Good morning, Lawrence.

Marley is a 3-year-old pit bull at the Lawrence Humane Society who has made rapid progress with muzzle training and enjoys water play after his 210-day stay following his owner's health issues.

He is available for adoption at 1805 E. 19th St. (open from noon to 6 p.m.)

Rescue groups are helping lost highway pigs that escape crowded transport trucks by providing specialized care and new homes—Lawrence Humane Society rescued a piglet in June and works with Kansas City Pig Rescue Network to treat injuries, while officials urge anyone finding a jumper to contact a rescue organization immediately. Many of these piglets, which often get injured during their escape, are seen during the current jumper season.

A study published yesterday found that companies with IT-capable employees produced financial reports with fewer technical errors and faster data processing—Professor Adi Masli explained that strong IT skills help manage raw data better.

The research suggests that hiring and training such workers is key to achieving accurate and timely financial disclosures.

The Lawrence Arts Center named ceramic artist Ben Ahlvers interim director while it continues its search for a permanent leader.

The longtime staff member will assume his duties on July 22 — replacing interim director Tom Huang, who will return to KU.

On July 15, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said the state will get $5.7 million from a $720 million opioid settlement with eight drug companies.

The funds will be used to prevent and treat drug addiction—helping Kansas fight the crisis.

KU Life Span Institute researcher Carissa Cascio and her international team reviewed past studies on early sensory processing in autism and presented their cascading effects model in Psychological Review on July 15.

The review explains how differences in prenatal and newborn experiences of touch, sound, and sight may lead to autism symptoms—guiding future research on early diagnosis.

Hall-of-famer Alex Gordon partnered with a local business to collect new and gently used sports equipment for kids in need—an effort that began on July 15 and aims to support young ball players in Lawrence.

Community Orchard Collaboration

3-5 p.m. — Community Orchard — Free event — Harvest fruit and learn about fruit trees while enjoying the great outdoors with neighbors.

10 Years Anniversary Celebration

8-11 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of 10 Years with their music and stories from their journey.

LPL Pop Up Adventure Playground

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Kids can explore and create in a unique hands-on playground of cardboard and creativity.

Mize Daytime Event

8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Experience an engaging daytime event at the vibrant Cider Gallery in Lawrence.

Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery

5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate art and community with an evening of creativity at this vibrant venue.

Pasta Night: Mushroom Ravioli

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made Mushroom Ravioli with a choice of local sauces and a full wine list.

Enterprise Linux System Administration Training

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center — $2190 — Gain in-depth knowledge in Linux system installation, configuration, and maintenance over five days of hands-on training.

Ravioli Quattro Formaggi Night

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made ravioli with a unique 4-cheese filling and authentic Italian sauces.

Spineshank Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — $70 — Catch the energetic performances of The Union Underground and Spineshank live in concert.

Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby

7:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — $15 single night, $25 for both nights — Experience the thrilling excitement of car crashes and competition at the annual Derby.