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Lawrence
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence residents can experience the annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as 33 farms and 6 heritage sites offer farm animals, produce picking, local food samples and lessons on sustainable agriculture. Organizers set ticket prices at $15 per carload and advise visitors to plan routes using a digital tour map—pets are not allowed. The Lawrence Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years and now lets customers enjoy outdoor cocktails and takeout food from the upstairs restaurant—after a long struggle with city codes and a tight budget. The bar spent $65,000 to upgrade the space and earned a James Beard award nomination—showing a hard-won return to downtown life. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Local business leaders will host a cornhole tournament to promote local services — the event is set to happen soon and aims to boost community engagement. KCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered Friday at Haskell Indian Nations University for the annual Welcome Back Powwow; the bison harvest took place Saturday and a cookout is happening today—while the Haskell Indian Art Market will return Oct 4—5. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Kansas State beat UCF 34-20 for its first Big 12 win as Avery Johnson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns and Dylan Edwards ran for 166 yards and a touchdown. The Wildcats capitalized on turnovers and amassed 268 rushing yards while the defense made a crucial fourth-down stop. 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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