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Lawrence
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Free State High School alum Arthur Benson and two other KU students were named Goldwater Scholars, KU announced Thursday. The award supports STEM research by covering expenses up to $7,500 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ KU professor Bruce Frey released his book Classroom Assessment in the Real World to help teachers choose assessment methods that match each classroom's needs (including performance-based tests and paper methods) on Thursday, April 30. University of Kansas
- ➤ On April 28-29, the ninth annual One Day One KU saw over 4,800 Jayhawks give more than 7,000 gifts totaling $5,137,966 to boost university programs and health services, setting a record for the event. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU's Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities recovered over 400 CD-ROMs with unreadable files from The Call and will showcase the digital recovery process and new visualization tools today at Watson Library in Clark Instruction Center from 12 to 1 p.m. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU leaders, donors, and community partners celebrated the groundbreaking of the donor-funded KU Entrepreneurship Hub on April 24 at 1420 Crescent Road; the three-story, 29,608 sqft facility for student entrepreneurs will continue construction this summer and finish in fall, 2027. University of Kansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Kansas researchers published a study that shows uneven data and unclear roles among agencies leave communities at risk during heat waves. The paper calls for better funding and targeted support for vulnerable neighborhoods (low-income and outdoor workers) to improve heat response across cities. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ KU researchers launched Phase II of the Employment First project to expand access to competitive integrated employment for Kansans with disabilities. The initiative is supported by state funding (one grant for $1.3M plus an additional $967,500) and will offer training to service organizations statewide. University of Kansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local advocates urge officials to support residents with limb differences following declarations of April as Limb Loss Awareness Month. LMH offers a limb loss program and support group (meeting second Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.) as advocates push for simpler building code rules and improved insurance for prosthetics. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 11 Jayhawks baseball team holds a three-game lead in the Big 12 and has won 18 of its last 19 games as they chase their first regular season title and set to host an NCAA Regional. Today’s sold-out game against Arizona at Hoglund Ballpark is a key milestone. KCTV
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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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Live Performance by Babyfxce E
11 AM – 11 PM — The Granada — Ticket prices vary — Catch the high-energy hip-hop vibe with Babyfxce E's captivating stage presence.
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Mapping the Heart Art Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Explore mixed media to honor significant places on our planet.
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5K Home Run for Family Promise
8:30-10:00 a.m. — South Park Gazebo — Benefiting local children — Participate in a fun run to support families in need.
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Pasta Night: Cacio e pepe
5-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Indulge in house-made pasta featuring the classic Cacio e pepe sauce alongside a variety of other delicious offerings.
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