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Monday, May 31, 2004
People all over Lawrence gathered at the Oak Hill Cemetery to pay their respects to the men and women of the armed forces.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Ivan Behel Sr. and his family put in a lot of effort and a lot of research to reunite Behel with his long-lost love, a Beechcraft Staggerwing he last saw 53 years ago.
Monday, May 31, 2004
The names of three soldiers were added to the Douglas County Vietnam Memorial in a ceremony on Saturday. The bronze plaque on the memorial now lists a total of 18 names of military personnel from Douglas County who died in Vietnam. Also on Saturday, Lawrence's World War II veterans gathered to watch the televised dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Athletes from both city schools put in solid performances at the state track and field championships this weekend in Wichita, led by Lawrence High's Sylvester Birdsong and Free State High's Samantha Frisbie.
Monday, May 31, 2004
The gates of the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center opened for the year this weekend, and people drove from miles around to take a dip.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Safety and learning are the focus of the three-day Lawrence Police Department camp for children in the third through sixth grades.
Monday, May 31, 2004
"River City Weekly" host Greg Hurd takes a look back at the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, one of the keys to the start of the Civil War.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Free State High advanced to the state championship against Goddard, but a shot from senior Tyler Weber led to victory for the Lions.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Kansas City continues to have trouble putting wins together in an 8-4 loss to Detroit.
Friday, May 28, 2004
The petition has been approved by the city counselor. Only Lawrence voters may sign the petition, and more than 3,000 signatures will be needed.
Friday, May 28, 2004
Kansas University Athletic Department officials Thursday sent informational packets to more than 7,200 donors and season-ticket holders explaining men's basketball seating arrangements in Allen Fieldhouse under a new point system.
Friday, May 28, 2004
Sang-Hyun Park was the hands-down choice to be valedictorian of the Bishop Seabury Academy Class of 2004. That's what happens when you're the only senior at your school. Today, Park will deliver the graduation address at Bishop Seabury's annual student recognition ceremony and will start life as a Seahawk graduate.
Friday, May 28, 2004
The memorial, which honors those residents who fought for their country, will be dedicated in a month.
Friday, May 28, 2004
Many locals find the higher gas prices are forcing them to reevaluate their travel plans over the holiday weekend.
Friday, May 28, 2004
Free State's baseball team fought hard to come up with a win over the Jaguars.
Friday, May 28, 2004
Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
The school is the only one in the school district that caters to foreign students. A boundary change may alter Hillcrest's English As a Second Language program.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Former KU freshman David Padgett has visited UCLA's campus, and apparently has narrowed his list to the Bruins or Louisville.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Construction at Sixth and Kasold has lasted for nine months. It was estimated to end five months ago.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Donna Hornberger-Beguelin has had many veterans in her life. For the past 25 years, she's placed flowers on the graves of every veteran in Oak Hill Cemetary.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
The Firebirds will play Blue Valley West at Hoglund Ballpark.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
The women are joining the effort to preserve the battlefield site.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
The Lions performed well all season, and hope to continue their success at the State meet.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
The department hopes to add to the eight female officers currently on the staff.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
John Parker has played well both in soccer and baseball while keeping a near-perfect GPA.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Kansas City is still struggling this season, but their victory over Detroit gives them their third set of back-to-back wins.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Army Staff Sergeant Doug Hartwell spent more than a year in Iraq. In his first few days back in America, he's visiting schools to say "thank you" to the students who sent him letters and gifts.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
The Hall Center for the Humanities and the Kansas Historical Society have combined efforts to create the website, kansashistoryonline.org.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
The Firebirds will send 21 athletes to the State meet.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
