Low-tech edition
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
It was another close call for the Jayhawks as the Kansas University's men's basketball team beat the Missouri Tigers, 73-61, Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. Missouri led KU at halftime and through the early minutes of the second half but the Jayhawks were able to pull away from the Tigers in the end.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Lawrence was getting some light, wet flakes of snow at 8:30 a.m., with foggy conditions in some low-lying areas, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. The temperature was 34, keeping the snow from accumulating.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
In overtime during a game at St. Mary's last Thursday, Veritas player Matt Stinely took an inbounds pass and swished a 24-foot shot for the 73-72 victory.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
The thief smashed a window at Randall's to take a tuxedo modeled by Keith Langford.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
The SecuriKey company is scrambling to meet its current orders.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Officials are wanting to put a stop to ticket scalping in front of Allen Fieldhouse. KU Police will be enforcing the no-scalping policies on campus. Ticket scalping is legal elsewhere in Lawrence.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Karin Rexroad has held her post for five years in order to take a job in Wichita.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
The senior constantly faces double and triple-teams and still averages 15 points per game.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
The day-long broadcasts brought national attention to Kansas University.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
The Free State High team was down by 10 points in the first half, but they brought down Blue Valley with a scoring run in the second half.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Nam Ouk Cho fled from police for almost an hour until he slammed into a Lawrence woman's car, killing her. He has pled guilty to second-degree murder, which will permit him to serve a shorter sentence.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005
Iowa is trying to use tax exemptions to induce people under the age of 30 to stay in the state.
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005
The Jayhawks improve to 6-0 in the Big 12 after knocking off the Longhorns, 90-65, Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU is the only unbeaten team left in the conference. Senior forward Wayne Simien led the team by scoring 27 points and grabbing six rebounds.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
You might want to work sledding into your weekend plans -- Lawrence could get anywhere between a trace of snow and two inches of the white stuff by early Saturday morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Police said today that a man found injured Thursday morning in a downtown alley has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill a coffee-shop worker -- something police say he did shortly before he accidentally fell and injured his head.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Freshmen Colby Wissel and Connie Abbott were just some of the winners from Friday's Jayhawk Invitational. Wissel won the men's 3,000 meters while Abbott won the women's mile.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
A transient is arrested for the second time this week for allegedly setting fire to a downtown building. The same man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly setting fire to a church.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Lawrence and Allen Fieldhouse were in the national limelight this morning as ESPN started two days of broadcasts at Kansas University.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
6News reporter Josh Garber spends the afternoon with a pilot from Hetrick Air Services as he shows off a new aircraft that is supposed to help lure more student pilots to Lawrence.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Construction crews added commemorative plaques to honor more than 50 students and faculty who lost their lives during the Korean War.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
The Firebirds lost, 52-36, against Manhattan on Friday at Free State High. The Firebirds will play Blue Valley for third place Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
The Lions took out K.C. Christian, 81-40, Friday night at Lawrence High School.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Lawrence High defeated Olathe North, 45-24, Friday night at the Firebird Winter Classic at Free State High. The Lions will take on Topeka Hayden on Saturday for fifth place.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Students at Saint John's Catholic School raised about $1,000 to help a former Saint John's student who lives in Thailand. Students at the school raised the money by selling bracelets.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
State and County education leaders got their grades Friday and although Douglas County did not fail its yearly school assessment, officials say there is still room for improvement.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
If your body can stand the cold, there are a string of art exhibitions opening tonight that glorify the human form. "Figures: Paintings and Drawings," a show featuring 10 area artists who have made their reputations depicting the figure, inspired the theme for the Downtown Friday Gallery Walk.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
The cold weather will be the last thing on the Kansas University's baseball team's mind when it heads to Hawaii for its season opener on Feb. 4. Instead, the only thing the team will be worrying about is pitching.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Kansas head coach Bill Self says although Texas will be short on players; there will not be a drop off in the game Saturday. The Jayhawks will lock horns with the Longhorns at 8 p.m., Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
Although Kansas leads the series, 10-4, against Texas, the Longhorns owned the Jayhawks last year. Not only did KU lose once, but it lost twice to Texas. The Jayhawks will face the Longhorns at 8 p.m. Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005
More than a 100 Kansas University men's basketball fans were up at the crack of dawn Friday to be on the local broadcast of "Cold Pizza," an ESPN morning show, at Allen Fieldhouse. ESPN will also broadcast College GameDay before and after the KU-Texas game at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Lawrence Police say the head injuries suffered by a man found in an alley near downtown this morning were the result of an accidental fall.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
A Royals' hall of famer and a couple of future stars stopped by the Hy-Vee on Sixth Street on Thursday to greet fans and sign autographs.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
The Lawrence school district's boundary committee wants to redraw junior high school boundary lines so that all students in an elementary school go to the same junior high school.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Today's cloudy skies and cold temperatures will set the stage for a winter mix of sleet and snow expected to make its way east across Kansas and into the Lawrence area by early Friday morning, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
When the season started, Russell Robinson was a key player on the Kansas University's men's basketball team. But after falling out of the guard rotation, the freshman guard says he has hit the "freshman wall."
