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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, temperatures are expected to near record highs as storms are forecast for Friday while Lawrence parents call for a school district investigation after abuse allegations emerged. KU and K-State fans plan to attend Big 12 Tournament games and the busy block between the T-Mobile Center and KC Live remains active. KCTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas lawmakers introduced House Bill 2183 to change the child pornography law to include images digitally altered to look like a specific child - the proposal aims to close a gap by protecting children from harmful content. KCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Stevens County Health Department confirmed measles in a Stevens County resident, marking the first case since 2018—local officials are notifying people who may have been exposed and urging residents to get the MMR vaccine. KMBC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KU's KJ Adams helped lead the team to an overtime win over UCF in the Big 12 Tournament — his key plays made the contest very close. KCTV
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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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Z&M Twisted Vines Wine Run 5k
10 AM — Z&M Twisted Vines Vineyard, Tasting Room & Events — Ticket sales support local nonprofit — Enjoy a timed 5k run or walk through beautiful vineyards with wine tasting.
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