Attorney seeks to bar graphic testimony in Miller murder trial
Lawrence man Martin K. Miller faces a murder trial for asphyxiating his wife Mary E. Miller in July 2004. His attorney argues that details of Miller's affair are irrelevant and prejudicial. Pretrial motions include excluding life details and courtroom cameras ahead of a June 13 trial date.
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Kansas University
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Mark Manna
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Manna
Paula Martin
Mary Miller
Investigation charges possible for dog's death in trap
State wildlife officers near completing a report on the January 30 raccoon trap incident at a Kansas River park. The 12-year-old Rottweiler mix died after being caught in a fur trap near Second and Indiana streets. The trapper reportedly did not hold a fur-trapping license and prosecutors may review for possible animal cruelty charges.
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Kansas River
Charles Branson
Second
Indiana
Lawrence
Police investigate photos taken by youth at school
A 15-year-old male Central Junior High School student is suspected of taking pictures up a female student's skirt at school on April 7. A school resource officer found the photographs April 18. Police treat it as eavesdropping. the case is referred to Dist. Atty. Branston for possible charges.
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Central
Dist. Atty
Charles Branson
Traffic Saturation Patrol Nets Tickets and Arrests
A Friday night Lawrence police saturation patrol from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. resulted in two drunken driving arrests, 58 speeding tickets and 12 seat-belt violations. Eight hazardous moving violations were cited, according to Lt. Dan Ward.
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Dan Ward
Gasoline prices patrol seeks fuel deals
The Journal World found a gas price as low as 2.05 dollars at Citgo on 2005 W Ninth St. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital to explain mental health unit closing
Lawrence Memorial Hospital CEO Gene Meyer outlines the controversial closure of the hospital’s mental health unit last year, detailing reasons and anticipated impacts on patients and staff. He addresses community questions and potential alternatives as stakeholders seek clarity.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Gene Meyer
Kansans weigh GOP bid to challenge Governor Sebelius
Republicans including House Speaker Doug Mays weigh gubernatorial runs against Kathleen Sebelius as Moran abandons bid. Tim Shallenburger urges calm, warns only a few will win, and advises delay echoing past primaries. Diverse candidates like Lynn Jenkins and Phill Kline circulate rumors while party frays shape perspectives.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Doug Mays
Topeka
Mays
Sebelius
Lynn Jenkins
Phill Kline
U.S
Jim Ryan
West Lawrence
Ron Thornburgh
Senate
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
Jerry Moran
Hays
Moran
KU Museums to move vast insect, fossil collections
The Kansas University Public Safety Office will take over a 32,000 square foot west campus building currently housing Printing Services as the Natural History Museum moves about 4 million dead insects and invertebrate paleontology collections. The project involves 7 million renovations and move-in between spring 2006 and August 2006, with space to house specimens from Dyche, Snow, Lindley, Lippincott, Haworth halls and Bridwell Hall on west campus. Captain Schuyler Bailey stated the move aims to relieve crowded conditions described as bursting and spilling into hallways.
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Journal-World Photos
Zachary Falin
Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center
Snow Hall
Kansas University
Printing Services
West Campus
Fuzz
Buzz
KU Public Safety Office
Natural History Museum
Jordan Yachim
Don Steeples
Dyche, Snow
Lindley
Lippincott
Haworth
Bridwell Hall
Yachim
Schuyler Bailey
Evolution defender won't call witnesses
In Topeka a Kansas public hearings panel confronts the evolution debate as attorney Pedro Irigonegaray says he will not call witnesses or argue the merits while anticipating possible lawsuits if state science standards include intelligent design elements. He partners with groups boycotting the hearings to scrutinize critics, as a three-member board subcommittee plans four days of hearings starting Thursday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ge Pedro Irigonez Wegaray
State Board of Education
Trigonegaray
Iriganegaray
John Calvert
Health care groups push Cover the Uninsured Week outreach
Health service agencies across Douglas County join Cover the Uninsured Week led by Health Care Access to raise awareness of uninsured residents. Officials note 2003 government estimates show about 300000 Kansans without coverage and 80000 children, with a 14 percent uninsured rate in Douglas County. Open houses and brochures run today through Friday at clinics and hospitals to provide information on programs and access to care.
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Nikki King
King
Health Care Access
Douglas County
Moodie Road
Janelle Martin
Kansas
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