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Kansas' Jeff Hawkins began the season on suspension for violating team rules and was reinstated in late September. In the first 14 games of the season, Hawkins only played 12 minutes. But in the last two games, the junior guard has scored 19 points and logged in 30 minutes of playing time.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
The Firebirds won the first-round of the Firebird Winter Classic, 52-32, against Topeka Hayden on Thursday night at Free State High.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
The Lions lost, 62-41, to the Tigers in the first round of the Firebird Winter Classic on Thursday night at Free State High.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Tonganoxie senior Kirk Rodell is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Many Douglas County students learned about farming today at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds during "Slice of Agriculture," a program to educate students about the importance of agriculture and farming.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
It's been a year since Lesley Smith has been missing. And while Lawrence police has exhausted all leads in the case, Smith's parents still hope for more information that will help them find their daughter.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
More than 1,400 students in the Lawrence area may be affected if President Bush decides to cut Upward Bound, a program that helps lower-income high school students get into college.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005
Dennis Steffes, owner of the bars Coyote's and Last Call, says patrons who violate the smoking law should be fined, not the bar owner. Steffes filed a motion earlier this week challenging the constitutionality of the smoking ban ordinance in response to five citations issued to his two establishments.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Local businessman Rob Phillips said his poor eyesight and fear of intruders were factors leading to his arrest Sunday for battery on a law enforcement office. Phillips claims the deputy who came to his home to check his welfare startled him by entering the home unannounced. Now, Phillips is filing a formal complaint with the sheriff’s office.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Dennis Steffes, president of the company that owns Coyote's and Last Call, has filed a motion challenging the constitutionality of the smoking ban ordinance in response to five citations issued to the two establishments.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Lawrence city commissioners met in executive session for nearly two hours Wednesday to discuss their annual evaluation of City Manager Mike Wildgen.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Jeff Hawkins' performance from three-point land against Baylor doesn't show much resemblance to the rest of his play this season, but it does show a marked similarity to the TCU game from last year. And the rest of the Jayhawks were picking up the hot hand, as well.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
One year ago today a local woman vanished from her west Lawrence home, seemingly without a trace. There's been no sign of now 39-year-old Lesley Smith, nor the 1990 brown Plymouth Voyager minivan she's believed to have been driving when she was last seen, Jan. 26, 2004.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Student senators at Kansas University are one step closer to returning 3.2 beer to the student unions.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Kansas University students gathered at the Campanile on the one-month anniversary of the deadly tsunami that struck south Asia.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Freshman point guard Russell Robinson declined the offer to play in the final minutes of the Baylor game, but Coach Bill Self said the decision was no big deal, and that there's no hard feelings about the current guard rotation.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Say goodbye to the sunny warm weather. Cooler temperatures and cloudy skies will return today and linger through the rest of the week, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Iowa State paid a visit to Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday and went home unhappy, following a 63-51 loss that means the Cyclones are off to their worst conference start ever.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
High school seniors will face a new category on their SATs next year: writing.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
The Jayhawks' victories over Missouri and Colorado came following a week off, which is key for a team with as little depth as KU.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
The hottest team on KU's campus belongs to Bonnie Henrickson, thanks to the Jayhawks' first consecutive Big 12 wins in two years.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
"Huffing," or sniffing inhalants, is on the rise in Douglas County according to the Regional Prevention Center in Lawrence.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005
Free State High’s girls haven’t played a basketball game in nine days, but FSHS coach Bryan Duncan wasn’t worried about his team being rusty tonight in the first round of the Firebird Winter Classic.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
After a huge loss against Villanova last week, the Jayhawks redeemed themselves Tuesday night after taking out the Bears, 86-66, in Waco, Texas. KU's Jeff Hawkins led the team in three-pointers by shooting 5-of-5 from long range. In the end, the Jayhawks hit 16 of 27 three-pointers, which is a school record.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
While city commissioners didn't approve a roundabout at 19th and Louisiana on Tuesday, they did approve a $37,000 engineering study and design contract.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Of all the area towns, only the race for Basehor City Council has enough to force a March 1 primary.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Kansas University’s women’s basketball team claimed its second straight victory, a 65-60 decision at Colorado.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
It was 1998 when alcohol was last sold on the Kansas University campus, and now KU student leaders are working to return beer sales to campus, saying sales in the unions will promote responsible drinking habits.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
There are only four people in the race for the three seats up for grabs on the Lawrence school board, so there will not be a primary election.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
For the first time in school history, the Free State boys basketball team is a legitimate state championship contender.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Fire investigators are looking for the person who started a fire in an alleyway that spread to a downtown import shop early Tuesday morning and caused an estimated $30,000 in damage. The owner of Kimbari said it started in a secluded cove off the alley where homeless people often spend the night.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Four more people joined the race for City Commission just before Tuesday's noon filing deadline.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
The Chieftains put down the threes to come away with a big-time win against Lansing, 58-36.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
A Lawrence restaurant owner has become the sixth candidate for the Lawrence City Commission. Doug Holiday, a co-owner of Bigg's Bar & Grill, filed for one of three at-large seats on the commission this morning.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Lawrence firefighters were this morning investigating a blaze that broke out overnight at a downtown oriental rug shop just west of Ninth and Massachusetts streets.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Sauer-Danfoss Co. got more than it bargained for last year: 47 new jobs on top of the 45 others created with the relocation of a production line from Iowa. Economic development officials are looking for even more good news in 2005.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Lawrence High beat Free State, 44-24, in the intracity wrestling meet on Tuesday at FSHS.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
The Tonganoxie boys were looking good early, but were unable to put it away in a 48-46 loss to the Lions.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005
Lawrence gets another vacation from cold weather today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 50s by this afternoon.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The Lady Chieftans took down Silver Lake to come out on top of the tournament.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
Brianna Mitchell was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 16. Her mother realized her daughter was experiencing a psychotic episode two weeks ago, and took her to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. With no in-patient care, LMH officials had to turn Brianna away. She was sent home, and she committed suicide that night.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
Tom Murray's lawyers are trying to control which evidence can be introduced in the case.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The Multi-Cultural Resource Center sponsored the walk.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The Lions are gearing up for this week's Firebird Classic tournament.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
Hundreds of damaged or abandoned bikes are brought to Lansing every year. Inmates fix the bikes to be distributed to needy children.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
KU's suffocating defense helped them defeat their rivals.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
Freshman C.J. Giles injured his foot and won't be able to play for at least a week. The team was stuck in Philadelphia after Saturday's loss, which gave them time to reflect on what went wrong against Villanova.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
After the loss, the team was forced to spend a great deal of time together and talk about what they needed to do.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The Firebirds defeated Highland Park to win the tournament.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The celebration of the grandeur of eagles was capped by a live bald eagle.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The county commission has agreed to fund the building of a fifth fire station in Lawrence.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
School board officials are already discussing how to fund the 2005-2006 academic year. Planning is hampered by the uncertainty of school finance legislation.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
The following is the text of the ballot questions for the school bond issue, as approved tonight by the Lawrence school board.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
Welcome to our online chat with Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley. The chat took place at 1:45 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005
By this afternoon Lawrence should have some spring-like weather, with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 50s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005
Villanova knocked Kansas from the ranks of the unbeaten on Saturday by whipping the Jayhawks 83-62.
