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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members toured the decade-long Free State High School prairie restoration project on Sunday —where local wildlife and blooming wildflowers showcased ten years of work—and saw how the 1.4-acre field has become a key ecology research area. The Lawrence Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lawrence man trained in jiu-jitsu stopped a suspect who broke into a woman's apartment through a window and pretended to be a police officer when he attacked her—he held the suspect until police arrived, and both the victim and the man sustained only minor injuries. KSNT 27
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 10, KU’s Department of Chemistry honored nearly 80 top students with awards for the spring, summer and 2025-26 academic year and announced over $472,000 in scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students. The event — attended by donors, alumni and faculty — highlighted achievements in academics and research. University of Kansas
- ➤ Blake Wilson was named director of KU Law’s Wheat Law Library with his appointment effective May 25. He brings nearly twenty years of experience at the library—preparing him to expand digital collections and improve services for students and faculty. University of Kansas
- ➤ Ten KU faculty members have been selected for the Senior Administrative Fellows Program (2025 to 2026) that will mentor them in developing academic leadership at the university. The program has a history of preparing tenure-track professors for future roles and will provide networking opportunities across campus. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing today at City Hall to consider about $750,000 in property tax breaks and related incentives for The Peaks, a new senior affordable housing development at 5275 W. Sixth St.—the meeting will also review plans for a 14-lot Fall Creek Villas project and the city's annual financial report. The Lawrence Times
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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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Articulated Figures Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Create unique posable figures using die-cut components and unleash your creativity.
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Pasta Night: Gnocchi al Cacciatore
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy delicious house-made pasta with an authentic Italian sauce weekly.
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