Probation for one of three in botched 2012 home invasion
Douglas County judge sentenced 23 year old Alexander Eftekhar to one year probation after a 2012 botched home invasion in the 1200 block of New Jersey Street. Eftekhar pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated robbery and burglary as prosecutors called the plan boneheaded. Mayhan and Johns face upcoming sentencing and arraignment.
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Plea Proceeding for West 24th Place Case
Friday's status conference set for May 6 as both sides await a criminal history report and additional evidence tests. Defense attorney Courtney Henderson said it is too early to tell if the case will go to trial with no negotiations underway. Investigators testified Cully stabbed Francisco twice after he allegedly threatened her and threw a chair, with a cellphone video of the altercation shown in court. A coroner noted Francisco's blood alcohol level was .341 at death.
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Lawrence chamber seeks local CEO as Williams exits
Gaumer outlined a plan to recruit a local chief executive amid Greg Williams departure to Springfield. A 15 member committee will interview in April with a May decision, followed by a national search if no local candidate is offered. Local leaders are valued for politics savvy and immediate ties to businesses.
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Lawrence
Lawrence-area chamber committee members named for selection work
A list of individuals from diverse organizations including Intrust Bank McGrew Real Estate Stevens & Brand and Lawrence Memorial Hospital is identified as members of a chamber selection committee. The roster features entities such as Allison Moore Colliers International Cindy Yulich and Tim Caboni with affiliations spanning health education banking real estate and local government.
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Intrust Bank
Mike McGrew
McGrew Real Estate
Brad Finkelder
Stevens & Brand
Gene Meyer
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Shannon Abrahamson
First Management
LaVerne Epp
Lawrence-Douglas County
Cindy Yulich
Emprise Bank
Mark Kern
the Kern Group
Jason Edmonds
Edmonds
Duncan
Susan Tate
Lawrence Arts Center
Craig Weinaug
Douglas County
David Corliss
City of Lawrence
Rick Doll
Lawrence Public Schools
Tim Caboni
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