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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six students from the Community Transition program graduated on Thursday morning at Community Connections at Pinckney, with five honored for their perseverance and unique strengths. Three graduates will join Project SEARCH for job training this fall—teachers encouraged them to keep pursuing their goals. The Lawrence Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence police responded on May 15 to a report of a park slashing near West 6th and Maine—finding a 35-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man with knife injuries who received medical care while investigators questioned witnesses and ruled out additional involvement. KSNT 27
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas is set to hold its commencement ceremony inside David Booth Memorial Stadium despite ongoing construction—marking the second year this tradition has continued. KCTV
- ➤ Six Project SEARCH student interns graduated on Thursday morning at Community Connections at Pinckney from internships at KU and Lawrence Memorial Hospital — they gained job skills in areas like physical therapy, recycling, and dining services and will soon join the workforce. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, Lawrence will boot cars with three or more unpaid parking tickets over 60 days old and give drivers a 48-hour notice before the car may be impounded. Tickets issued from January 1 will follow a civil process while older tickets remain under legal action — the policy aims to improve downtown parking access. KCTV
- ➤ City staff are asking the Lawrence City Commission to pass a resolution that will suspend enforcement of the city's equal rights ordinances to keep federal funding. The commissioners will vote at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at City Hall and the resolution declares a state of emergency—measures aimed at complying with federal executive orders. The Lawrence Times
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Orchard Work Day
6-9 p.m. — 830 Garfield St, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Help maintain the orchard while enjoying good company and the beauty of nature.
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5K Home Run for Family Promise of Lawrence
8:30 a.m. — South Park Gazebo — Various registration fees — Participate in a family-friendly 5K run supporting families in need with T-shirts, medals, and fun activities.
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Infinitas Client Appreciation Event
5-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate appreciation with refreshments and community vibes at this local gathering.
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Lawrence Busker Festival
Fri, May 23rd 5-11 p.m. & Sat, May 24th 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Free State Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate unique street entertainment during a weekend of whimsy in historic downtown Lawrence.
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Lawrence Vert Ramp Anniversary Celebration
7 p.m. — Centennial Park, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Celebrate one year of the vert ramp with demos, contests, live music, and food.
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Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery
5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the final Friday of the month with an evening of art and community at this vibrant venue.
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Air Layering Fruit Trees Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free, donations welcome — Learn the art of air layering to propagate your own fruit trees.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Facilities
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Coopers Home Care — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Lawrence Music Alliance Jazz Meetup
6-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a community conversation focused on jazz and live music in Lawrence, KS.
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Cider Gallery Event
6-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — No cover charge — Experience a vibrant community gathering in a unique artistic venue.
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