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Lawrence
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Humane Society features Trigonometry, an 8-year-old pocket pittie with a Hollywood smile available for adoption on Mass Street Mutts. Interested adopters can visit 1805 E. 19th St or call 785-843-6835. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Douglas County commissioners approved on Wednesday $250K in Heritage Conservation Council grants to fund 22 projects, including a $35K target grant for a Haskell powwow with a buffalo harvest and plans to restore native plant life on local public lands. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ LINK community meals will remain under the Homeless Resource Center’s care, serving home-cooked lunches at First Christian Church on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The move, which preserves LINK’s 41-year legacy, comes as the center plans to expand its services + enhance support for guests moving toward housing stability. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University Theatre will stage 'The Laramie Project' at the William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall from April 24-26. The play uses two 10-minute intermissions to help the audience process sensitive content drawn from interviews about a 1998 event. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized on Wednesday (at KU Law School in Lawrence) for remarks criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh's immigration case opinion, saying her words were inappropriate and hurtful. Kavanaugh has not commented. KCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU Social Welfare researchers updated SBIRT training materials for health care providers on Thursday, Apr. 16 to help prevent substance use disorders. Funded with $140,400, the project will reach over 8,500 professionals by offering new videos and screening tools to guide talks on risky substance use. University of Kansas
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence’s Historic Resources Commission voted 4-1 Thursday to approve the design for The Place @ KU — an 83-unit apartment complex planned for the Oread neighborhood near KU’s campus. The project will remove five buildings and include mixed unit types, an underground garage with 91 spaces, and landscaped courtyards. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas forward Bryson Tiller transferred to Missouri from the transfer portal, becoming the program's third commitment and adding to a series of roster changes that are stirring local campus interest + regional sports discussions. KCTV
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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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Pasta Night: Lasagne Bianco
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Enjoy house-made pasta with a special ragú bianco this week.
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Coq au Vin & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $28 — Delight in a classic Burgundian dish paired with exquisite wine flights.
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