Good morning, Lawrence.

Lawrence Humane Society features Pet of the Week Bailey, a 4-year-old pit bull known for her gentle side eye and need for a slow introduction; she is available for adoption at 1805 E.

19th St. (no fee until she finds her forever home) from noon to 6 p.m.

Kaw Valley Field Day returns for a second year on Saturday, Oct.

10 at Shirk Farm from 2 to 9 p.m. The free event will offer performances by Split Lip Rayfield, Spencer and Rains, and Ryan Manuel, plus a pumpkin patch, hayrack rides and educational activities for families.

New Care Board data released Friday, Oct.

2 by University of Kansas researchers expands measurements of the care economy by detailing increases in both paid and unpaid work, including a Kansas CaRES score of 0.37 that shows favorable care resource distribution locally compared to the national average.

Parents dropped off their children at Indian Trail Middle School on Thursday morning after voters approved its closure, leaving local families to adjust to the change in education.

The University of Kansas is leading Project ALIGNS (a special education leadership program with Howard and Kentucky) after receiving a $3.6 million federal grant.

The program is accepting applications for its first cohort beginning fall 2027 to train future special education leaders.

A new article by University of Kansas professor Sean Kamperman and colleague Harvey Graff warns that many universities are rushing to include AI in classes without teaching true literacy skills.

Published Friday, Oct. 2, the piece calls for a careful review of AI’s impact on reading and writing.

Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board will review 12 applications for $3.3 million in funds—but only $700,000 is available for 2027.

Public comment will be accepted by email until noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 and live feedback is allowed at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at City Hall.

A KU study reveals sibling aggression is common among elementary kids, with one in six using physical force and one in eight reporting bullying.

Researchers say both proactive and reactive behaviors may lead to negative peer interactions and long-lasting emotional impacts.