Former KU football player pleads guilty to felony robbery
Christopher S. Martin, 22, a former Kansas University football player, pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to a reduced felony robbery charge for taking less than $100 and marijuana during the May 13 2013 home invasion in west Lawrence. He faces 31 to 136 months with possible probation and will be sentenced April 4.
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Poll shows Brownback Davis in tight governor race
A Kansas poll shows Democrat Paul Davis leading Republican Sam Brownback 42 to 40 with a 3.7 percent margin of error. Voter approval of Brownback stands at 33 percent, with 51 percent disapproving, while Pat Roberts trails Milton Wolf 49 to 23. The survey of 693 Kansas voters covers views on education funding and pay raises, and notes lawmakers discuss restoring higher education cuts.
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Man pleads guilty in botched 2012 robbery case
Olathe man Connor M. Mayhan, 22, pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy to commit robbery as part of a plea deal. He faced up to 34 months of probation with no prior criminal history and remains free on a $15,000 bond. Eftekhar, Johns, and Mayhan were linked to a failed attempt to rob a Lawrence homeowner of money and marijuana on New Jersey Street. Sentencing for Eftekhar is March 28. Johns faces April 4 arraignment.
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Regents defend KU leader amid budget tensions and board ties
Kansas regents chair dismissed claims that Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little could be ousted, noting governor Brownback’s support. Lawmakers debate higher education budgets, with KU facing potential cuts and a failed bonding bid for a student housing project.
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Kansas Bill Eyes Ten Year Driver Licenses
Lawmakers consider extending renewals to ten years to match federal passport rules. Critics warn revenue loss and safety issues for older drivers, with concerns about licenses not expiring until age 78 for renewals at 69 years and 264 days. Supporters propose an $24 eight year license to offset revenue.
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