Daily
Lawrence
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the July Fourth weekend, local hospitals reported treating fireworks injuries—at St. Francis Campus, four patients were treated, with three discharged and one transferred for more care. KSNT 27
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a Lawrence man after witnesses identified him as the suspect who stabbed a victim multiple times in a community shelter—officials said the suspect was taken into custody without incident. KCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Professor James Yékú from KU released a new book that looks at how social media turns big ideas about African literature into fierce personal attacks—he discusses cancel culture by comparing debates over writers like Chimamanda Adichie and J.K. Rowling. University of Kansas
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Lasagne & Wine Pop-Up Experience
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $28 per person — Indulge in a classic lasagne paired with exquisite wine flights for a delightful evening.
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Beach Vacation in a Jar Workshop
10 AM – 2 PM — Jungle House — $15 — Create a mini beach scene filled with terrariums, baby palms, and sand in this all-ages workshop.
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Kids Cooking Camp 1
9 AM – 12 PM — Cookshop on 8th — $160 — Explore the science of cooking with fun recipes like pancakes and pizza under the guidance of a culinary chemist.
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Pasta Night: Gnocchi al pesto
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Savor house-made gnocchi with classic Genovese pesto and explore a variety of Italian delights.
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Community Orchard Collaboration
3-5 p.m. — Community Orchard — Free event — Harvest fruit and learn about fruit trees while enjoying the great outdoors with neighbors.
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10 Years Anniversary Celebration
8-11 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of 10 Years with their music and stories from their journey.
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LPL Pop Up Adventure Playground
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Kids can explore and create in a unique hands-on playground of cardboard and creativity.
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Mize Daytime Event
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Experience an engaging daytime event at the vibrant Cider Gallery in Lawrence.
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Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery
5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate art and community with an evening of creativity at this vibrant venue.
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Pasta Night: Mushroom Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made Mushroom Ravioli with a choice of local sauces and a full wine list.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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