The Firebirds will face Blue Valley West in the first round of the State tournament. The Jaguars have one of the best pitchers in the state, and the next two opponents also have ace pitchers.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
This will be Free State's second appearance in the tournament, which will take place in Lawrence.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Several downtown businesses were vandalized with the red handprints, as well as many more city properties. Messages left near the handprints indicate that the handprints were meant to protest the war in Iraq.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Commissioners are willing to buy the land, leaving the extension of streets and services to the city.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Firefighters responded on Tuesday to the second small fire at Berkeley Flats apartment complex in the past two weeks. Residents of the complex are concerned and looking for answers.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
The Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved the site plan Tuesday night for a new Salvation Army homeless shelter in the Brook Creek neighborhood.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Andy Marso has a difficult road to recovery in front of him, but the bacterial meningitis he was stricken with did not prevent him from graduating at the head of his class. On Tuesday he received his diploma from Chancellor Robert Hemenway, who paid a special visit to University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, Kan.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Coach Ritch Price's second season at Kansas did not go quite as planned, but now attention shifts to the composition of next year's lineup.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Free State High School will be competing in the state track and field meet without senior pole vaulter Lacey Baxter, who sustained an injury on May 14.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Under threat from general manager Allard Baird that trades might be coming if the team didn't reverse its losing ways during this six-game homestand, Kansas City managed to pull of a 4-3 win against the Tigers.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
A practice game with KC Washington should help the Firebirds avoid last year's fate, when an extended layoff before the state tournament left them a little rusty going into competition.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
The cooler temperatures brought by Monday night's storms will not last too long, said 6News meteorologist Matt Jacobs.
Monday, May 24, 2004
A storm that blew threw northeast Kansas on Monday evening pelted the Lawrence area with heavy rain, high winds and hail. The weather was responsible for an outbuilding catching fire and a power outage in parts of the city.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Andy Marzo graduated first in his Kansas University School of Journalism class, but was unable to participate in Sunday's ceremony because of his hospitalization with bacterial meningitis. His brother, Dan Marzo, represented him on the walk down the hill.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Blaine and Janet Parks of Raleigh, N.C., are in the midst of a seven-month, 25,000-mile journey around the nation to raise awareness for assistance and guide dog organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilites.
Monday, May 24, 2004
A tornado warning for Lawrence and northern Douglas County expired at 8:30 p.m. as National Weather Service radar indicated a severe thunderstorm containing a possible tornado had exited the area, leaving behind downed power lines and minor damage.
Monday, May 24, 2004
The site plan for the Salvation Army's planned church and homeless shelter in East Lawrence will be under discussion at Tuesday's City Commission meeting.
Monday, May 24, 2004
"River City Weekly" host Greg Hurd recounts the story of John Brown and the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre.
Monday, May 24, 2004
The first day didn't go so well, but that changed Saturday for Free State as sophomore Ashley Robinson won the 500-yard freestyle and the 100 butterfly at the Kansas state swimming and diving championships.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Free State took advantage of an opening in the schedule to play KC Washington and won decisively, 16-2.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Lawrence High's Nathaniel Spencer and Daniel Brumley and Firebird Scott Moseley were the sole city qualifiers for the state golf championships in Topeka.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Voicing support of President Bush's policies in Iraq and the economy, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, a Republican from Lawrence, today filed for re-election.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
The Eudora High School baseball team was defeated in the regional finals Thursday night.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
Both students and teachers spent some time adjusting this past year to new schools, including students from the old Riverton School. (Part three of a three-part series.)
