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This evening the Lawrence Community Theatre will serve a spooky appetizer to tide you over until Halloween. “Murder at Cafe Noir,” a dinner theater murder mystery will be staged at Maceli's, 1031 N.H.
The boats cost about $15,000 each and were paid for by a homeland security grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Carrying a flashlight and walking on the sidewalk when trick-or-treating are just some of the safety tips that the Lawrence Police Department wants children and parents to know.
Hundreds of students at Pinckney Elementary started their Halloween holiday early Friday with their annual costume parade. The students dressed up in their costumes and marched from their school to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Only 20 students have used the security program at Kansas University this semester. But program officials say that the low numbers does not mean that the program is not working.
The Firebirds rallied for a 14-10 victory over the Junior Blues Friday to advance to the Class 6A state tournament.
The Lions blasted the Trojans, 57-0, Friday night at Haskell Stadium.
Parents who provide alcohol to their underage children for a party can be charged for hosting the party under Paul's Law.
In the annual "Fun Run" event, Central Junior High students and faculty participated in a 2.2-mile run around central Lawrence on Friday.
Lawrence High defeated Free State in the opening round of the 6A State Volleyball tournament in Topeka.
Kansas University's soccer team won a share of the Big 12 Conference title with a 4-0 victory over Iowa State on Friday at Jayhawk Soccer Complex.
After more than a year of discussions, a traffic light was finally put up in the intersection of County Road 1055 on U.S. Highway 56 in Baldwin.
Coach Mangino's first game as head coach of Kansas University was against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa two years ago. And on Saturday, the coach and his "Fighting Manginos" will be back in Ames to take on the Cyclones.
It's not too late to shop for a Halloween costume. 6News reporter Deanna Richards takes a look at this year's hot costumes.
An overnight storm followed by patchy fog brought slick streets, reduced visibility for drivers and high humidity this morning throughout the Lawrence area. However, the clouds were expected to thin out by this afternoon with temperatures climbing from the 60s this morning to a high of 76 by late afternoon.
The Chieftains beat the Kaws, 21-7, Thursday in Tonganoxie. Tonganoxie will face Basehor-Linwood Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, Tonganoxie residents will be able to vote on the $25.3 million bond issue, which will help fix the school district's overcrowding problems. 6News reporter Laura Berger spent the afternoon talking with those who are directly affected by the issue.
The Bobcats beat the Pirates, 48-28, Thursday at Basehor.
Jim Mullins, a Reform Party candidate who is running for the Kansas Senate, 2nd District seat, participated in an online chat Thursday afternoon at the News Center. In the chat, he talked about education and why he joined the Reform party.
Kansas University's men's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the preseason ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll released Thursday.
More than 100 Kids Voting volunteers were sworn in today at the Lawrence Arts Center. The volunteers learned about the voting procedures. According to officials, more than four million children will participate in this year's election.
Free State High lost their Class 6A regional championship game to Topeka, 2-1 in double overtime, Thursday at FSHS.
The Bulldogs stunned the Cardinals, 14-6, Thursday in Eudora. Eudora High will play Tuesday at Anderson County.
Residents of Brandon Woods Retirement Community, 1515 Inverness Drive, received flu vaccinations today.
David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, spoke at Budig Hall today as part of the university's 2004 Kansas Economic Policy Conference: Free Trade, Agriculture and Global Development.
Free State High School senior Jenny Heppert is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
Police on Thursday morning were investigating an incident at Douglas County Republican headquarters, 10th and Kentucky streets.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
The event allowed 6News and Lawrence Journal-World reporters to ask several questions of the candidates.
Republican Christine Kenney is calling on her Democratic opponent Charles Branson to stop airing what she calls misleading and untrue political advertisements.
Come Nov. 2, adults won't be the only ones casting their votes in the election. The young constituents will also be able to weigh in through a nationwide program called "Kids Voting."
A packed KU Student Senate meeting ran late Wednesday night as students discussed basketball tickets, the funding of a religious speaker, and the College of Arts and Science's proposal for a $30-per-credit-hour fee increase.
Protection One’s new corporate headquarters in North Lawrence is preparing for its grand opening at the I-70 Business Center.
Lee Hardee, an attorney representing the family of a Kansas University student who fell from the roof of an Oread Neighborhood home, said Sara Anne Driessel's condition remained critical on Wednesday.
Kansas University police are offering a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest in a series of false fire alarms at McCollum Hall.
Victory is satisfying for the Lawrence High volleyball team, which is heading to state after struggling a year ago.
Five days after his team won the district championship, Chieftain coach Mark Elston has been named the Kansas City Chiefs High School Coach of the Week.
If the Jayhawks manage to win out their season, they will find themselves in the driver's seat of the Big 12 North.
Kansas had not last a match to the Iowa State Cyclones since 2000, and the Jayhawks weren't about to start now after facing a dry streak in the Horejsi Center.
Moderator: Welcome to our chat today with Dan Watkins, head of the Retain Judge Martin Committee. We have a lot of questions that have already been submitted, so we'll get started.
