Good morning, Lawrence.

Aldi announced it will lower prices on about a third of its regular products this fall at its Lawrence locations (stores near the campus and downtown), offering shoppers more affordable options as the discount rolls out gradually.

A KU professor’s research published Sept.

24 found that grocery returns increased customer engagement, with overall sales up 40.1% and over 100% among variety seekers and low-spenders. The study suggests stores may cut promotional spending + lower marketing costs.

Green Lady Lounge is set to reopen December 1 - the popular jazz bar closed after a late May structure fire damaged its roof.

Watkins Museum of History is opening an exhibit called Lights, Football, Community: Haskell Memorial Stadium Turns 100 today at 1047 Massachusetts St (featuring archival photos, promotional items, and documents that honor the centennial of the stadium and Arch); the exhibit will run until Saturday, Jan. 16.

KU's Hilltop Child Development Center abruptly closed after year-long challenges—leaving parents scrambling for affordable childcare while students face disrupted academic plans.

KU will continue care through Oct. 30 if staffing and safety needs are met.

KU School of Engineering renamed its Department of Chemical & Energy Engineering on Thursday, Sept.

24, keeping its chemical engineering and petroleum engineering programs unchanged. The new name reflects its growing role in energy research & education.

KU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announced its new Department of Earth, Energy & Environment, merging the Geography & Atmospheric Science, Geology and Environmental Studies programs.

The change takes effect immediately while current students complete their courses under existing degree rules.