Story archive for January 2003

Friday, Jan. 31

Budget cuts will cut into sheriff's office

Friday, Jan. 31, 2003

Two undersheriff positions will remain unfilled.

Heritage Summit discusses northeast Kansas' history

Friday, Jan. 31, 2003

The two-day summit is meant to create a comprehensive history of the region to earn National Heritage Area status.

Thursday, Jan. 30

KU teaches students about cyber-security

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003

The university has created a new website with internet security information.

Serologicals break ground for new plant

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003

The ceremony comes just hours after the company's tax abatement is approved.

The bond issue brings out opposition

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003

Several different groups are speaking out about school consolidation and bond-issue.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Commission approves Serologicals abatement

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003

6News reports on the City Commission meeting on Tuesday where a tax abatement for Serologicals was discussed.

Guide lists smoke free restaurants

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003

6News reports on the Smoke Free Restaurant Guide being published by the Douglas County Health Improvement project.

Leavenworth curator taking over Watkins spot

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003

6News reports on the new director for the Watkins Community museum, Rebecca Phipps.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Boundary change possible if bond passes

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

6News reports on Monday nights Lawrence school board meeting.

Arizona Wildcats get craving for junk food

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

6News reports on an incident early last Saturday morning at the SpringHill Suites where some members of the Arizona Wildcats basketball team were seen breaking into a vending machine.

Endowment association gets pledges for whistle

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

6News reports on the pledges being received by the KU Endowment Association to have the steam whistle on the KU campus replaced after it broke last week.

Top drug officer suspended

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

6News reports on the suspension of Lawrence Police Officer Stuart Peck.

$1.5 million to be cut from budget

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

6News reports on the proposed county budget cuts.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Screen Scene

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003

Three films open in Lawrence today, including "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," the competent adaptation of TV producer Chuck Barris' wildly inventive novel. Barris claims that while creating lowbrow TV hits such as "The Dating Game" and "The Gong Show," he was working as an assassin for the CIA.

The Capitol Report -- Democrats, Republicans working together

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003

Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, speaks with state Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley on the new legislative session.

Friday, Jan. 24

Cold continues to grip Lawrence

Friday, Jan. 24, 2003

The arctic chill has swept across the nation.

Mike Rees steps down as counsel for KDOT

Friday, Jan. 24, 2003

Rees has been the public face of KDOT's efforts to finish the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Damien Lewis faces possible death penalty

Friday, Jan. 24, 2003

Lewis and his attorneys declined to enter pleas on their own behalf.

FBI makes hack top priority

Friday, Jan. 24, 2003

KU officials have notified all students who might have been affected by the compromised database.

Thursday, Jan. 23

International student data compromised

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003

The INS test file had social security numbers, passport numbers, and other personal information.

Wind chill advisory issued for Lawrence area

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003

The wind chilsl over the night were forecast to reach as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Trial begins for man accused of giving alcohol to stepson

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003

Lawrence Rieke's stepson, then sixteen, killed a woman in a traffic accident.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Four more file for city commission candidacy

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003

6News reports on the candidates for the Lawrence City Commission.

Annual party celebrates museums founder

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003

6News reports on the event at the Watkins Community Museum on Tuesday to help raise money for repairs to the museum.

United Way campaign breaks record, falls short of goal

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003

6News reports on the 2002-2003 United Way fundraising campaign.

Last minute candidates will send voters to primaries

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003

6News reports on the candidates for the Lawrence School Board.

Event to raise money to help victim pay medical bills

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003

6News reports on Jeffrey Medis who was attacked outside the Replay Lounge in early December.

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Bond money would help South Junior High

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003

6News reports on some of the problems plaguing staff members and students at South Junior High school.

New York doctor shares story

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003

6News reports on the Dr. Yvonne Thornton, the keynote speaeker at the Lawrence event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Saturday, Jan. 18

Budget, education topics at Capital Connections

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003

6News reports on Fridays Capital Connections meeting held in Lawrence.

Hundreds gather for cowboy conference

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003

6News reports on the first ever Lawrence Cowboy Winter Gathering.

Friday, Jan. 17

The snow brings fun, aggravation

Friday, Jan. 17, 2003

While public school children enjoyed the day off, KU students and commuters had to deal with slick roads.

