Daily
Lawrence
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A runner was struck by a vehicle just before 5:30 a.m. Friday on North 1400 Road between Lawrence and Eudora and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries while the driver received minor injuries—crash investigators have closed the road and urge drivers to use alternate routes. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas will rededicate David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to honor 130 Jayhawks who died in World War I when a ceremony is held on Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. on Garlinghouse Plaza outside the new convention center — parking closures are in effect ahead of a football game later that evening. University of Kansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence school board will consider adding esports teams to middle and high schools on Monday at 6 p.m. at district offices—if approved, practices will begin in November and new equipment will be purchased with support from grants and sponsorships. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ A KU doctoral candidate showed in a new paper published on August 22nd that AI does not have true moral judgment but uses transformer models—tools that consider context—to mimic human moral reasoning. The study explains that while machines only imitate ethical behavior, careful alignment may help guide AI systems to do no harm. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A couple of blocks of 11th Street will close today at 12:30 p.m. for KU football home games to boost pedestrian safety—closures will last until about 45 minutes after the game, while lane changes on Haskell Avenue for a water main project are set to be modified Tuesday with work wrapping up by November. The Lawrence Times
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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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Crew Network at Cider Gallery
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage with local professionals in a dynamic networking event.
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Niontay Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Tickets available — Experience an engaging evening with live music at a local venue.
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Burned-edge Organza Flower Accessories Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create luxurious organza flowers for unique accessories in a fun, supportive environment.
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56th Annual Edsel Owner's Club Convention
September 2-7 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence — Registration required — Celebrate the classic Edsel experience with fellow enthusiasts in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Strings & Heart Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Tickets from $51 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Strings and Heart in a local concert setting.
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Cider Gallery Event
8:00-11:30 a.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy a creative gathering in a unique office and event space.
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The Hawk 100 Trail Races
6 AM - 8 AM — Hawk Trail Race — $95-$120 — Tackle a challenging 100M, 50M, or Marathon on scenic rolling trails.
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Caskey Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented artist Caskey.
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Fall Class Schedule Launch — Ignition Dance Academy
4:30-9:30 p.m. — Ignition Dance Academy — Check for ongoing class offerings as the fall term kicks off and get ready to dance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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