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A caregiver on Monday admitted scamming a retired Lawrence judge and his wife out of more than $100,000.
February's last day is a cold one. This afternoon's temperatures will reach only the upper 30s, with blustery winds gusting up to 30 mph, keeping wind chills in the 20s or below, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Jordan Herschell gives the record highs and lows for Feb. 28.
Lied Center officials hope to have a smaller theater for more intimate performances. The theater would be one of several improvements in the proposed renovation.
Steve Fossett, who was the first person to fly a balloon around the world, hopes to pilot the GlobalFlyer on a 66-hour non-stop flight arond the world.
The audit will track the spending of the school district's funds.
Both teams had incredible shooting percentages and attacked the basket. However, the Jayhawks played hard enough to keep Oklahoma State from the win.
Coach Allen first mentioned that he wanted a new basketball arena in the 1920's. The Jayhawks had been playing in Hoch Auditorium, but Allen was not fond of the old "House of Horrors." When Kansas State was given money for a new arena, Allen was fired up to go direclty to the state legislature.
New county clerk Jamie Shew will be testing some new methods for Tuesday's city primaries.
All-time moment number 3 in the countdown to 50 years in the Field House: On December 9, 1989, Rick Pitino and the Kentucky Wildcats were run out of the gym. The Jayhawks won a fast-paced game, 150-95.
Shearing sheep is an annual tradition for third-generagion shearer Danny Smith.
J.R. Giddens has been slumping of late, and had a scoreless game against OSU.
Professor Murray's babysitter testified about the clothes he was wearing on the day of Carmin Ross' murder. Also, Ross' acupuncturist testified that Carmin missed an appointment the day before her body was found.
Kansas University's men's basketball team defeated the Cowboys, 81-79, Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. Wayne Simien led the Jayhawks scoring a career-high 32 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. KU is now 21-4 overall and 11-3 in the league.
Lawrence -- a city with a "lovely campus, many funky shops and a top-notch regional music scene" --was featured as a destination of choice in Friday's New York Times "Escapes" section.
The creations of Topeka artist William Wesley Marshall will be on display during an impromptu show that opens tonight and runs for a week at the Olive Gallery.
Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and now chairman of the Democratic National Committee, told an enthusiastic Liberty Hall crowd Friday in downtown Lawrence that Democrats must get organized to compete in strongly Republican states such as Kansas.
Sunny skies and and temperatures headed into the 60s are expected for the Lawrence area today. "Please get outside and enjoy it because it's going to be a beautiful end to the week," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Participants in the Chamber of Commerce's "Big Chill" golf tournament enjoyed mild 60-degree weather, which is quite a change. During the last five years, participants braved snowy conditions during the annual tournament.
A few miles south of Lawrence, Walt Hull has resurrected an age-old art form. Two hundred years ago, folks would have called him the “village smithy” and he would have made shoes for their horses. But these days the master blacksmith creates things such as stair railings and park benches.
Scott Seeger, a Kansas University graduate student, is helping several northcentral Kansas communities revive Low German, a language that has been heading toward extinction.
Sales of the wine Pinot Noir has gone up since the success of the independent movie, "Sideways," in which the main character loves the wine. Area liquor stores say the movie has generated a lot of excitement for the wine.
Tonganoxie continued its roll into sub-state, defeating Basehor-Linwood, 61-33, in high school girl's basketball Friday night.
The Basehor-Linwood's boy's basketball team took out the Tonganoxie Chieftains, 61-52, Friday in Basehor.
More than 900 students around Kansas received hands-on lessons in engineering Friday at the Kansas University's Engineering Expo. Doug Shane, a KU alumnus who was the keynote speaker, says he hopes SpaceShipOne will inspire students to pursue a career in engineering.
Much of the testimony in the Murray case Friday centered on investigator's use of the chemical Luminol, which can detect trace evidence of blood. Two detectives took the stand saying a chemical reaction occurred when testing both the defendants' car and his garage.
In Friday's segment of "Tales from the Phog," Wilt Chamberlain's return to the Phog in 1998 after a 39-year absence is the fourth best moment in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Although the Kansas University's men's basketball team is tied with Oklahoma State for first place in the conference, the Jayhawks hope to come out on top when they face the Cowboys on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University's baseball team defeated Northern Colorado, 11-1, Friday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks are now 11-3 on the season.
Homeowners in Douglas County can expect their property value to be up between four to six percent this year, according to an assessment by the Douglas County Appraiser's Office.
Former and current players and coaches gathered with fans Friday at Allen Fieldhouse to reminisce about its history. Allen Fieldhouse will be celebrating its 50th birthday Wednesday.
Less than 20 students showed up for an informational meeting about the tuition increase for Kansas University's College of Liberal Arts Thursday. Kim Wilcox, dean of the college, has been meeting with students and faculty members to discuss possibly increasing the tuition.
The 900 and 1000 blocks of Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Louisiana streets, are districts in the Oread neighborhood that seek historical designation. But before the neighborhood can move forward, it must apply for a grant.
The Serologicals plant in Lawrence remains on track for production clearance by the end of May. The plant produces Ex-Cyte.
In addition to the United Way's annual fund drive, the United Way of Douglas County is starting a community impact initiative as an additional means to helping the community. The initiative encourages agencies to work together to address problems and concerns in a new way.
Many parents attended a presentation at the Lawrence High School auditorium to hear law enforcement officials, school administrators and students talk about the realities of teenage drug and alcohol abuse -- and what parents can do about them.
Over the next five days, 6Sports will count down the top five moments in Allen Fieldhouse’s history. The number five moment is the opening night of the fieldhouse fifty years ago.
Sunday will mark the second game at Kansas University that Bill Self has coached against his alma mater, Oklahoma State. Self played guard for the Cowboys from 1982 to 1985.
