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Moving Day found many movers with years of experience under their belts –- parents.
Although moving season is prime time for dumpster divers, officials say it is against city code for anyone but city Solid Waste Division workers to remove items left in and around dumpsters.
Bill Webster, who been buying and selling manufactured homes in Lawrence since the 1950s, is scheduled for induction Monday into the National Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame.
It’s been more than three years since the war on terrorism first began in Afghanistan. But with the tension now focused mainly on Iraq, many wonder if Afghanistan is becoming the new forgotten war.
Dozens of horses were in the spotlight this weekend at the annual Douglas County Fair 4-H horse show. Riders of all ages dazzled a crowd of dozens at the event while displaying their talents in front of a judge.
The Lawrence Humane Society held the fundraiser “Black Dogs and Blackberries” this weekend at Lawson Farm to help find homes for darker-colored dogs. Participants who attended the event got a chance to play with the pets and pick blackberries.
In celebration of their 125th year, the Coffey County Fair held a demolition derby with some old farm combines.
With less than 10 seconds left to go in the Shrine Bowl game Saturday, incoming KU freshman Kerry Meier ran the ball into the end zone to wins the game for the East.
The Kansas City Royals were unable to avoid a sweep Sunday after the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat them, 6-2.
The Kansas City T-Bones took out the Joliet Jackhammers, 14-1, Sunday at Community America Ballpark.
Moving season is here and whether you choose to donate or leave your unwanted items curbside, officials say the items should be left out of the street.
Although school officials and teachers say that they like the idea of linking pay and performance, it will be years before the concept becomes a reality.
A Kansas University student became the victim of identity theft after someone got a hold of her pin number and stole money from her account.
A house, which was picked up and moved from 1309 Ohio, is almost ready to be lived in. Leaders of the Kansas University Student Housing Association say the house should be ready by the start of KU classes.
Three local players and one coach will represent Lawrence in the Shrine Bowl game at Kansas State University stadium in Manhattan this weekend. About 68 of the best football players in Kansas will take part in the game.
Vandals defaced sidewalks, slides, picnic benches and trashcans with black spray paint at a north Lawrence Park.
The Kansas City T-Bones only allowed one run Friday against the Joliet Jackhammers. The T-Bones beat the Jackhammers, 7-1, at Community America Ballpark.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris gives tips on how to conquer sand play.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays took out the Kansas City Royals, 6-3, Friday at Tropicana Field.
Harper Lee's 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" chronicles the struggles and joys of a 1930s Southern family whose lives are dramatically changed by the trial of a black man. High school students close out their Summer Youth Theatre season this weekend with a stage adaptation of the well-loved book.
After a few days of cool weather, more July-like temperatures return to the Lawrence area today, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 90s through the weekend.
Some Kansas University student leaders say it is time to make Mount Oread a safer place for students at night. That’s why one student leader is working to start up a self defense program at KU.
In his first television appearance since Kansas University released its report of NCAA violations, Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino spoke about the allegations Thursday on KMCI’s “The Sports Spot.”
The long-awaited renewal of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition plant took a major step forward today, with approval of plans that include a Kansas University research park.
As Japanese students from Hiratsuka, Japan spend their last few days in town, they tell us their favorite things about their stay in Lawrence.
About 80 children involved in the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas County got a lesson in fire safety Thursday from the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical crews.
Aviators Steve Fossett and Sir Richard Branson will once again use Kansas as a starting point for an attempt at setting another flying record.
The recent bond issue will fund locker room renovations at Lawrence High School and for the first time girl athletes will get equal facilities.
They have arguably been the best prep football team in the area for the past five years. And this week, the Eudora Cardinals are trying to get a jumpstart on Class 4A.
Burnt popcorn sparked a house fire Wednesday night in southwest Lawrence. Lawrence Fire Marshal Rich Barr says this is the first time that he can recall burnt popcorn ever starting a fire.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays took out the Kansas City Royals, 10-5, Thursday in Florida.
