Westar executives ordered to turn over millions in forfeiture
Jury convicts Wittig and Lake on multiple counts including conspiracy wire fraud and money laundering. They face sentencing Jan 9 and potential forfeiture of property. prosecutors sought billions in ill gotten gains, but jurors allowed retention of substantial salary and benefits. Lake must forfeit over 2 million in stock sales and shares.
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Nobel laureates address state education board on science standards
Nobel winners from the Elie Wiesel Foundation urged the board to keep science free from religious politicization. The letter, signed by leading physicists chemists and medical experts, argues science and faith are not enemies. Board Chairman Steve Abrams and critic John Calvert dismissed the letter as unhelpful without specifics of the changes.
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Bartender cited for smoking after hours in Lawrence bar
Tiffany Hurter bartender at Conroy's Pub was cited for smoking inside after hours with a 24 hour ban. City prosecutor Jerry Little noted a $100 maximum fine, offered a $25 plea plus $42 costs. Hurter, facing Municipal Court on Oct 12, may go to trial. a lawsuit by Dennis Steffes challenges the city's ban as unconstitutional in Douglas County District Court.
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