The Kansas University's men's basketball team is more confident for its upcoming match against Oklahoma State especially since Nebraska knocked off OSU on Tuesday. The loss dropped the Cowboys into a tie with the Jayhawks for first place in the league.
A decision whether to charge a Lawrence teacher and former union president with stealing more than $97,000 from the Lawrence Education Assn. is expected "the first part of next week," Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson said Thursday.
Five-year-old Seth Van Nostrand suffers from a rare disease known as Hunter syndrome, which affects one in every 150,000 children. Seth's parents say the disease is so rare that it took years to diagnose their son.
Basehor-Linwood senior Morgan Kenney is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
Casting directors from the hit show "The Apprentice" interviewed about 40 candidates at Kansas University's School of Business on Thursday.
On day five of the murder trial of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray, jurors listened to testimony ranging from details about a Walgreen's receipt to an internet search that the defendant conducted the day before his ex-wife was killed.
The panelists discuss the worst films of the year.
The panelists discuss the Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture nominations.
The panelists discuss the Best Supporting Actor and Best Leading Actor nominations.
The panelists discuss the year in films, Best Supporting Actress and Best Leading Actress nominations.
Introduction to the River City Weekly Oscar preview.
Welcome to our online chat with Doug Holiday, candidate for Lawrence City Commission. The chat took place on Thursday, February 24, at 2:00 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.
Testimony resumed this morning in the murder trial of Tom Murray, the Kansas State University English professor accused of killing his ex-wife in her home northwest of Lawrence in 2003.
The Lawrence area has finally emerged from the cloudy weather, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine in the forecast today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Defense attorney Pedro Irigonegaray and prosecutor Tom Bath exchange words after detective Pat Pollock tells Irigonegaray he's 'not aware' of any conclusive proof Murray was at Ross' home the day of the killing.
Murray's neighbor, Kathy Love, describes a conversation several weeks before Carmin Ross' death in which Murray said it would be better if his ex-wife weren't alive.
It's hard to believe, but tonight the Allen Fieldhouse curtain closed on year one of the Bonnie Henrickson era.
It's been a tradition for years; students in Lawrence are released early from school on Wednesday afternoons giving teachers time to plan. But for some downtown business owners, it's the worst day of the week.
City commission candidates participate in one of two forums before the primary election. Tonight's was sponsored by Networq, an advocacy group for gays and lesbians in the community.
KU announces record-breaking enrollment numbers for the spring semester. Total enrollment rose to a record 27,890 students.
Two bond issue proposals from the Lawrence School District receive an endorsement from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors.
The fire that virtually destroyed a house on Ohio Street caused so much damage, officials say they likely won't find a cause.
Between the two city high schools, 22 prep wrestlers are headed to the state tournamet. 12 of those will be representing Free State.
When voters in Leavenworth county head to the polls in April, among the ballot questions is whether to continue a one-cent sales tax originally passed in 1996 to help with the construction of the county's justice center.
The McDonald's All-American game on March 30th will feature all of Bill Self's incoming recruits for the 2005-06 season.
A spotlight shines on what's being called inadequate pay for teachers in Lawrence. School board members and school district officials acknowledged the problem tonight saying teachers could easily work in a nearby district for thousands of dollars more.
Some Douglas County property owners learned more tonight about an upcoming project along County Road 1055.
Administrators at Haskell Indian Nations University say they have passed their accreditation test.
A domestic dispute in Lecompton stetches into a three-hour ordeal for Douglas County Sheriffs Deputies.
A squirrel and a transformer leads to power problems this morning for thousands of people in central Lawrence.
Jurors finished viewing the videotaped interrogation of murder suspect Tom Murray. The jury spent a portion of yesterday and nearly all of today watching the nine and one-half hour tape. The 48-year old K-State English professor was questioned for more than nine hours at the Riley County Police Department.
For the Kansas Men's Basketball team, it's time to get serious. After three losses in a row, Jayhawks are making changes.
For the second straight year, Kansas University has set a record for spring enrollment.
A power outage struck the Kansas University campus and a nearby neighborhood this morning, leaving most buildings east of Naismith in the dark and office machines, including computers, inoperable. About 4,000 utility customers in the neighborhood between 9th and 19th streets and between West Campus and Schwarz also lost power, according to a Westar spokesperson.
A winter storm moving north and east across Kansas today will bring chilly temperatures and possibly some light snow flurries or sprinkles to the Lawrence area today.
Prosecutors put on some of their strongest evidence as jurors began watching a nine-and-a-half hour videotape of police interrogating Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray.
An early morning fire Tuesday wrecked a Lawrence rock band’s “House of Metal.” Firefighters estimated $175,000 in damage to house on Ohio Street, which was home to members of The Esoteric.
Welcome to our online chat with Incumbent Lawrence City Commissioner Sue Hack.
From the NBDL to parts of Europe you've never heard of, former Jayhawk Billy Thomas has been just about everywhere that claims to run a professional basketball league. This spring, however, Thomas won't have to speak a foreign language to play ball.
If you ventured outside early this afternoon you might have seen it -- a brief glimpse or two of sunshine. However, mostly cloudy conditions are in the forecast through Wednesday, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
The donor for a new Multicultural Resource Center at Kansas University has been announced.
An Old West Lawrence home at 820 Ohio Street sustained about $125,000 in damage this morning in a blaze that burned more than two hours before firefighters brought it under control.
Lawrence residents opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage have come up with a bumper sticker lampooning the state’s new slogan.
A proposal to require storm shelters in all new homes in Lawrence was rejected tonight by the City Commission.
Free State High’s boys basketball team won its first Sunflower League championship Tuesday with a 48-45 victory over Shawnee Mission East at FSHS. But the Firebirds said the title shouldn’t be their most celebrated victory this season.
Lawrence High’s boys and girls basketball teams completed a sweep of Olathe North to celebrate Senior Night at LHS. The Lions won the boys game, 75-50, and cruised in the girls contest, 55-27.
