Daily
Lawrence
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Research from the University of Kansas published Monday, Apr. 6 showed that the JOBS Act pushed startups toward dual-track exits (favoring acquisitions over IPOs) instead of the intended public offerings, and the Senate will soon review plans to expand those reforms with the INVEST Act. University of Kansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifty-seven KU students received a $1,000 Undergraduate Research Award from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships this spring, supporting their mentored research projects. The center is now reviewing applications for summer and fall and will reopen the 2027 spring portal in the fall. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU associate professor Ashley Muddiman proposed KU-based strategies in recent publications to reduce polarization in classroom debates and community discourse; her research details long-term methods that mix policy positions while focusing on shared values. University of Kansas
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting ballet classic, Swan Lake, at Liberty Hall.
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of love and betrayal through magnificent ballet performances.
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Pure Chaos Comedy Featuring Amber Singletary
9-11 p.m. — Eighth Street Tap Room — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with HBO writer Amber Singletary and local comedians.
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Whitecaps FC 2 at Sporting Kansas City II
7-9 p.m. — Rock Chalk Park — Check the latest MLS Next Pro showdown between Sporting KC II and Vancouver Whitecaps II.
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Guild Members’ Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Art Emergency — Free entry — Connect with fellow artists in the Lawrence Art Guild community at this engaging meeting.
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, Swan Lake.
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Grace Ives Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bottleneck — $49 — Experience live music from Grace Ives in an intimate setting at Lawrence's popular venue.
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Joyce Manor Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Tickets range from $58-$235 — Catch Joyce Manor live in concert for an unforgettable night of music.
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Melissa Etheridge Concert
8 PM — Liberty Hall — Tickets from $551 — Experience a night of rock and roll with Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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