Good morning, Lawrence.

On Wednesday morning, friends, family and fellow officers gathered to honor Hunter Simoncic — they said their final goodbyes during a solemn ceremony.

Lawrence neighbors are invited to help paint a new street mural near the Lawrence Community Nursery School with local artist Dave Loewenstein and community input; painting runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Seventh and Alabama streets — the event includes entertainment and food.

Jefferson County officials are leading the search for Patrick Crim after he went missing from the ABATE Bike Rally at Paradise Point in Ozawkie on Aug.

30th—he was last seen at 9:45 p.m. wearing a tan t-shirt, black shorts and slide-on sandals.

Freedom’s Frontier received a $500,000 federal funding release on Tuesday after six months of delay, ensuring it can preserve historic sites in Kansas and Missouri for another year—local representatives had pushed to secure the funds before they expired on Sept.

30. The support will help the organization continue its mission of protecting our history and boosting tourism in the region.

A KU professor released a book that details the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations—a court that regulated labor from 1920 to 1925 with strict policies and set early precedents for workers' rights.

His work explains how the court's actions, seen as a dangerous experiment in social control, continue to influence debates over labor law today.

U.S. Senators Moran and Marshall introduced a resolution to honor Officer Hunter Simoncic—who died on Aug.

26 while trying to stop a high-speed chase—on the day of his funeral as his community mourned his loss.

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.

James Koan III Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Studio 901 House Concert Series — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a soulful evening with James Koan III's intimate live performance.