Land, golf, and a Lawrence vision forge Alvamar growth
Developer John McGrew and Bob Billings forged a Lawrence footprint starting with a 450 acre hilltop tract near Iowa Street. Their hunting ties and KU days spurred public course dreams that blossomed into about 3,000 acres of West Lawrence neighborhoods under the Alvamar name. Billings died in 2003, leaving a lasting civic-development legacy.
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Tougher first time DUI limits debated in Kansas
Kansas legislators examine two national lobbying positions on limiting drunken driving. MADD backs mandatory ignition interlocks for all first time DUI offenders, while the American Beverage Institute warns the bill overreaches. Kansas currently requires interlocks for repeat offenders and for first-timers with a BAC near twice the limit.
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Finalists named for Lawrence police chief post
Five finalists for Lawrence police chief are named including Tarik Khatib the interim chief, and city officials from Overland Park Olathe Wichita and Lincoln Neb. names Clark Morrow Tom Stolz Mark Kessler and Brian Jackson. An open house for the public to meet the candidates is planned Feb. 10 at the Carnegie Building with Ron Olin retired to Kansas Athletics Inc.
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Clark Morrow
Tom Stolz
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Ron Olin
Kansas Athletics Inc
Brewster Higley cabin keys a world famous folk tune
Historic Brewster Higley cabin in Smith County Kansas anchors the origin of My Western Home later known as Home on the Range. Visitors from across the nation trace the frontier doctor’s six verse poem to a tiny, electrified-free homestead beside Beaver Creek. The song’s fame spans Ireland Africa Russia and China, sung in multiple languages by crowds including Wranglers in China.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority Meets in Topeka
The Kansas Bioscience Authority holds a meeting today in Topeka to discuss funding, project approvals, and growth plans for the state's biotechnology sector. Officials outline priorities and respond to questions from stakeholders.
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