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Lawrence
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ruby, a 4 year old lab and cattle dog mix, arrived in January from a shelter with fewer resources and overcame anxiety through the Mass Street Mutts program at the Lawrence Humane Society. She is now friendly and ready for adoption at 1805 E. 19th St — her adoption fee is $150. The Lawrence Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ University of Kansas research found that nonprofits using flexible labor saw lower event attendance and short-term savings without long-term financial gains. The study examined data on over 18,500 organizations from 2008 to 2018 and warns nonprofits to use temporary workers in key roles with caution—suggesting they may need to rethink their approach. University of Kansas
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local leader Mashburn said deed theft is a complicated crime—surprisingly simple to commit—and urged residents to take clear steps to protect their properties. KCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence school board approved a 15-year, 95% tax rebate for the vacant land project at East Ninth and Delaware streets that will create 36 one-bedroom apartments aimed at modest-income tenants—some board members voiced concerns about gentrification. The board also finalized its 2025-26 budget with a slight mill levy increase that is expected to raise property taxes for local homeowners. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence today announced that Megan Dodge, its Human Resources Director, will leave for a new opportunity effective November 14 — City Manager Craig Owens praised her work in building a strong and engaged team. City of Lawrence
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Food Business Start-Up Summit
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — One Riverfront Plaza Parking — Cost info not specified — Engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a hands-on retreat to tackle your food business challenges.
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Vegetarian Lasagne & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Savor layers of homemade vegetarian lasagne paired with exquisite wine flights in a delightful pop-up dining experience.
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Kanimecon Lawrence - Anime & Game Fest
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Registration Required — Celebrate anime, tabletop games, and video games at this fan-run festival in Lawrence.
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Pasta Night: Pesto alla Trapanese
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Savor house-made pasta with classic Sicilian pesto served on linguine.
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Mdou Moctar Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost not mentioned — Experience the unique sounds of Mdou Moctar in an intimate venue setting.
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James Koan III Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Studio 901 House Concert Series — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a soulful evening with James Koan III's intimate live performance.
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David Luther Live at The Oread Hotel
6-10 p.m. — The Oread Hotel — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an intimate solo acoustic performance in the historic Oread Hotel.
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Alestorm Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Granada — $65-$225 — Celebrate the spirit of pirate metal with a lively performance from Alestorm.
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