Good morning, Lawrence.

Volunteers helped plant native species at Midco Prairie on Wednesday as part of a project to restore prairie, wetland and woodland habitats at 210 E.

Seventh St.+ The site will open to the public in late October and offers workdays every other week for residents to learn about local landscapes.

Businesses in Lawrence are bracing for an 11‑month I‑70 closure expected to begin soon as traffic patterns shift.

Taylor Tobin, general manager of Arthur Bryant’s — a restaurant with a long history — said he is confident local customers will find alternative routes.

Kaushik Gala’s study published Wednesday, July 15 found that independent venture capitalists spur startups to produce frequent, novel inventions that are less impactful, while corporate venture capitalists yield fewer, more impactful but less creative outcomes in the semiconductor industry (involving 677 startups).

West Middle School student Éabha Klinksick, 13, earned the Equality in History Award for her spoken-word project on Womontown and her work was selected for display at the Smithsonian National Museum.

She plans to keep competing in National History Day.

KU Engineering assistant professor Zijun Yao received a National Science Foundation CAREER award on Wed, Jul.

15 to develop a more reliable healthcare AI that helps doctors read complete patient histories + plans to test the system in real clinical settings and mentor students.

Dorris Mbogo has been named interim university ombuds at KU after Ada Emmett retired on June 30—she will serve until a review committee completes its report and a national search selects a permanent replacement.

KU researchers found that the BASIS approach + motivational interviewing techniques help special educators overcome the know-do gap and swiftly adopt evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The virtual training involved 191 professionals and was published on Wed, Jul. 15 in LAWRENCE.

KU Engineering professor Sumaiya Shomaji received the NSF CAREER award yesterday for her AI powered AuthenTrack system that secures global supply chains and will be tested in various fields over the coming years.

KDHE reported 55 cases of the intestinal illness (25 this month) while linking salad greens to the outbreak and advising residents to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

Officials are monitoring the situation for any further cases.

LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour

9:30-11:00 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free entry — Bring your artwork for critique while enjoying coffee and donuts with fellow artists.

Daytime Meeting at Cider Gallery

8 AM – 4 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a productive daytime meeting in a vibrant artistic setting.

Daytime Meeting at Cider Gallery

8 AM – 4 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a productive daytime meeting in a vibrant art space.

Willow Rose's Country for the Pets

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Northside Social — Entry details not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with Ryan Manuel while supporting a good cause for pets.

Stand-Up Comedy with Heather Shaw

6-10 p.m. — The Comedy Club of Lawrence — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Heather Shaw, a rising stand-up star known for her sharp wit and engaging performances.

Heather Shaw Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Club of Lawrence — Ticket details available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Heather Shaw's comedic performance.

Loathe Live in Lawrence

7-9:30 p.m. — The Granada — Tickets from $92 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Loathe in a vibrant local venue.

Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Check website for pricing — Transform a black and white photograph or postcard into a unique art piece with embroidery techniques.