Lawrence Education Association formally requested a $1,500 raise per educator for the next school year, citing a $1.389 million total cost to recruit, retain, and fairly compensate about 926 licensed staff amid a projected $3 million budget hole. District administrators say funds should not be all used for raises, noting contingency and reserve funds and proposed actions to close the budget gap.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Education Association
Chris Cobb
South Junior High School
Wakarusa Valley
Frank Harwood
Cobb
KBA officials deny charges in bioscience probe
Kansas Bioscience Authority leaders Tom Thornton and John Carlin refuted allegations from Wichita state senator Susan Wagle that the agency faces a criminal investigation. Wagle said Johnson County District Attorney's office is probing and subpoenas have been issued to several employees, while Thornton and Carlin emphasized repeated audits clear the agency.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority
Wichita
Susan Wagle
KBA
Tom Thornton
Wagle
Thornton
John Carlin
Kansas
Carlin
Johnson County
Chris McMullin
Low turnout prompts question of timing for local elections
Lawrence and other Kansas communities posted low voter turnout in recent city and school elections, with Lawrence at 13 percent. County clerks note similar rates statewide as debates rise over moving local elections from April to November by state law, which lawmakers considered changing this session.
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Douglas County
Shew
Past turnout in Douglas County elections by year
Voter turnout percentages for past city and school elections in Douglas County are listed from 2003 through 2009. 2009 shows 14 percent, 2007 19.1 percent, 2005 38.5 percent, and 2003 33 percent, per the Douglas County Clerk's website.
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