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Lawrence
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence schools approved Courtney Ellis as the new principal at Sunset Hill Elementary, where she will start in July (replacing interim leader Howard Diacon) after serving as assistant principal and athletic director at Billy Mills Middle School. The district will soon offer families an opportunity to meet her. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Alan Allgeier (deputy director for four years) has been named director of KU’s Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, effective immediately. He will expand research and industry partnerships to promote cleaner, safer technologies in the region. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU alumnus David Pittaway’s $8M gift created the school’s first named deanship and two professorships (honoring his late parents), with Executive Dean Arash Mafi set to lead the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences after Monday’s announcement. University of Kansas
- ➤ Lawrence school board on Monday approved a $35,000 contract with RSP & Associates to develop a virtual locator tool that maps school assignments and provides a five-year enrollment analysis. The board also swore in new members and approved a fund balance policy to strengthen fiscal planning. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ University of Kansas educators Glennda McKeithan and Ann Marshall released a new book that explains how using game strategies can boost student engagement in the classroom. The guide provides clear steps for applying role-playing games and other techniques across various teaching settings. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU will launch a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in fall 2026 that builds on its popular nutrition minor to prepare students for health careers. The program offers classes held on the Lawrence campus (for freshmen and transfer students) with hybrid upper-level courses online. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city reached 75% of its rec center membership goal with over 2,250 sign-ups, including nearly 1,000 seniors, as of Monday and raised nearly $30,000 from $5 spectator fees at athletic tournaments over two weekends. The Lawrence Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence father who saved a drowning child in 2022 is now battling cancer that spread to his spine (July 2025) and left him paralyzed from the chest down. His family set up a GoFundMe to help him get a wheelchair-accessible van so he can attend his son’s cross-country meets and go to the lake. KCTV
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Restaurant Week: Southeast Asia with Guest Chef Depal Patel
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Experience a delightful three-course prix-fixe meal featuring Southeast Asian cuisine crafted by Guest Chef Depal Patel.
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Restaurant Week: South America with Guest Chef Ken Baker
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a delightful South American-inspired three-course meal featuring guest chef Ken Baker.
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Lawrence Restaurant Week: Brunch Special
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person for a delicious 3-course brunch experience featuring gourmet options.
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Restaurant Week: Northern Italy
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Experience a delightful 3-course prix-fixe dinner featuring Northern Italian cuisine.
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Restaurant Week: France
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a delightful three-course French culinary experience featuring escargot, roasted chicken, and tart apple dessert.
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Restaurant Week: California
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a 3-course prix-fixe meal featuring California cuisine highlights.
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks Women's Basketball
12–2 PM — Allen Fieldhouse — Free trial available — Catch the exciting women's basketball rivalry live at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Arizona Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets required — Witness the exciting clash between Arizona and Kansas with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant filling the arena.
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