Good morning, Lawrence.

A good Samaritan stopped a man from attacking a woman during an apartment break-in at a Lawrence residence late Thursday night.

On Friday, 20 custom benches were unveiled at the KU Hall Center for the Humanities as part of its 50th anniversary celebration—each bench built by a young artist in the Van Go Benchmark program.

The summer program pairs local teens with community organizations—helping them connect through art and build new friendships.

On August 1, 30 educators from six Kansas districts met at Augusta High School to explore how AI can personalize teaching and learning as part of a statewide effort by CRE from the University of Kansas—ongoing coaching and resources will support further collaboration with another meeting scheduled for September.

Nine current and former students filed a federal lawsuit on Friday against Lawrence Public Schools alleging that the AI tool—Gaggle—violated their privacy and constitutional rights by monitoring and seizing their emails and creative work without warning.

They are seeking an injunction to halt Gaggle’s use and are requesting damages as the district defends the tool as necessary to keep students safe.

On August 1, Lawrence Transit officials changed more than 10 bus routes after feedback from riders and drivers.

The new schedule adds a downtown hub at the northeast corner of 8th and Vermont streets (passengers are encouraged to use the transit app for real-time updates).

Mayor Tyrone Garner declared July 30 Elijah Ming Day in honor of fallen sheriff deputy Elijah Ming after his death—this day will recognize his service and sacrifice.

Kansas joined a lawsuit with 23 other states on Aug.

1 to stop a regulation that allowed billions of dollars in funds to be cut from programs like public safety, education and health. Governor Kelly said the suit will help keep essential funding from being removed on a whim by the federal government — a change she believes is needed.

KU football fans are eagerly looking ahead to the season as the Jayhawks held their first practice in the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday—marking a new era for the team in the updated facility.

Kansas Football held its first practice in the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on August 1 as part of its eighth fall camp session — the team is preparing for a season opener on August 23 against Fresno State.

2025 Construction Safety Conference

8 AM – 9 PM — Burge Union — Join experts in discussing vital safety practices and trends in construction.

Initial Meetup at the Library

12-1 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Explore fun tabletop games in a welcoming environment.

KU English Meeting

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in discussions and activities centered around English literature and language.

Tabletop Gaming at The Dragon's Hoard

12:30-3:30 p.m. — The Dragon's Hoard — Free entry — Dive into a variety of fun and easy-to-learn tabletop games with fellow enthusiasts.

Guild Members’ Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free entry — Engage with local artists and discuss community projects in a creative space.

Pasta Night: Cacio e Pepe

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta with a classic Roman cheese and pepper sauce.

Native Lands - Elderberry Class

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Merc Co+op — Proceeds support a local cause — Discover the culinary and ecological benefits of Kansas native plants with local expert Courtney Masterson.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested for parties of 4 or more — Enjoy a special pop-up dinner with wine pairings and a curated tasting experience.

Articulated Figures Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Create unique posable figures using die-cut components and unleash your creativity.

Pasta Night: Gnocchi al Cacciatore

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy delicious house-made pasta with an authentic Italian sauce weekly.