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Lawrence
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Service industry workers gathered Monday for a special pool night at Empire Pubcade & Venue at 925 Iowa St. The refreshed arcade space features billiards, open mics, trivia and more, giving local workers a chance to bond & unwind after a long shift. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The police department’s front lawn now features a pinwheel garden that marks its five-year partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Center to protect children from abuse. Residents may take a pinwheel home during April to honor a child in their life. KCTV
- ➤ Today, the Lawrence Times introduced new staff reporter Courtney Lane, a KU journalism graduate, and photo editor Jacob Rice, who brings fast-paced sports experience from Iowa State—enhancing the paper’s local storytelling. They join a small team committed to broadening community news coverage. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7 p.m. a free screening of 'Chasing the Light' at the Lawrence Arts Center kicks off the KU First Nations Student Association cultural series. The powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival will move indoors at the Lied Center on Saturday, April 11 — featuring Powwow 101 and dance entries. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas Law School will host Patent Conference 14 from April 10-11 where patent scholars from 18 institutions will discuss changes in patent law and innovation. The free event also includes a ceremony honoring Dietmar Harhoff for his extraordinary research. University of Kansas
- ➤ University of Kansas research traced how female anglerfishes evolved lures used to attract prey and mates. The study examined over 100 species and found these adaptations emerged gradually across diverse ocean habitats + marking a shift from motion-based signals to bioluminescence. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ KU researchers found that permitting and local governance, not technology, slow energy projects. The Just Energy Transitions & Place Project offers communities tools to address these barriers based on studies from Kansas and other states (published Wed, Apr. 08). University of Kansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU assistant professor Rikki Roscoe studied how classic films may have fostered stigma around military mental health and offered strategies to change the narrative in her chapter in a new Bloomsbury book. Her work aims to help veterans and the community overcome stigma. University of Kansas
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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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Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Cost includes materials — Create a unique work of art as you transform photographs and postcards through embroidery.
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