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Friday, July 30, 2004
Lawrence police are investigating the homicide of a Lawrence woman and have arrested her husband in connection with her death.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Lawrence police are investigating the murder of a Lawrence woman -- and have arrested her husband in connection with her death.
Friday, July 30, 2004
KU golfer Kevin Ward and ex-Jayhawk Tyler Hall have advanced to the Sweet 16 of match play at the prestigeous Western Amateur Tournament.
Friday, July 30, 2004
On the eve of the major League trade deadline, the Royals so far are staying put. Tonight at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals were only worried about breaking their 7-game losing streak.
Friday, July 30, 2004
It's that time of year again when couches and boxes are strewn throughout the streets of Lawrence. Many leases are up today and tomorrow while most leases don't start until Sunday or later.
Friday, July 30, 2004
A little bowl appearance is going a long way for Mark Mangino. Last season, the KU head coach engineered one of the biggest turn-arounds in school history, improving the Jayhawks from 2 wins in 2002 to a Tangerine appearance.
Friday, July 30, 2004
A local Girl Scout troop is donating the proceeds from their cookie sales to sweeten to lives of kids in need. Members of Junior Troop 699 chipped in more than $600 to the Ballard Center school supply drive. But the girls got more out of it than they put in.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Our series of primary election profiles wraps up tonight with a look at the race for Douglas County treasurer. Mark Fagan introduces us to two Republicans with plenty in common.
Friday, July 30, 2004
A cast of burgeoning thespians will continue their run of "Robin Hood: The Wedding of Allan A'Dale" tonight at the Lawrence Arts. The play is part of the Summer Youth Theatre season and follows the story of Genevieve, a duke's daughter who flees to Sherwood Forest disguised as a boy to escape marrying the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. There she becomes one of the "Merry Men" and falls in love with Allan A'Dale.
Friday, July 30, 2004
High school athletes are allowed to practice for the first time on August 16th, but Eudora football coach Gregg Webb is getting a jump on things this week at Cardinals camp.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh expects about one-fourth of registered voters to participate in tuesday's primary elections.
Friday, July 30, 2004
It takes discipline, sacrifice and effort, but one local teenage equestrian says the hard work is worth it. When it comes to perfecting her moves, this rider is not horsing around.
Friday, July 30, 2004
One of the main reasons for the Kansas football team's success last year was on offense was the offensive line. The front five allowed only 19 sacks in 13 games in 2004; thats less than two per game.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Sunday marks the one-month anniversary of the city-wide smoking ban. Local businesses say they are still adjusting and it may be too early to tell what impact the ban has on business.
Friday, July 30, 2004
TOPEKA -- The percentage of voters participating in Tuesday's primary will remain relatively flat compared with recent primaries, Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh said today.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Lawrence's skies will go through quite a few changes over the course of the day, according to Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist -- clouds, then clearing, then clouds again.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
County Commissioners traveled to the dangerous intersection to see what changes may be needed at the junction.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Kansas City's most recent losing streak extends to seven games.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
A serious case of bacterial meningitis last spring has brought the risk of infection to the forefront. Watkins health officials are recommending all students living near other students should receive the vaccine. Many incoming students are taking this advice.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Brad Stoll returns to the Lions after seven years at Free State.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Four Lawrence neighborhoods have struggled to receive the recognition.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
The project will give a single mother a chance to own her own home in the community she loves.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office gave the seven-year-old boy special recognition for calling 911 in two crises.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Three candidates are vying for the chance to unseat Dennis Moore.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
The 17-year-old Tyler Hansbrough is the most heavily-recruited prep in country.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
TOPEKA -- Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh said Thursday the Republican Party primary will be open to only Republican voters.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
If you're headed out to the county fair this afternoon, you might not get fair weather. "We will have the spotty chance for a shower throughout the day today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "That heavy rainfall is staying down to the south of us."
