Good morning, Lawrence.

Lawrence city commissioners will review a report today at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. on the Farmers Market’s search for a permanent location as the project team recommends South Park.

Community members may submit written+live comments until noon.

On Monday, Feb. 9, KU professor Elizabeth Embry explained how trauma affects entrepreneurs and offered a trauma-informed framework to support their business efforts.

The study covers common responses like fight, flight, and freeze and outlines strategies to help entrepreneurs regain control over their work.

KU researchers found that job tailoring—adjusting work conditions to suit personality traits—could outperform forcing all workers to return to the office, especially when faced with high communication overload.

The Jan. 15 study shows extraverted workers favor in-person work while conscientious employees lean toward working at home.

KU's Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives will host the Sovereign Futures Series on AI and Data Sovereignty Across the Southern Plains March 3-4 at KU and online.

Tribal leaders, scholars and technologists will meet to discuss how artificial intelligence and data systems affect Indigenous governance.

KU Law Dean Stephen Mazza received the inaugural AALS Award for Excellence in Mentoring Future Legal Education Leaders during the Annual Meeting in New Orleans early in January — the honor recognized his long-standing effort in guiding future law school leaders.

The Lawrence school board approved calendars for 2026–2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday for staff and received a report on Native American Student Services on Monday.

Board member Carole Cadue-Blackwood (a Kickapoo tribe member) said the decision marks a historic first for Kansas districts.

City staff will release a report on Thursday recommending Watson Park be added to the Register of Historic Places — citing its cultural significance — as officials prepare to review the nomination further.

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.

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.

Houston Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of Kansas Jayhawk Basketball with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant.

Pasta Night: Gnocchi di Coniglio

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made ricotta gnocchi with braised rabbit complemented by a full wine list.

Seam Finishes Discussion

1-2 a.m. — Dillon's at 6th & Wakarusa — Free entry — Engage in a friendly sewing discussion sharing seam finish techniques and ideas.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Savor a special lasagne and enjoy house-made pasta with an array of authentic Italian sauces each week.