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Lawrence
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist was seriously injured Tuesday evening in Douglas County when a car hit him—local authorities blocked N 1400 Road between E 2000 Road and Winchester Road while investigators examined the scene—and he was taken to a Kansas City area hospital. FOX 4
- ➤ A Lawrence cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside Eudora on the 2200 block of North 1400 Road and a 70-year-old motorist driving a Honda Element was also traveling westbound; medics transported the cyclist to a Kansas City-area hospital while investigators closed the road for a few hours before reopening it. The Lawrence Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hospital staff said that a 2-month-old baby died exactly two months after his birth from assault injuries — a conclusion that has led authorities to classify the death as a homicide. KCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Hanson with Trans Lawrence Coalition now teaches a monthly aerial silks class that gives queer and trans folks a safe space for creative exercise in a welcoming home studio in Lawrence. The affordable $10 workshop meets on the second Wednesday of each month (next on Aug. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) and lets participants learn together in a supportive setting. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence Municipal Court is hosting its third annual School Supplies for Fines program—participants purchase $15 worth of approved school supplies and bring the receipt to receive a $50 credit toward outstanding traffic and parking fines until August 23, while downtown meter citations issued after January 1 are excluded. City of Lawrence
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU researcher Deanna Hanson-Abromeit at the Life Span Institute advocated a scientific framework called the Therapeutic Function of Music Plan—which clarifies how music elements support targeted change—and used her federally funded study to test music therapy for encouraging language development in infants and toddlers. Her research also may help improve lung function and treat opioid-related withdrawal symptoms in newborns. University of Kansas
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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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Enterprise Linux System Administration Training
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center — $2190 — Gain in-depth knowledge in Linux system installation, configuration, and maintenance over five days of hands-on training.
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Ravioli Quattro Formaggi Night
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made ravioli with a unique 4-cheese filling and authentic Italian sauces.
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Spineshank Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — $70 — Catch the energetic performances of The Union Underground and Spineshank live in concert.
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Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby
7:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — $15 single night, $25 for both nights — Experience the thrilling excitement of car crashes and competition at the annual Derby.
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Art Guild Office Hours
9-11 a.m. — Art Emergency — Free entry — Meet the Guild President, bring questions, or share ideas for the Lawrence Art Guild.
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2025 Construction Safety Conference
8 AM – 9 PM — Burge Union — Join experts in discussing vital safety practices and trends in construction.
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Initial Meetup at the Library
12-1 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Explore fun tabletop games in a welcoming environment.
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KU English Meeting
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in discussions and activities centered around English literature and language.
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