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Freshman Micah Downs could only watch from the bench last night as the Jayhawks beat UNO. The Washington native played zero minutes in the game. It was coach's discretion to leave Downs out of the game.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department celebrates a milestone in 2006, celebrating it's 150th anniversary.
As the Sport to Sport athletic facility converts to all indoor tennis courts, Lawrence parents look to local leaders for new recreation outlets. They want to study whether this transition will leave a void for the hundreds of Lawrence kids who participate in sports
The Tipsy Taxi service has been providing safe and free rides for people who celebrate a little bit too much on New Year's Eve for the past 22 years. If you've ever wondered what it takes to drive a bus load of people around on one of the biggest party nights of the year, we bring you a day in the life of a Tipsy Taxi driver.
Robert “Simon” Gilmore, a homeless man whose often seen sleeping downtown in front of Weaver’s department store or the Replay Lounge, was arrested early this afternoon at the intersection of New Hampshire and Seventh streets.
The most anticipated report of the upcoming legislative session has been delayed again. The school-cost study being conducted by the Legislative Division of Post Audit will be released Monday, Jan. 9, which is the first day of the 2006 legislative session.
Getting a chance to dress up in their best Victorian finery, several children participated Thursday in the Lawrence Public Library's annual Victorian Tea Party.
Hold on to your hat this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the upper 40s, but winds will be gusting through the afternoon, making it seem a little colder, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Authorities were still at the scene this morning of an overnight fire that gutted the DeSoto Feed and Grain elevator.
Kevin McHale, the Timberwolves’ vice president of basketball operations, acknowledged Wednesday that the organization was talking to the Indiana Pacers about acquiring Ron Artest. The acknowledgement came after the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Wednesday that the Wolves contacted the Pacers last week and are among 10 teams in the running for the services of the mercurial all-star.
A house in North Lawrence overcome by flood waters during an August downpour may become city property. City officials are in the process of buying the home in the 500 block of north 7th street.
Lawrence police step up their partrols aiming to catch drunk drivers over the weekend. For many, ringing in the holidays means parties and drinking. That could make for dangerous roads even if you are not one getting behind the wheel drunk. That's the case for one Lawrence man just a few weeks ago.
The women's basketball program has been in existence at the University of Kansas since 1968. In those 37 years, no Jayhawk team has ever started 11-0. Tonight the 2005 Jayhawks had a chance to change that. Looking for 11 straight wins to start the season, with La Salle in the fieldhouse.
Last night, Mario Chalmers came off the bench to provide a much needed spark for the Jayhawk men's basketball team. The freshman from Anchorage, AK is still trying to find his role in Bill Self's scheme. With last night's performance against UNO, Chalmers may be starting to turn the corner.
He survived a horrific Humvee attack in Iraq and as a result spent a year suffering sleepless nights, nightmares and depression.
Today, some kids showed off their good manners at the Lawrence Public Library and it had nothing to do with being quiet.
Kiwi Hoare, bartender at Johnn's Tavern, answers questions about how to mix drinks and how to avoid a hangover.
Douglas County was in a dense fog advisory through 11 a.m. today, with the fog causing visibility problems for drivers. Today's high will climb to 50 degrees this afternoon.
The Free State High wrestling team has many athletes vying for individual state championships this year. In the 152-pound weight class, the favorite status falls to K.J. Siebert.
Millions of seniors will be eligible for the new medicare prescription drug benefit on January 1. But will it help with the mounting costs of prescription medications?
The 2005-06 Kansas Women's Basketball team will go down in the record books. Last night the Jayhawks tied the programs' best start ever by winning their 10th straight game.
Before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region, the University of New Orleans was nowhere to be found on the Kansas Basketball schedule. But in an effort to support the displaced UNO Privateers, the Jayhawks made a late edition to their slate of games, welcoming UNO to the Fieldhouse tonight.
Many workers in Lawrence have taken their cues from Mount Oread and extended their vacations between the holidays.
Vandals have left their mark on a new multimillion-dollar building in downtown Lawrence, and it won't be easy or cheap to clean it up.
Scott and Betty Henderson woke Wednesday morning to find their prize-winning Christmas light display destroyed by an unknown Scrooge.
Wearing dress clothes to the fieldhouse wasn't exactly what Darnell Jackson had in mind when he signed his letter of intent to play for Kansas, and now that those days are over with the end of his nine-game NCAA suspension.
The search for Lawrence's next planning director should begin next month.
Douglas County will receive more funds this year from a national program that helps the homeless and the hungry.
In only their second season under coach Bonnie Henderson, the Kansas women had a chance a chance to make history Wednesday night, and they made sure they got it done.
Residents of northeast Kansas, including Lawrence, will see a 5.1 percent increase in their monthly electric bills, while southern Kansans will see a cut of 4.8 percent under an order filed today by the Kansas Corporation Commission in Westar Energy’s rate case.
Say goodbye to the spring-like weather we had Monday and Tuesday — a cool, blustery day is in store today for Lawrence, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
In recent weeks, patrons of popular downtown night club Last Call have been at the center of some high-profile crimes. Police statistics show the hot spot is no worse than any other downtown bar, but some are still saying enough is enough.
Ellie Ott, a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh and a 2004 Free State High School valedictorian, was recently selected to work with Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth and Empowerment, and this summer she will spend about two months working with refugees in the Kala Refugee Camp in Zambia.
The Jayhawks have won their past three contests by an average of 18 points, but have yet to prove they can score consistently.
Wednesday night's match-up with Pepperdine will be the start of a big week for the women's team, with the opportunity for two wins in three days to keep the unbeaten streak going.
Last weekend's rout of Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl serves as the perfect showcase for just how far the Jayhawk defense has come in two years.
