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Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence detectives are searching for a suspect who stabbed an elderly woman in a house near E. 19th Street and Bullene Avenue just before 1 p.m. Thursday and emergency crews transported her to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. KCTV
- ➤ Lawrence Police responded just before 1 p.m. on May 29 to the 700 block of Beatnik Court where an elderly woman was stabbed and suffered life-threatening injuries—she was taken to an area trauma center while detectives search for any suspect information. KSNT 27
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Forrest Pierce, a professor at the University of Kansas School of Music, wrote his new piece 'The Bell and the Blackbird' during the COVID lockdown and the Te Deum choir will perform its North American premiere tomorrow and on June 1—this work sets poetic texts to choral music. University of Kansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU researchers Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher launched a free podcast series called AI Advocates on May 29th to give teachers five-minute insights on evolving classroom AI tools. The episodes explain benefits, drawbacks, and privacy measures (available on several podcast platforms) so educators can quickly decide which tool fits their needs. University of Kansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from KU released a free digital tool—the Sentinel GreenReport Plus—that uses high-resolution Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery combined with climate data to help users monitor crop and vegetation health across Kansas and the nation, offering insights into drought damage and vegetation recovery. University of Kansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU researchers simulated pulling on an athlete's jersey during jumps with 31 sport participants to study noncontact ACL injuries. The study found that pulling from behind increases joint stress and experts recommend core-strength training to help prevent injuries. University of Kansas
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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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Orchard Nights
6-8 p.m. — 830 Garfield St, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Volunteer at the orchard and discover the joys of early season fruits.
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Country Stampede 2025
7 PM – 6 PM — Azura Amphitheater — Ticket information TBA — Experience the vibrant sounds of country music in a festival that celebrates community and entertainment.
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The Write Bridge Journal Author Expo
6-8 p.m. — Watkins Community Museum-History — Free entry — Revel in the showcase of local authors and their creative works at the journal's issue #8 reveal.
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