Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Lawrence Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for many pets during Clear the Shelter weekend: Friday noon to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday adopters get free leashes, collars and carriers while every adopter receives a New Pet Parent Kit.
🎭 Culture
Local writers will gather Saturday, Aug.
29 at Watkins Museum of History for a live read-around of Write Bridge, themed Freedom & Tyranny. The free event, presented by Anamcara Press & Watkins Museum, will feature readings by local talent and music from The Persisters.
🎓 Education
The University of Kansas announced 12 faculty honorees for the Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program and they will be recognized at an upcoming KU Athletics event.
The honorees, chosen from Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses (based on research, scholarship and creative impact), highlight contributions for the 2026-27 academic year.
🏥 Health
University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino will test if salty high fat foods act like addictive drugs by recruiting 168 participants for potato chip taste tests at Kansas State University Olathe; she received a 2.8 million dollar NIH grant to use FDA methods + measure the chips reinforcing effects.
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