Ticket Scandal Ex KU Official Ex Wife Loses Assets
A federal judge ruled that Mary Jean Kirtland cannot keep money and property moved in the divorce settlement related to Ben Kirtland, the former KU associate athletic director. The government seeks more than 400000 in recovered assets from the case tied to a ticket scalping scheme that defrauded victims of over 2 million dollars.
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Freshman class size shows promise
Kansas University's total fall enrollment fell for the fourth straight year in 2012 but officials said the university's incoming freshman class suggested improvement in the future. Regents data show total enrollment at 27,939, down 2.7 percent from 2011, with Lawrence and Edwards campuses down 3.42 percent to 24,577 while KU Medical Center rose 2.8 percent to 3,362.
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Brownback declines to back Westboro linked candidate
Gov. Sam Brownback withholds support from Jack Wu, a Topeka resident and self described follower of Westboro Baptist Church, in the race for the State Board of Education 4th District. Wu faces incumbent Carolyn Campbell, a Democrat from Topeka, with Campbell seeking re election. Wu declined further comment via email.
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Topeka
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Romney plan would raise health costs for Kansas families
A report by Families USA compares ObamaCare RomneyCare and Romney Candidate Care. It estimates Kansas would gain 220000 insured under Obama’s plan by 2016 and lose 90000 under Romney’s. The study weighs premiums access and coverage across the three options.
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Storm Chance High and Low Temperatures Forecast
The forecast shows a high of 76 and a low of 50 with a storm chance noted. Page 12A covers weather details alongside the business classified comics and deaths notices.
Child molester given life term in five counts
Lawrence McDonagh II, 61, of Tonganoxie, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on five counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The case was detailed on Page 3A of the publication.
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