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
The statue of a beloved family pet has been returned to its place beside the grave of her husband, Richard W. Hadl.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Danny Manning has turned down a full-time assistant coaching position with the Jayhawks, but that doesn't mean he isn't coaching. The former All-American is teaching kids at his annual summer camp.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
By the end of last season, all of KU's linebackers were injured, but the players are at full strength this fall.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
When practice begins next month, Adam Barmann is the favorite to win the starting quarterback position. However, there are others working hard to get the nod.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Fair officials are trying to short-circuit any organized protests by animal rights' organizations. They have asked fair participants to remain aware of the quality of care for the animals.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
This may be the fifth straight year of declining enrollment for the school district. Fewer students will impact education funding for Lawrence schools.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
The two men have opposing views on many topics.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
KU professor Jeff Moran says that conventions do not bring surprises, but can illuminate the platforms of the candidates.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Two candidates for the 3rd District seat spoke with voters online Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Coach Bill Self is scouting three players at the Price Chopper Invitational in Shawnee. HIs top prospect is Tyler Hansbrough from Missouri.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Fire officials say a Lawrence man is lucky to be alive this morning after a fire caused by an unattended candle gutted his apartment at 527 Calif. St.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Kris Kobach, a Republican candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, chatted online today at the News Center in Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Patricia Lightner, a Republican candidate for the 3rd congressional district, took part in an online chat today at the News Center in Lawrence.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
School funding and tax levels are two of the key issues separating the two Republican candidates for Kansas House District 45, Keith Noe and Tom Sloan. 6News reporter Holly Naylor talks with the candidates about education and other areas they want to bring before the voters.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
The FBI has been investigating anarchists in Lawrence following tips that they were planning to disrupt the Democratic National Convention.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius took the podium at the Fleet Center in Boston on Tuesday to address the Democratic National Convention.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Helen White recently returned from Taipei, Taiwan, where she was an intern at the National Palace Museum as a translator of Chinese to English.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Things can only improve for the Kansas defense, and the Jayhawks are optimistic increased confidence and familiarity with the system will pay off.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
A woman with disabilities who lives on a fixed income told police someone stole her means of transportation: a bright red, adult-sized tricycle valued at $350.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
The Raiders are hoping previous state tournament experience will be to their benefit when the American Legion state tournament begins Thursday.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
The fall semester has not begun yet, but that doesn't mean that Angelique Kobler, Schwegler's new principal, is taking it easy over the summer.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
A new shortstop didn't do much to help Kansas City end its losing streak on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Tired of all the rain we've had this month? If you like blue skies, just step outside. "There's not a cloud to be found," Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist said this morning. "We are seeing those clear skies around the region."
Monday, July 26, 2004
Charles Branson and Martin Miller, opponents in Democratic primary for Douglas County district attorney, are fighting for the right to face off with Republican incumbent Christine Kenney in November. 6News reporter Janet Reid sits down with both candidates and talks about the issues they want to bring to the courtroom.
Monday, July 26, 2004
General manager and majority owner of the Eldridge Hotel Ron Phillips called off a $2.4 million deal to purchase the landmark that he said would not pay off all the debts the hotel owes to unsecured creditors.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Explorers such as Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Capt. William Clark and the "mountain men" laid the groundwork for later settlements by Euro-Americans -- and the devastation to the natives via diseases that followed.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Dozens of properties in East Lawrence have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, an act applauded by preservationists and those who feel the neighborhood has long been neglected.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will speak to thousands attending the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Sales of low-carbohydrate foods, boosted by popular diet plans, are returning to lower levels.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Workers with the city of Lawrence traffic division began putting up new street signs Monday morning that changed 15th Street west of Iowa to Bob Billings Parkway.
Monday, July 26, 2004
The Kansas football team is getting ready to start two-a-days as the 2004 season approaches, but the practices won't be much of a transition for many Jayhawks who've been undergoing intense summer conditioning.
Monday, July 26, 2004
KU's Kevin Ward has been steamrolling the competition in tournaments over the summer, walking away with his third title this weekend at the Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Principal Nancy DeGarmo is preparing to meet her new students as enrollment approaches for New York School.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Torrential rains slowed things down, but when the Lawrence Raiders took the field against the Lansing they gained control of the shifting momentum long enough to earn a trip to Chanute for the American Legion Class AAA state tournament.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Late July is usually a time for setting high temperature records. But this morning, Lawrence tied a record for the lowest temperatre set on this date -- 55 degrees -- which was last recorded in 1911, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Be careful if you have to drive into low-lying areas today -- Douglas County was under a flood warning earlier today and more rains are expected through the early afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, July 23, 2004
The Lawrence Raiders opened tournament play Friday afternoon, solidly defeating the Lansing Huskies 11-1. They play again Saturday morning.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Local dentists helped out at the Douglas County Dental Clinic Friday and helped 16 low-income patients.
