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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, despite facing a 286% lease cost increase at First Christian Church, remains committed to its mission of serving free meals in Lawrence. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ A lane on Kentucky St. between 12th and 11th Streets will be closed for tree removal from March 10 until the end of March 11, 2025, with potential delays due to weather. City of Lawrence
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Public Schools faces a lawsuit for negligence over the alleged abuse of a 6-year-old by former school pathologist Mark E. Gridley, who faces charges including aggravated indecent liberties and kidnapping. KCTV
- ➤ Parents show support for a lawsuit against Lawrence Public Schools due to allegations that a former school pathologist sexually abused students, including a 6-year-old, leading to the discovery of a total of eight alleged victims. KCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas and the FBI are hosting the Third Annual Cybersecurity Conference to unite experts across industry and research on April 3 and 4. University of Kansas
- ➤ Three University of Kansas researchers, known for their distinguished work in language development, protein structure analysis, and extinction studies, were honored with the 2025 KU Research Achievement Awards. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO initiates a 15-day public comment period starting March 6 for the amendment of the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, incorporating revisions to transportation projects before final approval on April 17, 2025. City of Lawrence
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Dust City Opera Live at Replay Lounge
Dust City Opera will perform live at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence, KS.
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Lucy Kaplansky Concert
Lucy Kaplansky will perform live at the Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence.
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Ad Astra Running Irish Mile Race
The Irish Mile is a one-mile race held on historic Massachusetts Street during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring a competitive prize purse.
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Clarence Tilton Live at Replay Lounge
Clarence Tilton will perform live at Replay Lounge in Lawrence, providing an engaging musical experience for attendees.
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Marc Scibilia Concert
8 PM - 12 AM | The Bottleneck | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an evening filled with captivating music by Marc Scibilia.
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Concert: Messiaen's 'Quartet for the End of Time'
7-8:30 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $15 entry — Experience a profound performance of Messiaen's masterpiece presented by talented students from the University of Kansas.
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The Main Squeeze Live Performance
7 p.m. – 12 a.m. — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience a raging funk journey from the vibrant band hailing from Bloomington, Indiana.
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Film Screening of Thank You Very Much
7-9 p.m. | Lawrence Arts Center | $10 | Enjoy the provocative documentary about comedian Andy Kaufman's unique comedic style at this local festival screening.
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Douglas County Market of Farms
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Discover local meat, eggs, honey, and more from Kansas farms at this vibrant market.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks Baseball Game
The Kansas Jayhawks baseball team competes against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, KS.
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