Fifty-eight degrees and clear skies: not exactly what you'd expect in late December, but not too many golfers seemed to mind at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
A Lawrence-based manufacturer of computers is giving up its property-tax break, acknowledging that the company can’t keep enough employees on the payroll to justify the savings.
The end of 2005 will be unseasonably mild.
6News chief meteorologist Matthew Sayers gives the nightly weather forecast for Dec. 27.
Eli Rasmussen delivers the highs and lows for Dec. 26th.
A Lawrence woman remembers the tsunami tragedy in her own unique way. Nancy Lawson used hundreds of toothpicks to create a memorial for the victims.
With the KU offense putting up four touchdowns in the Fort Worth Bowl, it would only be fitting that the KU defense score in the final game of the season. With his 14-yard interception returned for a touchdown, senior Charlton Keith put the icing on the cake.
A group of Eudora high school students are working on a special rocket that can fly 800 feet in 45 seconds and carry a raw egg safely for the Team America Rocketry Challenge.
The KU women's basketball team can make history Wednesday night. At 9-0 the Jayhawks are just one win away from tying the school record for the best start in school history.
So far this season big men C.J. Giles and Sasha Kaun have been pleasant surprises for the KU men's basketball team.
For those who upgraded their computer or television this past Christmas, don't just throw them away with the garbage. Reusing and recycling your old electronics is an option.
If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, just go outside today — you'll find a gift of mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the upper 50s. 'It's a late Christmas present," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Many children in Lawrence woke up this morning to presents and goodies under the tree, but after the holidays are over, dozens of area youngsters will still be in need of friendship and guidance.
This past month has been one of the most difficult for the Michels’ family, following a Nov. 29 car accident on U.S. Highway 59 that involved Diane Michels and four of her children. This holiday season, the family has been celebrating their very own Christmas miracle.
For the 12th year in a row, Lawrence community members gathered together to share a Christmas meal.
The Lawrence Post Office has reported an increase in the number of people using fake postal money orders.
Two short years ago, Kansas went to its first postseason game in eight years and got whipped at the 2003 Tangerine Bowl. This year the tables were turned.
There's more to a bowl game than just what happens on the field, and the Jayhawks and fans who turned downtown Fort Worth into something resembling downtown Lawrence were proof of that.
A muddy field was no hindrance to Kansas City, which kept its dim playoff hopes alive with a win over San Diego.
The Jayhawks knocked off the Cougars, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kansas improves to 7-5 in the season thanks to the arm of quarterback Jason Swanson. Swanson, who nabbed the Fort Worth Bowl MVP award, completed 19 of 29 passes for 307 yards including four touchdowns.
Although Christmas Day started out cloudy, the low clouds are expected to gradually exit bringing sunshine this afternoon, 6News Weather reports.
Today’s morning rain may change over to a mixture of rain and snow later in the afternoon, 6News Weather reports.
Three families displaced by Hurricane Katrina are beginning to rebuild with help from the community. The families relocated to Lawrence from Biloxi, Miss., about three months ago. And Christmas arrived early for them Friday after a local business donated presents to them for the holidays.
Many shoppers flooded downtown Lawrence on Friday to pick up last minute holiday gifts. Experts say this year more shoppers are waiting until the last minute to buy presents in hopes of finding the best deals.
Many Kansas University football fans gathered at bars around Lawrence Friday in hopes of seeing the Jayhawks win the Fort Worth Bowl. It’s the second Bowl game in three years for the Jayhawks and fans say a win would be a great Christmas present.
Lawrence Salvation Army officials are not ringing in the holidays they way they hoped they would be. The non-for-profit’s annual Red Kettle campaign is about $50,000 short of its goal. As of Tuesday, this year’s drive had brought in $49,000.
Kansas defeated Houston, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl, locking up a 7-5 season. This is the Jayhawks' first bowl victory since 1995.
The Kansas men’s basketball team could be starting to find its groove after defeating Northern Colorado, 85-62, Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. The 23-point blowout of the Bears was due much in part to a great performance by sophomore Jeremy Case.
Many members of the Kansas women’s basketball team will be heading home for the holidays to hang out with family, pets and eat strange foods.
Being politically correct takes on a whole new meaning this season as the debate over whether you should say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays heats up. A local tradition has been putting the Christ in Christmas for the last 30 years and organizers say everyone should say Merry Christmas.
Lawrence city officials are being asked to give up a record amount of property taxes as the price for landing a company’s $58 million expansion.
The cause of a wreck Friday, which killed 44-year-old Wade Collins, of Lawrence, is still under investigation. Everyone involved in the accident has been treated and released from area hospitals.
Joseph Steinmetz will be the new dean of Kansas University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, KU announced today.
If you've got any last-minute Christmas shopping to do, today's weather will cooperate — temperatures are headed up into the upper 50s again. "Get outside and enjoy it," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "It is going to be a fantastic day across northeast Kansas."
A Lawrence man was killed and three other people were injured, including one critically, in a three-vehicle accident about 7 a.m. Thursday in downtown Lawrence. This is the second fatal accident to happen within city limits this year.
Voters approved Sunday liquor sales by an 18-vote margin during Thursday’s special election in Baldwin.
The Free State High boy’s basketball team defeated Lawrence High, 58-54, Thursday in the city showdown at LHS. Firebird head coach Chuck Law said his team played with tenacity and determination.
The Lawrence High girl’s basketball team beat Free State High, 47-39, Thursday in the city showdown at LHS. Lawrence High senior Sydney Wilson says her gelled teammates are stepping up.
Lawrence is being considered as the site for the expansion of Packerware, which could bring a dozen more jobs to the city.