Friday, July 23, 2004
It's been a decent last few years for comic book adaptations ... until now. Whereas "Spider-Man 2" showed how to bring a fresh, original vision to a superhero tale, "Catwoman" does not.
Friday, July 23, 2004
The Kansas City Royals dropped one to the Cleveland Indians, losing 3-2 Friday evening. They play again Saturday at 6 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Local skaters hope to raise between $50,000 and $70,000 for improvements and additions to the Lawrence skate park.
Friday, July 23, 2004
A new all day Kindergarten program is starting this fall at the Lawrence Children's Academy.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Local teen program of art apprentices showcases their benches.
Friday, July 23, 2004
A Lawrence soldier who returned from Iraq recently said he was a little embarassed to see a billboard in Lawrence welcoming him home. But after just a short vacation, he will return to Iraq to work as an engineer Sunday.
Friday, July 23, 2004
It was what Colorado coach Gary Barnett did not say at Big 12 Media Day Friday that had reporters wondering. The coach was reinstated two months ago after sexual assault allegations rocked his program.
Friday, July 23, 2004
All games in the American Fastpitch Assn. "B" Girls National Tournament have been postponed because of rainy conditions Thursday night and this morning.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Lawrence gets a refreshing break from hot July temperatures today through the weekend -- the high temperatures will stay in the 70s today through Sunday, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Math teacher Ron Callaway has opened Java Junction, a small coffee shop.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
After a rough showing against Detroit the day before, Kansas City had 13 runs to win.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Coach Mark Mangino hopes to continue the long slow process of rebuilding the KU football team. Last year the Jayhawks went from last place two years ago to a bowl appearance. Now the team hopes to become a contender in the Big 12 Conference.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
The Dole Institute continues to thrive a year after its opening. Donators still recall the dedication of the institute fondly. The museum has brought in many visitors interacting with the exhibits, as well as several speakers to provide insight into the world today.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Haskell Indian Nations University has started a weight program to help Native Americans to fight obesity, the risk of diabetes and other problems.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
CU's head coach dealt with questions about this summer's allegations of sexual assault by some of his football players.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Lawrence police have arrested a second man in connection with a stabbing early Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a local bar.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
A case of cryptosporidiosis has been confirmed in Douglas County, according to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Kansas University Medical Center has been awarded the largest grant ever received by a university in Kansas, officials announced Thursday.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Lawrence police were diverting traffic early this afternoon around a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of 13th and Kentucky streets just east of Kansas University's campus.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
If you're out at one of the national softball tournament games this afternoon in Lawrence, take along some cold drinks and an umbrella -- we'll have hot weather and there's a chance for an afternoon thunderstorm.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Coach Snyder and the Wildcat players plan on continuing the winning streak against the Jayhawks.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Diamonds are Lawrence merchants' best friend this week; fastpitch softball diamonds, that is. About 4,000 players, coaches and spectators are expected to be in Lawrence this week from 10 states for one of the biggest youth softball events in the country. The American Fastpitch Assn.'s "B" Girls National Tournament features 126 teams competing in three divisions: 14 and under, 16 and under, and 18 and under.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
The biotech firm will hopefully help draw more biological companies to the area.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
The Royals have a winning record against only two teams in the American League. Detroit's victory tonight has put that record on the line.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
The management group hopes to find tenants who will preserve the building's architecture.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
The Dole Institute of Politics will celebrate its first year with signatures for Robert Dole and the awarding of the leadership award to former Senator George McGovern.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
A stabbing early this morning outside a local bar has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Lawrence man, according to Lawrence police.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Today's forecast calls for another day of hot, humid weather with heat indices above 100 degrees and a chance for thunderstorms. But cooler temperatures are in store for the weekend as a cold front begins moving in Thursday night, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Kansas University senior Chris Heath is among the 24 plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the state's new immigrant tuition law. Heath, a senior originally from Monterey, Calif., says it would be unfair for him to pay out-of-state tuition when an illegal immigrant could pay in-state rates.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Presidential candidate John Kerry has started quoting Lawrence native Langston Hughes's poem "Let America Be America Again" while on the campaign trail.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
