Daily
Lawrence
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence is asking residents to help name a snow plow by accepting name ideas until Sunday, Oct. 26. Top finalists will be announced on Oct. 27 and residents will vote until Nov. 2 — the winning name will be revealed on Nov. 5. The Lawrence Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon's global outage disrupted local deliveries in Lawrence — customers experienced delays with their orders as the company worked to fix the issue. The problem affected order processing on Oct. 20 and may continue to impact delivery schedules until it is resolved. KCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lied Center will premiere a jazz work honoring KU figures on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The 15-movement suite by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will also create a fund to pay for free bus rides for Lawrence Public School students to attend performances. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU chancellor Doug Girod joined a private White House meeting to share his views on a proposal that would offer federal funds in exchange for freezing tuition, limiting international student enrollment, and restricting employee political speech—six of nine universities have already rejected the plan. Education leaders warn that such restrictions may limit academic freedom and affect the future of higher education. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The University of Kansas will host a ribbon-cutting for the new KU Conference Center at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium—Chancellor Douglas A. Girod will lead the event as Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, legislators, city officials and regional business leaders attend, with community members invited to tour the facility and RSVP by Nov. 10. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU Law was ranked No. 5 by National Jurist on October 20th for offering a strong legal education with low costs and good job outcomes — the school earned an A+ for affordability, employment, and bar pass rates. It continues its record as the best value law school in the region. University of Kansas
- ➤ Goodwill’s Excel Center began classes for adult learners yesterday — offering programs that build essential job skills and education for those seeking new opportunities. KCTV
- ➤ On Monday, the Lawrence school board approved hiring ACI Boland Architects to design a nontraditional high school program at the former Centennial Elementary building—services costing $211,200 will fund planning, design, and coordination before the school opens in August next year. The board also postponed the Langston Hughes Elementary expansion by a year, with its completion now scheduled for summer 2027 to allow additional public input and local traffic improvements. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The University of Kansas School of Engineering will host the Glenn Lange Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in Eaton Hall’s Spahr Classroom with internationally recognized geotechnical engineer Edward Kavazanjian— a Regents Professor at Arizona State University and National Academy of Engineering member. He will present his research on biogeotechnics to offer new insights on enhancing civil infrastructure resilience. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The $30 million Colbern Rd. improvements project was completed on Oct.20 — the upgrades enhance roadway safety and ease traffic flow. KCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas WIC paused formula shipments to its local clinics after the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced on Oct. 20 that the government shutdown stopped pick-ups; clients can still access formula through authorized vendors on store shelves or at pharmacies, and providers are advised to use approved alternatives for specialized formulas. KSNT 27
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A KU study used GPS technology to track how far football players ran during games and practices — it found that practice loads were 20% to 40% higher than in games. The research measured 27 players over one season and may help coaches balance training sessions and reduce injury risk. University of Kansas
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Tyler Halverson Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tyler Halverson in a vibrant local venue.
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Sweet Vignette Jewelry Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Cost of materials included — Make a unique brooch or pendant with layers of ribbon, beads, and fabric scraps.
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Art Grants and Residencies Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free for members, $10 for non-members — Discover how to secure art grants and residencies with insights from local artist Kim Brook.
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Breese Organizational Wellness Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — A conference focusing on organizational wellness for volunteer managers.
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The Unteachables Comedy Tour
8-11 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cash only — Enjoy a night of laughs at this all-ages comedy show in the heart of Lawrence.
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Pinkshift Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.
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Daniel Donato Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Granada — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music with Daniel Donato at a local favorite venue.
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Rexx Life Raj Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Rexx Life Raj in a popular local venue.
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Pasta Night: Pici alla Carbonara
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor hand-made pici pasta with a classic carbonara sauce crafted from local ingredients.
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Pasta Night: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy authentic house-made gnocchi baked in tomato passata with mozzarella.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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