Daily
Lawrence
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jasper, a 3-year-old Catahoula mix at the Lawrence Humane Society, has been in the shelter for four months and is known as playful and adaptable - fitting for outings and quiet days. He must be the only dog and can be adopted by visiting 1805 E-19th St or calling 785-843-6835. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU's streamlined test system developed with KU ATS is replacing paper tests for firefighter certification to speed up results and cut costs statewide. The new computer-based platform, piloted in late 2025, allows fire and emergency personnel to take tests on Chromebooks and get certified faster. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Lawrence advisory boards will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at City Hall to discuss asking the commission to replace a 2020 ordinance with a new resolution for climate neutrality by 2050; the boards will take public comments via email until noon and during the session in person or on Zoom. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 21, KCTV anchors Neal Jones and Katie Maher discussed Travis Kelce’s remarks on Eric Bieniemy and highlighted KU’s road wins in a college basketball update (which shared additional local sports insights). KCTV
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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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Pasta Night: Tortellini in Brodo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made tortellini in broth and a taste of authentic Italian cuisine each week.
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2026 Lawrence Polar Plunge
11 a.m. — Billy Mills Middle School — Registration fee required — Take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Kansas and make a difference.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Michael Benoit
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