This spring, a Kansas Board of Education subcommittee plans to hold a trial-like hearing to consider evidence for evolution and intelligent design.
Students enrolled in Kansas University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will offer input this week on whether the college should impose a $30-per-credit-hour tuition increase to fund building projects.
The last time the Jayhawks experienced a three-game losing streak like the one they're in now was in the second half of February 1994.
Lawrence police have released surveillance video from what's described as a late-night riot at the Zarco 66 on East 23rd Street.
Chloe Sotomayor gives the record highs and lows for Feb. 21st.
After police witnessed members of the Phi Kappa Theta house charging a fee for cups of beer, they seized kegs and cash. The fraternity members were charged with operating an open saloon.
For the second time the past few weeks, a large group from area bars have swarmed the 23rd Street Zarco. Store manager Kelly Williams tried to lock the store down, but close to 100 people walked out with beer and candy.
The Firebirds swim squad hoped to repeat last year's title. While the team finished in the top three, they did not claim first place.
The McConnells have spent more than 10 years picking up bread Monday and Friday mornings at grocery stores. They take the bread back to a senior living complex.
The winner of the bee had been participating in the contests since 3rd grade.
David Adkins, a former Kansas state senator, predicts that the ban against gay marriage will pass in April.
The shooting took place early Sunday morning. Police arrested two suspects, one for aggravated battery, the other for suspicion of attempted murder.
For the first time in 11 years, the Kansas University's men's basketball team has lost three games in a row. Following back-to-back overtime losses to Texas Tech and Iowa State last week, Kansas fell, 71-63, in regulation to Oklahoma on Monday in Norman, Okla.
Welcome to today's chat with Mike Amyx, candidate for Lawrence City Commission.
Welcome to our online chat with Jim Carpenter, candidate for Lawrence City Commission.
It was a dark and dreary start to Presidents Day this morning, with cloudy, dark skies and sub-freezing wind chills. "The clouds are thick here in the morning hours," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Hopefully by this afternoon, we'll see a little bit of sun."
For the second time in six days, the Kansas University's men's basketball team falls in overtime. This time, KU loses to Iowa State, 63-61 in overtime, Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks are now 20-3 overall and 10-2 in the league.
Salina residents are patiently waiting for the GlobalFlyer, a plane designed to be flown around the world non-stop, to take off from the Salina Regional Airport this weekend.
During a two-day workshop in Atlanta, about 100 health officials including Lawrence expert Kay Kent, made recommendations to the Center for Disease Control on how to prevent water illness. Lawrence Douglas County Health Director Kay Kent was asked to participate because of her experience with the outbreaks of crypto in Lawrence.
Despite increasing competition from chain stores, Kief's Audio and Video at 24th and Iowa streets, is still enduring and thriving. Owner John Kiefer says the store's location is one reason why his store has been so successful.
Lawrence residents celebrate the 75th anniversary of Pluto's discovery today. Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, a former Kansas University student, discovered the planet Pluto.
Enjoy today's sunshine, clear skies and mild weather, because clouds -- and the chance of precipitation -- are headed this way for the weekend. "We have plenty of sunshine in the forecast," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "There's not a cloud to be found this morning."
The City Commission and the Building Code Board of Appeals has given little support to the suggestion that new homes be required to have storm shelters. Lawrence resident Jane Graves says storm shelters should be built into new homes.
Lawrence High's girl's basketball team lost to the Lancers, 57-42, Friday at LHS.
Shawnee Mission East's boy's basketball team beat Lawrence High, 75-60, Friday at LHS.
The Free State High's girl's basketball team beat Olathe Northwest, 45-31, Friday night at Free State.
Free State High’s boys basketball squad earned a 61-48 victory over winless Olathe Northwest on Friday at Free State High.
The Iowa State's men's basketball team will enter Saturday's game against KU having won six straight games in the conference. And the Jayhawks are hoping to end the Cyclones' streak. The game will tipoff at noon, Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Lady Jayhawks will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. And although Nebraska may be a tough team to beat, coach Bonnie Henrickson says her team will not back down.
Angela Hayes, Carmin D. Ross’ best friend, testified Friday that she smelled a horrible odor inside Thomas E. Murray’s home the night of Nov. 14, the day Ross’ body was found. Murray is on trial for the brutal slaying of his ex-wife in November 2003.
Fans at the Lawrence High School boys basketball game Friday were treated to a display of power and amazing reach — during halftime. Members of the Lawrence Robotics Assn. demonstrated the group’s robot, Nikko, which will be competing later in a regional contest.
The Kansas-based 891st Engineer Battalion has been in Iraq for about a month and Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis spoke with one of the soldiers earlier this week. Lt. Col. Lee Tafanelli, an Ozawkie resident, says everyone is mission focused.
Lawrence City Commissioner David Schauner participated in a Journal-World online chat Friday. Schauner answered questions from readers on city issues including the city's policy on installing roundabouts.
You can't have a neo-religious, special effects-heavy action movie without Keanu Reeves. And "Constantine," the latest comic-book adaptation to travel this road, proves a step above past misfires like "Hellboy" and "Spawn."
Welcome to today's chat with City Commissioner David Schauner, who is one of nine candidates on the March 1 primary ballot. We have a lot of questions already, so we'll go ahead and get started.
Kansas University defeated South Dakota State, 15-2 and 14-1, Friday in a baseball doubleheader at Hoglund Ballpark. A.J. Van Slyke led the Jayhawks (10-3) with a 3-for-4 day at the plate in the first game, and Mike Zagurski struck out 11 batters in the second game.
Prosecutors told jurors Thursday that a Kansas State University professor's "web" of suspicious statements will help convict him in his ex-wife's beating and stabbing death. But defense attorneys countered that despite a nearly year-long investigation, the state developed no concrete evidence to link Thomas E. Murray to the killing of Carmin D. Ross at her home northwest of Lawrence.