A district committee is studying elementary school boundary changes that would shift some students from western Lawrence into schools in the city's core.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Vera Hadl had a statue of her husband's beloved pet placed next to Richard Hadl's grave in Oak Hill Cemetery. On Tuesday, she received a telephone call telling her someone had stolen the statue.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
The Lawrence City Commission unanimously agreed Tuesday night to send the proposed historic preservation chapter for Horizon 2020 to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission for review.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Tough times are getting tougher for those relying on the St. Paul United Church of Christ food pantry, which has been forced to cut back on what families are allowed to take.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Missouri junior quarterback Brad Smith will be the key to the Tigers' season in 2004.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Missouri has big hopes going into the football season of making it to the conference championship, but to make it, the Tigers are going to have to improve on some of last year's perfomances -- most notably their loss to Kansas.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Nick Collison is back on the court and averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds a game in the Seattle SuperSonics' summer league.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Baltimore went on a tear of two-run homers against Kansas City starter Zack Greinke in Tuesday afternoon's 12-3 loss.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Lawrence might hit the 100-degree mark today for the first time this summer -- which could create dangerous conditions for the elderly, children and pets kept outdoors, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, July 19, 2004
After decades of improper lubrication and maintenance, the clock in the Douglas County Courthouse clock tower is being overhauled. The parts have been sent to a timekeeper's shop in New York, where they will be refurbished and sent back to Lawrence. Bill Bell, Douglas County's director of buildings and grounds, said he expected the process to take about two weeks.
Monday, July 19, 2004
The state of Kansas was named for the Kansa or Kaw Indians, whose name means "people of the south wind." They were one of the major Indian tribes -- along with the Osage, Oto and Missouri -- in northeast Kansas in the early 1800s.
Monday, July 19, 2004
The Washington, D.C.-based Federation for American Immigration Reform brought a lawsuit to federal court Monday on behalf of a group of plaintiffs, some of them Kansas University students who pay out-of-state tuition. The suit is a challenge to the Kansas law allowing some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Friends and family of Nathaniel Honaker attended a celebration of life ceremony on Sunday in honor of the 22-year-old volunteer firefighter who died suddenly.
Monday, July 19, 2004
A two-vehicle accident at Sixth and Indiana streets injured three people and tied up rush-hour traffic late Monday afternoon.
Monday, July 19, 2004
KU senior Wayne Simien was named to the preseason All-Rolls Royce first team by ESPN color analyst Dick Vitale.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Choir singers at West Junior High School will have new and safer risers to practice and perform on this year.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Three people were injured when two vehicles collided this afternoon at the intersection of Indiana and Sixth streets.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Six former Kansas City Royals and 122 kids between the ages of 5 and 12 took to the fields at KU's Hoglund Ballpark on Saturday for the Royals' youth baseball clinic.
Monday, July 19, 2004
U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., who represents the "Big 1st" congressional district, participated in an online chat this morning with ljworld.com readers, touching on such topics as Lawrence's smoking ban, the draft and Thomas Frank's book, "What's the Matter with Kansas?"
Monday, July 19, 2004
Kansas City has announced it has placed Brian Anderson in the starting rotation for the rest of the year, but the pitcher is locked in a losing streak that continued against the Orioles Monday night.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Lawrence might get another thunderstorm later in the morning. But clouds will start decreasing after the noon hour, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Her forecast calls for a high of 90 today.
Friday, July 16, 2004
After a year of recovery from two shoulder surgeries, Nick Collison will play for the Rocky Mountain Revue Summer League.
Friday, July 16, 2004
A national survery shows that less than half of all American adults read books.
Friday, July 16, 2004
It's so rare when Hollywood actually releases a true science fiction film -- one that really explores themes of intellect, morality and science.
Friday, July 16, 2004
The Kaw Valley Kickball League has 20 teams, and Lawrence Parks and Recreation are considering forming their own league.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Rep. Jerry Moran represents nearly 60,000 square miles of rural Kansas. He flies back to his hometown of Hays every weekend during the legislative session, and holds town meetings in each county in his district.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Among the many talented members of the club is 8-year-old Alexa Harmon-Thomas, who can long jump more than 12 1/2 feet.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Nathaniel Honaker was a volunteer firefighter in Wakarusa Township and in DeSoto. Honaker's death was attributed to a heart attack.
