Lawrence man jailed over KU ticket theft scheme
David R. Freeman, 46, who exposed to federal investigators the theft of nearly 20,000 athletics tickets tied to a bribery scheme, will serve an 18 month term after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He reports to the Federal Correctional Complex in Forrest City Arkansas a minimum-security camp housing 300 inmates. Freeman was convicted in June 2009 and faces ongoing federal custody and penalties.
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Downtown Jewelers Fire Causes 5000 In Damage
A malfunctioning shop equipment sparked a small fire at Marks Jewelers on 817 Mass in downtown Lawrence. The blaze caused about $5,000 in damage but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. store staff and owners credited the alarm system for limiting the loss. The 14th oldest jeweler in the United States remains operating.
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Transportation reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832-7188. Follow WheelGenius on Twitter. 6News Director Jesse Fray contributed information to this story.
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KU student earns honor for greener ethylene oxide
Madhav Ghanta, a Kansas University chemical engineering graduate student from India, wins recognition for helping develop a carbon dioxide free method to produce ethylene oxide. Working with postdoctoral researcher Hyun Jin Lee at the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, Ghanta aims to reduce the industrys carbon footprint while supplying a vital chemical used in fabrics antifreeze and bottles.
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Lawrence Public Schools Alert on Door to Door Fundraiser Scam
Lawrence public schools alerted police after a resident reported two young girls going door to door in west Lawrence. They claimed to sell magazines for a Free State High School drama club fundraiser to fund a New York trip, using Marquis Fulfillment Agency as the company. Free State High School denies involvement. Residents urged to contact the Lawrence Police Department at 832-7509 if approached.
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Resurfacing planned for 31st Street in Lawrence
Lawrence to repave a half mile of 31st Street at the southeast edge near Louisiana Street as part of a 1.1 million county upgrade funded by Douglas County taxpayers. Bettis Asphalt of Topeka will perform the work with other repaving slated for September into October.
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