Moderator: Welcome to our chat this afternoon with Karin Drees, who chairs the committee that is seeking to oust Judge Paula Martin from office. The committee is the Justice for Children Committee. Becca Booth, treasurer of the committee, is also here and will responding throughout the chat. We have several questions that have been submitted already, so we'll get started.
Moderator: Welcome to our chat today with Marguerite Ermeling, independent candidate for the 3rd District seat on the Douglas County Commission. We have a lot of questions that have already been submitted, so we'll get started.
Last year, you could almost count on Bill Whittemore coming through with a big play every game. This year, not only are those big plays gone, the Jayhawks aren't even trying.
Dense fog and some drizzle were creating visibility problems on area roadways this morning. And more gray cloudy weather is expected for the rest of the day.
With more than a third of all the city's polling places held at schools, safety concerns are growing as Election Day looms. Seventeen of the 22 schools in the district are used as places to cast votes, and hundreds of people will have access to the buildings on Nov. 2, leaving some parents concerned.
Douglas County poll workers received training Tuesday for the general election, now only a week away. About 75 of the 320 poll workers attended one of three learning sessions today at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Sara Anne Driessel, 18, is still in critical condition at the University of Kansas Hospital after falling off a roof of a central Lawrece home early Sunday.,
The Lawrence City Commission on a 4-1 vote Tuesday agreed to uphold a decision by the city's Historic Resources Commission that rejected a plan that would have allowed the Red Lyon Tavern's owners to remove the windows, doors and part of the roof to create an area to allow their patrons to smoke after the city's ban on indoor smoking in public places.
With a week to go before election night, KU's College Republicans have decided to take their fight to the road. The Republicans plan to travel to the swing state of Iowa this weekend, hoping to win over voters for President Bush.
A Kansas City, Mo., man was charged in U.S. District Court with assisting in an attempt to kill a federal witness in Lawrence.
Two games, but the same outcome and score each time: For the second time this season, the Firebirds held the Lions scoreless on the soccer field.
The Free State soccer team didn't exactly enter the postseason on a roll. But starting Tuesday, none of that mattered.
Switching out Adam Barmann and Jason Swanson in an offense designed for one quarterback is something Mark Mangino hopes he won't have to worry about in the future.
Kansas has dropped its last seven road games, all the way back to the 2003 Wyoming game. KU's last conference road win came in 2001 against Texas Tech. But all that might changed this weekend as the Jayhawks head to Iowa State favored to win.
The Big 12 Conference unveiled its preseason picks for the upcoming season on Tuesday, and Kansas senior Wayne Simien was a unanimous choice for Player of the Year.
Last year, the Eudora Cardinals had one of the best players in the state but didn't make it to the state tournament. This season, however, the Cards are moving on for the first time in years.
Moderator: Welcome to our chat this afternoon with State Sen. Mark Buhler, a Republican who is running for Kansas Senate, 2nd District on Nov. 2. The senator is here in our News Center offices and we'll start out with some questions that have already come in. You can submit questions throughout today's chat.
Showers, with an occasional flash of lightning, splattered through the Lawrence area this morning. And more of the wet stuff is expected through the rest of the work week.
More cool, sunny weather is expected through the morning. But clouds will be increasing this afternoon, bringing mostly gray skies and chances for rain through the rest of the work week, says Jennifter Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The open meeting brought out several supporters for the bond issue proposal.
Andy Marso is rehabilitating from a near-fatal case of bacterial meningitis.
The tape shows candidate Rich Lorenzo's comments about his opponent's stances on same-sex marriage and other issues.
The Firebirds have had a poor showing this season, but they came out strong against their crosstown rivals in the annual match-up.
The Jayhawks started off strong against one of the top teams in the nation, but penalties and stagnant offense contributed to their loss.
Jenny Gottstein gives the record highs and lows for October 25.
The Fighting Indians faced one of the top teams in their division.
Jim Mullins, Marci Francisco, and Mark Buhler all have different takes on the issues facing the 2nd District.
The gathering allowed Bengalis around the region to worship the goddess Durga.
The zoning around the abandoned railroad is for industrial use. The neighborhoods near the tracks would like the area rezoned for residential use. The problem is that no one knows who owns the land.
The Lions, Firebirds and Cardinals swept their sub-state games to qualify for the state tournament.
The concern comes from advance ballots being handed to campaign volunteers. While the offer to return ballots is not illegal, several voters are wary of the offer.
Sara Anne Driessel fell to the sidewalk from a flat roof on the second story of the house. She is currently in critical condition at the University of Kansas Hospital.
Incumbent Democrat Mark Gilstrap and Republican Steve Fitzgerald are competing for the Kansas Senate 5th district seat.
Democratic incumbent Tom Holland faces a challenge from Republican Rich Lorenzo in the race for the 10th District seat in the Kansas House. In the 45th District, GOP incumbent Tom Sloan is challenged by Libertarian Patrick Wilbur.
In the race for the 2nd District seat in the Kansas Senate, incumbent Republican Mark Buhler faces Democrat Marci Francisco and Reform candidate Jim Mullins.
