Good morning, Lawrence.

The Students Safe at School Act requires every public and private school to give parents a 24-hour notice before active shooter drills and offer an opt-out option; the law takes effect statewide.

City crews closed the northbound lane of Connecticut Street between the 11th- and 12th Streets for water main repairs that began Tuesday, Aug.

11, and they expect the lane to reopen next Friday, Aug. 21; drivers should follow posted traffic signs and use alternate routes if needed.

Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board met on Thursday to study vacant lots as possible sites for new housing near Oak Hill Cemetery and the old traffic control building.

Board members chose these parcels for further study + noted that other sites faced funding or community concerns.

The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will close its 'Shaping the Future of Football' exhibition at Keystone CoLAB on Aug.

21 with a KC Sports Impact Panel featuring Sporting KC co-founder Cliff Illig, who will discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup and boost local growth.