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Lawrence
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence Humane Society features pit bull Maylene whose charming snorts and wiggles capture visitors' hearts. The four-year-old is available for adoption at 1805 E. 19th St from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Representatives of the Lawrence Farmers Market detailed plans at a town hall on Wednesday as they seek a permanent home in a downtown park. They outlined both the Watson Park and South Park options, addressing vendor expansion, shelter, utilities, and concerns over traffic + park usage as planning continues. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Lawrence Public Library is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event series for families Monday, Jan. 19 at 707 Vermont St. with scheduled storytime, craft activity, free taco bar lunch with live music & poetry workshop plus a donation drive for Just Food. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marina DeCora’s solo exhibition ReVision is on view at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum through May 16 and marks the center’s first student show. The multimedia display explores Native culture and mental health, and five works will be auctioned later (with proceeds benefiting the museum and a Native art fund). The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU Libraries launches Global Conversations in Librarianship with Ukrainian library leader Tetyana Yaroshenko scheduled for a Zoom presentation on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m.; a watch party will be held at Watson Library’s 455 conference room. University of Kansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU professor Jarron Saint Onge said his study finds Mexican American women from low income groups with fractured family ties show higher drug use, based on surveys of 200 participants from San Antonio. He noted that improved job opportunities and stable housing might help reduce substance use (research continues). University of Kansas
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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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