In the battle for the 3rd Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Dennis Moore faces Republican opponent, Kris Kobach.
Voters in the Tonganoxie school district will have to decide on a $25.3 million bond issue.
Republican Roger Pine and Democrat Jan Justice are squaring off for the 3rd Distict seat in the Kansas Senate.
Christine Kenney, incumbent Republican, is facing a challenge from Democrat Charles Branson for the office of Douglas County District Attorney.
Among other county races, independant candidate Marguerite Ermeling is taking on incumbent Republican Jere McElhaney for the 3rd District County Commission seat.
Three Douglas County district judges are on the ballot for retention, but the focus is on Judge Paula Martin.
Incumbent Jim Ryun, Republican, faces a challenge from Democrat Nancy Boyda in the race for the 2nd Congressional District.
More than a thousand people were vaccinated for the flu at a clinic held Saturday at Free State High. And one Lawrence couple says that the wait was well worth it.
Statements made to police by a Lawrence man charged with murder earlier this year can be used in court, a Douglas County District Court judge ruled late this morning.
If you're headed out this evening to the football showdown between Lawrence and Free State high schools, check the forecast -- the city could see some severe weather this afternoon and tonight.
The Eagles were thumped, 68-0, Friday at the Youth Sports Inc. fields.
The Chieftains defeated the Wildcats, 27-26, Friday in De Soto.
Eudora High defeated Spring Hill, 28-7, Friday at Spring Hill. The Cardinals is now 6-2 overall and 2-0 in district.
The rivalry between Missouri and Kansas goes back as far as Bleeding Kansas. And Kansas University freshman Dennis Chanay wants to restore the title of the rivalry to "Border War."
A new entrance to Lawrence High's gym is just one of many improvements that the school would make if the bond issue passes.
Sherry Girty is starting to receive national attention for her Web site, "Support Our Troops," which is dedicated to the Native American soldiers who are serving in Iraq.
Midwest Transportation Corp. is offering free rides to Lawrence residents who want to vote Election Day at any of the city's polling places. The company says it just wants to make sure that people get out to vote.
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department officials will vaccinate people in high-risk groups Saturday at Free State High, 4700 Overland Drive. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the vaccine runs out.
Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Mass., wants to build an outdoor patio to accommodate its smoking patrons but the bar needs special permission from the City Commission.
Free State beat LHS, 14-12, Friday night at Haskell Stadium.
We're heading into the final weeks of October, so that means horror movie season. First up is "The Grudge," which, like "The Ring," tries to capitalize on the success of a Japanese film remade for Western audiences.
Although the Jayhawks will be facing the number two ranked football team in the nation Saturday, Kansas' Tim Allen says that this game will be treated just like any other football game.
Local bounty hunters Brock Robson and Gerard Kleinsmith gave 6News reporter Laura Berger a chance to see a day in their lives.
Moderator: Welcome to our chat with Democrat Charles Branson. We've received several questions already, but we can continue to take them through this chat. We'll get started right away.
Drizzle and fog in low-lying areas were misting the Lawrence area this morning. "There will still be clouds around this afternoon, but I think the drizzle will come to an end," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The Chieftains and the Cardinals are in the same regional, which means only one volleyball team can advance to state.
The $25.3 million bond issue would address the school district's overcrowding problems.
6News education reporter Deanna Richards goes inside three local junior high schools to find out what improvements would be made to the schools if the bond issue passes.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is recommending that the city add a fifth middle lane for left-hand turns on Sixth Street because of frequent accidents.
Kim Wilcox, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, met with students Thursday to discuss the differential tuition increase. If passed, students will have to pay $10 more per credit hour for the next three years.
Although Kansas University will try to beat Oklahoma University this weekend, coach Mangino says that he will probably have mixed emotions when he travels to Oklahoma.
This weekend is homecoming for the Sooners and so far, attendance at Owen Field has not been smaller than 84 thousand. But with alumni in town, the Jayhawks should expect a much larger crowd.
The Eudora High volleyball team heads into Sub-State this weekend as the number one seed.
The Lions and the Firebirds will meet for the eighth time in their school's history at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Haskell Stadium.
Bill Yanek will report to Fort Riley next week to start a year of service as a Jag officer. One of his duties includes helping soldiers fill out their wills.
Democratic candidate for district attorney Charles Branson participated in an online chat Thursday afternoon at the News Center. Branson talked to voters on various subjects including plea bargaining and hate crimes.
Leman Booher, who has appeared twice before Judge Paula Martin for charges of failure to pay child support in Indiana, is being set free again. Booher was arrested Wednesday night.
Cheryl Frisbie-Harper will compete Saturday in the national arm wrestling championship at the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix.
As school board members work to piece together a school bond issue that likely will come before voters in the April election, 6News education reporter Deanna Richards gives early attention to the issue with an up-close look at how tax dollars would be used.
National polls in the race to the White House show President Bush and Sen. John Kerry in a dead heat. There's only one problem -- the phone lists used by pollsters do not include cellular phone users.
