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Lawrence
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at the University of Kansas to pray for Charlie Kirk and his family as they honored his life—offering a space for reflection after his death. KCTV
- ➤ Police maintained order on the Campanile lawn as students gathered to honor 31-year-old Charlie Kirk, assassinated at a college event in Utah on Wednesday—sponsored by the KU chapter of Turning Point USA to honor his legacy. KCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Virtual School senior Emma Ryan was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist—she joins six local peers who achieved the honor, and her online school classification led to her name being corrected in the district list. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The bargaining team for education support professionals accepted a $1 hourly raise from the Lawrence school district that will boost the lowest pay from $14.02 to $15.46 in 2025-26 and move workers up the salary scale—union members will soon vote on the agreement. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Commission meeting agenda for September 16 is posted online—residents can review the schedule before the meeting. City of Lawrence
- ➤ The Connected City Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15th at Central Transit Station—participants can also join on Zoom after registering. City of Lawrence
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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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