Jury selection begins in Miller murder retrial
Jury selection started Monday in the retrial of Martin Miller 56 once convicted in 2005 of first degree murder in the July 28 2004 death of Mary Miller 46 at their Lawrence home The Kansas Court of Appeals ordered a new trial in 2014 citing faulty jury instructions Prosecutors say Miller killed his wife for life insurance and an affair while his attorney contends the death was natural About 100 potential jurors appeared for the process.
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Lawrence sees 2014 monthly job gains in metro area
The latest federal report shows Lawrence and the surrounding metro area posting job gains every month in 2014. The data indicate a consistent month by month increase in total nonfarm employment, highlighting a continued expansion in the Lawrence labor market across the year.
Lawrence jobs show 16 months of growth since Sept 2013
The Town Talk notes a long streak of year over year job growth in Lawrence with a dip only in Sept 2013 and references the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment report. It recalls past reports of the Lawrence metro area leading national growth in Aug 2014 but notes a downward revision.
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Freedom fight sparks clash over student organization power
Religious groups and civil rights advocates clash over a bill redefining the power of student organizations. Page 3A.
KU hires professors to lead immigration studies
Kansas University names Victor Agadjanian and Cecilia Menjívar as Foundation Distinguished Professors to head a new migration and immigration studies center, guiding the development of interdisciplinary research and graduate offerings. The pair previously distinguished professors at Arizona State University are set to lead campus initiatives, according to page 5A.
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Lawrence City Commission Forum Sparks Health Policy Ideas
A Lawrence City Commission candidate forum on health and wellness ideated a range of proposals. Candidate Stan Rasmussen suggested lowering the drinking age to benefit the community, among other points raised during the Monday event in 2015.
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