Friday, July 16, 2004
An overnight system of thunderstorms that crackled and boomed through the region brought more than 1.6 inches of rain to the Lawrence area by mid morning. "The thunderstorms have ended for the morning. But there is a chance for another isolated thunderstorm this afternoon," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Former Jayhawks runner Charles Gruber has the fourth-fastest time for the 1500. The top three times in the finals will represent the U.S.A. at the games in Athens.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Baldwin man Dick Hewitt used to fly P-51 fighter planes in WWII. The owner of a historic P-51 flew from Indiana to give Hewitt another chance to take to the skies.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Complaints that the county's website helped people be found inspired officials to remove the "search by name" feature.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Kansas City got some revenge for Minnesota shutting them out in their previous series.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
The annual event brought the retailers outside and draws a horde of shoppers. The day was warm and the bargains were sizzling.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Kansas ranchers have recovered from "mad cow" scare from the beginning of this year.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
The club helps preserve the heritage of American cycling. Every year they take a 100-mile ride on 1890's-style bicycles. Some riders cross the country on these bikes, which have 52-inch front wheels and no brakes.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
The game involves plastic bats and volleyballs. Field crumpets was invented in 1995 by KU student Robbie Overton in his Johnson County lawn. Recently, the game has gained a national following.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
It was shortly before 9 a.m. and Ali Kelling had already shopped till she dropped -- the 3-year-old girl was sound asleep in her stroller in downtown Lawrence. She was part of a Kansas City, Kan., family who had come to Lawrence for the 33rd Annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Shoppers headed out today to the 33rd annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale can expect temperatures reaching a high of 87 by the afternoon.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
A man broke into a southwest Lawrence home and raped a woman inside. Police say the stranger entered the woman's home around 3 o'clock this morning.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Former Jayhawk Dana Stubblefield has been fined three games pay for testing positive for the steriud THG. He has been put on reasonable cause testing for the rest of his career.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
One portion of downtown Lawrence got soaked today. It took an entire day and gallons of water to produce just one photo. But at the end of an almost 12-hour day, it was all worth it. Production for a still photograph shut down 8th Street all day long. The photo will be published in trade magazines for bankers.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
In reality, it was the only fitting way for Ken Havey's night to end. Harvey pinch hit with the bases loaded and promptly struck out. Heading into the All-Star game Harvey was in an 0-21 slump.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
KU is spending more than $7 million on summer construction projects. And that is not including the more than $6.5 million the Hall Center for Humanities is costing the University.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Not much was expected last year from the Free State volleyball team. But that is certainly not the case this year. After a heart-breaking loss last season, the Firebirds are using the summer to make sure the same thing doesn't happen this year.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
John McCoy could have spent his August at two-a-day football workouts. Instead, the Jayhawk defensive lineman is headed to a place much scarier. McCoy learned this week that his Army reserve unit has been mobilized.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Vernon Geberth is a retired commander of the Bronx homicide task force. He's personally been involved in more than 8,000 death investigations. Now he travels around the country teaching what he learned in his 35 years on the force to others.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Lawrence will remain dry and sunny through this afternoon, except for one very wet block downtown. A downpour on Eighth Street between Massachusetts and New Hamphire streets, part of an advertising photo shoot for Chubb Insurance, is scheduled for late this afternoon.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Five birds in four Kansas counties have tested positive for West Nile virus this year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said today.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
A cold front that rolled in overnight is bringing cooler temperatures to the Lawrence area for the next couple of days, plus a chance for isolated showers for the next few nights.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Black smoke plumes billowed hundreds of feet this morning northeast of Lawrence as a tanker truck carrying 1,700 gallons of diesel fuel and oil burned in the 1700 block of North 1800 Road, which is just east of the Kansas Highway 32 and U.S. Highway 24-40 intersection near the Douglas-Leavenworth County line.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
An architect withdrew the proposal for an apartment complex on West Seventh Street before the Lawrence City Commission could vote on the site plan Tuesday night. Opposition to the plan was strong from neighborhood associations.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Athletes working on their summer conditioning at the Lawrence High School east gym have a cooler future to look forward to, as crews near the completion of work to add air conditioning.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
The high heat index has been difficult for emergency crews -- especially when they're faced with incidents like today's truck fire.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Andrew Davison was a starter for four years at Kansas, and now he's played in 10 NFL games and expects to see more time on the field as a Dallas Cowboy.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Lew Perkins has been named the 49th most influential person in college football by CBSSportsLine.com -- mainly due to his work in Connecticut, but Kansas' bowl trip also had a mention.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
It's going to be another hot day, with temperatures in the upper 90s, plus a heat index that had soared to 111 by mid afternoon. "If you have to be outside today, make sure you wear light clothing and drink plenty of water," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Schack also suggested checking on children, elderly friends and relatives and making sure pets kept outside have water.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Nick Collison's shoulders are feeling fine after his first full practice since October.