Kansas head coach Mark Mangino says his team is prepared to face the Cougars Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Kansas defeated Northern Colorado, 85-62, Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas head coach Bill Self said Darnell Jackson and Rodrick Stewart were a boost for the team.
The Jayhawks snapped a five-game losing skid to the Blue Jays Wednesday and improved to 9-0 on the season. Kansas defeated Creighton, 63-52.
As holiday-goers prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical department is warning homeowners of the fire dangers of having live trees. Officials say homeowners should immediately remove the trees from their homes as soon as Christmas ends.
Now that he’s back from serving in Iraq, former state Rep. Lee Tafanelli wants to serve again in the Kansas House.
Enforcement of the city’s smoking ban should continue, despite a lawsuit from a Lawrence bar owner challenging its constitutionality, a Douglas County District Court judge has ruled.
Kris Kringle talks about reindeer food, the Royals, and finding the good boys and girls for Christmas.
TOPEKA — What are the odds? Apparently, too great. A computer glitch caused the Kansas Lottery’s Pick 3 to draw the identical numbers in the same order three days straight, from Friday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 18.
If you like snow, get outside and enjoy it this morning. "Most of the snow will be gone by the end of the day. What's left will be gone tomorrow," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "I think we're going to see a beautiful day across northeast Kansas."
A Lawrence man was killed and three other people were injured, including one critically, in a three-vehicle accident this morning at Sixth and Kentucky streets.
City commissioners want to get serious about creating a vision for how the community should grow and develop. Mayor Boog Highberger and city commissioners Sue Hack and David Schauner today called for the city to begin the process of hiring an outside consultant to help the community answer big-picture questions on growth.
It's not often the substitute teacher gets surprise party on ther last day, but that was the case for Linda Browning, who'd been teaching first-graders at Sunflower Elementary for the past 2 1/2 months.
Hundreds turned out to see the Vinland Living Nativity on Wednesday evening, the first of the three-night event. It takes cows, sheep and 18 baby Jesuses to keep the nativity going.
As heating prices continue to rise, some volunteers are helping Lawrence families keep their gas bills in check.
It's been 14 years since the Kansas women's basketball team has started a season with nine straight wins.
A win in the third annual Fort Worth Bowl would be significant for the Jayhawks for several reasons.
Games don't get much bigger than Thursday night's double header when Free State travels east to meet Lawrence High.
Congratulations to Scott and Betty Henderson, grand prize winners of the 13th annual Westlake Ace Hardware Light Up Lawrence contest.
Sunflower Broadband donated $6,140 today to the Lawrence Schools Foundation, the proceeds from a “Sunflower for Schools” promotion conducted in November.
Kansas University announced today it has named Timothy Miller to serve as acting chair of the Department of Religious Studies through June 2006.
Students have been allowed back inside Perry-Lecompton High School after a fire forced them to evacuate earlier this morning.
It was a dreary start for the first day of winter — there were low gray clouds, windchills in the teens, snow on the ground and ice in the Kansas River. However, the temperature will make it up into the low 40s by this afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Lawrence city commissioners want to hear from the school district before committing to fund a proposed recreation center.
After taking in almost 200 seized cats and dogs from the Miami County Humane Society, the Lawrence Humane Society staff spenty many hours nursing these animals back to health. Although four dogs and two cats were euthanized, and two cats died from illness, the animals are doing well and finding new families.
The community award winner in the 13th annual Weslake Ace Hardware Light Up Lawrence has been announced.
Though New York is the financial center of the globe, the world of course doesn't revolve around the Big Apple. It revolves around Lawrence, Kansas.
Recent research led by KU associated geography professor Johannes Feddema indicates that deforestation in the Amazon could have repercussions that his home for Kansans.
The owners of Free State Glass created three unique chandeliers for Rudd and Ann Turnbull's new condominium at the Hobbs Taylor Lofts.
This week the Kansas football team will play its sixth game of the year away from Memorial Stadium when the Jayhawks meet Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl. So far, the 'Hawks have not been good on the road.
The Kansas men survived a 38-percent shooting effort Monday night, defeating Pepperdine 63-43 in the fieldhouse. But despite the 20-point victory, the Jayhawk offense struggled throughout.
Although Pirate fans know the star power of juniors Nate Daniels and Austin Bond, it might be the lesser known Piper seniors who hold the key to a successful Pirates season.
“Intelligent design” cannot be mentioned in biology classes in a Pennsylvania public school district, a federal judge said today, ruling in one of the biggest courtroom clashes on evolution since the 1925 Scopes trial.
This is the shortest day of the year — the last day of autumn and the eve of the winter solstice. And thanks to overcast skies, Lawrence will have one of its dimmest days of the year. "We're not going to see a lot of sunshine this morning. It's kind of dark out there. We will keep the clouds around," Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist said.
Jennifer Raney, a Lawrence High School graduate, will return to Tulane University after Hurricane Katrina forced her to transfer to KU. The same day that Raney moved into her dorm, she had to leave because of the storm. Tulane University is expected to be up and running for the spring semester.
Beth Johnson is the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s new vice president for economic development. Johnson, who hails from Lyons, Kan., will bring some big city experience to governmental relations.
The Kansas women's basketball team handed out a variety of KU gear to patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The team's licensing office gave the team more than $8,000 in products to pass along. This is the 13th year the team has visited the hospital.
The Douglas County State Lake is down to 19 feet after the plug was pulled for repairs in October. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks plans to repair and renovate the lake’s dam and water control equipment. In January, the draining will stop for a public fish salvage.
In preparation for the Fort Worth Bowl, the Kansas football team held its first of three practices at Burleson High in Texas. The Jayhawks will take on the Houston Cougars on Friday.
Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks in defeating Pepperdine, 63-43, Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite the win, Kansas head coach Bill Self said his team’s horrible shooting percentage made it an ugly win.
