Daily
Lawrence
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three veterans from St. Michael’s Veterans Center received free tickets to the Chiefs’ Salute to Service game on Monday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Washington Commanders—Oliver Allen, a Vietnam veteran, said it was his first game in many years. KMBC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Livestock Association will hold seven roundtable meetings this week for cattlemen and industry partners to discuss industry challenges and goals—six in-person events with one in Attica today at 6:30 p.m., two on Oct. 30 in Hiawatha and Thayer, two on Nov. 3 in Great Bend and Junction City, and one on Nov. 5, plus a virtual meeting on Nov. 10. The in-person meetings will provide a complimentary beef dinner and the annual convention is scheduled for Nov. 19—21 in Manhattan. KSNT 27
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Audio-Reader Network at the University of Kansas announced the Arts Accessibility Forum to bring arts experts and members of the disability community together to improve live arts access in Kansas and western Missouri. The project (supported by a Kansas Arts Commission grant) will begin with a program at Theatre Lawrence at 10 a.m. Nov 14 and will include training events through June. University of Kansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas State Department of Education asked federal officials to combine state and federal school accountability systems into one model that reduces confusion and focuses on student success. The proposed waiver would delay new school designations until the 2028-29 school year – giving more time to build a clear system while the public can review and comment on the plan. KSNT 27
- ➤ The University of Kansas is hosting its 113th Homecoming from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 with events like a flag football tournament, movie night, and volunteering opportunities, and the week culminates with a football game against Oklahoma State on Nov. 1 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — finalists for major Homecoming awards will be announced during the game. University of Kansas
- ➤ On Monday, the school board approved its 2026 legislative priorities that call for academic freedom, local control, and fully-funded special education in a 5-0 vote—board member Anne Costello resigned and a process to fill the vacancy will begin at the Nov.-10 meeting. The board will ask the Kansas Legislature to support these measures as the session begins in January. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ KU chemistry professor Brian Laird was elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society for his work in developing algorithms for molecular modeling—this honor came after he learned his former colleague Omar Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His achievement highlights KU’s strong record of innovative research. University of Kansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the University of Kansas published a study using the Kansas Energy Transition Atlas that showed wind energy regulations vary among all 105 counties and that counties reliant on agriculture tend to ease wind projects while suburban areas enforce more restrictions. The study, published Monday, October 27, offers a tool for policymakers to compare local rules and plan future energy initiatives. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County met national standards as part of the Built for Zero initiative to end homelessness—this milestone was announced on Oct. 27 and is expected to boost local efforts to tackle the crisis. KCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas Health System is using AI to help detect breast cancer — new research shows the technology has limitations. KCTV
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Breese Organizational Wellness Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — A conference focusing on organizational wellness for volunteer managers.
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The Unteachables Comedy Tour
8-11 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cash only — Enjoy a night of laughs at this all-ages comedy show in the heart of Lawrence.
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Pinkshift Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.
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Daniel Donato Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Granada — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music with Daniel Donato at a local favorite venue.
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Rexx Life Raj Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Rexx Life Raj in a popular local venue.
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Pasta Night: Pici alla Carbonara
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor hand-made pici pasta with a classic carbonara sauce crafted from local ingredients.
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Pasta Night: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy authentic house-made gnocchi baked in tomato passata with mozzarella.
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Pasta Night: Butternut Squash Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy house-made butternut squash ravioli in a cozy wine bar setting.
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Pasta Night: Pici al fumo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made pici pasta with fumo sauce along with a variety of Italian dishes and a full wine list.
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Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested — Enjoy a unique pop-up dining experience featuring rotating dishes paired with exceptional wines.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Manson
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