Last year, the team had an impressive inaugural season. This year's squad is hoping to build on their previous success.
A planning commission subcommittee is working to develop an East Area Plan, to replace the Southeast Area Plan, which was voted down earlier this year.
Lawrence school board members and district officials were brought up to date on common goals.
Minnesota defeats the Royals 3 to 1 in 10 innings.
This season, the Jayhawks will be again be lead by Benson Chesang.
Taylor LaRue gives the record highs and lows for August 29.
Locals are providing donations and goods to Red Cross and other agencies helping those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Free State High School math teacher and swim team coch Annette McDonald grew up in New Orleans. Her family evacuated the city before Hurricane Katrina made landfall. McDonald's family are not certain what remains of their homes.
Timothy Ribelin, a native of Mississippi, got a taste of the panic spreading through his home. Gulfport, Miss. and other cities were heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
The hurricane turned slightly east just before striking land, which saved New Orleans from the full brunt of the storm. However, the affected cities still have serious damage to deal with in the aftermath.
The damage to major oil-importing ports and gulf refineries will disrupt production for some time. No one is sure how much gas prices could increase.
Junior Adam Barmann will start for the Jayhawks in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.
As Hurricane Katrina roars through Louisiana and Mississippi today -- local residents are looking for ways to assist.
Mostly sunny skies and temperatures headed up to 90 are in store today for the Lawrence area, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
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