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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Michele Uttley, a 69-year-old from Missouri, was seriously injured when her 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan lost control and hit a barrier wall on eastbound I-70 in Douglas County on May 21 and was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. KCTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Milgrim, a Shawnee Mission East graduate and former KU student leader known for her peace work, was killed in a terror shooting in Washington, D.C., along with her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky who planned to propose—friends say she was a kind and gifted leader whose loss is deeply felt. KMBC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Public Schools announced that longtime spokesperson Julie Boyle will retire after more than 27 years of service; she has been a key voice in sharing school news and organizing community events. Boyle (a native of Douglas County) joined in 1998 and earned awards for her work in media relations. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that flags will be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day Monday, May 26 from sunup until noon—honoring the sacrifices of military members. KSNT 27
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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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Pure Chaos Comedy Night
8-10 p.m. — Eighth Street Tap Room — Free entry — Breck Gordon hosts a night of laughter with comedy and open mic opportunities.
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Kids Cooking Camp 1
9 a.m. — Cookshop on 8th — $ — Explore the science of cooking with pancakes, pizza, and homemade ravioli under the guidance of a culinary chemist.
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Summer Cozy Cottages Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create personalized gift boxes and mini-villages of tiny houses using various materials.
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