Saturday, May 22, 2004
KU men's basketball coach Bill Self ended the week with a recruiting slam dunk.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
The KU men's basketball team presented former Sen. Bob Dole and former President Bill Clinton with official, personalized Jayhawk basketball jerseys.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
The Kansas City Royals were soundly beaten Friday night by the Oakland Athletics.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
A South Junior High School teacher was pleasantly surprised when she was honored at an assembly.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton spoke in front of thousands at the inaugural Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics lecture Friday afternoon at KU's Allen Fieldhouse. Clinton called for political civility and spoke about the United State's role in the world in a 45-minute speech. Attendees said the long lines and steamy temperatures inside the fieldhouse were well worth it.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton delivers the first Robert J.Dole Lecture.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton delivers the first Robert J.Dole Lecture.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton delivers the first Robert J.Dole Lecture.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former President Bill Clinton delivers the first Robert J.Dole Lecture.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former Sen. Bob Dole greets the assembled crowd in Allen Fieldhouse to introduce former President Clinton, the inaugural Robert J. Dole Lecture.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former president Bill Clinton answered questions from KU students after his lecture on Friday.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former president Bill Clinton answered questions from KU students following his speech Friday.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Former President Clinton answers a question provided by a Kansas University student about the United States and racism.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Several hundred people were waiting in line by 11 this morning to get the best general admission seats to hear former President Clinton's speak this afternoon in Kansas University's Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, May 21, 2004
The term hot ticket will take on a double meaning for those with a pass to the speech by former President Clinton this afternoon in the un-air conditioned Allen Fieldhouse. "The high temperature today is just shy of the 90-degree mark. We'll get up to 89," said Matt Jacobs, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Dole Insititute officials expected the Clinton lecture to bring a large audience, but the demand has been astounding. The former president averages $250,000 for a speaking engagement, but Clinton is foregoing his usual fee.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Allen Fieldhouse wasn't designed for this kind of lecture. A professional sound and stage crew has been hired to improve the building's acoustics.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Molly Bierig had to come to terms with New York Elementary School after her previous school was closed last year. She misses East Heights, but says she likes having more potential friends at the larger school. The school principal noticed an initial rift between new and old students, but the problem has been smoothed over.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Diners may soon be asked "inside or outside?" rather than "smoking or non-smoking?"
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Nastassia Johnson was badly injured in a car wreck last month. She was cut from the mangled wreckage and spent eight days in the hospital. Somehow she has been able to complete all of her coursework. Despite being on crutches, she plans on walking down Campanile Hill.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Visitors will only be allowed to carry in small bags. The day will be warm, and water will be readily available.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The Lawrence High and Free State High players grew up playing the game together.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The Firebirds have a businesslike attitude toward their postseason games.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The team wants to send Coach Jerry Skakal off with a bang.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Kansas City came out to an early lead, but Texas salvaged the game in the end.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The Cardinals advanced to the regional finals, but fell to KC Ward.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
A Lenexa man was in critical condition this afternoon following a three-vehicle morning accident on the Kansas Turnpike where he was ejected from his car, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
No, it's not July yet. But, with the temperature expected to reach 90 this afternoon, that's what it feels like. "It's going to be soupy -- similar to what we saw yesterday, but tack on five more degrees," said Matt Jacobs, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Individual schools within the university have asked for differential tuition hikes.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
The teachers have more than 700 years of combined teaching experience.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
One year ago, three schools in the Lawrence district were closed, forcing teachers and students to start over in a new school. Everyone has had to learn to adjust. Fortunately, most of the students now like their new schools.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
The Lawrence Open Shelter has been struggling with shaky finances since it opened five months ago. A $25,000 grant has given the shelter's director some breathing space.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Lawrence High rolled over Topeka in order to face Free State in the regional game.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
The Firebirds beat Emporia in order to face Lawrence High in the regional game.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
The showdown was a fitting conclusion to the city baseball teams' seasons.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Coach Jerry Skakal has been a fixture on the track for 10 years.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Kansas City has a chance to sweep Texas in a three-game series.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
A driver with three prior drunken driving convictions has been charged with hitting a pedestrian with an SUV Monday night while driving drunk.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
If you like saunas, just walk outside -- warm temperatures and high humidity are creating sticky, muggy conditions in Lawrence.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Lives could be saved and injuries reduced if the Lawrence Police Department was equipped with stun guns, Chief Ron Olin said this morning.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Senator Bob Lyon of Kansas' 3rd Senate District said today he would not seek reelection next fall due to changes in his full-time employment.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
The Supreme Court will allow schools to continue to be funded until arguments can be presented in the school finance case.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Almost a year to the day when Lawrence High and Free State baseball met in the regional finals, the two teams are hoping to face off once again for a chance at state.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
One day after West Coaster Micah Downs committed to join Bill Self's squad, Seattle senior C.J. Giles decided to go with his family tradition and picked Kansas over Washington.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The Lawrence City Commission has approved a conservation easement to protect Orchards Golf Course from possible future development.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
A program that exposes Kansas University faculty members to far-flung attractions in the state is back this year after a one-year hiatus.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The American League West hasn't been kind to Kansas City, but the Royals' offense came through against Texas on Tuesday for a come-from-behind win.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Tickets for former President Clinton's upcoming speech are once again gone.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
A fire damaged a two-story home this morning northeast of Lawrence on U.S. Highway 40.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Hail the size of pennies is possible in Lawrence as a severe thunderstorm passes through the Clinton Lake area and the city, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Andy Sherman is walking through Kansas and, if everything goes well, America in order to draw attention to autism and a therapy that has helped his son, Sammy, learn in a mainstream fourth-grade classroom at Wakarusa School.
