Daily
Lawrence
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence conducted an early morning cleanup of a homeless camp behind the Amtrak station, displacing residents and removing memorials, with reports of affected individuals expressing surprise and distress. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Douglas County Treasurer's Office will open a new, larger facility in Lawrence and close its south Lawrence location to improve accessibility and service capacity. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Lawrence Times, a local news outlet in Lawrence, Kansas, has been awarded a $100,000 Press Forward grant to enhance its coverage and impact in the community. The Lawrence Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County District Court has sealed the case record of Derrick D. Reed, 19, who was found not guilty in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Kamarjay Shaw. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ "Good Morning Indian Country", a student-led news program, receives a $100,000 grant for growth and training, enhancing coverage of Indigenous issues. University of Kansas
- ➤ Christopher Koliba will explore the importance of democratic standards and resilience in his distinguished professor lecture on October 30 at the University of Kansas. University of Kansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas State University partners with the USDA on an $800,000 project to combat invasive insects threatening the state's grain production. KSNT 27
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ NASA has selected KU astronomy professor Elisabeth Mills' PRIMA space probe for further development with a $5 million grant towards a potential $1 billion mission to explore the birth of planets and the evolution of galaxies. University of Kansas
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Wedding and Reception at Cider Gallery
Celebrate a joyful wedding and reception at the beautiful Cider Gallery, a well-rated event space in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Wedding and Reception at Cider Gallery
Celebrate a joyful wedding and reception in a charming event space known for its elegance and community spirit.
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Point B Dance Showcase at Cider Gallery
Experience an engaging dance showcase featuring local talent in the vibrant setting of Cider Gallery.
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Introduction to Experience Builder Workshop
Learn how to utilize Experience Builder in this comprehensive workshop during the Kansas Association of Mappers Annual Conference.
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Science on Tap: Ecology & Evolution
Learn from Dr. Paulyn Cartwright, a distinguished professor in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, while enjoying local brews at this engaging science event.
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Truity Event at Cider Gallery
Experience an engaging event at the Cider Gallery, a versatile space in Lawrence, Kansas, ideal for social gatherings and cultural activities.
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Final Friday Art Event at Cider Gallery
Experience an evening of art and community at the Cider Gallery, a vibrant venue in Lawrence, KS, featuring a variety of events and services.
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Deluxe Halloween Mask Creation Workshop
Experience a creative workshop where participants design unique domino-style Halloween masks using a variety of materials including feathers, beads, and spooky decorations.
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Kansas Jayhawk Basketball Exhibition Match
Experience the excitement of Kansas Jayhawk Basketball with the exhibition match against Washburn at the iconic Allen Fieldhouse.
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The Temptations Live in Concert
Experience the legendary sounds of The Temptations performing live at the Lied Center of Kansas.
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