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005
Water has been restored to the 900 block of Massachusetts Street where a water line ruptured Friday, forcing utility crews to shut off the water to fix the break. Although the street remained closed Friday, the street is open today.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Utility crews continue to work on a water line that ruptured Friday morning in the 900 block of Massachusetts, causing restaurants in the area to close for the afternoon and night. The water line burst about 11 a.m. gushing hundreds of gallons of water through the streets.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Get ready for a quick drop in temperatures tonight through the weekend. "We're on quite a rollercoaster," says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
The Community Blood Center closed early today after a donor accidentally drove her vehicle through a front window at the center.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Former Haskell student Eric Johnson carried a wooden cross through Lawrence on Friday because he said he wanted to remind people of Jesus Christ. Johnson is scheduled to speak to students at Haskell Indian Nations University on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Home Depot donated one thousand to help fix the lobby of Health Care Access, a health clinic that provides services to low-income clients.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Health officials at Watkins Health Center are encouraging students to get vaccinated for the flu. Since the start of classes this spring, the Health Center has treated five students already for the flu.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
In this week's segment of Only in Lawrence, Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis takes a look at how gay couples in Lawrence feel about voters weighing in on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
The Tonganoxie High girl's basketball team will play in the finals of the Tonganoxie Invitational after defeating the Jefferson West Tigers, 45-27, on Friday. The Chieftains will face Silver Lake in the title game on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
The Lions lost, 69-62, to the Highland Park Scots on Friday night in the Topeka Invitational Tournament in Topeka. Lawrence High will play Wichita East for third place on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
A 119-year-old water line ruptured Friday morning in the 900 block of Massachusetts and 6News reporter Deanna Richards was on the scene as water gushed along the streets.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
For the first time in its school history, the Free State Firebirds will play in the finals of the Topeka Invitational Tournament after defeating Wichita East, 69-57, on Friday in Topeka. Free State High will face Highland Park High in the finals on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Jim Carpenter, Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods treasurer, will be in the running for a seat in the City Commission. Carpenter says he wants to bring a public voice to the commission.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Lawrence High School automotive teacher David Tenpenny is one of two Lawrence teachers who received the Mayor's Excellence in Education awards.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Before John Carpenter became a cinematic brand name with his 1978 horror classic "Halloween," he made a sparse thriller called "Assault on Precinct 13" that gained a rabid cult following.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Kansas University officials announced that the KU First campaign raised $653 million for the school at a ceremony on Friday in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
The Jayhawks have had a week to prepare for the Border Showdown against Missouri on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse and Kansas head coach Bonnie Henrickson says her team needed the break.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Although fights broke out between the Jayhawks and the Tigers last season in Columbia, Mo., junior guard Erica Hallman says she doesn't expect that to happen Saturday when the teams face off at Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
Former Kansas University baseball outfielder Matt Tribble has signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005
The Kansas University's men's basketball team will step out of its conference to face Villanova on Saturday in Philadelphia. This will be the Jayhawks' third matchup against the Wildcats. KU is 2-0 against Villanova.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
A Basehor married couple died this morning in a wreck in Leavenworth County between a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
The hunt for "Pollywiggle," an abstract-tadpole sculpture reported stolen today from Ninth and Massachusetts Streets, has been called off.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
No, that's not a glitch in your thermometer. Today's temperatures are about 15 degrees above average, with the high hitting 54 by mid afternoon, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
The Lawrence Virtual School has served kindergarten through eighth grade students in its first year of operation. But now the school wants to expand its program to serve students through grade 12.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Two major sectors of the Lawrence real-estate market shows room for improvement, according to a recent report. And Journal-World business editor, Mark Fagan, takes a look at some of the numbers from the report.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
A group claiming to raise money for local law enforcement is targeting Lawrence residents. And the Douglas County Sheriff's Department says it is not benefiting from the group's fundraising efforts.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
After leading the Lions for seven years, Jo Huntsinger has resigned as Lawrence High's head volleyball coach. Huntsinger says she has been thinking about moving on for a couple of years now.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
The Free State High boys and girls were victorious on Thursday against Olathe South and Oskaloosa in the first state-sanctioned prep bowling event in Lawrence.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
No. 1 ranked Free State High took out the Topeka Trojans, 73-37, in the first round of the Topeka Invitational on Thursday.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
The Lawrence High Lions improve to 7-2 after defeating the Topeka Seaman, 59-55, on Thursday at the Topeka Invitational Tournament.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
The New Direction Task Force, the group in charge of finding ways to improve and expand the library, presented its ideas to the City Commission on Thursday. The library could be moved to two different locations in Lawrence or the library could be expanded at its current location.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Six students who parked in an icy, sideways-sloping campus lot near 14th and Ohio streets awoke Thursday on the first day of classes to find their cars sandwiched together, side panel to side panel.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
While President Bush laid out plans for his second term, some Lawrence residents spoke out against his administration. Allan Hanson, who coordinated the protest at the courthouse on Thursday night, says the war in Iraq and the threats on civil liberties are some of the things that are wrong with the Bush administration.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Kansas head coach Bill Self says the Jayhawks did not have 'balance in their step' before the Nebraska game on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Former Kansas University basketball player Billy Thomas, who graduated in 1998, has signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005
Nebraska outrebounded Kansas, made more 3-pointers and made more free throws. Yet the Jayhawks were still able to pull out a 59-57 win over the Cornhuskers on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Although Kansas defeated Nebraska, 59-57, on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse, it was not an easy win for the Jayhawks. KU trailed by three points at halftime. And Nebraska's Corey Simms had the chance to win the game in the final seconds but was unable to knock out the 3-pointer needed for the win.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Lawrence Police officers are responding to ten noise complaint calls every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, and that number can jump up to 70 on certain weekends. In response, they have been working for the past several months on streamlining the process for handling noise complaints.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