Monday, May 17, 2004
(Updated Monday at 1:29 p.m.) A long line of Kansas University faculty, staff and student soaked up the 5,000 tickets made available today for President Clinton's Friday speech at Allen Fieldhouse for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
Monday, May 17, 2004
A windy warm day is in store for Lawrence today, with a chance for severe thunderstorms tonight.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Lawrence resident Bill Shepard attended the last segregated school in the city, Lincoln Elementary School, but says the neighborhood children did not require a Supreme Court ruling to spend time together.
Monday, May 17, 2004
The Class of 2004 from both Lawrence and Free State high schools graduated Sunday at Kansas University's Memorial Stadium.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry attended the anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education celebration as a guest of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Thousands gathered in Topeka on Monday to celebrate the Brown v. Board of Education 50th anniversary. President Bush was among the dignitaries who addressed the crowd at the historic Monroe Elementary School. 6News reporter Janet Reid talks with neighborhood residents and attendees about the celebration.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Although the loss to Missouri on Saturday ended Kansas' Big 12 tournament hopes, the Jayhawks still walked away with the Border War series win.
Monday, May 17, 2004
The Lawrence Public Library will be concentrating on expanding its downtown location, instead of opening a branch in west Lawrence.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Senior Alex Galindo and junior Micah Downs have announced their intentions to join the Jayhawks, and news about prospect C.J. Giles should come Tuesday.
Monday, May 17, 2004
The Cardinals survived to face Kansas City Piper on Tuesday thanks to a 5-2 win over the Chieftains in Class 4a regional play.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Five conference teams gained bids to the NCAA tournament, but Kansas was not among them as the team wraps up its season with a 33-28-1 record.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Kansas University faculty, staff and students were quick to snatch up tickets on Monday for former President Clinton's upcoming speech at Allen Fieldhouse.
Monday, May 17, 2004
"River City Weekly" host Greg Hurd takes a look back at the events surrounding the May 21, 1856, sack of Lawrence by pro-slavery forces.
Friday, May 14, 2004
People disappointed in their efforts to get tickets to hear former President Bill Clinton's May 21 speech will have a second chance. University officials have moved the inaugural Dole lecture from the Lied Center to Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Cloudy, rainy skies and temperatures in the low 40s greeted Lawrence residents as they headed out the door this morning.
Friday, May 14, 2004
The win is the first in Coach Price's tenure at Kansas, and sews up the Border War trophy for KU.
Friday, May 14, 2004
The dispatch officials hope to find ways to track cellular 911 calls, which will allow emergency responders to quickly reach those who need help.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Nathaniel Spencer is being called the best golfer to ever come through Lawrence.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Among the graduates is Ashley Foster, who has earned her associate's degree by the age of 18. Foster has ambitions to have her bachelor's in the next three years, and a master's soon after that.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Oakland and Kansas City have had disappointing seasons this year.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Long-time Kansas University art professor Roger Shimomura bids farewell to teaching tonight. His Liberty Hall retirement bash starts at 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Champagne and cake will be served, a cash bar will flow all evening and Shimomura's past performance students will take the stage every half hour.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Both teams played well, but the Jayhawks lost a heartbreaking game and were eliminated from the Big XII tournament.
