Beekeeper scientist Marla Spivak wins MacArthur genius grant
Marla Spivak, a University of Minnesota distinguished professor of apiculture and social insects, earns a $500000 MacArthur Foundation genius grant for her honey bee health work. Her research develops disease resistant bee strains and strengthens cooperation with beekeepers, expanding impact across the industry.
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Arts Center marks 35 years at Lawrence amid growth
Lawrence Arts Center celebrates 35 years since relocating from the Carnegie Library. Founding executive director Ann Evans led 33 years with support from community leaders. Current director Susan Tate cites resilience, expansion in galleries, classrooms, and performances, plus outreach to Boys and Girls Club and First Step House as core achievements and future directions. The celebration honors history and outlines plans for broader access and new programs.
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City Commission Delays Lowe's Plan For Sixth Street Site
Lawrence city commissioners pulled the Lowe's home improvement store item from the agenda due to Mayor Mike Amyx illness. The discussion is rescheduled for 6 35 p m next Tuesday at City Hall.
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Sunflower Broadband sale advances to Knology purchase
Commissioners move toward finalizing Sunflower Broadband transfer as Knology Inc. prepares to take over Sunflower cable and phone services from The World Company. No exact takeover date set, but likely in 30 to 60 days per The World Company COO Patrick Knorr. The World Company owns the Journal- World. City to consider an ordinance to demolish a vacant home at 15th and Haskell after inspections noted 15 violations. Gregory Seibel owns the property and did not attend the meeting. attempts to reach him failed.
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Liquor Approved for Downtown KU Pep Rally
A Kansas University homecoming pep rally in downtown Lawrence received approval to sell alcoholic beverages in the city right of way. The event on Thursday October 21 in the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street is hosted by Kansas Athletics, the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and partners. Commissioners previously OK'd closing the block and on Tuesday added the liquor sale permission.
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House on Haskell Ave May Be Demolished
City commissioners heard an update on 1313 Haskell Ave as it faces possible razing after being given until Oct. 15 to meet multiple city codes concerning its exterior appearance.
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Appeals planned in stolen goods case
A Lawrence woman seeks to overturn a jury verdict in a stolen goods and fraud case. Carrie Neighbors, 49, owner of Yellow House Store in Kansas, was convicted in Kansas City, Kansas, on 16 counts for a scheme to buy stolen items and resell them on eBay from 2004 to 2006. Her lawyer asked for a new trial or acquittal and she plans to appeal to the 10th Circuit, alleging illegal evidence and faulty instructions. The judge also revoked her bond pending sentencing set for January 3.
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