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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence vendor market Blk & Brwn Market will take place on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marriott SpringHill Suites, 1 Riverfront Plaza—organizers including Douglas County CORE and local entrepreneurs plan to uplift Black and brown business owners with more than 30 vendors already confirmed. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new live music calendar for August shows that Kansas City and nearby venues will host many future concerts. The list features a show at Granada in Lawrence by the Acacia Strain and Bodysnatcher on August 1—pop icon Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour in Bonner Springs on August 9—and Lil Wayne’s concert at T-Mobile Center on August 26. FOX 4
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU nuclear physicists working on CERN’s ALICE experiment made gold for a fraction of a second from lead on Wednesday, July 30 using ultra-peripheral collisions — a process that may help guide future studies of high-energy particle interactions. University of Kansas
- ➤ A Lawrence family is calling for changes after 15-year-old Shawn Collier faced cyberbullying when a nude picture spread at Free State High School on May 6 and police took corrective action while school officials are reviewing their response — the family hopes these measures will better protect students in the future. KMBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, KDOT announced that Kansas Highway 10 in western Lawrence will be reduced to one lane for construction work, with flaggers directing traffic near the Sixth Street/U.S. Highway 40 interchange today and on Aug. 1. Flaggers will also control traffic over Yankee Tank Creek from today through Aug. 6 with work running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day + motorists should plan for delays as the project widens the South Lawrence Trafficway into a four-lane highway. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The City of Lawrence is considering proposals to raise downtown parking fees by increasing permit prices, meter fines, and extending enforcement hours to 9 p.m.—city officials say these changes will help keep the self-funded parking system stable while workers worry about higher costs. Local employees and business owners say the proposed rate hikes could make parking a heavier burden on their daily expenses. The Lawrence Times
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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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Tabletop Gaming at The Dragon's Hoard
12:30-3:30 p.m. — The Dragon's Hoard — Free entry — Dive into a variety of fun and easy-to-learn tabletop games with fellow enthusiasts.
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Guild Members’ Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free entry — Engage with local artists and discuss community projects in a creative space.
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Pasta Night: Cacio e Pepe
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta with a classic Roman cheese and pepper sauce.
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Native Lands - Elderberry Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Merc Co+op — Proceeds support a local cause — Discover the culinary and ecological benefits of Kansas native plants with local expert Courtney Masterson.
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Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested for parties of 4 or more — Enjoy a special pop-up dinner with wine pairings and a curated tasting experience.
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