Monday, July 12, 2004
A bomb squad from Overland Park was checking out a possible explosive device left in a small park at the southern edge of Lawrence's downtown.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Quinton's Bar & Deli is seeking permission from the Lawrence City Commission to expand its business with a new deck. The bar's plans for outdoor expansion pre-date the smoking ban.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Members of a Lawrence gay and lesbian organization were taken aback by U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback's speech Monday proposing that gay marriages be outlawed.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Randy Thies, an archaeologist for the Kansas State Historical Society, and Dan Wildcat, professor of American Indian Studies at Haskell Indian Nations University, discuss the changes in the landscape between preterritorial and present-day Kansas in the first in a multipart series on eastern Kansas during the preterritorial period.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Summer enrichment and remedial education classes began Monday for more than 200 students.
Monday, July 12, 2004
A soaring heat index has taken its toll on eastern Kansas, particularly with the mild weather we've been experiencing so far this summer. A dip at the pool -- with plenty of sunblock -- or a dip at the ice-cream parlor were popular methods for cooling off Monday.
Monday, July 12, 2004
MOMS Club of Lawrence-North held a benefit concert Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center to raise money for the Erin Andra Wilson Foundation, which provides support to families who have a child with cancer.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Car lovers were sure to attend the sixth annual Wizard Run car show at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds this weekend. Classic car owners displayed their cars Saturday at the fairgrounds before moving to South Park.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Hundreds of swimmers from across the nation were in town this weekend for the Roger Hill Invitational at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. The annual event serves as the only home meet of the year for the Lawrence Aquahawks, and the home-field advantage was in full force for the local swimmers.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Kaleb Harris stole the show at the Native American All-Star Football Game on Saturday night at Haskell Stadium with 136 yards passing and 100 more rushing as the East stuffed the West, 34-7.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Former Kansas University standout Scott Russell won the javelin Sunday at the Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials, but his throw was short of the Olympic qualifying standard.
Monday, July 12, 2004
A Lawrence call center will add 100 new jobs to its operations later this month by expanding into vacant space at the Lawrence Riverfront Plaza.
Monday, July 12, 2004
It's a good day to head out to the pool or the lake -- temperatures will be in the low 90s this afternoon, with the heat index reaching 107, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Pachamama's hosted the wine dinner to raise funds. The restaurant particpates in Cottonwood's joblink program.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Kansas City was able to overcome their offensive slump to defeat Baltimore.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Neighborhood associations are asking the city to create area plans to slow or halt development around the city.
Friday, July 9, 2004
On Saturday, Haskell will host the Native American All-Star Football game. At the same time, the 3rd Annual Native American Boxing Championships will wrap up.
Friday, July 9, 2004
The county hopes to hire a government information services coordinator next year.