Friday, May 14, 2004
The ruling is considered the cornerstone of the civil rights movement.
Friday, May 14, 2004
The high demand for tickets to the speech inspired the change of venue.
Friday, May 14, 2004
Lawrence High and Free State High students rehearsed for Sunday's graduation ceremonies.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Fifty years ago, the landmark case ended segregation in Topeka. Thirteen families were chosen to challenge the segregation laws. By the time the case was heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, there were more than 200 plaintiffs from five states.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Douglas County has sold off seven sheriff's vehicles for nearly $40,000. The eBay auction generated more revenue than traditional auction methods.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway answered questions about President Clinton's upcoming lecture, college alcohol abuse, and the demolition of houses on Ohio Street.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
More than 200 seniors are exempt from taking their final exams. This gave the students a chance to reflect on their high school years and look ahead to the future.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Years ago, KU and Missouri officials came up with the idea of the trophy, which is to be awarded to the school who won the most head-to-head contests. KU currently holds a slight edge in the standings, and if the Jayhawks baseball team defeats the Tigers, they can claim the trophy.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Several ice-cream and cold-treat stores had slow business due to the cold temperatures on Thursday.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Kelly Spence, the only senior on the Cardinals, has lead her team to a 17-3 season.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Damp and cool conditions greeted Kansas University students today on their last day of classes for the semester, as a cold front brought in scattered showers and temperatures in the 50s to the Lawrence area.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
(Web Posted Thursday at 2:18 p.m.) KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway stopped by the World Company's New Center to participate in an online chat Wednesday afternoon. Hemenway touched on topics that included KU's image, its position in the community, the KU athletic director's salary and a ticket controversy about Bill Clinton's upcoming speech at KU.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Welcome to the chat with Commissioner Boog Highberger. We'll start in a few minutes. Though people understandably want to talk about the smoking ban -- and we'll have lots of questions about it -- questions about ANY City hall topic are welcomed.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital has won top honors from the Kansas Board of Excellence.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The results of the art project will be auctioned off to benefit Rose Naughton.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Many parents are upset by the judge's court ruling, but some disregard the controversy.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The Lied Center seats 1900 people, and only 700 tickets were available to the public. Over 2000 people waited in the rain to get tickets to see the former president speak.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Kansas University's Center for East Asian Studies will sponsor an International Godzilla Conference to honor the film's 50th anniversary.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Two brothers have bought the old building to house the Lawrence Comfort Keepers headquarters. After researching the building's history, they decided to re-create the old Marland Oil filling station.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Boog Highberger discussed the smoking ban ordinance during the chat.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The touted recruit will be playing for the Ducks next season.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The Lions and Firebirds are playing for bragging rights.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The 'Hawks beat Texas Tech with ease, but fell to Texas A&M in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
The rain during the Lawrence Invitational presented challenges for the golfers.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Kansas City has now won back-to-back games twice this season.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Get ready for what could be a stormy evening. "Right now, we're right on the edge of severe storms and a lot of rain," said Matt Jacobs, 6News meteorologist. "If we do get rain, it could be heavy."