The Kansas University Athletic Department says more than 6,000 tickets have been sold for the Fort Worth Bowl. The KU Alumni Association is also sold out of its travel package deals for this Friday's game.
Lawrence police are investigating how more than $8,500 vanished from Liberty Hall. In October, four deposits never made it to the bank.
City engineers have backed off on an idea to install a roundabout at 19th and Louisiana streets near Lawrence High School. The Lawrence Public Works Department will recommend that city officials put in a center turn lane there instead.
Kansas University unveiled a new $40 million research building on its west campus. Rather than having multiple labs for subjects such as drug discovery, the new facility will consolidate the labs into one building.
For the first time since the 1991-1992 season, the Kansas women’s basketball team is undefeated at 8-0. The Jayhawks beat Florida International Sunday by eight points and they will take on Creighton University on Wednesday.
City leaders hope to know by the end of the month if the city’s sewer system has the capacity to handle additional growth in northwest Lawrence. The study is scheduled to be done by the end of December.
6News chief meteorologist Matthew Sayers gives the nightly weather forecast for Dec. 19.
Atticus vonHolten delivers the highs and lows for Dec. 19.
Beth Johnson, director of economic development in Rice County, was introduced today as the next vice president for economic development at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Beth Johnson, director of economic development in Rice County, will be introduced today as the next vice president for economic development at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Bundle up this morning. Lawrence is in for another arctic-like morning. "Grab a coat. It's a very cold start, " said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "The windchill has been down below zero." The afternoon high will climb to the high 20s, with sunny skies.
Voters on Thursday will decide if the city will allow Sunday liquor sales.
Seven war protesters were arrested Saturday after locking themselves to the doors of the Army-Navy recruiting office at 2233 La. The protesters were attempting to lock military recruiters out of their office.
With the help of senior Crystal Kemp, the Jayhawks defeated the Owls, 73-65, Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.
The Kansas men’s basketball team will be home for the holidays as they take on Pepperdine on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks enter the matchup with a huge win against California. As for Pepperdine, the Waves enter the game with a 2-6 record. While the Waves’ record may be deceiving, the Jayhawks are not going to take them lightly.
A new business in town is pumping new life into aging sewer pipes. I-CON Underground is busy working on a $400,000 contract to fix problem pipes for the city of Lawrence.
The Lawrence Transit System made its way through Lawrence this week collecting about $1,500 worth of canned goods and toys for the Salvation Army. Rachel Cornish with Lawrence Transit says the T values local support from the community.
An agency with limited resources will be able to help more kids in foster care get the small things that many children take for granted. The Douglas County Friends of Children in Foster Care Foundation has been surviving for the past six years on $10,000. But this year, the agency is being helped by the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
It was a bad weekend for motorists as Mother Nature sends another winter blast across Kansas. Douglas County reported 57 non-injury accidents and seven injury accidents on Saturday because of the snow.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes for a wildcard berth is beginning to fade away after Saturday’s 27- 17 loss to the New York Giants. Larry Johnson and the offensive line did their part but the Chiefs’ rushing defense couldn’t hold up their end of the bargain.
The 2 to 3 inches of snow Lawrence received on Saturday will get a small amount added to it as the snowfall continues intermittently through noon.
If you're headed out to a holiday event tonight, be careful — law enforcement officials have reported more than 50 accidents today in the Lawrence area since the snow started falling early this morning. And the snow will start to pick up in intensity tonight says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Lawrence Police arrested seven protesters this morning after they spent hours chained by their necks to the doors of a military recruiting office.
As snow fell today throughout the city, Lawrence Police department reported business as usual: Slick streets, packed slush and a handful of car accidents.
Lawrence will be under a snow advisory until 6 a.m. Sunday, 6News Weather reports.
Lawrence has rushed to the aid of a struggling family who was unable to pay a towing fee. The Jones family was involved in an accident and was unable to recover their personal belongings — including some Christmas presents — that were in their car, which was towed. But on Friday an outpouring of community support helped them pay the fee, retrieve their belongings and get another car.
Here's a holiday riddle for you: who gets holiday cards from the Dalai Lama and Billy Graham? Need a clue? He's a native Kansan and two-time presidential candidate. As you may have guessed, Senator Bob Dole's mailbox is full of interesting holiday cards each December.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital announces formal plans for a new health care facility in Eudora. The hospital spent nearly one million for 21 acres of land at the southeast corner of K-10 and Church Street.
Although it was a very close game down the stretch, Bishop Ward ended up beating Piper, 41-36, Friday at Piper High School.
The Piper boy’s basketball team took out Bishop Ward, 63-58, Friday at Piper High School.
Freshman point guard Mario Chalmers has found the going tough since he arrived on campus. Chalmers is shooting a dismal 34 percent from the field and he’s only making 27 percent of his shots behind the three-point line. While he is second on the team in assists, he’s first on the team in turnovers.
A Douglas County judge will decide if Lawrence’s smoking ban will be suspended while a bar owner challenges its constitutionality. Judge Jack Murphy heard arguments but made no immediate rulings on a request to halt the ban until a lawsuit claiming the ban is a violation of constitutional rights is decided.
Educators at Prairie Park Elementary are trying to scrape together enough funding to continue their summer reading program, which has run out of grant money. Educators say this is a program that they can’t put on permanent vacation.
Members of the local baseball community are honoring longtime resident Gale Armbrister, who died of a brain disorder, with a new scoreboard at Ice Field. Construction on the new scoreboard is expected to begin soon.
Dan Hubbell is finding some unusual things as the Douglas County State Lake drains. He has found fishing rods and anchors but Friday he found what looked like a pipe bomb on the east side of the lake.