A plea deal appears to be in the works in the case of a Missouri man who is charged with running into and kiling a Lawrence woman at the end of a police chase in 2003.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
He's just collecting a nickel here and a dime there, but Marion Mariathasan knows the collection will add up to a whole lot more to the orphans in his home country of Sri Lanka who need a home.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Icy county roads led to several traffic accidents this morning in rural Douglas County -- including one where a man was seriously injured about three miles south of Eudora.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
The department of economics at Kansas University will receive a major boost from a donor who already has given more than $11 million to KU.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Downtown Lawrence Inc. has written its report of recommenation on homeless issues for review by the city's task force. The report includes an identification card -- not a badge -- for the homeless.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
A recent partnership between a local business and the Lawrence school district is helping some students keep moving in the afternoon with after-school aerobics classes.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
When Wayne Simien returned to the KU lineup last week, it looked like he had not missed a beat. There's a reason for that, and the reason's name is Andrea Hudy.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
A campus-wide tsunami-relief effort carried out by some of KU's student leaders tipped off Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Students from various organizations gathered at the Phog to collect money from the Jayhawk basketball fans.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
Lawrence school board member Linda Robinson filed Wednesday afternoon for one of the three vacant spots on the board.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
The federal departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have issued a new set of guidelines for food and exercise that Americans should pursue. In general, that means more exercise, fruits and vegetables.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
There's a new No. 1 in this week's Kansas Association of Basketball Coaches' 6A poll: Jack Scheriner's Free State Firebirds.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005
It's not quite picnic weather. But you can probably put away your arctic gear for the next few days -- temperatures are expected to climb into the high 40s today and even into the 50s by Friday, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Rep. Dennis Moore and Sen. Sam Brownback toured science classrooms in Sequoyah Hall at Haskell Indian Nations University on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Douglas County's new District Attorney Charles Branson has discoved nearly 1,000 abandoned files after taking office last week. Former DA Christine Kenney, however, adamantly denies that her office ignored any cases.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
The Lawrence school district's boundary committee has been working for months and have finally narrowed their recommendations down to four scenarios.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Lawrence finally climbed out of the arctic cellar today, as temperatures soared into the 40s. But breezy conditions kept wind chills still in the freezing range.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Kansas University's law school dean today announced he will step down and return to the law school faculty in August.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
United Way of Douglas County has reached a new milestone -- the organization announced today it has raised $1.5 million in its fall fund-raising campaign.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Kelsey Harrison’s first game at small forward was the best game of her short varsity basketball career. Harrison came off the bench Tuesday night at Free State and helped the Firebirds snap a five-game losing streak with a 62-29 victory over Kansas City Wyandotte.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
The city's Task Force on Homeless Services decided Tuesday that it still had a lot of work to do before it was ready to present a plan to city commissioners. Members of the task force agreed that they'd likely need a daylong retreat to address the public comments they received on a draft plan for homeless services. The task force likely will have the retreat in early February.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
The development of the three freshman big men has been slow for Coach Bill Self. But there is light at the end of the tunnel: Both Danell Jackson and C.J. Giles started in place of Wayne Simien, and both showed signs of improvement. Over the past two weeks, however, it's Sasha Kaun making the most of his minutes.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Eudora faced Class 2A's No. 1 team, Immaculata, in the first round of the Tonganoxie Invitational, and even some good shooting by Mike Abel and Joe Kaup couldn't move the Cardinals to the winner's bracket.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
An irregularity in the bidding for the new Fire Station No. 5 caused the Lawrence City Commission to deadlock in two separate motions Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has asked President Bush to declare 32 Kansas counties, including Douglaas, a federal disaster area based on damage from this month's widespread ice storm.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
The pace of home sales slowed last year in Lawrence and Douglas County, as a scarcity of land for new homes left potential buyers on the sidelines. But sales jumped in Eudora and Baldwin, where developers still have plenty of room to build.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Tonganoxie advanced easily to the semi-final round of its invitational with a 61-19 win over the Lady Reds.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005
Tonganoxie put up a good fight against Jefferson West at its home invitational but couldn't put the Tigers away.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
Even though Wayne Simien was out for three weeks after surgery on his left thumb, he was a big presence in his first games of 2005. He's been named the Big 12 Player of the Week while playing with his left hand in a soft cast.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
Ross Starcher won the Randy Starcher Invitational, a tournament named after his cousin who died in a car accident.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
The invitational began on Monday, but the Chieftans won't take the court until Tuesday.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
The proposed roundabout at 19th and Louisiana has sent the Lawrence City Commission round in circles. The commission has approved the funding for the roundabout, but now they are debating whether there are other way to improve traffic at the intersection.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
The Kansas Music Hall of Fame welcomes local musicians. The celebration was held at Liberty Hall, and honored nine bands who have over 25 years of history.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
Signs will be posted this week to indicate the prohibited turns. This is a trial period to see how the signs will affect traffic on the busy street.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
The festivities were held at the Lied Center, and included civil rights heroes and programs featuring local students.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
KU is enjoying their best start since the 1996-97 season. Their victory over Colorado last Saturday has extended the Jayhawks' record to 13-0. Wayne Simien had a dominating game over the Buffs despite his injured left hand.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
The Martin Luther King holiday was the perfect time for kids and adults to visit the manmade pond in Buford M. Watson Park.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
An arctic high pressure system that's had Lawrence in a deep freeze for several days will soon be gone.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005
No. 15 Texas defeated no. 5 Oklahoma State in Big 12 action Monday night.
