Good morning, Lawrence.

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center employees will vote on unionizing with Teamsters Local 696 on June 25 amid management's campaign to discourage support + hire union-busting consultants.

Workers say staffing shortages and inconsistent policies have led them to demand a stronger voice in workplace decisions.

KU researchers found that landback returns increased rapidly since 2010—over 80% of documented returns occurred in the past two decades, benefiting more than 75 tribes and prompting discussions on shifting from symbolic acknowledgments to concrete public planning.

City commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve sales tax breaks on eligible construction materials for a new townhome-style apartment complex with 131 units at the northeast corner of Wakarusa Drive and Queens Road—developers also committed 10% of the units to affordable rents.

This decision supports ongoing efforts to expand housing choices in Lawrence.

KU researchers unveiled a privacy-preserving AI model PP-VAE that analyzes ECGs to predict heart conditions while reducing exposure of personal details like age, sex and race + they plan to release the model publicly for secure healthcare data sharing.

On Tuesday, Lawrence residents gathered at Rock Chalk Park for watch parties as Algeria opened its World Cup campaign against Argentina, enjoying food+music and live entertainment that united local fans with the team's temporary base camp.

Kansas Sunflowers Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create unique sunflower brooches or barrettes from an 1800's Kansas Atlas.

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials included — Learn the ancient art of Coptic bookbinding and create a unique travel journal for your sketches and notes.

LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour

9:30–11 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Donuts provided — Collaborate on your artwork while enjoying coffee and critique discussions.

Torn Paper Couture Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Price includes materials and snacks — Craft unique fashion plates through the art of torn paper collage.

LYXE Live Performance at Lawrence Arts Center

7-11 p.m. — Lawrence Arts Center — All Ages — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the pop-rock trio LYXE under the stars.

Glamorous Sunburst Crown Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Supplies included — Create a dazzling wearable art crown and enjoy light snacks while crafting.

Lawrence Soccer Celebration & Watch Party

5 p.m. — The Granada — Free entry — Enjoy live music followed by a thrilling soccer match between Algeria and Austria.

Summer Cottages Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create a mini-village of tiny houses with unique decorations and personal touches.

Third Thursday Book Club

7-8:30 p.m. — Lawrence Beer Company — Free entry — Read and discuss a new title each month while enjoying food and drinks at an inviting local venue.