The Lawrence Transit System has seen a huge growth in riders since it began five years ago. As they celebrate their anniversary, T officials have big plans for the future including a merger with the KU on Wheels bus system.
About 40 children from the Boys and Girls Club visited the Beta Theta Pi fraternity Friday to talk to Santa. The event is part of the fraternity’s traditional Turkey Pull Formal.
Centenary United Methodist Church puts the Christ back in Christmas with its Festival of Nativities. The festival features hundreds of Nativity sets from around the world, complete with angels, animals, Wise Men and shepherds - and, of course, Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus.
Chuck Ahner of Overland Park today became the first Republican to announce his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District, which includes east Lawrence.
The towing bill has been paid for a struggling family featured in an article in today’s Journal-World.
Lawrence will have clear skies today, with some clouds rolling in this afternoon. But Saturday's forecast shows the city should get ready for some accumulating snow, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Randy Johnson receives 10 years in prison for a shooting last year outside the Boardwalk Apartments. Attorneys for Johnson asked Judge Michael Malone for a reduced sentence in the case but Malone denied the request.
The T will offer free bus rides all day Friday in celebration of its birthday. The Lawrence Transit system began the T service in 2000. Since then, the T has provided more than one and a half million rides and traveled more than three million miles.
Leaders of an organization close to Kansas University’s religious studies department are taking their own shots at professor Paul Mirecki. The group, Friends of the Department of Religious Studies, sent out postcards to thousands of people on its mailing list to denounce Mirecki’s intelligent design comments that appeared on an e-mail listserv.
Since logging three minutes against the Wolf Pack on Dec. 1, Julian Wright has done little to disappoint KU fans. The freshman forward led the Jayhawks in scoring 14 points against Western Illinois. He scored a team-high 13 points against Saint Joseph’s and he tossed in 11 points and grabbed six rebounds against California.
Lawrence residents decked themselves out Thursday for the Red Dog’s annual Winter Run. The jog raised money for the Lawrence Humane Society. The Humane Society hopes the fundraiser will ease the burden of having an overcrowded facility.
Lawrence police are searching for a man suspected of robbing the U.S. Bank on W. 23rd Street. According to police, the suspect jumped over the counter and demanded money. He did escape with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is a white male, about 5’10” with a slim build. Anyone with information should call the Tips Hotline, 843-TIPS.
A&M Towing is requiring a Lawrence family to pay to get personal items left in their car after an accident. The family, already struggling during the holidays, can’t afford the cost. A&M Towing says the fee is the only way to collect payment on outstanding bills.
In the last part of the series “Mapping the Future,” 6News takes a look at how the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce wants city economic powers to plan for the future. But large economic contributors, like Kansas University, the building industry and Lawrence Memorial Hospital have already made their own plans.
Dan Hawkins will take over as head football coach at the University of Colorado next season. In five seasons at Boise State, Hawkins compiled a record of 53-10.
The Jayhawks teamed up with the Salvation Army for the Santa’s Helpers drive. The men’s basketball team picked out toys and clothing to support those in need. Coach Bill Self says the experience is a good way for players to remember others during the holidays.
In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the Tonganoxie girl's basketball team is still undefeated. Last year, the Lady Chieftains missed a trip to the state championship by three points.
Free State High School defeated Junction City 45-37 to win the Bonner Springs Metro Prep Classic. Since Free State High opened in 1997, the girl’s basketball team had yet to win a title.
Lawrence Police say they are searching this afternoon for a white-bearded elderly man who robbed the US Bank at 1807 W. 23rd St.
Thanks to a tip, a planned robbery of a Eudora convenience store was foiled Wednesday night, Lawrence police reported today.
A chilly, blustery day is in store for Lawrence today, with temperatures climbing up only into the upper 30s, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Even though the city's population is growing, it's with a lot of university students and retirees, who are not sending children to school. So, for the Lawrence school district, it's one thing to project population but another to know how many children to expect each August.
He's not an ordinary minister and the gospel he spreads isn't about finding religon. Reverend Bill is making a cross-country trip to save Christmas from consumerism and chain stores.
From the road to the sky: a group of KU students has designed a vehicle they hope can travel both.
It's time to clean out those old cans and bottles being stored in the garage — Wal-Mart's community recycling center in south Lawrence is open again.
Lawrence area residents could face significantly higher gas bills than a year ago, especially if the cold weather hangs around.
'Tis the season for giving - or is it? Local agencies who help those in need over the holidays are instead finding they're the ones who need help.
Making it to the championship was worth the wait for Free State, who defeated Junction City in a hard-fought game.
The Partnership for Children and Youth is disbanding because of a lack of funding. But before it ended everything completely, the organization took the money it had left over and donated it to two other agencies.
Two years ago, the Kansas football team qualified for a bowl game Just receiving an invite back then was sweet for a program that hadn't experienced the post-season in almost 10 years. Next week, however, just taking part won't be enough for the Jayhawks.
Don't look now, but the Lawrence High boys basketball team is still undefeated, earning itself the Blue Valley Shootout title.
Watch where you step or drive on the way out — it could be a little slick this morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We do have the potential for a little bit of freezing on the roadway," Schack said. Today's high is expected to climb into the upper 30s.
If you buy a house or build a business on the outskirts of Lawrence, it's still hard to know what your neighborhood will look like in 20 or 25 years. City leaders want to change the way Lawrence plans for future expansion, and restore some predictabilty to the growing community.
The Lawrence Community Shelter has another three months to iron out concerns raised by neighbors. Commissioners agreed to extend the shelter's permit, but they also directed the city's commission on homelessness to examine how the shelter could address concerns about loitering and the number of police calls.
The owner of a Lawrence fueling station will receive state assistance cleaning up the environmental mess left behind when three of four underground storage tanks broke through the concrete above them.