Friday, July 9, 2004
The Mom's Club of Lawrence has rallied around Emily Venters, a young girl with cancer. The club gave the Venters family emotional support when Emily was dianosed two years ago. Now the club hopes to help all families in Douglas County dealing with cancer by hosting a benefit concert featuring Jim Cosgrove.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Some of the most talented young musicians from around the world are in Lawrence this month for the International Institute for Young Musicians. Selected participants will play two free recitals in coming weeks, both at the Lied Center. The concerts will be at 7:30 this Wednesday and next.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Hundreds of children between the ages of 8 to 18 will take part in the Aquahawks home meet this weekend.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Lawrence was getting some scattered light showers and rumbles of thunder this morning. But the rain is expected to end by noon, leaving behind hot and windy conditions for the afternoon and more July-like weather for the weekend, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
In the midst of the Royals' rough season, a bit of good news: two players are off the injured list.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The Royals have only scored in five of its last 63 innings.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
After the drought of the last two years, local farmers are enjoying the rainy weather. Fortunately, the heavy rains have not been flooding local fields. While there are some problems from the cloudy weather, the farmers are not going to complain about the rain, yet.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The suspect allegedly threatened to kill a nurse with a pencil while in jail.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The Fighting Indians' basketball court has been given over to the 3rd Annual Native American Boxing Championships this weekend. This is the first time the event has been held in Kansas.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The players sometimes have trouble being noticed by colleges. The All-Star game gives these players a chance to get some national exposure.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Local high school students road-tripped from Jacksonville, Fla. to Monterey, Ca. in their 1957 Chevy Bel Aire, which they named "Genny." The race taught the students a lot about the country and themselves.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The veterinarian hopes to gather the signatures to earn a ballot spot against Jere McElhaney.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The club has reached half of its fundraising goal. The club's biggest fundraiser, the Big Pig barbecue, will take place next weekend.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
The swim club has had quite a bit of competition over the summer. The home meet will be the last one for this year's team to compete together.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Thunderstorms have been building, but dying off throughout the morning in northeast Kansas. However, the chance remains through the afternoon for an isolated thunderstorm that could bring heavy rain to the Lawrence area, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Cigarette butts have become more common downtown. Smokers have tossed the butts on the sidewalk, in the street, or even in the planters. Some residents have suggested that the city should provide ashtrays outside local businesses.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
The tolls are expected to go up by 5 percent in the next month. The increased tolls are meant to pay for two major projects, including widening the road between Lecompton and East Topeka.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Wayne Simien's stolen truck was found on Tuesday, missing license plate, stereo and chrome wheels.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Javelin thrower Scott Russell has a chance to reach the distance necessary to qualify for the Canadian Olympic team.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
The international students at the annual piano camp were able to compete for top honors.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
The school board has chosen to hike the price of school lunches by a significant amount. Administrators hope this will defray the costs of school food budgets.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Hospices can provide 24-hour care that families and most hospitals cannot give. Hospice Care hopes to provide a centralized home to care for those with terminal illnesses.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Lawrence set a new weather record this morning -- it was cooler than it's been in 70 years on this date. But 90-plus degree weather is on the way, starting Thursday and extending through the weekend, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
A standoff that began after a truck rammed into a house north of Lawrence ended quietly about six hours later when a police dog and special response unit entered the owner's home.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Officials are considering purchasing the former Farmland Industries Inc. fertilizer plant east of Lawrence, but discussion on the issue has not been completed.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Douglas County residents can expect more jail guards, improved drainage in rural areas and continued after-school programs -- without an increased property-tax rate -- as part of the county's proposed $47.5 million operating budget for next year.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Kansas City rookie Zack Greinke lost his fifth straight start Tuesday, though he was again hurt by a lack of run support.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Doug Reynolds hopes to follow in the footsteps of inspiration Mary Lou Retton and bring home some Olympic gold from Athens this summer.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
For the third straight year, football players from 22 states nationwide gathered at Haskell Stadium to get ready for the Native American All-Star football game
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Former Kansas University center Eric Chenowith will be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' summer-league team.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
A rural Lawrence man was charged today with aggravated battery in a Sunday night incident that led to a standoff with Douglas County Sheriff's officers.
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
A strong thunderstorm brought crackling lightning, high winds, heavy rains and hail through Lawrence early this morning, said Jennifer Schack, 6New meteorologist. "We did see some severe weather roll through the area about 4:30 this morning," Schack said. "It was a nasty storm."
Monday, July 5, 2004
The Douglas County Memorial of Honor, featuring the statue "From the Ashes," was dedicated over Fourth of July weekend, a tribute to Lawrence-area soldiers, sailors, police and firefighters.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Food, music and -- of course -- fireworks were available at Burcham Park on Sunday as part of the community's July 4 celebrations.
Monday, July 5, 2004
The Old West Lawrence neighborhood continued its tradition of gathering for Independance Day with a parade.
