Daily
Lawrence
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christopher 'Kit' and Diana Smith donated $3 million to KU on Friday, April 17—$2 million for a law school fund honoring former Dean Michael Davis and $1 million for athletic scholarships for student-athletes. Their gift will help boost opportunities for Kansas students. University of Kansas
- ➤ Students at Blue Valley North gained hands-on experience through the KU Unckless Lab’s yearlong outreach program using insect samples in a project funded by the National Science Foundation, and they will present their research posters at the KU Center for Genomics Symposium in May. University of Kansas
- ➤ The KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships will host its 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium during Undergraduate Research Week. Over 150 students will present their work in person on April 23 and 24 in Gray-Little Hall and online starting at 8 a.m. on April 20. University of Kansas
- ➤ A new chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Normative Ethics introduced a theory that defines well-being as having and realizing personal values through one's agency, according to KU professor Jason Raibley who co-authored the work with Valerie Tiberius (connections to psychology and economics). University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence is extending its 9th Street closure to Mississippi Street (final phase of Jayhawk Watershed work) starting Monday, April 20. Other road changes include full closure of 19th Street and detours on Tomahawk Dr, W 8th Street, and U.S. 59 to complete repair work. City of Lawrence
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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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LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour
9:30-11:00 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Bring your drink and enjoy constructive feedback on your artwork.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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