Lehman Booher was booked into Douglas County Jail on Wednesday night on an out-of-state warrant. Booher is wanted on a governor's warrant out of Indiana for failure to pay child support.
Rarely does a freshman make a major impact at the varsity level, but that's just what happening on the Lawrence High cross country team with Kelly Renfro.
Scotch Fabric Care launched its 18th annual "Share the Warmth" coat drive Wednesday. Donated coats will be cleaned and then distributed in December.
One of the Kansas football team's missions this weekend will be stopping a freshman. Adrian Peterson, however, is no ordinary freshman.
After three months of meetings, the fire code board put the finishing touches on a draft ordinance revised in response to complaints regarding blasting done as part of construction in west Lawrence.
While Adam Barmann will get the starting nod for KU this weekend according to Coach Mark Mangino, the Jayhawks will have to spend their time worrying about the other quarterback: Heisman Trophy-winner Jason White.
C.J. Giles is a lot less recognizable these days, having gained back most of the weight lost this summer thanks to a virus.
Twenty-one days and counting remain until the Kansas women's basketball team opens the season with an exhibition game against Fort Hays State.
Welcome to our online chat with Douglas County Dist. Atty. Christine Kenney, Republican.
Cloudy, drizzly weather was blanketing Lawrence this morning. And those clouds will be hanging around for the rest of the day, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
A contentious presidential election is making itself known in the yards of both Democrats and Republicans by the thefts of political signs.
Third graders at Schwegler Elementary decorated a "wishing tree" on Tuesday with their hopes for the nation.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials in Topeka showed off some of their new and improved laboratory equipment, purchased with $2.6 million in federal bioterrorism funds.
Candidates in contested races for Doulas County offices squared off Tuesday night during a forum in the Lawrence Public Library.
Thomas Frank, author of "What's the Matter With Kansas?" returned to Lawrence on Tuesday for a speech and book signing.
Authorities in Indiana are still looking for Leman W. Booher, 54, for failure to pay child support. Booher was arrested on a governor's warrant a year ago in Lawrence, but was released after Judge Paula Martin ruled the warrant invalid.
The Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved the intersection improvement priority list Wednesday night, and the top three intersections the city will be working on are all along Wakarusa.
A woman was taken to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night after she was found face down on the rocks below the Clinton Lake dam.
Technically, KU played its homecoming game against Kansas State. But for several Jayhawks, homecoming will be this weekend in Oklahoma.
The LHS volleyball team honored seven girls, some of whom have played on varsity since they were sophomores, Tuesday on Senior Night. Then the Lions capped off the celebration by trouncing their opponents.
Dallas guard C.J. Miles, who was a "top target" for Bill Self this summer, announced Tuesday that he will attend Texas.
This year's crop of Jayhawk seniors have been through two Final Fours and two head coaches. As their time at Kansas winds down, they're ready for something new -- a national title.
Coach Mark Mangino at his weekly press conference Tuesday did not say which of his quarterbacks will start in Norman, Okla., on Saturday. He only said that he expects both to play.
Transcript of October 19 chat with U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun.
Grab a jacket on your way out the door -- the temperature won't get out of the 50s today. "Today it's going to be a tricky forecast, depending on the cloud cover," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. If the clouds stick around, the Lawrence area will probably have a high of 58. But in areas that get some sunshine, the temperature will climb into the 60s, Schack said.
Morgan Spurlock spoke to students at a special screening of "Supersize Me!" sponsored by the SUA.
School district officials want to help students to feel secure while they're at school. They've asked students to participate in survey which can indicate risk factors and safety concerns.
The league tournament shows improvements in local runners.
A committee formed to defend Judge Paula Martin are hoping to give the public the full story about her decisions in controversial cases.
The festival featured arts, crafts, and fragrant flowers.
Sydney Wilson has been seeking the State tournament title all season, but ends up with third place after a playoff game.
The Jayhawks faced MIssouri in an error-laden loss.
The Athletic Department has oversold the Allen Fieldhouse student section by about 3,800 tickets.
The Jayhawks may be one of the nation's top three teams when the season begins. However, Coach Self says that early rankings are irrelevant later in the season.
The top three intersections on the list are all found along Wakarusa Drive.
Valerie Rotes gives the record highs and lows for October 18.
Langston Hughes attended the church, which was built in 1910.
Area seniors are concerned about the shortage of the flu vaccine. However, Health and Human Services officials have assured citizens that the vaccine will be divided among at-risk groups. Doctors are encouraging preventive measures to avoid catching the flu. Priority groups in Lawrence will be able to receive the flu shots at Free State High School this coming Saturday.
The teen posted several pages of journals on the Internet detailing a suicide plan that would involve bombing the Maple Leaf Festival.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' office Monday announced a gambling compact between the state and two American Indian tribes for a casino in Wyandotte County.
Angela Lumpkin, dean of the Kansas University School of Education since August 2001, has resigned effective Sunday, officials announced Monday.
