Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Good morning, Lawrence.
Indigenous Arts Initiative, with KU, will host free September workshops to explore Indigenous art and storytelling.
Lakota artist Rhonda Holy Bear leads sessions at Haskell Tommaney Library Sept. 14 to 16 while casting director Stacey Rice presents an industry workshop at Haskell Indian Nations University Sept. 19.
Lawrence artist Mona Cliff's proposal for a mural on the Midco building received Cultural Arts Commission backing today after a Wednesday presentation showing it will highlight native plants near the prairie in progress.
The project now awaits final review by the City Commission after garnering 100+ community signatures.
The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman on Sept.
14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 106 Green Hall for a lecture on drinking water issues — the event is free and open to the public with virtual options.
Lawrence’s K-10 Connector bus route between Lawrence and Johnson County will run through fall as Johnson County covered $536,000 in 2025 for over 50,000 rides.
Local officials said institutions and governments are exploring a shared funding model for its long-term operation+ more details are pending.
KU faces Mizzou on Friday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m.—local fans can tailgate and join early gameday festivities, while Mizzou supporters can attend a free watch party at KC Live starting at 5 p.m., with the first 1,000 guests receiving a limited-edition MIZ KC hat.
US Air Force jets from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron will overfly David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium today and Friday before a football game between KU and Missouri.
Four T-38 Talons will perform a noon practice run today (Thursday) and fly minutes before Friday's 7 p.m. kickoff.
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