Monday, July 5, 2004
About 20 members of the Douglas County Fireworks Assn. spent the morning cleaning up firework debris and other trash at Lone Star Lake and Wells Overlook Park.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Historian Matthew Veatch and Kansas University assistant professor of history Jonathan Earle describe the radical nature of John Brown's egalitarian social and political positions regarding blacks.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Douglas County Sheriff's officers late Monday night surrounded a house north of Lawrence where someone was barricaded inside after a domestic disturbance, authorities said.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Musicians from as far away as Hong Kong are in town for the first Kansas International Piano Competition at at Kansas University, held in conjunction with the International Institute for Young Musicians.
Monday, July 5, 2004
The Lawrence Aquahawks will once again be the ones to beat at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center this weekend.
Monday, July 5, 2004
The league's worst team lost its sixth straight game Monday night against the Twins.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Mike Krzyzewski announced Monday morning that he would be continuing his career with the Blue Devils, despite the impressive offer the Los Angeles Lakers had put on the table.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Lawrence residents can expect to see a few more lingering showers through the morning, but the storms that thundered through the area overnight had moved off to the east by 7 a.m., said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, more were expected later tonight, Schack said.
Sunday, July 4, 2004
If you have an outdoor Fourth of July activity scheduled today somewhere in middle of the day, you should have dry weather. But you might want to pack an umbrella for tonight.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The Missouri coach will not replace Coach K at Duke.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The prospect outfielder will hopefully add more firepower to their line-up.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Virginia Visser was an Army nurse during World War II. She was one of the first Americans to see the results of Nazi atrocities.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Matt Gogel has struggled this year, but has been playing well at the Western Open.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Eric Murray, superintendant for the Orchards Golf Course, followed the boy, who had been swept away in a flooded creek.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Several roads were closed and homes were threatened by rising waters. Firefighters were able to evacuate the homes.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The waters are expected to rise to four feet above flood stage, but should not affect homeowners.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The stream in the Orchards Golf Course was swollen from Friday's torrential rains. Three boys were watching the rising water when one of them slipped into the creek and become stuck in a drainage culvert. He was rescued by his father.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The rain slowed sales for most of the day, but shopping picked up later in the afternoon.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Eudora High School's gym was finished 9 months ago, and some errors occured in the painting of the lines on the court.
Friday, July 2, 2004
The Sheriff's Department may be audited to determine if there are ways to more efficiently deal with the jail.
Friday, July 2, 2004
Just a pair of movies open in area theaters this week, but in certain respects they may be the two biggest films of the summer.
Friday, July 2, 2004
A heavy downpour brought more than two inches of rain this morning to parts of Lawrence, flooding several ntersections, slowing traffic and stalling out vehicles trying to drive through high water.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The transition to smokeless bars went suprisingly smooth. Many smokers threatened to continue smoking, but put out the cigarettes at midnight Wednesday night.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The senior forward received a call from a resident to hear that personal items were found near Holcomb Park. He discovered his truck was stolen.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The two convicted murderers were given stiffer sentences by an appellate court.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The loss of standout Carlos Beltran has hit the Royals hard. They have lost 6 of 7 games since the trade last week.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Walter Wettstein, a former coal miner, enlisted in the Navy in 1943. He served on a cargo ship and found combat in the Pacific.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The Lions squads have gone to several camps and work out five days a week.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The Carnegie Fund Hero Commission has recognized the hero, who saved two people from floods last year.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The Lawrence Jaycees have purchased $9,000 worth of fireworks. The funds for the fireworks came from a huge donation from Emprise Bank. The organization believes the show will last 45 minutes.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The researcher who has been trying to find the cougar has created merchandise to help fund further efforts.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Coach Mike Krzyzewski has been given an offer from the L.A. Lakers. The coach has led the Blue Devils to three NCAA championships.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
The Cassini probe is orbiting the planet Saturn. Physics lecturer Jerry Manweiler is helping decode information from one of the probe's instruments.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Two people convicted in the 2001 murder of a KU student in Costa Rica receive much stiffer sentences.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
If you're planning outside activities today, you might want to take along an umbrella. "We'll see sprinkles this morning, turning into showers, with a rumble of thunder this afternoon," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, July 1, 2004
As the clock struck 12:01 a.m. the city-wide smoking ban took effect. The transition at the Red Lyon went surprisingly well.
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