Deliberations Continue in Kansas Rapist retrial
After hours of closing arguments in the retrial of Robert Grey, 41, jurors in Lawrence began deliberations on the 1997 rape of a KU student. Grey, previously convicted in 2009 and later granted a new trial, faces renewed prosecution over the May 11 1997 incident near Lawrence High.
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Peace mural honors Walsh at shelter award ceremony
Walsh recently completed a 25 foot mural on a semitrailer at the Peace dining room shelter. The piece shows homelessness dangers and the Center’s promise, praised by Christine Smith of LCPJ. Walsh cited the Vietnam era as fueling her peace work and urged continued community action.
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Federal voter form tweak delays Arizona Kansas registration
The Election Assistance Commission seeks to modify the federal voter registration form with special instructions for Arizona and Kansas about proof of citizenship. The 10th Circuit granted an emergency stay, keeping Melgren's directive on hold until further court order as the agency asks for expedited appeal consideration. The EAC warns the ruling could deter federal voter registration ahead of August primaries and November general election.
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Haskell regents weigh admissions changes and funding
Regents weigh raising ACT minimum to 14 and tightening criteria at Haskell University while concerns grow over excluding students served by the school. Budget figures show a funding gap since 2010, with federal support and sequestration shaping finances as officials push for autonomy and more federal dollars.
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