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005
Wayne Simien led the Jayhawks to a 76-61 victory over the Buffaloes on Saturday in Boulder, Colo. Simien scored 23 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Kansas led by 13 at halftime but held off a late Colorado rally to improve to 13-0 on the season and 3-0 in the Big 12.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun chatted with ninth-graders at Southwest Junior High School on Thursday. Congressman Ryun says it is important for future voters to understand government.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Lawrence's homeless gathered Friday at First Christian Church, 1000 Ky., for an informal tribute marking Tami Clark's final day as director of the Community Drop-In Center. Clark has accepted a social work position at Brandon Woods Retirement Community. Loring Henderson is replacing Clark as the center's director.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
The Tonganoxie High boy's basketball team took out the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, 61-45, on Friday in Tonganoxie.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
The Tonganoxie High girl's basketball team beat Basehor-Linwood, 56-21, on Friday at Tonganoxie.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
A collection of poems and stories by former Kansas University English professor Luci Tapahonso has been chosen as this year's Read Across Lawrence book.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Kansas University will close its printing services division this spring, resulting in the elimination of 20 positions, officials announced this afternoon.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
A Lawrence cemetery that has been dogged by complaints of shoddy maintenance and customer service is now being investigated by the Kansas Attorney General's office.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
If you like cold weather, you and the other polar bears will love today -- arctic-like temperatures, snow flurries and sub-zero wind chills are in the forecast.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Seven months after the smoking ban has been inacted, three area businesses, including Milton's Coffee, are seeing profitable results.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
The Santa Fe Trail girl's basketball team ran over Piper, 59-42, on Friday in Piper.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Eudora led Spring Hill in the first half but the Cardinals had a cold shooting second half and the Bronco's came back to win. Spring Hill defeated Eudora, 70-62, on Friday at Eudora High.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
The Piper High boy's basketball team defeated Santa Fe Trail, 58-48, on Friday in Piper.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
McLouth has canceled Friday classes. More cancellations will be posted here as they are announced.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
When Wayne Simien was out, freshmen C.J. Giles and Alex Galindo stepped up and was able to excel on the court. And now that Big Dub is back, coach Bill Self says the team can only get better.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Kansas University will face Texas A&M at 7 p.m. Saturday at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Overall, KU is 7-7 and 2-3 in the Big 12 while Texas A&M is 10-3 overall and 1-2 in the league.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Kansas University's wide receiver Brandon Rideau, center Joe Vaughn and defensive end David McMillan will represent the school at the Hula Bowl next weekend in Maui.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2005
Former Jayhawk basketball standout, Bud Stallworth spoke Thursday at South Junior High about living in Alabama in the 1950s and 1960s and how Martin Luther King served as an inspiration.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Three Kansas University baseball players were named to Big12Sports.com's preseason All-Big 12 team on Thursday. Catcher Sean Richardson, outfielder Matt Baty and shortstop Ritchie Price all earned second-team recognition.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Keith Langford may have had a great game against Iowa State on Wednesday but the senior guard did not have a very good weekend. On Sunday, someone burglarized the home of Keith Langford's mother, stealing his two Final Four rings and two Big 12 championship rings.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
The Kansas University's women's basketball team avoided the record books by two points. On Wednesday, the Jayhawks had the second-lowest scoring game in KU history by losing to Iowa State, 70-37, at Allen Fieldhouse. The fewest points ever scored by a Jayhawk squad was 35.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Buyers could have trouble purchasing cold medicine in bulk if a new law passes in Kansas. Kansas lawmakers have filed a bill that would make buying over-the-counter cold medicine in bulk difficult in an effort to curb the statewide methamphetamine problem.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Lawrence native and KU alumnus Jeremy Osbern is directing a movie musical that he hopes will shed light on Lawrence's talented filmmaking community. The film titled, "Air" tells three interweaving love stories and is currently being filmed at the Lied Center and in Kansas City.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Possible freezing weather have forced some area school districts to cancel classes on Thursday.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Get set for another cold, blustery day, as wind chill readings will be in the teens. And it's going to get even colder tonight, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Olathe South defeated Free State High, 49-35, on Thursday in Olathe.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
The Lady Cardinals is now 2 in 5 in the season after suffering a, 52-51 overtime loss, to the Broncos on Thursday in Eudora.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials have lifted restrictions on who is eligible for a flu shot.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Lawrence Parks and Recreation department poured water into the ice skating rink at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park on Thursday in hopes that the freezing temperatures will freeze the pond within the next few days. Two to four inches of ice is needed for the rink to be safe.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Although the Lawrence High girl's basketball team lost by 13 points to Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, junior Drew Huff scored a career-high 22 points for the Lions during that game.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Senior Doug Zimmerman suffered a stroke in the first week of practice and since then, the Pirates have dedicated their 6-1 start to him. Piper head coach David Hall says his team has even written Zimmerman's number on their shoes. The Pirates will take on the Chargers Friday night at Piper.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Wayne Kruse, former LEA leader, has hired Mark Bennett, a well-known defense lawyer from Topeka. Kruse, who was suspended with pay on Tuesday, was president of the Lawrence teachers union when $97,000 in union dues turned up missing. Lawrence police suspect theft in the case.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
The Kansas Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage on Thursday. The proposal now goes to the House.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005
Wayne Simien, who played 37 minutes, scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Jayhawks while sophomore J.R. Giddens knocked out three of four 3-pointers against Iowa State. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones, 71-66, on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
The Kansas University's men's basketball team is still undefeated after taking out Iowa State, 71-66, Wednesday in Ames, Iowa. Keith Langford led the team in scoring 18 points. And Wayne Simien, who played for the first time since his thumb surgery, scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
An expected enrollment increase in Lawrence public schools could mean an influx of cash for the district for the second year in a rown.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