Later today, you can put away your heavy coat and grab some sunglasses. "We're heading up near 50 this afternoon," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "The sunshine is out in full force."
The Lawrence High's boy's basketball team has been on a 12-day run, knocking off Free State, Olathe South and Olathe East. And with just four more games left, the team has set its sights on State.
Akbar Ahmed, an expert on contemporary Islam, presented a Hall Center for the Humanities lecture Thursday at Woodruff Auditorium at Kansas University. Ahmed says his students give him hope for the future.
Former presidential candidate Howard Dean, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will be in Lawrence next Friday for a private fund-raiser and public rally at Liberty Hall.
Lawrence's Underwater Recovery team spent Thursday submerged in the freezing waters at Clinton Lake. The group meets once a month to perfect rescue skills.
A former Fulbright scholar at Kansas University will receive more than $40,000 from a Lawrence hotel after she was stabbed and robbed after checking into the hotel in 2001.
Construction on the Booth Family Hall of Athletics is scheduled to begin this spring after the end of this year's basketball season.
Pieces of an old basketball court from Allen Fieldhouse make up the first floor of a rural Douglas County home, which is now up for sale.
Junior forward Crystal Kemp reached two milestones Wednesday when the Jayhawks took on the Red Raiders at Allen Fieldhouse. Kemp collected her 1,000th point and grabbed her 500th rebound, which made her the 11th Jayhawk to ever accomplish these milestones.
Kansas guard Aaron Miles is sporting a black eye after a Texas Tech player decked him in the face after grabbing a rebound in the closing seconds of Monday's 80-79 loss in Lubbock, Texas. Miles was called for traveling on the play, despite appearing to be bumped by three Red Raider players.
Former Kansas University basketball player Jeff Boschee has left the Kansas City Knights and has signed with Grindavik, a pro-league team in Iceland.
Ritchie Price went 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs as Kansas University's baseball team defeated South Dakota State, 13-5, Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Defense attorney Bob Eye tells jurors in his opening statement: "A hunch is all they have."
Prosecutor Angela Wilson tells jurors in her opening statement, "The person who did it is in this courtroom."
A complaint of animal cruelty has been filed against a Douglas County man after two of his horses were found dead. According to Lawrence Humane Society director Midge Grinstead, the horses were dropped at the bottom of an old quarry of a neighboring property.
The much-anticipated trial of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray begins Thursday morning with opening statements by the prosecution and defense. Fifteen jurors — including three alternates — were chosen today.
With the city’s treasury looking better going into the 2006 budget-planning cycle, city commissioners Wednesday discussed buying troubled Memorial Park Cemetery.
"Think smarter, not harder" was the theme today for a discussion about the Lawrence Police Department's resources and goals.
With the end of the Lawrence Alternative High School program in May, students and staff have many questions about what the next year will hold and how the adjustment to classes at Lawrence High School and Free State High School will take shape.
Thanks for joining us today in another one of our chats with Lawrence city commission candidates. George Grieb is now in our News Center office and we have questions that have been submitted already, so we'll get started. Feel free to continue to submit questions during the chat.
Welcome to our chat today with Tom Bracciano. He's in the News Center and ready to take questions. We already have a few questions for him, so we'll go ahead and get started.
United Way of Douglas County has announced the 2005-2006 campaign chair. Lawrence Journal-World editorial page editor Ann Gardner says she is excited to take on the challenge.
There are five freshmen on the Kansas roster, but currently only one is playing significant minutes. Injuries have kept C.J. Giles and Alex Galindo out of games and practices recently.
Seven of Kansas’ nine starters had at least one hit, and the Jayhawks won their baseball home opener, 8-2, against South Dakota State on Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Crystal Kemp collected the 1,000th point of her career, but the Kansas University women’s basketball team suffered a 66-53 loss to No. 15 Texas Tech on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Today's weather gets a letter grade of C -- the high of 46 will match the median high for this date in the temperature record books, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
No arrests have been made yet, but Lawrence Police have identified two suspects in the recent rash of burglaries in the Brook Creek neighborhood.
A pool of 46 potential jurors will return on Wednesday for the final stages of jury selection for the upcoming murder trial of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray.
Welcome to today's online chat with David Holroyd. He's at the News Center and we have several questions submitted earlier by our readers. So we'll go ahead and get started.
Welcome to our chat today with Lawrence city commission candidate Greg Robinson, who is in our News Center and ready to begin taking your questions. We already have several questions submitted. So we'll go ahead and get started.
City commissioners approved requested traffic-calming devices for West Lawrence neighborhoods on Tuesday night, but funding for the project remains unclear.
C.J. Giles missed six straight games thanks to a foot injury, but he's recorded a small amount of court time in the past two contests.
Basehor is 9-8 on the season following a 45-41 victory over the Chargers.
David Holroyd, who last month launched campaigns for both the Lawrence City Commission and the school board, announced Tuesday during an online chat that he's dropping out of the school board race. He'll continue his campaign for one of the three at-large sports on the City Commission. Also participating in an online chat Tuesday was City Commission candidate Greg Robinson.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital officials provided tours of the hospital's new Breast Center today. The open house provided information on how the $400,000 center can help coordinate breast cancer treatment and promote early detection of the illness.
Wrestlers Josh Barr and Andy Coffman have two weeks left in their impressive careers on the mats for Eudora.
The Tonganoxie girls are 14-2 on the season following a 57-30 victory over Piper.
Despite the questions regarding the traveling call on Aaron Miles, Kansas University coaches and players say the officials did not cost the Jayhawks the Texas Tech game.
Enjoy the sunshine this morning, because clouds, colder weather and possibly some precipitation are moving in to Lawrence today.