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
The Royals solidly defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-1, and will face off again Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
KU returned home Tuesday evening and lost to Oral Roberts, 4-3.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Smoking ban opponents have written a petition to overturn the ban, which goes into effect July 1. The opponents are working to get the issue on the ballot in November, and they are being especially careful to follow all state regulations.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
A judge ruled that there is enough evidence to charge a Lawrence man with first-degree murder.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
District Judge Terry Bullock has ordered the state to stop funding schools June 30.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
KU's softball team will start their Big 12 tournament run Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Ryne Price is part of a family foursome that includes two baseball players at Free State High School, one player at KU and one coach.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
White powder enclosed in a balloon was found at Deerfield Elementary School on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
TOPEKA - State officials today said they would appeal a judge's order that state spending on public schools be halted June 30.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
A chemical scare involving a white powder stirred concern this morning at Deerfield Elementary School, but officials soon determined that there was nothing to fear.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Wal-Mart officials have started the process to significantly expand their existing Lawrence store into a supercenter that would include a full-service grocery department.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Opponents of a smoking ban have taken the first step toward forcing a citywide referendum on the issue, preparing a petition that calls for repeal of the recently passed ordinance.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Hold on to your hat today. Warm, summer-like weather is expected, with windy conditions and some strong gusts from the south, says Matt Jacobs, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Pitching problems continue to plague the Royals. The team lost 9-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Basketball player Malik Hairston said Kansas University is among his choices, but has not told the coaches at his top schools which college he will attend.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Lawrence customers are waiting for months to drive hybrid vehicles home. Some are waiting up to 18 months.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Hillcrest teacher Paula Barr won the Lawrence School Foundation's annual Bob's Award.
Monday, May 10, 2004
The Free State High swim team finished third overall in the Sunflower league Swimming and Diving Championships.
Monday, May 10, 2004
The Kansas state legislature adjourned with no plan to increase funding for K-12 education, and Lawrence educators are left with some tough choices to make. The Lawrence school district has been struggling through a funding crisis for the past few years. The state is matching last year's funding for the district, but it is less per student than it was years ago.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Kansas' softball team lost to Iowa State over the weekend, and finished seventh in the Big 12.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Local car dealers are having difficulty keeping popular hybrid gasoline-electric cars on their lots.
Monday, May 10, 2004
President Bush will visit a historic landmark in Topeka for a 50th anniversary celebration of the Brown vs. The Topeka Board of Education event.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Free State High School's Lacey Baxter will pole-vault at Nebraska next year.
Monday, May 10, 2004
A California-based team won the AAU Jayhawk Invitational this year, beating the KC Pump-and-Run team, which included Free State High players.
Monday, May 10, 2004
You can put your umbrella away for the rest of the day. "I think we'll stay dry," said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. "There's just the flattest of chances (20 percent) that we'll see a thunderstorm pop up late this evening. The majority of the area will stay dry." This morning, Lawrence received 1.11 inches as storms moved through the area.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Lawrence is the sixth best small metropolitan area in the country for business and careers, according to a new ranking from Forbes magazine.
Friday, May 7, 2004
One year after a tornado damaged homes and other buildings in southwest Lawrence, residents take a look back. There are few signs the tornado ever ripped through the area, but some residents are still picking up the pieces.
Friday, May 7, 2004
The county treasurer's No. 2 official is making a run for the office of County Treasurer. Cindy Monshizadeh is the second Republican to file for the election. The current treasurer is not seeking re-election.
Friday, May 7, 2004
They did the mash -- they did the monster mash. Those heartwarming song lyrics are a perfect description for "Van Helsing."
Friday, May 7, 2004
The Royals lost Friday night against the Boston Red Sox, but Angel Borrea re-signed with the team for another four years.
Friday, May 7, 2004
Sunday afternoon, a Kansas University pitcher and catcher will throw - and catch - their last pitches.
Friday, May 7, 2004
The Douglas County Safe Kids Coalition celebrated Kansas Kids Fitness Day with an activity fair for third-graders.
Friday, May 7, 2004
The Lawrence Humane Society will honor a former volunteer Sunday afternoon with a new bronze sculpture.
Friday, May 7, 2004
Volunteers worked throughout Friday afternoon to prepare for the opening of the summer Farmer's Market.
Friday, May 7, 2004
Lawrence health officials are taking special precautions this year, including education and new policies, to prevent another cryptosporidium outbreak.
Friday, May 7, 2004
A woman who recently returned from Iraq was the focus of a special assembly as South Junior High School.