Tired of cool and cold weather? Lawrence, which will be cloudy today, will warm up by the middle of the week -- with temperatures reaching up to the upper 70s, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Dress warmly if you're heading out to a football game tonight. It's going to get cold overnight -- the coldest it's been so far this fall season, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Free State High School officials announced today that because Kansas University had not received new goal posts by this morning, tonight's Free State football game would be moved to Haskell Stadium.
Tonganoxie defeated Bonner Springs, 49-16, Friday night at Bonner Springs.
With 134 yards and three touchdowns, Eudora's Brendan Jackson led the Cardinals to a 49-13 victory against Santa Fe Trail Friday.
The Firebirds lost their district opener against Topeka High in triple overtime Friday night at Haskell Stadium.
The Lions ripped the Junior Blues, 33-7, Friday night in Topeka.
"Healing through the Arts," is a month-long project at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., that will feature dance performances, poetry and art created by breast cancer survivors.
K-State Research and Extension offices in Douglas and Shawnee counties are planning to merge within a year. Officials say that the merger will allow the agencies to expand its services to residents.
The center has several advanced scientific equipment including a magnetic resonance spectrometer that could help researchers develop new drugs by studying how proteins interact with the human body.
Jason Tremble, the Topeka man convicted in a shooting last year outside a Lawrence bar, faces federal charges for illegally possessing a firearm at the time of the shooting.
The world's largest Godzilla conference and film festival will be held in Lawrence next week. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first Godzilla film.
Despite the week-long break, Coach Mangino says that the team will be spending some time preparing for their upcoming game against Oklahoma. The Jayhawks will face the Sooners on Oct. 23 in Norman, Okla.
Kansas senior Michael Lee says that embarrassing the freshmen on the team is one of the traditions of Late Night in the Phog. About 16,000 fans flocked to Allen Fieldhouse Friday night to watch the men's and women's basketball teams perform skits and practice.
Fall break did not stop Kansas University students from attending Late Night in the Phog Friday night. Some students were even waiting in line in front of Allen Fieldhouse as early as 8 a.m.
It only seems appropriate as Election Day approaches that the weekend entertainment options would be both frightening and political.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will create an interagency council on homelessness next month to coordinate Kansas government efforts on the issue.
If you're headed out to watch an area high school soccer game this afternoon, take a coat -- chilly temperatures and brisk winds are expected.
Incumbent Bill Wagnon and Robert Meissner debated the issue of intelligent design at a public forum Thursday at Lawrence High School.
Eudora Coach Greg Webb says he hopes that the offense will get better before Friday's game against Santa Fe Trail.
It has been about 18 months since the $59 million bond issue failed in Lawrence and school board members are ready to make another run at it. Although the new proposed bond may look similiar to the first, school district officials say that it's very different.
More than 300 homeless service providers arrived in Lawrence Thursday for the 5th annual statewide Homeless Summit. They came to learn about how to better serve the homeless in their community and they also learned that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will start to give a little help to local agencies throughout the state.
Douglas County Republicans have set up shop at 944 Ky. Richard Todd, treasurer for the Douglas County Republicans, said the late start was due to difficulty finding a prime location.
The League of American Bicyclists honored 17 communities with a platinum, gold, silver or bronze level award. Members of the Lawrence Bicycle Club say that Lawrence has a long way to go before it can receive a gold award.
More than 700 children flocked to a South Iowa parking lot Thursday to help raise money and awareness for local afterschool programs.
Yesterday was the first day residents could vote early and officials say voters are on track to cast a record number of early ballots.
After his spectacular performance during the KU/KSU game, Jason Swanson could be competition for quarterback Adam Barmann.
The Kansas University men's basketball team enters the season with a national title in mind. So it was no surprise that the theme at media day Thursday at Allen Fieldhouse was "national championship or bust."
Kansas University men's basketball players and coaches met with the press Thursday at the annual media day at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas Animal Health Department and an Anderson County law official attempted to execute a search warrant at an unlicensed dog-breeding facility on Tuesday. According to the officials, the owner then began killing the dachshunds.
Wednesday night's presidential debate was expected to center mostly on domestic issues, but foreign policy still was a prevalent subject. Locally, a group of around 40 Lawrence High School student participated in C-Span's Debate Watch 2004.
The number of people hit and killed by trains in Kansas is on the rise, and Union Pacific officials have pinpointed Lawrence as a potential problem area.
The Kansas Secretary of State's office said Wednesday that Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery is not complying with state regulations regarding a permanent maintenace fund.
Frontier Farm Credit's plans for a new office near Baldwin Junction won approval Wednesday night at the Douglas County Courthouse. The agency plans to merge its Lawrence and Ottawa offices into a single building.
The Douglas County district attorney's office said Wednesday that a review had begun of the case of a 13-year-old Lawrence boy suspected of starting a fire that destroyed a vacant East Lawrence home last month . The Sept. 29 fire burned a home in the 1300 block of New Jersey Street.
If new Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson is to have a successful rookie campaign at KU, she'll need a big-time effort from her biggest player, Crystal Kemp.