A school district committee is looking at how to change boundaries for Deerfield and Hillcrest schools. The schools are becoming crowded, and next year’s projections predict the district will have about 147 students more than last year.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
A grandson of the late James Naismith is speaking out against a memorial that would memorialize the sport of basketball and bear his family name.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Craig Grant, a retired lobbyist for the Kansas National Education Association and former West Junior High School teacher, filed his paperwork Wednesday morning to join the race for the Lawrence school board.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
A city-run collection site for area residents to drop off brush and tree limbs will remain open an extra five days to accommodate people who have suffered damage from ice storms.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Kansas University’s women’s basketball team lost its third straight Big 12 game, a 70-37 setback to Iowa State that ranked as the Jayhawks’ second-lowest-scoring game in school history.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Mark Francis is staying at KU. Florida State University announced Wednesday afternoon the hiring of USA U-19 coach Mark Crickorian to head the Seminole soccer program, which Francis had interviewed for.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Olathe East junior Danielle McCray scored 20 points in the Hawks' 64-64 win over the Free State Firebirds.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
There has not been a widespread outbreak of the flu yet, but local health officials say the peak of flu season is still a couple weeks away.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Slick pavement and dense fog was making travel -- both driving and walking -- slow-going this morning. Freezing drizzle, freezing rain and foggy conditions were expected through mid morning, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005
Freezing drizzle fell on the Lawrence area for the second night in a row Tuesday, making some roads and streets slick and forcing some area school districts to cancel classes today.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
A distinguished Lawrence sculptor says he is ready to move forward with his plan for a sculpture park honoring James Naismith and other basketball greats. Elden Tefft and Merlyn Brown have formed a nonprofit foundation to raise money.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
A nationally known commentator asked his readers Tuesday to send money to Lawrence Open Shelter. Eric Alterman, who writes the “Altercation” blog for MSNBC.com, once worked with shelter director Loring Henderson in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
In a town hall meeting style, people voiced their opinions and suggestions Tuesday on homeless issues to the city's task force on homelessness.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Lawrence school officials have suspended a teacher with pay as the investigation continues into the theft of $97,000 of teachers union dues. Supt. Randy Weseman announced Tuesday afternoon that Quail Run sixth grade teacher Wayne Kruse, a former Lawrence Education Association president, was suspended.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
A Kansas University freshman injured in a fall from a campus-area roof more than two months ago has entered physical rehabilitation, a hospital spokesman said today.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
LHS started 2005 with a victory Friday at third-ranked Leavenworth, then proved that was no fluke Tuesday when it handed Shawnee Mission Northwest its first loss of the season, 60-43 at LHS. The Lion girls lost, 59-46.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Brady Morningstar scored 24 points, leading the Free State boys basketball squad to a 54-51 victory over Olathe East in the Firebirds’ home opener. The FSHS girls lost, 64-61.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Judi O'Grady of Eudora lost her daughter Brooke to Hodgkins Lymphoma in August 2001. Since then, she has made it her life's work to find a cure for childhood cancer and try to raise awareness.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
A late surge in new-home construction couldn’t keep building activity in 2004 from sinking to its lowest level in a decade. Lawrence city officials issued permits for construction, remodeling and related work valued at $117.7 million last year, the lowest since 1995. Builders are hoping for a better 2005.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Don't ask Bill Self who's starting against Iowa State: even he doesn't know yet.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
The Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross continues to receive donations for victims of the tsunamis that devastated much of South Asia.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Wednesday night, Lawrence High wrestler Nolan Kellerman will try to stay perfect. So far this season, the junior is 21-0 and an odds-on favorite to take home the state title in the 160-pound weight class.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night approved adding a two-way turn lane along Sixth Street between Alabama and Tennessee streets.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Keith Langford is still questionable for Wednesday's game at Iowa State, and both Christian Moody and Wayne Simien are doubtfull. It's a shame, because the Jayhawks will need all the help they can get at Ames.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Long dry spells on offense have hampered the Kansas women all season.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
A Lawrence city commissioner will campaign for another term on the city's governing body. David Schauner, an attorney for the Kansas National Education Association, ran in 2003 as a Progressive Lawrence candidate.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
Slick road conditions have led three area school districts, Perry-Lecompton, McLouth and Santa Fe Trail, to cancel classes today. The three school districts have also canceled classes for Wednesday. Some evening activities have also been canceled.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005
If you're headed outdoors today, watch out for slick roadways and sidewalks caused by freezing drizzle. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Lawrence area through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday trumpeted achievements under her administration and laid out an agenda for the 2005 legislative session that focused on education and health care.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Online editor's note: The following is the text of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' State of the State address, delivered Monday night to the Kansas Legislature.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
So far, today's inclement weather has led to some cancellations tonight, including several school-related activities in the Lawrence area.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Freezing drizzle and foggy conditions have led the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory through Tuesday morning for the Lawrence area.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Ronald Reagan will be the focus of this year's Presidential Lecture Series at the Dole Institute of Politics. Four lectures during February will focus on the former president, who died in June.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Because of illnesses and inclement weather has reduced the blood supply to two days' worth.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
The governor outlined a list of coming issues and possible ways to deal with them. The top of the list is the school finance problem, but she also discussed the state's health insurance crisis and participation in overseas problems.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
According to outgoing sheriff Rick Trapp, Ken McGovern is more than ready for the job.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Three Jayahawks were injured during the ugly game. Both teams had cold shooting in the first half, but KU came to life in the second half.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Dole director Bill Lacy was a strategist during the Reagan administration, and he feels that now is the right time to consider the president's legacy.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