The Kansas men are nowhere to be found on any Top 25 rankings index, but the same cannot be said for the Kansas women. This week, the 7-0 Jayhawks received one vote in the Associated Press' weekly poll. Most of the Jayhawks' success can be attributed to the seniors. In particular, the one-two punch of Erica Hallman and Crystal Kemp.
Prior to the current basketball season, senior point guard Stephen Vinson had never played more than five minutes of a Jayhawk basketball game. Now after shattering his old mark for minutes, the Lawrence High product might need a break.
North Pole-bound wishlists and other holiday greetings are dropped off at the Lawrence Post Office, but this time of year, Santa's slammed and needs a serious amount of help to get all those letters answered. Members of the Free State High School Key Club are stepping up to help the Jolly Old Elf out.
Thanks to last week's snowstorm, the Bonner Springs Basketball Invitational has yet to crown a champion. Despite the four-day delay,, the Lady Firebirds have been waiting a whole lot longer than that to take down the Junction City Blue Jays in a championship game.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today said she’s not interested in a proposal before the State Board of Education to use tax dollars to send students to private schools. “What’s interesting to me is that in some ways the board is focusing on old news,” Sebelius said.
You can put away your snow shovel. But you might need an umbrella — rain is moving in to the Lawrence area by late tonight, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tonganoxie seems to be the center of the universe thanks to the city’s most popular resident Danni Boatwright. Boatwright was named the winner of ‘Survivor’ and residents say having a millionaire in their midst is big news.
More than $1 million was slashed Monday from the Lawrence school district’s budget. The budget cuts will limit the expansion of the virtual school and prevent some teaching and guidance counselor positions from being filled.
Linda Weinmaster has spent her life savings trying to help her son live with autism. She is convinced that a flu shot that she received during her pregnancy 14 years ago, which contained mercury, left her son with the affliction.
Volunteers are needed to help make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need. About six agencies have teamed up once again for the Holiday Bureau, an adopt-a-family program that serves thousands of families in Lawrence. And organizers say they are seeing a much larger demand this year.
Calls to the Lawrence Police Department have increased 600 percent in the first full year of operation for a city homeless shelter, according to a new study. Neighbors are fighting a license renewal proposal for the Lawrence Community Shelter.
The Kansas women's basketball team is still undefeated with the help of senior Crystal Kemp. The media recognized Kemp's efforts Monday by naming her the Big 12 player of the week. This is the first time since 2000 that a KU women's basketball player has received this honor.
The Kansas men’s basketball team is back on track after beating California on Saturday thanks in part to the performance from C.J. Giles. The sophomore center led the team in points and rebounds.
The Eudora Cardinals are flying high after three straight victories and a Cardinal Invite championship. With a new head coach and a new strategy, the Cardinals may be on the verge of a huge turnaround.
Kansas football standouts Nick Reid and Charles Gordon have been crucial to the Jayhawks’ success this season and good news came Monday for both players.
In part two of the five-part series “Mapping the Future,” 6News takes a look at the effects that good and bad planning decisions have had on present day Lawrence.
A Lawrence man convicted of causing a deadly head-on accident on Highway 40 will serve the remainder of his sentence in jail. Twenty-one-year-old Charlie Davis was convicted of vehicular homicide for a crash three years ago that killed a Eudora High School secretary.
Shelby Hacker delivers the highs and lows for Dec. 12.
Retired project engineer Les Hannon answers questions about his ideas for future growth, where to put new commercial areas, and protecting the vitality of Lawrence's downtown.
Lawrence police were still searching Monday for the man who robbed the Movie Gallery, 1501 W 6th Street, last night.
The University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center is sending about 75 “opt-out” bracelets, for area residents who don’t wish to participate in the PolyHeme® trial.
If you're out walking, running, biking or driving this morning be careful — what might look like wet pavement could be a patch of nearly invisible "black ice," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, temperatures will climb this afternoon into the mid 40s, with plenty of sunshine, Schack said.
Tonganoxie’s Danni Boatwright outwitted, outplayed and outlasted all the other competitors in CBS's 'Survivor Guatemala' game to win the million-dollar top prize Sunday on CBS.
City projections estimate that in 25 years, another 50,000 people will move to Lawrence bringing with them a host of planning challenges. In the first of the five-part series “Mapping the Future,” 6News talks to a Lawrence man with a wealth of planning experience about his commitment to preserving the community.
A pipe that broke at Kansas University’s Amini Scholarship Hall on Saturday flooded two floors of the building with water. The call originally came in as a fire but firefighters say they found the opposite on arrival.
Over the weekend, the kids got a chance to do some shopping in the 12th annual Children’s Holiday Shop. The event allows children to purchase affordable gifts for their families.
For 40 years, Maxine Lee lavishly decorated her house for the holidays. Although she died last month, her home will continue to be decorated for the holidays by her family.
After the win against Western Illinois, Kansas head coach Bill Self said he wanted his team to go out and win a hard game. Kansas finally got the quality win Saturday when they beat a team that people have heard of with a 69-56 victory over California.
Kansas University's women's basketball team overcame a 14-point halftime deficit and escaped two overtimes to record a 90-87 victory over the University of Wisconsin Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.
Lawrence High beat Blue Valley, 71-50, Saturday in the Blue Valley Shootout. After falling behind 13-2, the Lions turned it on with outside shooting and up-tempo plays and never looked back.
The Eudora Cardinals narrowly escaped the Piper Pirates Saturday to win the Cardinal Invitational, 49-48. Eudora head coach Kyle Deterding says the big guys did a nice job on the boards.
The Cardinal wrestling team hosted the Tournament of Champions Saturday where Lansing took first place. Free State High placed sixth while Lawrence High placed eighth.
