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Lawrence
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence Farmers Market will hold a virtual town hall Monday, Sept 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.—design consultants will present three downtown site options for a permanent outdoor pavilion as community members share feedback. The market seeks a long-term home after a $175,000 budget was approved amid challenges like limited vendor access and reduced visibility. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence author George Frazier will speak about his new book Riverine Dreams: Away to the Glorious and Forgotten Grassland Rivers of America at the Lawrence Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at 940 New Hampshire St.—attendees will learn about his exploration of eight wild river stretches in Kansas. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence school board voted to repurpose the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program and expand Langston Hughes Elementary by adding classrooms and storm shelters — steps aimed at easing overcrowding. The district will hire ACI Boland for planning and start construction in January with both projects set to open in August. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Four Lawrence high school students received awards from the Lawrence Schools Foundation at a Community Education Breakfast held at the Burge Union on KU’s campus Friday morning—winners from Lawrence and Free State high schools were honored for excellence in academics, athletics and service and are set to graduate with the Class of 2026. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County secured a $21M FAA grant to rebuild New Century AirCenter’s 7,300-foot Runway 18-36 so it meets current standards—county officials said this work will add new lighting and signage while ensuring safe operations for corporate, military, and general aviation; construction is expected to begin in 2027. KCTV
- ➤ TerraPower, cofounded by Bill Gates, signed a memorandum with Evergy and state officials to explore building an advanced nuclear reactor in Kansas that would produce power without emissions. Environmental groups worry about high costs and water use while local communities and regulators review potential sites. The Lawrence Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will host a Nash Cares event on Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the meeting rooms on the second floor of the Community Health Facility at 200 Maine St (doors open at 5 p.m. with light refreshments) to discuss equity, access, and representation in mental health and neurodivergence with a panel of experts. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Military aircraft from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron will fly over the stadium today at 10:45 a.m. and Fambrough Drive will close from five hours before kickoff until 45 minutes after the 11 a.m. KU football game against Cincinnati to keep pedestrians safe—officials confirmed these measures are planned for game day. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Firebirds defeated Gardner-Edgerton in their first game of the season yesterday, showing a strong start for the team. KCTV
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Orchard Nights Volunteer Experience
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free entry — Discover the joys of seasonal fruit while volunteering at the community orchard.
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Pasta Night: Lasagne
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Indulge in house-made lasagne with a choice of meat or vegetarian sauces, plus a full wine list.
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Jadu Heart Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Cost details unavailable — Experience an electrifying performance by Jadu Heart at one of Lawrence's favorite venues.
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