Famed fiddler Billy Spears dies at 82 in Lawrence
Billy Earl Spears, a Lawrence fiddler famed for Western swing and country, died peacefully at his home five days after a lung cancer diagnosis. Born October 26, 1930 in Hartshorne Oklahoma, he toured nationwide with Ferlin Husky Jean Shepard and T. Texas Tyler and influenced many local musicians. His daughter Carol Latham said the outpouring of support on Facebook shows how many lives he touched.
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Lawrence school board to continue talks on tech center site
The Lawrence school board will continue discussions with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce about a new career and technical education center funded partly by a recently passed bond issue. Members express reservations and call for public education to gain voter understanding before moving from the advertised plan. The bond included 5.7 million for expansion at the Holcom Center, with current plans shifting to space at Hiper Technology.
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Kansas University's record external research funding set in 2011 12
Kansas University's external research funding reached 275.2 million dollars in 2011 12 marking a new record for the fifth straight year. Yet officials warned the streak may not continue due to federal budget cuts likely reducing future funds. Steve Warren said KU may again set a record for 2012 13 but faces long odds to raise funding amid cuts.
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