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, Sunday in Dallas.
Danni Boatwright, Tonganoxie, outwitted, outplayed and outlasted all the other competitors in CBS's 'Survivor Guatemala' game to win the million-dollar top prize.
The snow that remains from last week's winter storm will continue to melt today as the high reaches the upper 40s.
The weather will continue to stay cold today as temperatures will only reach the low 30s. According to 6News Weather, today will be mostly cloudy with a chance for some flakes.
With temperatures expected to rise above freezing, plumbers say their work will likely increase because most homeowners don’t know they have frozen pipes until it’s too late. Steve Adams, an area plumber, says residents should seal any cracks in their home siding and foundation to prevent pipes from freezing.
Kansas University professor Paul Mirecki says the university forced him to resign from his position as chair of the religious studies department and now he is taking action. Mirecki, who has hired a lawyer, said in a written statement that the university denied him his right to speak his mind.
Phyllis Burdge and her black Labrador, Justice, are walking to Florida and back to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. Burdge, who couldn’t walk for 12 years, says everyone has gifts to share.
The Jayhawks have suffered through several losing seasons since 1995. But they hope to change that in two weeks at the Fort Worth Bowl. Right now, KU is 6-5 but the team hopes to end the season with a 7-5 record.
The Kansas men’s basketball team is hoping to get their swagger back on Saturday when they take on the California Bears at Kemper Arena. The Jayhawks have dropped four games so far this season and head coach Bill Self says he hasn’t seen any youthful enthusiasm or high energy from his players.
Jason Rose, who faces multiple felony murder and aggravated arson charges in the Boardwalk Apartments fire, was back in court Friday. Prosecutors say they are planning to file more charges against him for the injuries suffered by people who survived the fire.
Wal-Mart’s new community recycling center will reopen sometime next week. The new center will be twice the size of the old one, which collected six million pounds of materials last year.
Glendale defeated Free State, 54-50, Friday in the Leavenworth Invitational. The Firebirds will play their last tournament game at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Lawrence High stomped Sumner, 63-47, Friday to advance to the championship game of the Blue Valley Shootout. Lawrence High’s Tyler King, who scored 20 points, says the team focused on their transitions.
The eight inches of snow that Lawrence received this week was enough to build a 20 feet tall snowman, which is a personal best for Andy Stiles and his roommates. Stiles and his roommates spent 15 hours to build the snowman.
A Lawrence man who worked as a paramedic in Topeka died in an accident earlier this week on Highway 40. Ryan Ostendorf was on his way to work when he was hit in a head-on collision. Coworkers have retired an ambulance in his honor until his Memorial Service on Monday.
After "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was safely tucked in the cinematic vault, "The Chronicles of Narnia" probably stood as the most beloved children's series yet to be adapted for the big screen.
Lawrence Police are warning about a telephone scam circulating through Douglas County.
Some school activities and events and actitivities planned by organization have been canceled events because of today's inclement weather. The following is a list that will be updated through the day:
Still covered with six to eight inches of snow, Lawrence became the coldest spot in Kansas this morning, bottoming out with a minus 23 degree windchill factor.
Cold weather is making life easier on car thieves. Lawrence Police say three cars have been stolen while the owners were simply warming up the vehicles. Two cars were stolen Monday; both were left running and unattended. A third car was stolen last month. Police say some drivers who leave their cars running unattended are breaking a little-known ordinance that’s been on the books since 1974.
The Lawrence School District’s plan to require students to take a Breathalyzer test at high school dances is meeting with growing opposition.
Kansas University Provost David Shulenburger stopped by the News Center Thursday for an online chat. He discussed Religious Studies Professor Paul Mireki’s controversial comments regarding a proposed class on intelligent design, among other issues.
Saint Luke AME Church in Lawrence is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Many residents have been busy removing snow from the sidewalks and driveways, and many in Lawrence could use a helping hand when it comes to shoveling.
Before the season even began Kansas head coach Bill Self warned that his young basketball team would have growing pains. Now, seven games into the season, the pains of youth are becoming evident. At 3-4, the Jayhawks are still searching for chemistry.
The Lawrence High School boys’ basketball team came out on top against Pembroke Hill, 76-71, Thursday night after struggling to maintain the lead throughout the game. LHS will advance to play Sumner at 6:45 Friday night.
The Kansas men’s basketball team could have beat Saint Joseph’s Tuesday if they would have made their free throws. The Jayhawks took 19 free throws but made only six in the 70-67 loss to the Hawks.
The postponements of the Shawnee Heights Invitational due to the weather means the Lady Lions will have to wait another day to earn their first win of the season. LHS is still scrambling to find the team that made it to the sub-state championship game last year.
After taking a snow day Thursday, some schools in the area, including Lawrence public schools, announced Thursday night they plan to cancel classes again for today.
David Shulenburger discusses inclement weather policies, general education requirements, and Professor Mirecki.
State officials have advised residents of Pomona in Franklin County to boil their water before using it because of a line break that caused low pressure in the system.
The winter storm that produced about six to eight inches of snow in the Lawrence area has led to several cancellations of activities and events planned for today.
Pull out the sleds, the snow shovels and the mukluks — the Lawrence area has close to eight inches of fluffy snow on the ground this morning, coupled with sub-freezing temperatures, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We're topping out only in the teens today. That arctic air is still in place," Schack said. "If you want to get out and do a sled ride today, make sure you bundle up."
Snow fell all day, but it was the evening hours that saw the most accumulation. Road crews began plowing the streets of Lawrence around 7 p.m., but it'll be Friday morning before their job is done.
The embattled Kansas University religious studies professor who drew ire from Christian conservatives for his derisive remarks on an online discussion board has withdrawn from his post as chair of the department. Mirecki, a tenured professor who had planned to teach a course on intelligent design, came under fire recently when his remarks about the course and other statements made on the Internet became public.