The Lady Jayhawks started off with hot shooting, but the Wildcats took over the game in the second half.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Soccer coach Mark Francis may be in talks to take over the head coaching job at Florida State.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
Winners of the fall elections took up their duties in a ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
The Kansas University's men's basketball team defeated the Kentucky Wildcats, 65-59, Sunday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. -- the first ever win for KU at the University of Kentucky. Freshmen C.J. Giles and Sasha Kaun led the team to the victory.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005
Kansas University's women's basketball team was tied with Kansas State University at halftime, but lost, 63-45, Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks led 17-8 a little more than seven minutes in, but the Wildcats tied the game with a 10-1 run and the teams played even the rest of the first half. Kansas State outscored Kansas 37-19 after intermission.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
In this week's segment of Only in Lawrence, Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis takes a look at how artists have made a niche in Lawrence.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
Lawrence police continue its investigation into the theft of about $97,000 in dues stolen from a local teacher's union. Although police suspect theft and forgery, Lawrence Education Assn. members say they don't believe the money could have been stolen.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
During this post-holidays and pre-awards show stretch of winter, only one movie is opening in area theaters this week. Michael Keaton stars in "White Noise," a horror-mystery that explores the world of electronic voice phenomenon.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
One more day. That's all the time that's left before the Lawrence area will finally be free of a mid-week winter storm that turned much of the Great Plains into a frozen tundra. "Tomorrow we finally break through from our chains," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
Eudora High's boy's basketball team just couldn't hold on to their lead. Eudora fell to Anderson County, 57-54, on Friday at Eudora High School.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
The Eudora High girl's basketball team defeated Anderson County, 44-25, on Friday in Eudora.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
After years of planning, construction for the Hall Center for the Humanities at Kansas University is finally finished. The building's open house is not until February but 6News reporter Brooke Wehner was able to get a first glimpse of the building.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
The Lady Jayhawks will face rival K-State in the Sunflower Showdown at 7 p.m., Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
6Sports reporter Mike Rigg takes a look back at one of the most memorable games in Kansas basketball history.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
The Kansas men's basketball team will travel to Kentucky to face the Wildcats at Rupp Arena on Sunday. Although KU has never won a game in Lexington, the Jayhawks say they're excited and ready to play.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
Sheriff Rick Trapp decided not to seek a second four-year term and stepped down from the position on Friday. Ken McGovern will be sworn in as the new sheriff on Monday.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
"Kansas: As big as you think" is the new state slogan that is supposed to help boost tourism in Kansas. Callahan Creek, a Lawrence advertising agency, is handling the campaign.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2005
The family of Kansas University alumnus Mike Doveton is breathing a sigh of relief after hearing that Doveton and his girlfriend, Andrea Pfeiffer, are safe. Doveton and his girlfriend were vacationing in Thailand when the tsunami hit.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Oskaloosa schools have canceled classes for Friday. Basehor-Linwood schools have canceled classes for Friday.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline filed charges today against a Lawrence woman for allegedly stealing more than $115,914.02 from an elderly couple she was hired to assist.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
The following are cancellations, postponements or delays brought upon by today's weather conditions. We will continue to update these throughout the day.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
A judge today denied a request for a lighter sentence and ordered a Lawrence man to 21 years in prison Thursday for having sex with his children's 13-year-old babysitter.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Snow and ice have caused the postponement of two Lawrence high school athletic events this afternoon.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Round three of a winter storm -- an arctic chill -- sent temperatures plunging into the single digits this morning, as Lawrence continues to chip away at the ice and snow that glazed over the city since Tuesday. However, warmer conditions are headed this way, with temperatures in the 50s arriving Sunday afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
The Kansas men's basketball team may not have won Wednesday's Big 12 opener against Texas A&M if it weren't for Alex Galindo's 3-point basket or Michael Lee dropping ten points for the Jayhawks.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Hundreds of cyclists are set to ride into Lawrence in May for the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, one of several sporting events expected to help fill hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Children who want to go sledding should dress properly, sled in daylight, sit or kneel while sledding and know how to stop.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
There is more than $32,000 in unclaimed checks that are ready to be claimed in Lawrence.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Lawrence Police are investigating a report that $97,000 in union dues deducted from schoolteachers' paychecks did not reach the teacher's union.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
The Longhorns beat the Jayhawks, 66-51, Wednesday in Austin, Texas.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
In preparation for their final report of recommendations to the City Commission, the city's Task Force on Homelessness and area agencies met Thursday to talk about ways to better manage the homeless population in Lawrence.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
6News reporter Brooke Wehner takes a look at the important issues facing the House in the upcoming year.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Lafayette Cosby was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Robert T. Martin.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Thursday was a busy day for Philip Schonberg, the owner of Schonberg's Tree Service, as he and his staff worked to remove debris from area homes. Many residents are turning to local tree service businesses like Schonberg's for help in removing tree limbs.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Crews have been working non-stop to restore power to those affected by the winter storm, but 2,000 in Lawrence and more across Kansas will have to keep warm by the fireplace or some other heat source until repairs can be made.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The ice covering everything leaves quite a clean-up job for those dealing with downed tree limbs and snapped power lines.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The following are cancellations, postponements or delays brought upon by today's weather conditions.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Heather Schreiber snapped out of a scoring slump with 18 points, and two-time defending Big 12 Conference champion Texas opened conference play with a 66-51 victory over Kansas University on Wednesday night. Erica Hallman scored 20 to lead Kansas.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The wintry mix that hit Lawrence is a challenge for Public Works. Crews have sanded and salted the roads over half a dozen times since noon yesterday.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
