Grammys Pledge Kansas Professor Nominated but Loses
Kansas University professor Robert Koenig earned a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra) for Viola Transcriptions. The award went to Maurizio Pollini for Chopin Nocturnes.
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Robert Koenig
Maurizio Pollini
Chopin
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Have you ever been bullied or been a bully
Readers on Massachusetts Street share experiences with bullying and its impact. Baker University junior Jordan Martin Baldwin City says bullying is part of growing up and fades with age. Lawrence nursing aide Sarah Revell describes workplace bullying and self bullying at home. Andrew Holliman art framer believes most have been bullied but denies being a bully. Krista Delaney KU freshman Onaga recalls childhood bullying that ended after talking to administrators.
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Jordan Martin
Baker University
Baldwin City
Sarah Revell
Lawrence
Andrew Holliman
Art Framer
Eagles slated to be taken off threatened list
In Kansas the bald eagle population has surged from 417 nesting pairs in 1963 to an estimated 7 000 nesting or breeding pairs, with about 23 nesting pairs found in the last two years. Officials note nests could be moved or removed if needed for development, provided overall population remains protected. Joyce Wolf of the Jayhawk Audubon Society supports delisting with safeguards.
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Erty
Mulhern
Kansas
Joyce Wolf
Jayhawk Audubon Society
Douglas County
Wolf
Kaw Valley
Poisoned eagle shows slow improvement at Linwood clinic
A bald eagle treated for lead poisoning at Operation WildLife near Linwood shows slight gains in sight and appetite but remains at risk. The 8 pound male needs weeks of IV therapy with no sign yet of lead pellet passage. The bird, now limited to one eye, was found after consuming a waterfowl with lead in the Kansas River near Shawnee.
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Operation WildLife
Linwood
Diane Johnson
Johnson
Eyesigohnson
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kansas River
Women urged to fight heart disease at awareness luncheon
KU professor Susan Lunte spoke on Frankenfeld’s molecule detecting method while honors recipient Frankenfeld received 25000 for two years of study ending January. Dr. Michelle Dew of Cardiovascular Consultants warned cardiovascular disease now kills more women than cancer and urged risk awareness and small steps like daily 30 minute activity. Betty Calhoun and Connie Cook praised the event for practical information and motivation.
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Susan Lunte
Frankenfeld
Linda Strole
Michelle Dew
Dew
Betty Calhoun
Lawrence
Connie Cook
Ponca tribes look to bridge gaps and share language via meetings
The Poncas of Nebraska and Oklahoma, once split and denied land, seek unity through language revival and cultural programs. Chief Standing Bear’s early legal win helped restore land in Nebraska, leading to two separate tribes. Leaders discuss pooling resources for language preservation and potential federal funding, with meetings continuing at Stidham Union.
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Standing Bear
Nebraska
U.S
Jones
Congress
Wright
Oklahoma
Stidham Union
Mine Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Dan Jones
Larry Wright Jr
Haskell Indian Nations University
Schauner Focuses On Neighborhoods In Lawrence Politics
Schauner, 61, built his city role on neighborhood and individual concerns rather than business groups. A PLC ally, he cites listening at a Wal-Mart meeting as the spark that began his Lawrence city commission runs in 2003, and he stresses retail caution, economic development reform, and voter-informed library funding. Primary Feb 27. general election April 3 with three at large seats. Other candidates include James Bush Carey Maynard Moody Rob Chestnut Mike Dever Sam Fields Boog Highberger Michael Limburg Jake Davis.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Lawrence-Douglas County
Melinda Henderson
Progressive
Commission
PLC
KNEA
Association
Wichita
Union Electrician
James Bush
Carey Maynard- Moody
Rob Chestnut
Allen Press
Mike Dever
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