The full weather forecast from Wednesday evening.
Lawrence public schools will not have classes today because of a heavy snowfall that will mean snow-packed parking lots and slick sidewalks, a school district official said Wednesday night.
Despite the snow and single-digit temperatures, many of us still had to go to work today. Fortunately for most, that meant spending the day inside, out of this mess. But one man spent the day outside, keeping things clean.
Food 4 Less is closing by the end of the month, a victim of dwindling sales and rising competition.
In a little more than two weeks the Jayhawk football team will take part in its second bowl game in three years. The last time KU went bowling, the 'Hawks matched up with North Carolina State in the Tangerine Bowl. Of the 47 members on the 2005 KU roster, more than half were around for that 2003 trip to Orlando.
After a season-opening loss to Ottawa, the Piper boys' basketball team has won its last two games by outscoring opponents by 59 points combined.
Snow canceled activities across the area, but nothing could deny the Kansas women's basketball team a chance to move to 6-0.
An elementary school in Eudora is fighting childhood obesity during recess. The kids at West Elementary now participate in "Kickin' it Up," a daily recess program with organized activities
Today's snowfall has led to cancellations of several events in the area.
Today's winter storm is leading to some schools sending students home early and canceling after-school activities.
The Lawrence area has been placed under a winter storm warning through 6 a.m. Thursday. And by the time it's over, the Lawrence area will see six to eight inches of snow — with some areas getting even more, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. (Sayers will provide special weather updates this afternoon on the hour on Channel 6.)
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department has released new information about the alleged beating of Kansas University Professor Paul Mirecki, the man who made scathing remarks about conservatives on an e-mail Listserv.
Much of the Kansas women's basketball success this season was due in part to the freshmen. In particular, Serbian-born Ivana Catic, who does very little to imitate a freshman when she's on the court.
For employees at the Lawrence School District, saving energy has become second nature. Turning off lights and unplugging equipment is saving the school district thousands. But, with rising utility costs, the district is still paying more.
A man currently serving time for a string of fires in Johnson County appeared in court Tuesday to face similar charges stemming from fires he allegedly set at Watson Library, Lawrence Dental Center and Clinton Parkway Nursery and Garden Store. David Jay Rose was charged in Douglas County District Court with one count of aggravated arson and two counts of arson.
When students at Sunflower Elementary School return from winter break, they'll have a crossing guard to help them negotiate the traffic on 27th Street.
Kansas men's basketball team left Madison Square Garden and the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday 3-4 for the first time since 1971-1972. Saint Joseph's won the game, 70-67, after Kansas missed a last-chance shot in the final seconds of the game.
Judge Paula Martin Tuesday resentenced two men convicted of statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl. Martin sentenced William Haney to prison for nearly seven years and Brian Ussery to more than five years. The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that their original sentences were too lenient. The resentencing brought some relief to the victim's mother. "I'm satisfied with the new sentences," she said.
Big-time rivals Eudora and Baldwin met in the late semi-final, and Piper met KC Ward in the early semi-final at the Cardinals' boys basketball invite in Eudora.
A Washington political powerbroker and advertising consultant to Gerald Ford during Ford's 1976 presidential campaign spoke at The Dole Institute Tuesday night. Doug Bailey, a successful poltical consultant, shared stories of his experiences and previewed mock political advertisments by Kansas University students. He talked about the negativity in political advertisements.
Get your snow shovels ready — Lawrence is expected to get an ankle-deep snowfall, starting Wednesday, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. Douglas County is expected to get between two and four inches of the white stuff by Thursday morning, Sayers said.
R549, a country rock band that includes Lawrence native Chuck Mead and former Lawrence resident Shaw Wilson, will play the Grand Ole Opry tonight. The band is scheduled to be on stage sometime between 7 and 7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Kansas can tax the fuel sold on American Indian reservations without violating tribal sovereignty, reversing a lower court.
Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller today said the Comprehensive Transportation Plan was in funding jeopardy and called on legislators to approve additional bonds to keep it rolling.
Two men originally given 60 days in jail for the statutory rape of an intoxicated 13-year-old were sentenced to prison this morning. Judge Paula Martin was ordered by the Kansas Court of Appeals to hand down new sentences to Brian K. Ussery, Tonganoxie, and William N. Haney, Lawrence.
Break out the warm gloves, coats and hats — an arctic blast will keep Lawrence in a deep freeze again today. "It's a very cold start, with a few flurries for the morning," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Make sure you bundle up. . . . It doesn't get much better today."
Former Lawrence High standout Stephen Vinson had a career night against Western Illinois on Saturday. He set career-highs in minutes (17) and assists (four) and tied career-highs in rebounds (two), points (five), free throws (two) and free-throw attempts (five).
The Fort Worth Bowl will be a homecoming for senior defensive end Jermial Ashley. The game will allow Ashley, who is from Fort Worth, to play his last game as a Jayhawk in front of his friends and family.
Kansas State officials announced Monday that Ron Prince is the new KSU head football coach. Bill Snyder retired from the position in November.
The Kansas City Washington Wildcats beat the Lawrence Lions, 64-59, Monday at Lawrence High School.
The Eudora Cardinals narrowly escaped the Belton Pirates, 47-43, Monday at the Eudora Invitational.
The Piper Pirates defeated the Turner Bears, 74-30, Monday in the Eudora Invitational.
A Kansas University professor who has been making headlines for his anti-conservative remarks said two men attacked him Monday morning. Religious studies professor Paul Mirecki was treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
The North Lawrence Improvement Assn. voiced its concerns Monday at the monthly Traffic Safety Commission meeting.