The Lawrence school district's boundary committee was back at work on Tuesday after the school board rejected part of their proposals to redraw elementary school lines.
The Eudora City Council accepted City Administrator Mike Yanez's resignation at Monday night's meeting with a 4-1 vote. The council also decided to let Yanez out of his contract in 45 days instead of his contractual obligation of 60 days notice.
Douglas County commissioners on Monday unanimously accepted a grant to fund a study regarding how hazardous chemicals and materials travel through the county.
Jury selection is underway this morning at Douglas County District Court in the trial of a Kansas State University professor charged with murdering his ex-wife.
The sun is out, the sky is blue and "we have a lovely Valentine's treat for you -- 63 degrees," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Get outside today for Valentine's Day," Schack said. "It will be a great day."
Lynne Oyler gives the record highs and lows for February 14th.
With just three seconds left to go in the game, Texas Tech's Darryl Dora knocked down a three-pointer to give the Red Raiders a 80-79 double overtime victory over Kansas on Monday in Lubbock, Texas. KU is now 10-1 in the conference.
Florists, restaurants, and other businesses are kept hopping during the holiday.
The university is behind the national average for hiring minority faculty. Officials are seeking to change this trend.
The mammoth and camel bones were discovered in Western Kansas, and show signs of being broken by humans almost 12,000 years ago.
Kay Kent's experience with the outbreaks of crypto in Lawrence will prove invaluable to forming the new national standards.
The sales of the cookies in Douglas County are up, but nationwide are down.
Elementary school classrooms are packed. However, boundary changes will be tabled for at least a year.
The victory over the Lady Buffaloes gave KU its fourth conference win.
The process of selecting 45 prospective jurors began on Monday.
City crews have begun temporary repairs of the streets. Extremely large potholes, like the one at Kasold Drive and Yale Road, are frustrating drivers and keeping the city busy. The patches do not last long, but until the weather improves, they're the best the city can do.
The approval for the "conceptual design" has not been approved by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Kansas University's men's basketball team ran its Big 12 Conference record to a perfect 10-0 with an 89-60 victory over Colorado on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks led by just seven points, 40-33, at halftime, and the Buffaloes cut that margin to just five points, 51-46, midway through the second half.
Kansas University seems to be attracting more than just top basketball players -- it's also right up there in the top 10 among places where "postdocs" like to work.
You can say goodbye to the white stuff today. With the temperatures heading up into the 50s, the remains of this week's 3-inch snow should be melted off by the end of the day, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, rain is in the forecast for the weekend.
Mike Yanez has resigned from his position as Eudora city administrator and will be the new city administrator for Tonganoxie.
Young adults involved in the Van Go SuperJams program displayed their artwork at the third annual Van Go Valentine Art Show on Friday night. Van Go supervisor Cathy Ledeker says the program is a safe place for students to relax.
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of the Kansas State professor accused of killing his ex-wife. And for the first time in recent history, potential jurors are being asked to complete an extensive questionnaire before reporting to jury duty. The questionnaire probes people's TV viewing habits, news-media consumption, and thoughts about guns, police, and the legal system.
Construction at Sixth and Wakarusa streets is expected to continue for about nine more months. The city is putting in new signals and two left-turn lanes at the intersection.
The Lawrence High's girl’s basketball team defeated Olathe East, 54-42, Friday at Lawrence High.
The Lawrence High's boy’s basketball team trailed most of the game against Olathe East on Friday. But the Lions were able to come back from behind to defeat the Hawks, 70-65, Friday night at Lawrence High.
The Pioneers popped the Firebirds, 58-42, Friday night at Free State High.
Although the Free State High's boy’s basketball team defeated Leavenworth, 66-58, Friday, it was not an easy win. The Pioneers got as close as two points late in the second half but the Firebirds prevailed in the end.
Jerry Seib, Washington bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal and a Kansas University graduate, received the William Allen White Citation from the KU School of Journalism and the William Allen White Foundation on Friday.
Kansas University's J.R. Giddens is a constant target for hecklers when the men's basketball team goes out on the road. But the sophomore guard says it does not bother him. Instead, the heckling motivates him to do well.
A mobile home park notorious for violating housing code regulations will be cleared out to make room for a new office complex. Although residents have to move by early March, the new owner is helping residents find homes.
By the year 2006, all Douglas County voting sites will be compliant with the Help America Vote Act, which requires every polling site to have at least one voting machine.
Valentine's Day is Monday and a trio of weekend arts happenings capitalizes on that theme. Those who enjoy performances that push the envelope will likely find much to appreciate in two one-act plays being staged by E.M.U. Theatre.
In this week's segment of Only in Lawrence, Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis takes a look at how Lawrence environmental groups have influenced the city.
Members of the Kansas University Men's Glee Club got a chance to showcase their talents on national television today, courtesy of Bob Barker, host of the CBS daytime game show, "The Price is Right."
The wind chill was in the single digits this morning, but a bright sunny day will help start melting off the 3-inch snowfall Lawrence received earlier this week. "Make sure you grab your sunglasses," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Sunshine is ruling our forecast today and that's going to start the melting."
North Korea said Thursday that it had produced nuclear weapons to defend itself from the United States and had suspended participation in multinational talks to stop its arms program.
Wal-Mart attorney's argued Thursday that Lawrence City officials ignored the opinions of their own staff members and wrongly thwarted the company's efforts to build in northwest Lawrence.
Members of the Kansas University Men's Glee Club showcased their talents during a recent taping of "The Price is Right." And 6News reporter Laura Berger spent the morning with the singers as they watched their premier and their director's chance at a showcase showdown.
Advanced biology students at Central Junior High participated in mock crime scene investigations at the school as part of a class project. Four gruesome crime scenes were staged in the auditorium and the students were in charge of figuring out what happened using science.