Friday, May 7, 2004
Prep basketball teams will descend on Lawrence this weekend for the fourth annual Jayhawk Invitational.
Friday, May 7, 2004
The Kansas Senate on Friday deadlocked again on school finance -- this time rejecting a $109 million increase that would have raised state sales and income taxes. Opponents said the tax increase would fall heaviest on those who could least afford to pay it.
Friday, May 7, 2004
It's another good day to test out your air conditioner -- hot and steamy conditions are continuing to hang around Lawrence through Sunday afternoon. "It's deja vu all over again. We're going to have three days where the temperature gets up to 88 or 89 degrees," said Matt Jacobs, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
The 2300 block of Iowa Street -- one of the city's busiest corridors -- has been closed or partially closed since about 11:30 a.m. today as crews have been replacing a utility pole that was broken when a truck snagged a power line.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Lawrence-based E and E Display Group announced today that is laying off 73 people at its manufacturing plant in response to sagging sales.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Herds of bison are bound for the official Kansas quarter. A design including a buffalo and sunflowers was announced Thursday morning as the official state commemorative quarter, which will be circulating beginning in August 2005.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Sunny skies and record-breaking high temperatures in the 90s are expected for the Lawrence area today. "For those who love the summer, a day like this is made for you. It's a sun-filled finale for the work week," said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. "You're going to want to make sure the air conditioner works this afternoon in your car. It's going to be toasty."
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Rober Berryman recently returned to duty after nearly a year of Army Reserve deployment in Afghanistan. He believes that the guards charged with mistreating prisoners in Iraq should be embarrassed by their deeds.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
A man pulled a knife in court on Monday. Sheriff Rick Trapp wants to install metal detectors.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Lawrence High's softball team won both games against Free State.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
The new Kansas quarter design will begin circulation in August of 2005. The new quarter will be the first official U.S. coin to feature a buffalo since the 1913 nickel. The vote for the quarter's design was the first time in state history that voters under 18 decided a sanctioned election.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
The Firebirds are hosting the coming swim meet. The team is facing stiff competition, but hope to make good showing.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
The manufacturer is trying to find another buyer for the company. If they cannot find a local buyer, then the business will have to be taken out of Lawrence.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Bill Whittemore has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He will be competing for the third-string quarterback position.
Thursday, May 6, 2004
The city's Neighborhood Resources Department is trying to lower costs for building homes so that residents can afford them.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
A deer that wandered this morning into downtown Lawrence crashed its way into a formal attire shop, leaving a trail of blood and broken glass.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
City and county commissioners were considering Wednesday morning whether Lawrence should grow to the southeast in the next few years.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
If you're prone to catching spring fever, watch out. "It's going to be a very summer-like day for us," said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. "It's too bad the pools aren't open. ... Get used to the sunshine, we're going to have it for the next several days."