South Lawrence Trafficway progress slows

Friday, Jan. 17, 2003

Lawsuits and state budget woes take the SLT off the fast track.

Thursday, Jan. 16

City, county and school board officials hold joint meeting

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003

The meeting's purpose was to find ways to face the common needs of the community.

Lawrence reacts to first winter storm

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003

Several residents found the snow beautiful, but commuters are worried about safety.

Governor Sebelius' State of the State outlines priorities

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003

The new governor promises to spare schools, SRS, and initiate a state employee pay raise.

Weather forecast is chilly and white

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003

Meterologist Ross Janssen says that the cold weather is here to stay.

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Students honor civil rights leader with dinner

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003

6News reports on Tuesday nights' 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. dinner at New York Elementary.

Rural water customers to tap into Johnson County supply

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003

6News reports on the increasing need for water in Rural Water District number 4.

Lawrence Kmart to close

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003

6News reports on the news that the KMart store at 31st and Iowa Streets will be closing after 30 years.

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Sebelius sworn in as 44th Governor

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003

6News reports on the swearing in of Kathleen Sebelius as Governor.

School board makes decision on Riverside

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003

6News reports on Monday night's school board meeting.

Davis takes over as Representative

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003

6News reports on the swearing in of Paul Davis, who is taking over as representative of Lawrence's 46th District for Troy Findley.

Lawrence bank robbed at gunpoint

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003

6News reports on a robbery that occured Monday morning at Midwest Regional Credit Union.

Saturday, Jan. 11

Screen Scene

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003

Jon Niccum, Journal-World entertainment editor, provides a preview to movies showing in local theaters.

Friday, Jan. 10

Jayhawk will flock across city

Friday, Jan. 10, 2003

The Jayhawk statues will be decorated by local artists and will inspire tourism.

Sereologicals Corporation receives tax abatement

Friday, Jan. 10, 2003

The Lawrence City Commission passes the abatement measure, calling it an investment in the city's future.

Thursday, Jan. 9

KBI announces online sex offender database

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003

The website will help concerned citizens determine if registered sex offenders are living nearby.

Legislators hear local budget concerns

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003

Social services, schools, and KU employees spoke to Douglas County legislators about their needs.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Two more announce candidacy for city commission

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003

6News reports on the candidates hoping for one of the three seats on the city commission.

Local leaders ask for break on budget cuts

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003

6News reports on Tuesday morning's Legislative breakfast held at the Eldridge Hotel.

Former assistant city manager to work with Sebelius

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003

6News reports on the appointment of Rod Bremby, a former Lawrence city assistant, to Governor Elect Kathleen Sebelius' cabinet.

School board warns of more budget cuts

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003

6News reports on Tuesday night's Lawrence school board meeting.

Historical society closer to choosing new director

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003

6News reports on the progress the Douglas County Historical Society has made in choosing a new director for Watkins museum.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

US Army Corps of Engineers endorses path through wetlands

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003

6News reports on the ruling given Monday by the US Army Corps of Engineers on the path of the South Lawrence Trafficway through the Baker Wetlands.

Suspect charged in weekend slaying

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003

6News reports on the charges filed against David Joel Uptain in the murder of Michael Riley.

Judge rules in favor of Governor Elect

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003

6News reports on a Shawnee county judges ruling Monday that teams appointed by Governor Elect Kathleen Sebelius can hold closed meetings.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Serlologicals looking for abatement

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003

6News reports on Serologicals' request for a tax abatement.

Salvation army short of goal

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003

6News reports on the money shortage being felt at the Lawrence Salvation Army.

Friday, Jan. 3

Teachers and administrators are back in school

Friday, Jan. 3, 2003

Winter vacation is over for Lawrence public school officials.

Fan's love of basketball started with James Naismith

Friday, Jan. 3, 2003

Katharine Kelly heard Dr. James Naismith preach and shook his hand at the age of five.

Thursday, Jan. 2

New baby arrives with new year

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003

The baby's early arrival surprised his parents.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Reasonable goals key to keeping resolutions

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003

6news reports on some ways to keep your new year's fitness resolution.

The top 10 news stories of 2002 (Part 1)

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003

6News reports on the top 10 news stories of 2002.

The top 10 news stories of 2002 (Part 2)

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003

6News reports on the top 10 news stories of 2002.

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