Only two major commercial projects, including one for a relocating car business, is keeping Lawrence's building industry from starting the new year with a fizzle, according to a report from the city's Department of Neighborhood Resources.
Lawrence resident Tom Van Holt was on the island of Surin when the tsunami hit Southeast Asia. Although Van Holt could have returned home, he decided to stay in Thailand to help victims of the tsunami.
The New Jersey Nets has signed former Kansas University basketball player Billy Thomas to a contract for the rest of the season. Thomas was signed to several 10-day contracts.
Raymond Boothe, who was convicted of killing his disabled son along Interstate Highway 70, struck a plea agreement with Douglas County prosecutors Thursday. Boothe is currently serving a 16-year sentence for second-degree murder
Forty-eight-year-old William J. Buck, of Osawatomie, was charged Thursday with aggravated assault on a police officer, obstruction, reckless driving and fleeing to elude police. Buck was arrested Wednesday after he led police on a car chase through a rural area south of Eudora.
Clinton State Park is getting a lot of interest from promoters who want to use the park for big events. And after the success of the Wakarusa Music Festival last year, surrounding businesses are welcoming future crowds.
Kansas University seniors Keith Langford and Wayne Simien did not let the winning streak over Kansas State end on their watch. The seniors combined for 47 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and hit 16-of-30 shots, which led the Jayhawks to a 74-65 victory over KSU Wednesday night in Manhattan.
Kansas' Aaron Miles had his worst game of the season Wednesday night against Kansas State in Manhattan. The senior guard missed his only shot of the game and committed eight turnovers. But despite his poor performance, the Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats, 74-65.
The Lawrence High boy's basketball team may not have won as many games this season if it weren't for senior Tony Anderson. Anderson, whose nickname is "Big Smooth," is averaging 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds a game. And so far this season, he is shooting 70 percent from the field.
The Kansas University's men's basketball team has won 29 straight games against Kansas State and 22 in a row in Manhattan after the Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats, 74-65, Wednesday night in Bramlage Coliseum. The Jayhawks are now 19-1 in the season and 9-0 in the Big 12.
Former Baker University student has a message for Donald Trump; "You're sued!"
Two months and counting - until the 60-million dollar question about bond issues for Lawrence Public Schools, But until April 5th arrives, a group of bond supporters is working to educate the public on the issue.
Douglas County will receive federal help cleaning up from a January storm that left hunders of thousands of Kansans without electricity. President Bush issued a disaster declaration today for 32 of the state's 105 counties.
Ian Handsy always dreamed of being a Jayhawk. Last week, his dream came true.
Lawrence city commissioners have second thoughts about a proposal they approved a year-and-a-half ago for the old Carnegie Library.
A day later than scheduled, the first-ever city bowling showdown took place. This afternoon at Royal Crest Lanes, Lawrence High took on Free State for king pin bragging rites.
Almost five months after the robbery, some KU students are waiting on security cameras for the parking garage where the robbery happened.
Douglas Count Sherif's investigators say autopsy results show nothing suspicious in the death of a man found Monday in a ditch along Farmers Turnpike. Sheriff ken McGovern identified the body as 34-year-old Michael R. Gisi.
A judge orderes a Tonganoxie man to spend more than nine years in prison for robbing a KU student at gunpoint inside a campus parking garage last semester.
A judge today sentenced a Tonganoxie man to nine years in prison for robbing a Kansas University freshman at gunpoint last fall in the parking garage of an all-female residence hall.
Douglas County Sheriff Ken McGovern said today that a man found dead Monday evening in a ditch near the Farmers Turnpike died from hypothermia and drowning, possibly compounded by cocaine and alcohol intoxication.
If you plan to be outdoors today, grab your coat and bundle up -- the wind chill was below zero this morning and temperatures won't climb above freezing today thanks, in part, to all the snow on the ground. "At least the sunshine is back. That's the good news," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The aftermath of Tuesday's snowstorm has led one area school district so far to cancel class. USD 464 Tonganoxie will not be having classes today because of the road conditions.
The last time Kansas State beat Kansas University in college men’s basketball in Manhattan, KU coach Bill Self was a sophomore at Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks have won 21 straight games dating back to a 58-57 setback January 29, 1983, at KSU’s old Ahearn Fieldhouse.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release more information this morning about a body found in a ditch Monday evening along the Farmers Turnpike. At the end of the day Tuesday, police still hadn’t identified the man or said how they thought he died.
A mid-winter snow storm that was expected to continue through the evening caused numerous traffic accidents this afternoon and led to many cancellations of events planned for tonight in the Lawrence area. About 5:15 p.m., nearly 4 inches of the white stuff had fallen outside the News Center at Seventh and New Hampshire in downtown Lawrence.
Today's heavy snowfall has led to numerous cancellations, including Kansas University evening classes for tonight and this evening's Lawrence City Commission meeting. Other events canceled include sporting events at local high schools and evening recreational activities.
The Campanile at Kansas University has a new addition as of this morning. A crew from Midland Marble and Granite in Independence, Mo., added the name of Raleigh C. Bowlby Jr. to the memorial. The company donated its time and materials.
An autopsy is being performed today on the body of an unidentified white male found Monday evening in a ditch near the Farmers Turnpike, officials said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics this week released its strongest-ever set of recommendations to encourage breast-feeding. This comes nearly at the same time that Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, introduced a bill in the Kansas Legislature mandating that women have the right to breast-feed in public.
Moulaye Niang always has been a good guy to have on Kansas University’s men’s basketball team, his teammates and coaches say, simply because he is a good guy. “He is so well-liked by everybody, and he’s improved as a player, too,” KU coach Bill Self said.
About 70 accidents were reported throughout the day Tuesday as about 3 inches snow fell in the Lawrence area, causing headaches for commuters.
Lawrence Police have turned over their findings in the case of $97,000 in missing Lawrence teachers union dues to the Douglas County district attorney.
