Peach From Bucyrus Could Break World Record
A Bucyrus peach weighing 763.39 grams was picked on August 24 at Tubby Fruits Peach Orchard. Two Johnson County Extension scientists weighed it with a USDA scale, with videos and photos documenting the process. Guinness World Records will take up to 12 weeks to verify if it beats the 725 gram current record.
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Universities to set campus gun policy debated
Democratic state Senator Tom Hawk reported meeting a Republican about reintroducing legislation that would let universities set their own campus gun policies. Republican Rep Melissa Rooker backs Second Amendment rights but worries about firearms on campuses and favors site specific guidelines.
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Lawrence wage gaps show lower pay across many occupations
In Lawrence median wages lag Kansas City across numerous categories from business and finance to design and legal jobs. Architecture and engineering pay more here, education and real estate occupations fare well, while casual roles like graphic design and production stay below KC. Local bills remain higher.
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Schultz gifts 1.5 million for Melville professorship at KU
The gift creates a Herman Melville Distinguished Professorship in KU English, aiming to elevate 19th century American literature. Schultz, 80, said the endowment will attract top scholars, expand Moby-Dick and related works study, and transform the department’s research landscape.
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