Fresh off their biggest win in years, the Jayhawks have the weekend off this Saturday. While the bye week might cut off any momentum after the win over Kansas State, it also offers the chance to rest up and heal.
The Lawrence High football team is borrowing a play from the poker table to symbolize team unity going into district.
The Firebirds know that the final three games of the season are the most important, and following their first win of the season last week, they're looking to start a streak.
Crews have begun renovating the former Riverside Elementary School to convert it into the new headquarters for First Management, one of Lawrence's largest development companies.
TOPEKA — State elected leaders today approved issuing up to $55 million in bonds to build a new research building at Kansas University.
Bundle up. A cold front blusters into Lawrence just before noon today, sending temperatures plunging into the 30s by early Thursday morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
A downtown Lawrence landmark, the Eldridge Hotel, went on the auction block in federal banktupcy court Tuesday and was sold to Eldridge Holdings LLC, an investment group composed of former Kansas University football player Bobby Douglass and former Jayhawks Mitchell and Susan Chaney. The new owners say they intend to continue to operate the building as a hotel.
Three teenage boys were arrested today at Free State High School for their part in a drag race that led to an accident that injured a teenage girl and her two passengers last week in west Lawrence.
A measure of how well Lawrence public school students are performing was released Tuesday afternoon, with official Annual Yearly Progress results showing students in Lawrence again scored above the state and national averages.
Numbers the Lawrence school board were presented with at their meeting Monday night indicate that tax payers will pay more than the board had originally thought for the improvements under discussion.
People will be able to vote in advance at the Douglas County Courthouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through noon Nov. 1 starting Wednesday. The clerk's office will also be open late this week to accept voter registrations.
More than 60 Lawrence and Douglas County officials will head to Maryland in December for disaster training, a five-day exercise meant to simulate a major crisis in the community.
Financing for public schools was the main issue during a candidate forum at Lawrence High School on Tuesday night. About a dozen candidates agreed that funding could be improved, but differed on how exactly that was to be accomplished.
Some Hillcrest Elementary School teachers spent their evening under the Golden Arches, working at McDonalds as part of "McTeachers Night." McDonalds agreed to donate 20 percent of the sales received during the teachers' shift back to the school.
Take a "Friday Night Lights"-style look at the Firebirds' game against the Ravens, courtesy of Free State High head football coach Bob Lisher.
New KU golf coach Erin O'Neil now has her first career victory as the women's golf team won the 2004 Marylin Smith Invitational Title on Tuesday.
Bonnie Hendrickson's job is not an easy one. Henrickson, hired last spring by Lew Perkins to turn around a basketball program that currently features only eight returners from a year ago, held her first media day as the head coach at Kansas on Tuesday.
The good news for Bonnie Hendickson is that every player on the roster is interested in helpling to rebuild the KU program. The bad news is that there's only 10 of them.
Former Kansas University quarterback Bobby Douglass and KU alum Mitchell Chaney had the winning bid for Lawrence's historic Eldridge Hotel, which was auctioned today before bankruptcy judge Robert Berger in Kansas City, Kan.
Scattered rain will keep Lawrence damp through the early afternoon. And you can expect cool weather for the rest of the day. "I'd take a coat with you and an umbrella," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Don't be surprised if you see plenty of puddles out there."
So far, Lawrence police, Douglas County Sheriff, and Lawrence/Douglas County Fire & Medical have hooked into the new sytem.
The rape supposedly occurred in the 1100 block of Tennessee. The victim was walking home from downtown when she was assaulted.
The market for natural gas will increase significantly this winter. Aquila expect heating bills will see about a 2 percent increase next month, and there may be more price hikes later in the season.
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, 3rd Congressional District Democrat, participated in an online chat at 3 p.m. Monday at the News Center. Moore answered questions from readers on topics such as his position on gay marriages and Social Security.
Nancy Boyda, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, participated in an online chat at 1 p.m. Monday at the News Center. Boyda answered questions from readers on topics such as the bills she wants to pass and the presidential candidate she plans to vote for.
Supporters of the embattled judge include 16 of the 24 jurors who heard the recent controversial statutory rape cases.
Despite the cold and rain, Annie Giangrosso in third place.
The game was tense and exciting, with changing leads, quarterback changes for both teams, and incredible plays. This was the first time the Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats on the gridiron since 1992.
Drake Hofer gives the record highs and lows for October 11.
The Firebirds are going to host Topeka High at Memorial Stadium on Friday night. However, there's no guarantee that the new goalposts will be in place in time for the game.
The march is meant to point out issues about restricting alcohol use among young adults.
Nancy Boyda, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, 3rd Congressional District Democrat, participated in separate online chats today at the News Center.
Lawrence Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who attacked and sexually assaulted a 22-year-old Kansas University student early Sunday in the 1100 block of Tennessee Street as she walked home from a downtown bar.
Grab an umbrella. Sprinkles and scattered showers are expected through the evening. "There's not any sign of sunshine today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "There's plenty of clouds. It's just a cool, wet day today."