Injuries are piling up for the Jayhawks as they get ready to head down the road to take on the Wildcats.
Hillsides of crisp snow proved to be irresistible for several Kansas Unversity students on Tuesday.
For the first time in a long time, the men’s basketball teams of Kansas University and Kansas State each will have all-Big 12 Conference candidates on the floor. Kansas State has a bona fide contender in Jeremiah Massey. The senior forward will take on Wayne Simien, Keith Langford and Aaron Miles on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Dee Brown scored 16 points, and Illinois became the lone unbeaten team in Division One.
Free State High finished third as a team, but did well in individual competetion.
The game put the Sooners near the top of the Big 12 rankings.
A last minute push gave the LHS girls the final edge over Free State.
The Lions battled all game against the number one-ranked Firebirds. The game was decided at the buzzer when Free State missed a final shot.
"The Laramie Project" deals with the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
As the games become more important, KU is using a 9-man rotation, with Sasha Kaun the only freshman being played off the bench.
The agreement defines the borders of the university's campus.
KU's new integrated marketing plan will incorporate the official color in all memorabilia.
Candice Meiners gives the record highs and lows for February 7th.
J.R. Giddens usually ignores hecklers, but one mocking sign at Saturday's Nebraska game made him laugh.
In 2000, the Journal-World conducted an unscientific study to see how long it took to drive around town. On Monday, 6News reporters followed Daniel Ellsworth home to see if the driving times have changed significantly.
The four-year-old case has been solved thanks to the witnesses. Jeannette Stouffer needs to raise about $20,000 to pay the promised reward money.
The church hopes to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The city commission and school board candidates were able to mingle with voters and discuss issues.
Douglas County Sheriff's officers received a call at about 5 p.m. from a passerby who saw a body in a ditch by the Farmers Turnpike. The victim has not been identified, and police are waiting on the results of an autopsy before speculating on how he died.
Douglas County Sheriff's officers will be working through the night at the scene where a body was discovered this evening lying in a ditch north of Lawrence. The body, that of an unidentified white male, was discovered shortly before 5 p.m. near a culvert at the intersection of East 1125 Road and Douglas County Road 438, also known as the Farmers Turnpike.
It's difficult to predict the exact amount But at this point in time, it looks like Lawrence could have ankle-deep snow by late Tuesday night, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Motivated by watching film of a 19-point loss last season at Nebraska, Kansas University’s men’s basketball team atoned for that setback with a 78-65 victory Saturday over the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Neb.
Get out and enjoy today's sunny skies and warm weather, because cloudy, rainy conditions are headed in by Sunday, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Walt Bailey, an art professor at Baker University, has built an exhibit melding photography and his great-grandparents words to tell a story he hopes inspires others to investigate their family histories.
Kief's Audio Video manager Ed Hawkins says many people are purchasing high-definition television sets not only to watch the Super Bowl but to also watch the Kansas University men's basketball games.
Supporters of the beer petition say bringing beer back to campus could teach students how to drink responsibly.
Free State High and Lawrence High will face each other again in the city showdown Saturday at Free State High.
Veritas' Paul Kempf is the first Eagle in school history to sign a national letter of intent. Kempf plans on being a wide receiver for Sterling College.
Seabury Academy's boys basketball squad rallied for a 44-41 victory Friday night over Flint Hills at Seabury.
Seabury Academy's girls basketball squad fell Friday night to Flint Hills, 43-39.
The Firebirds lost, 59-44, against the Indians on Friday at Free State High.
The Firebirds took out the Indians, 55-39, Friday night at Free State. The Firebirds improve to 12-1 in the season.
The Kansas University's baseball team will face Hawaii-Hilo in its season opener Friday in Hawaii. Pitcher Sean Land says practicing in the Hawaiian warm weather will give the Jayhawks an advantage over other teams.
The Kansas University's men's basketball team is the only undefeated team in the Big 12 conference. Kansas is 7-0 and it hopes to make it 8-0 when it faces Nebraska on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Children at East Heights Early Childhood Family Center now have a place to read books. The Lawrence Schools Foundation dedicated the new library, which costs about $59,000, at East Heights on Friday.
Lawrence optometrist Daniel Smith recently returned from a 10-day trip to Sri Lanka, one of the Southeast Asian countries devastated by the tsunami. Smith, who was part of a relief volunteer effort under Global Hope Network, gave out eyeglasses and treated victims for a variety of eye problems.
The Kansas Legislature is considering a bill that would limit the sale of unhealthy food and drinks at public schools. If this bill is signed into law, there could be half as much junk food for sale as early as next year.
Not interested in football? Well, the theatrical releases during this Super Bowl weekend are a lesson in counterprogramming.
Many people packed a Douglas County courtroom Friday to see new District Judge Stephen N. Six take the oath of office.
Lawrence is in for some sunny weather for the next two days, with temperatures climbing into the 50s. "It'll be a nice afternoon, but a chilly start," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Lou Cannon, biographer of Ronald Reagan, kicked off the 2005 Presidential Lecture Series by speaking about the former president Thursday night at the Lied Center.
A left turning lane could soon be added to Kansas Highway 10 and O'Connell Road if City Commissioners approve the lane next week. The left-hand lane would allow drivers to turn left onto O'Connell Road safely without backing up traffic.
State and federal law enforcement agencies conducted a search for fake identification cards and marijuana at a Kansas University residence hall earlier this week, according to a KU Public Safety Department's online crime log.
Arizona State sophomore and Free State High graduate Keith Wooden will not play college hoops for the rest of the season. Wooden has been declared academically ineligible.
The Free State High swim team may be on its way to a repeat of last year's win at State. So far, the boys have won every meet since the start of the year. And this weekend, the team hopes to outswim everyone at the Sunflower League championships at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.
