No charges in Colyer loan probe linked to Brownback campaign
Lt Gov Jeff Colyer lent $500000 three times to Sam Brownback's re election bid during 2014. Federal prosecutors declined to file charges after an investigation into campaign finance matters. Brownback and Colyer said the finances were compliant and no further statements would be issued.
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Lawrence shelter director to leave for Kansas City post
Brian Blevins, longtime executive director of the Lawrence Community Shelter since December, will step down in late July to lead Hope Faith Ministries in Kansas City, Mo. The faith based day center offers medical services housing help employment training and other services to the homeless.
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Eudora man sentenced for Wal-Mart theft and threats
Seth Lee Smiley, 32, pleaded guilty May 7 to attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and weapon possession by a felon. He was sentenced to 23 months after allegedly stealing a $60 flashlight at a Lawrence Wal-Mart and threatening an employee with a knife. Police arrested Smiley in March, according to Lawrence police.
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