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Among fields of wheat, winemakers prosper

Making wine in Kansas is a little-known, sweet-tasting business.

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821 Club closing its doors for good

Owners say city code violations are to blame.

Top of the Hill

Students will be able to vote for their favorite places in Lawrence next week.

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Homecoming festivities create extra revenue

Hotels filled and bars ordered more inventory in preparation for influx of alumni and families.

Oread Inn prepares to open in January

The hotel will have several bars and restaurants, and observation decks overlooking Memorial Stadium.

City moves to close 821 Club

A club with a troubled past is being closed by the city for code violations.

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Local bars now building patios

The city commission recently approved a new patio for the Jackpot Music Hall.

New piano bar has grand opening

The Barrel House, featuring dueling pianists, opens after delays.

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Students clamor for pre-break bronzing

With spring break approaching, students want to shed their winter paleness.

Wal-Mart gets more than 200 applications

Students can apply for a job at the new Wal-Mart until March 23

KMBC, KCWE back on Sunflower Broadband

The two companies reached an agreement Friday allowing immediate broadcast of the stations.

Acai is popular superfood in many forms

As health benefits of acai berry become more widely known, local vendors watch sales rise.

Unlicensed: A T-Shirt Tale

Meet Larry Sinks, the man behind JoeCollege.com and its controversial T-shirts.

Local barber wins businessman award

A love of haircutting throughout life and key events shaped barbershop owner’s style.

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Rising wheat costs affect Lawrence bakeries

The rising price of wheat has taken its toll on bakeries and pizza shops. Some local businesses have raised prices by as much as 45 percent in the past year and a half.

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