Lemuel Sheppard, a folk singer and songwriter, gave students at Langston Hughes a lyrical lesson in black American history Thursday at Langston Hughes School. Sheppard told the story of York, a slave who explored the western United States with Lewis and Clark about 200 years ago.
Nebraska freshman Joe McCray is beginning to be known as the "punk of the plains" after instigating two fights this season, one of which was with Kansas' Michael Lee last month at Allen Fieldhouse. Although Lee refuses to talk about the incident, he says the KU-Nebraska game Saturday in Lincoln, Neb. should be interesting.
The last time Kansas and Nebraska met at Allen Fieldhouse, Nebraska's Corey Simms had the chance to win the game in the final seconds but was unable to knock out the three-pointer needed for the win. Now the Huskers are looking for payback and this time the meeting will be on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
The Kansas University's softball team will open its season against Oklahoma State on Friday at the Pepsi Classic in Tucson, Ariz.
Sixty-three-year-old Lanny Snodgrass is one of a few physicians at Fort Riley who works with soldiers suffering anxiety, sleep disorders and possible post traumatic stress after returning from Iraq.
Kansas University will be a key player in developing a live science research park at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in Johnson County. No timeframe has been set for the development.
Police spent about three and half hours at Thomas E. Murray's home again Wednesday. Thomas E. Murray, the Kansas State University English professor, is accused of murdering his ex-wife.
Last minute arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of Thomas E. Murray, the Kansas State University English professor, accused of murdering his ex-wife. Both sides argued over what evidence can and cannot be used in the trial, which begins in less than two weeks.
Lawrence Police suspect an employee of a local nursing home of stealing pain medication from the patients she was hired to care for. Police say the victims, a 79-year-old woman and a 96-year-old man, were residents of the nursing home at Pioneer Ridge in need of care that they couldn't provide themselves.
In a speech focused more on domestic issues than foreign ones, President Bush put special emphasis on plans to overhaul the Social Security system, the 70-year-old centerpiece of the New Deal. Reaction was sharply divided along partisan lines.
After starting with Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas University will now institute a point system for football season ticket holders.
Children learned about the nation's most famous furry weatherman at the Groundhog Day activities at the at the Watkins Community Museum of History.
Kansas University senior Aaron Miles has converted his last eight three-point field goal tries after missing a long-distance shot at Baylor on Jan. 25. Miles is hitting 59 percent of his threes this season, which is more than double his 28.6 percent average for his first three years at KU.
Mark Mangino doesn't relax often, but he can do so today after announcing his 2005 recruiting class. It's 25 members deep and ranked in the top 50 nationally by rivals.com.
Ten softball teams play in the Big 12 Conference. Out of those 10, Kansas was picked 8th in the preseason poll by league coaches.
Kansas voters will decide whether to put a same-sex marriage ban in the state Constitution. The House today approved the proposal 86-37, sending the constitutional question to the April 5 ballot.
A group of community leaders moved forward this morning with plans to form a task force to study mental health issues in Douglas County. The Community Health Improvement Project -- a coalition of 15 different organizations -- agreed during this morning's board meeting to add mental health to the list of issues the group is already studying.
Wayne Simien's injured left thumb is now tape and splint free.
Oklahoma outscored Kansas University, 15-0, at the end of the first half on the way to a 65-49 women’s basketball triumph on Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks fell to 9-10 on the season and 2-6 in the Big 12.
An author who has written about President Ronald Reagan for more than three decades is in Lawrence for the Dole Institute's Presidential Lecture Series. Lou Cannon will speak Thursday night at 7:30 at the Lied Center.
City Manager Mike Wildgen got a vote of confidence and a 3 percent raise Wednesday as city commissioners completed his annual evaluation.
Jeremiah Massey scored 18 of his 25 points in the first half for the Wildcats but was unable to lead his team to victory in the 77-57 loss to No. 10 Oklahoma State.
Six more weeks of winter -- that's the word from Punxsutawney Phil, the nation's top groundhog weather forecaster, who saw his shadow this morning on Gobler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn.
A proposal to place a ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions for gay couples in the Kansas Constitution received first-round approval Tuesday in the House, setting up another vote that would put the measure before voters on April 5.
Watching KU baseball this season will come with a price: while Ritch Price watches from the dugout, sons Ritchie and Ryne will anchor the middle of the Jayhawks' infield.
The city of Eudora, the Eudora United Methodist Church and area developer Tom Horner will pool their money to fund a $14,000 study associated with putting an interchange in at Winchester Road at the western edge of the city.
Lawrence Alternative High School students say they are worried because they don’t know details about next year’s replacements for their school. The Lawrence school board and Supt. Randy Weseman met Tuesday with teachers and staff at the school.
After a dreary morning, Lawrence was basking in the sunshine this afternoon. And the break in the clouds has helped push up the temperature a few more degrees than was expected for today.
Residents of the Brook Creek neighborhood say they are keeping an eye out after at least a dozen break-ins during January alone.
Only two of the Jayhawks' 73 points scored against Missouri came from the Kansas bench.
An annexation request for a new subdivision just southwest of the city limits was denied Tuesday by city commissioners.
A play in the waning seconds of Monday's victory over Missouri led to Aaron Miles' 10th assist of the game. That marks the 19th time in his career the senior has recorded double-digit assists, which breaks the tie with Jacque Vaugn.
Second-graders at the Lawrence Catholic school, Corpus Christi campus, took a break from books and lectures on Tuesday for a real-life lesson in math and social studies. Students and parents were invited to shop in the "school store," a classroom turned into a business for a day.
The Bobcats kept it close but couldn't close the gap with the Raiders, falling 58-53.
One of the pledges Mark Mangino is expected to pick up on national signing day is from Lawrence High senior Ian Handshy.
The Pirates hope to make a run at the Kaw Valley League title, but they will have to overcome a 78-73 loss to Bonner Springs.
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