The Jayhawks ended an 11-game skid against the Wildcats with 14 fourth-quarter points Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Mark Simmons and John Randle each made outstanding touchdowns in the period.
After 11 years without a football win over Kansas State, some Kansas fans called the 31-28 win over the Wildcats their greatest Jayhawk moment. One of the goal posts made its way along with the fans from Memorial Stadium down to Massachusetts Street.
Patchy fog was blanketing some outlying areas around Lawrence this morning. But sunshine is ahead for the afternoon and clearer skies for this evening, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The Chieftains defeated the Bobcats, 55-14, in Friday night's game.
Lawrence is a city obsessed with college basketball, but for many rural Texans, high school football inspires comparable fanaticism.
6News reporter Laura Berger spent the afternoon at Schaake's Pumpkin Patch on 1791 N. 1500 Rd. to search for the perfect pumpkin.
President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry debated on topics including homeland security and the economic policy in Friday night's second presidential debate.
Police seized nine pit bulls believed to be trained for dog fights from a Lawrence home Friday. Police also found drug paraphernalia, three guns, dog-training treadmills and dog-growth supplements during their search of the house at 2133 Naismith Drive.
Too many turnovers cost the Pirates the game Friday night against the Kaws. Perry-Lecompton defeated Piper, 21-12.
Olathe South defeated Lawrence High, 35-34 in overtime, Friday at Haskell Stadium.
As part of an event to get students pumped up for homecoming, Kansas University students had the chance to take a swing at a purple car Friday on campus.
Kansas University Endowment Association posted big gains in the last fiscal year, according to reports released Friday.
Haskell Indian Nations University's Board of Regents agreed Friday to increase student fees to $210 and $70.
The Wildcats beat the Cardinals, 12-7.
Carmin Ross' autopsy report reveals that Ross died as a result of "multiple blunt and sharp force injuries."
The Jayhawks want to end their losing streak against the Wildcats.
A Douglas County judge was going over an autopsy report on the death of Carmin D. Ross this afternoon before deciding whether to reduce the $1 million bond for Tom Murray, who is charged with first-degree murder in his ex-wife's death.
Thursday night's Kansas University homecoming block party and pep rally has been forced indoors because of rain.
Pick up your umbrella on the way out the door. "The morning commute looks like its going to be wet," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Downtown Lawrence was getting steady showers about 7:40 a.m.
Kansas senior lineman Travis Watkins says that this year's Kansas State University football team may not be as talented as previous teams.
Kansas University will face Kansas State University at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Despite the loss of a key player, the Cardinals is still one of the best volleyball teams in the state.
Free State High won their first game of the season against Olathe Northwest Thursday at Memorial Stadium.
Kansas University junior forward Caroline Smith has been named to Soccer America's Team of the Week for the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Today's rain forced the Tonganoxie football team to move their practice indoors into the cafeteria.
Administrators are looking at a plan that could shorten classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to 75 minutes from 80 minutes.
The Voter Election Coalition is uniting 10 local organizations to offer public candidate forums during campaigns.
After reviewing Carmin Ross' autopsy, Douglas County District Judge Robert Fairchild lowered Thomas E. Murray's bond to $750,000 from $1 million.
The Justice for Children Committee, a group working to unseat Douglas County District Judge Paula B. Martin, and a group of Martin supporters met at a press conference today at the Lawrence Public Library.
Haskell's Board of Regents met this afternoon to discuss the possibility of increasing student fees.
One teenager was sent to the hospital after a drag-racing crash along Bob Billings Parkway.
Russell Blackbird, South Junior High School's principal, will retire at the end of this school year.
Efforts to slow speeding drivers discussed in a Lawrence City Commission study session Wednesday included narrowing the street design and other traffic-calming devices.
Douglas County health officials have decided to go ahead with the scheduled "'Flu-X" mass vaccination drill, but the shortage of the flu vaccine has necessitated some changes in the plans.
More than 200 volunteers assembled on the lawn of Strong Hall on the KU campus Wednesday to read the names and ages of U.S. soldiers killed so far in the war in Iraq.
Students, parents and teachers around Lawrence participated in International Walk Your Child to School Day on Wednesday. According to Kansas SAFE KIDS, pedestrian injury is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14 in the United States.
The Jayhawks had a lot on the line going into Wednesday night's Sunflower Showdown, and they put up a great effort to stop their current losing streak.
The Firebirds are looking for consistency -- and their first win of the season -- as they play host to Olate Northwest a week before the start of district play.
The Lions at week six of the season are looking good as they prepare to face Olathe South.
Kansas has its best chance in years to stop the Wildcats this weekend, and the defense stopping Darren Sproles is key to that.
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies this morning served an arrest warrant on the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed an intoxicated pedestrian March 14 outside a fraternity and sorority party near Teepee Junction.
If you've been hoping for some rainfall, you won't have to wait long -- damp weather is in the forecast starting tonight, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
One day following the arrest of English professor Thomas Murray on murder charges, the fallout is being felt on the Kansas State University campus, where Murray's students are left without a teacher.