A new program, Safe Winter Sidewalks, is helping the elderly and disabled keep their sidewalks clear as well as teaching some valuable lessons.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The electronic system that controls the bells on the Kansas University Campanile began malfunctioning Monday, leaving the carillon silent on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
A tree limb fell on a Lawrence man's pick-up truck last night, and the Newman family had hoped they would be able to salvage the truck. But another tree fell into the truck early this morning, putting an end to those plans.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Another round of wintry weather predicted for this evening and early Thursday morning has led Lawrence school officials to cancel school for a second day in a row.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
It's getting even uglier -- and colder. "We have an inch out there, maybe two inches total of ice, sleet and snow," said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. He said very light snow would continue to fall through the afternoon. The wind chill had fallen to 12 degrees by mid afternoon.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Despite the overnight storm that produced ice, sleet and snow, Kansas University's men's basketball game is still on.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Lawrence firefighters responding to a blaze late Wednesday morning at Pet World, a pet shop in the Malls Shopping Center near 23rd and Louisiana streets in south-central Lawrence.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
An ice storm that coated Lawrence and much of the state with an inch of ice overnight, left hundreds of area residents without power and made driving treacherous this morning.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The race is on for one of the three open spots on the Lawrence public school board. John Mitchell is the first to file in the race.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
The Kansas men's basketball team won its Big 12 opener, 65-60, against Texas A&M on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU improves to 10-0 while Texas A&M suffers its first loss of the season.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Check here for a list of cancellations, early closings or delays brought about by today's weather conditions.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Northeast Kansas is covered in a sheet of ice, with power lines feeling the effects and road conditions worsening. The Lawrence school district has called off Wednesday classes, as have Bishop Seabury Academy, Veritas Christian School, Raintree Montessori, and most other area schools.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
There were no serious injuries due to the ice Tuesday night and only a few accidents, according to the Kansas Turnpike Authority and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius tonight declared a state of disaster emergency for 56 counties in eastern Kansas because of the ice storm. The declaration allows public agencies and power crew to work longer hours to restor electricity and clear blocked roads.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
A group of Sri Lankan graduate students unable to travel home and help are working with the Douglas County Red Cross on a relief effort.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Lawrence officials are reminding residents that it is important they comply with a city ordinance requiring the removal of snow and ice from public sidewalks.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Lawrence police are urging those who can to stay home during the severe weather, but for those who cannot avoid going out, they offer some safety tips.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
A major winter storm bringing a treacherous mix of ice and snow is moving into Lawrence, making driving hazardous late tonight and possibly causing power outages by Wednesday morning. The impending storm led Lawrence public school officials to cancel classes for Wednesday and city officials to cancel tonight's Lawrence City Commission meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Bonnie Henrickson's Jayhawks will get a good glimpse of what the conference is all about on Wednesday as they take on Big 12 powerhouse Texas.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
When Alex Galindo suits up for the Jayhawks on Wednesday, Bill Self will have the opposing school to thank for it.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
With ice-coated trees snapping down power lines and slippery roads, you can't help but remember the ice storm that struck the area three years ago.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has announced that Steven N. Six is her choice to be Douglas County's newest District Court judge.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
Zenith Management Co. has spent $350,000 on renovations and upgrades at its 101-room hotel in Lawrence. The hotel, 2309 Iowa, opened the new year as a Best Western, having shed the Days Inn brand that was on the property.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
The Garnett, Kan., man convicted of beating four miniature Dachshunds puppies to death was sentenced Tuesday to one year in Anderson County Jail
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005
The win over Georgia Tech was a big one. But as impressive as that victory was, it won't mean much if the Jayhawks don't win on Wednesday night.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
Wayne Simien has been fitted with soft casts which allow him to practice, but he will not be able to play this weekend.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
Wayne Simien believes he is ready to play at Kentucky on Sunday, but coach Self says his recovery is not that far ahead of schedule.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The H&R Block office is one of 600 new locations opened by the Kansas City-based company.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The department is preparing for the predicted freezing rain and sleet which may start Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The Kansas Supreme Court has decided that the state is not funding public schools in a constitutional manner. The state legislature has been unable to come up with a solution to the crisis, and now has three months to develop a better formula.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The merger would have added a new staff and taxing board.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
Olathe East's Danielle McCray, one of the top players in the state, gave coach Henrickson a verbal commitment to play at Kansas in two years.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The Jayhawks were in deep trouble early during the game, but they fought their way back to an overtime game. Keith Langford stepped up to make the big shot that gave the 'Hawks the win. His performance earned him ESPN.com National Player of the Week honors.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The state receives more federal funds for homeland security per capita than many more populous states, including California.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
Mya Sanders was born nine days early, but she's a healthy girl.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
Lawrence escaped freezing temperatures and icy conditions this morning. But a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is expected Tuesday afternoon, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
The Kansas Supreme Court today said the $2.7 billion state school finance system is unconstitutional and gave the Legislature until April 12 to fix it.
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005
Senior guard Keith Langford led KU to a 70-68 overtime victory over Georgia Tech Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas trailed the game by 16 points in the first half. Aaron Miles also broke Jacque Vaughn's record career assists at KU.
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