Deciphera and Lilly team to fight cancer in Lawrence
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly announced a partnership to license and develop cancer fighting technology with potential milestones totaling 520 million dollars. Deciphera will expand into vacated KU Life Sciences Research Lab space in western Lawrence and add about 10 employees over two years. The deal combines Deciphera protein technology with Lilly's discovery and development expertise, boosting local biotech growth.
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Weather signals vivid fall foliage in Lawrence
Douglas County receives ample moisture shaping a bright leaf display across Lawrence neighborhoods and rural areas. Experts note colder nights are needed to trigger color change, with leaves likely turning mid month after the first freeze.
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Autumn colors seen along Kansas county roads in fall forecast
Weather and horticulture experts expect vivid autumn colors across Douglas and surrounding counties. Warm, moist conditions boost leaf color, with maples likely providing standout reds mid month ahead of the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City October 17 to 19.
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Historic bailout signed into law
Washington acts to rescue markets as Congress approves a 700 billion dollar bailout to revive credit. The measure allows the Bush administration to buy distressed assets and stabilize financing, with fresh cash for disaster aid and tax breaks totaling about 107 billion over 10 years. President Bush signed the bill within hours and Treasury Secretary Paulson plans to begin spending soon.
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Kansans in House vote against bailout
Area economists say rescue is the right thing while the economy falters. The downturn pressures university endowments as Obama and McCain clash over economic policy amid plunging jobs.
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Firebirds Fire Up Homecoming Parade with Float Cheers
Alec Burks five and his mother Mandy wave from a Free State High School Homecoming parade float Friday. Read about Friday's football game on page 10 and photos of Homecoming royalty Queen Taylor Manning and King Isaac Flynn on next Saturday's Society pages. See parade video at LJWorld.com.
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American Profile Debuts in Journal-World Edition
American Profile, a weekly magazine celebrating hometown life, joins the Journal-World today featuring drive-ins, county fairs, and neighborly kindness as core themes.
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Local couple builds straw home off Douglas County but not there
A rural project features a couple constructing a dream home from straw bales, highlighting an unconventional choice outside Douglas County. The piece notes the inventive design, location details, and the couple’s plans for the residence.
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