Lawrence police have announced new developments in local rape cases. The woman who told police she was raped in a limousine has asked for the investigation be dropped. In the rape reported in late August of a 59-year-old woman, police have a suspect. And a the case of a 21-year-old Haskell student who reported she was raped sometime Saturday remains under investigation.
The man who made Cliff Huxtable a household name spoke to a packed house at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Bill Cosby, wearing a Kansas sweatshirt, told stories of his childhood in a light-hearted speech.
Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards faced off Tuesday night, debating everything from the war in Iraq to the condition of the U.S. economy.
School board members toured the Lawrence High School automotive department on Tuesday to see what equipment was needed to improve shop techniques.
About 50 people gathered at the Dole Institute of Politics on Tuesday afternoon for the first meeting of a free campaigns class.
The global biopharmaceutical maker of half the U.S.'s flu vaccine says will not supply any this year after British health officials pulled its license.
The Lawrence City Commission unanimously expressed its disapproval of the proposal to use projection advertising downtown.
The six seniors on the Free State volleyball team have years of experience together and have led the squad to 12 wins so far this year.The six seniors on the Free State volleyball team have years of experience together and have led the squad to 12 wins so far this year.
Last week's Nebraska game had some statistics that indicate an improvement in the Jayhawk offensive line, including John Randle's rushing yardage.
Nebraska turned the ball over four times in last week's game, but Kansas never was able to score following the turnover. Coach Mark Mangino is tweaking his offense to try to turn those opportunities into points.
The Kansas volleyball team will welcome its neighbors from Manhattan on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and try to snap a three-match losing streak.
Lawrence shivered this morning, as this morning's pre-dawn low dipped down to 38. "It's kind of cool out there -- about 15 degrees cooler than Monday," Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist said this morning shortly before 8 a.m.
Volunteers came to work on Saturday to find the words "Bush" and an expletive spray-painted on their windows and a sign.
John Saunders was a popular teacher, whose love for the school is remembered by former colleagues.
English professor Thomas Murray has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, Carmin Ross. The investigation has last for 11 months, which involved hundreds of leads and interviews. The arrest came early Monday morning in Manhattan.
The Lions took sixth place after beating just two teams.
The Lions hosted 15 other teams at the meet. Both the Lions and Free State's teams had good showings.
The Jayhawks feel like they're playing well together, and should mesh as a team during the regular season.
The Jayhawks' defense fought hard to stop Nebraska, but a poor offensive showing led to the Cornhuskers' 36th win over KU.
KU has struggled on the road, scoring only two touchdowns away from home.
Leaders for bioscience development have organized the summits to try to determine the future of the industry in Kansas.
Madison Easley gives the day's record highs and lows.
The 'Hawks, Cops and Kids camp taught kids about nutrition, sportsmanship, and how to get involved with the community.
Two women are wanted in connection to the robbery. They sprayed employees with mace and restrained them with duct tape.
Kansas State University English professor Thomas E. Murray walked into a Douglas County courtroom in shackles this afternoon to face charges that he murdered his ex-wife last November at her home north of Lawrence.
The ex-husband of Carmin D. Ross, whose body was found in her rural Douglas County home nearly a year ago, was arrested this morning in Manhattan on a first-degree murder warrant.
Clear blue skies greeted Lawrence-area residents this morning, with light winds and cool temperatures in the 50s. "It's just a great way to start off the week," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, frost is predicted early Tuesday morning for Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties.
The attorney for Kansas University kick returner Greg Heaggans entered a not guilty plea on one count of driving under the influence for the 21-year-old athlete Friday in Douglas County District Court.
Russell Blackbird, South Junior High School's principal, announced today he will retire at the end of this school year. Lawrence school district officials said they plan to begin an immediate search for a new principal.
The light rainfall that has been sprinkling Lawrence today will come to an end late this afternoon, bringing what could be record-breaking cold temperatures by morning
Douglas County Commissioners want to audit the county to root out waste and expose inefficiencies in the government.
Eudora High dominated over Central Heights Friday in Richmond. The Cardinals beat the Vikings, 48-0.
More than 40 Kansas University journalism faculty members and students gathered Friday to dedicate the Stan and Madeline Stauffer Multimedia Newsroom in the Dole Human Development Center.
The Lions beat the Raiders, 42-21, at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium in Overland Park.
The Chieftains cruised to a 42-8 victory over the Chargers.
Jean Fagan Yellin, one of the nation's leading scholars of slave narratives, met with Lawrence High School literature students Friday to discuss her work and to answer questions.
The Jayhawks will try to break their losing streak against the Huskers at 6:10 p.m. Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Health officials urge residents to get their flu shots.
Although Lawrence homes are not being bought as quickly as they were in 2003, realtors say that houses are still selling.
Kansas University's Panhellenic Association wants to boycott Jayhawk Catering because members say the company allows party-goers who are under 21 to drink alcohol.
Kansas University Theatre for Young People celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend with a reunion, talks and two performances.
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