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The deer came into Randall's Tuxedo Shop early Wednesday morning. The animal broke through the front door and broke a few plates before the police chased it out of the business.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The Firebirds are favorites in the upcoming city showdown, but the Lions are prepared to face their rivals.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Kansas City leads the pack in ragweed pollen counts. Louisville, Kentucky and Tampa Bay are next on the list.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
KU has two scholarships left and three players who may want to play for the Jayhawks. Malik Hairston will decide his final destination this weekend.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The Toronto Blue Jays give Kansas City the worst record in the American League.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The regularly scheduled 6 p.m. newscast for Sunflower Broadband's 6News will air at 5:30 tonight due to the start time of the Kansas City Royals game.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The Winfreys have excellent credit and no debt to speak of, yet they can't get a house. They've had trouble finding acceptable and affordable homes, and the few that appear on the market vanish quickly due to high demand.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
The Kansas softball team have won three games and hope to finish off with two more wins. The last two games are on this weekend.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
City and county commissioners are concerned whether the new growth to the south-east will be an undue strain on city sewers. However, officials believe the growth can go ahead before a new sanitation plant is built in 2011.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The body of a 40-year-old Lawrence man was discovered this morning in the alley behind the city parking garage in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
A City Hall task force said Tuesday morning it wants to hire a consultant to study the costs of Lawrence's growth.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Lawrence was expected to get some spotty rainfall this morning. But it should pass on through fairly quickly, leaving only a couple hundredths of an inch, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Kansas lost the game to Southwest Missouri State 11-8, but Jayhawk Travis Metcalf walked away with the KU career home run record with a two-run homer.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Kansas University's Kassie Humphreys mowed down Nebraska and Texas, and the Big 12 Conference couldn't help but notice. Humphreys, a freshman from Glendale, Ariz., has been named the league's softball pitcher of the week after handing Nebraska its first league defeat -- a 3-0 shutout -- and following with a 3-0 blanking of Texas.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The Lions didn't do so well when they played a Shawnee Mission team on Monday night, but things went better on Tuesday when they defeated Shawnee Mission West 4-3.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Kansas City couldn't keep any road momentum going with a 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
In a 4-1 vote, Lawrence city commissioners decided to approve a ban on smoking in enclosed public places that would go into effect July 1. Opponents to the ban, however, are expected to start a petition drive to put the issue to a public vote.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The stong demand for houses in Lawrence is good for sellers but bad for families looking to buy their first home. 6News reporter Holly Naylor looks into the soaring prices in the first of a three-part series on real estate in Lawrence.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Lawrence has decided on a principal for its new charter school: Gary Lewis.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
A new virtual charter school in Lawrence will provide students with an alternate form of education -- one that doesn't occur in a traditional schoolroom.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The regularly scheduled 6 p.m. newscast for Sunflower Broadband 6News will air at 5:30 tonight because of the start time of the Kansas City Royals game. Royals Sports Television Network's coverage of the Royals-Toronto Blue Jays game begins at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Bonnie Henrickson is ready to begin transforming the Kansas University's womens basketball team into a force to be reckoned with.
Monday, May 3, 2004
A second Douglas County Commissioner is angling for another four years in office. Bob Johnson made his candidacy official this morning, filing at the county clerk's office.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Lawrence is getting ready for a roller-coaster ride on the thermometer this week, starting with frost warnings this morning and reaching summer-like temperatures near 90 by mid week.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Sophomore Moulaye Niang has decided that Kansas University is the place for him, cancelling his plans to transfer.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Trying to cleanse the taste of the weekend's series with Texas Tech off their palates, the Jayhawks matched up with some Wildcats for a 9-2 victory.
Monday, May 3, 2004
The rebuilding of County Road 1029 northwest of Lawrence is on schedule to finish up in July, two months early.
Monday, May 3, 2004
A new display in the Lawrence High School's cafeteria features a 1,600-pound bell that was hoisted to the top of Lawrence's Unitarian Church in 1858.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Emily Taylor, Kansas University's dean of women from 1956 to 1975, died Saturday in Lawrence. She was 89. During her tenure as dean, she founded the first university commission on the status of women and creating minority affairs programs at KU.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Douglas County Commissioner Bob Johnson filed Monday for a second four-year term. Johnson, a Republican, represents the first district, which covers North Lawrence, much of southeast Lawrence and southeastern Douglas County, including Eudora and Baldwin.
Monday, May 3, 2004
The regularly scheduled 6 p.m. newscast for Sunflower Broadband's 6News will air at 5:30 tonight due to the start time of the Kansas City Royals game.
Monday, May 3, 2004
Sheriff Rick Trapp wants a permanent metal detector or X-ray device at the entrance to the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center, but county commissioners are debating whether those measures would be intrusive to people's privacy. The issue is likely to gain more attention as a man pulled a pocket knife in a Douglas County courtroom Monday and threatened to harm himself.
Monday, May 3, 2004
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Lawrence City Commission will consider rezoning 96 acres southeast of the intersection of Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway for a new development.
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