Good morning, Lawrence.

Shaka Khan, a 6-year-old pit bull at Lawrence Humane, is described as a calm nanny dog ideal for families with kids—she is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and can be adopted at 1805 E.

19th St. daily from noon to 6 p.m.

A 38-year-old man allegedly brandished a knife during a police encounter—he was shot by deputies and now faces an assault charge on an officer—while he remains in jail.

Lawrence police provided the names of two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in August—Hunter Douglas Thuro died in a collision near 21st Street and Naismith Drive on Aug.

8 and Todd Joseph Rodman died after a crash at a roundabout on Aug. 28.

A Lawrence man, Aaron B.

Wright, 63, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Jina Reyes after her body was found with multiple stab wounds behind the former VFW building on Massachusetts Street & he appeared via videoconference in court with his bond set at $1 million.

The Educate & Act series at KU returns for its sixth year and will host three virtual events this fall — the first on Sept.9 will focus on Media and Accountability, followed by sessions on voting rights on Oct.7 and higher education’s role in democracy on Nov.12 for students, faculty, staff and the community.

KU professor Yong Zhao and co-authors published a new book called Agents of Impact — a guide that shows schools how to change teaching methods to help every student matter by using technology and problem-solving skills.

Twelve University instructors earned promotions at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses after summer reviews, and university leaders congratulated them.

The new roles started with the fall semester — showing their strong teaching and mentoring skills.

A new study from the University of Kansas shows that cellophane bees bounce back from cold shocks faster than honeybees — a trait that helps them pollinate early spring crops but could be at risk from warmer weather.

Researchers on campus collected bees and measured how repeated cold exposure slows their recovery and may lower survival rates.

Strings & Heart Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Tickets from $51 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Strings and Heart in a local concert setting.

Cider Gallery Event

8:00-11:30 a.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy a creative gathering in a unique office and event space.

The Hawk 100 Trail Races

6 AM - 8 AM — Hawk Trail Race — $95-$120 — Tackle a challenging 100M, 50M, or Marathon on scenic rolling trails.

Caskey Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented artist Caskey.

Fall Class Schedule Launch — Ignition Dance Academy

4:30-9:30 p.m. — Ignition Dance Academy — Check for ongoing class offerings as the fall term kicks off and get ready to dance.

Food Business Start-Up Summit

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — One Riverfront Plaza Parking — Cost info not specified — Engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a hands-on retreat to tackle your food business challenges.

Vegetarian Lasagne & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Savor layers of homemade vegetarian lasagne paired with exquisite wine flights in a delightful pop-up dining experience.

Kanimecon Lawrence - Anime & Game Fest

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Registration Required — Celebrate anime, tabletop games, and video games at this fan-run festival in Lawrence.

Pasta Night: Pesto alla Trapanese

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Savor house-made pasta with classic Sicilian pesto served on linguine.

Mdou Moctar Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost not mentioned — Experience the unique sounds of Mdou Moctar in an intimate venue setting.