Today, July 28, is normally the warmest day of the year. But if you got up around sunrise, it seemed more like an average October morning, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Many drivers ticketed for turning illegally at Seventh and Massachusetts are going to get a reprieve from the city. Officials have decided that the signs warning against right-hand turns don't meet specifications.
Members of the Lawrence Education Association stuck to their guns at another meeting of the district's negotiating committee, insisting on $4.3 million in additional pay for teachers next year.
The entire fleet of Laidlaw school buses underwent safety inspections by the Kansas Highway Patrol this morning.
Kaylee Shriner escaped serious injury last month when lighning struck her bed while she was sleeping. The June 30 storm left serious damage to her room and her bed; she's been sleeping in her parents' bedroom while her family has been working on the room.
If you've noticed a pungent odor drifting through town, you're not alone.
Design plans for Central Junior High School's bond-issue improvement project have been released, and officials worry the new designs may come as a surprise to the public.
A proposal to turn northeastern Kansas into a national heritage area celebrating the area’s Civil War history has passed the U.S. Senate.
Monday's game took forever. Last night's took even longer. But both of those were short compared to today's 13-inning thriller.
With the series win against the White Sox, it's clear the Royals are playing better under the leadership of Buddy Bell.
Kevin Romary leads a look back at some of the highlights from 6News reporter Mike Rigg's time at the station.
Clear skies and a record low temperature of 55 degrees -- that's what Lawrence woke up to today. The cool weather will last through the day, with the high topping out around 79 degrees, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
A 4-year-old Ozawkie boy drowned at Perry Lake Monday night. Johnathon Jacob Van Vleck died about 8 p.m. Monday while swimming with a group of six other children and two adults near a boat ramp at Lakeside Village, a subdivision on the east side of the lake, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators believe a small fire Monday night at a storage business in south Lawrence may have been intentionally set.
The Lawrence Housing Trust Fund has officially been drained. City commissioners approved allocation of the entire fund to other housing projects.
Two vastly different proposals for how to raise salaries for Lawrence public school teachers were presented to the district's negotiation committee this afternoon.
Firefighters evacuated a residential area in central Lawrence today after a construction crew hit a natural gas main line in a residential area.
Work on the city's downtown water line project shut traffic down to one lane on Seventh Street between New Hampshire and Massachusetts streets.
Fifteen years ago, what some call the last piece of civil rights legislation was signed into law. Today is the anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
The break the Lawrence Raiders have been on ends Thursday when the state tournament gets under way.
A woman was injured Tuesday afternoon when the sport utility vehicle she was driving hydroplaned and went out of control on Kansas Highway 10 on the east edge of Lawrence.
He had to battle for 11 hours in temperatures as high as 100 degrees, but now, 37 holes of golf later, KU junior Gary Woodland has qualified for the biggest tournament of his life.
The rain pushed things back for the Royals, but the late start didn't harm Kansas City, which defeated the White Sox on Tuesday.
Childhood immunization rates in Kansas have increased but still lag behind the national average, officials said today.
After several days of 100-degree weather, Lawrence is getting a reprieve from the heat.
The road to the prestigous US Amateur championship came through Lawrence.
The White Sox have beaten the Royals nine times in the past season.
With temperatures hovering around the century mark for the past six days, it's not surprising to see so many people at the pool.
A mill levy increase may be added to property taxes. The school board has not decided on the exact amount, but they have agreed to act as if they will increase taxes by the maximum allowed by the law.
Ezekiel Rubottom's club foot was amputated three weeks ago due to infection. Since the procedure, Rubottom has kept his foot in a bucket. When people saw the foot on the front porch, they called emergency crews.
After last year's injury-filled season, Royals closer Mike MacDougal has been regaining his form.
Players braved 100-degree temperatures in the inter-collegiate tournament.
The guard members bring an exhibit of jeeps, cannons, old uniforms and pictures in a mobile museum. They have been traveling around Kansas to celebrate their birthday.
Kaitlyn Foster gives the record highs and lows for July 25.
Officials learned the possible costs for opening new business parks in the area. A 200-acre park at the former Farmland plant would cost around seven and a half million dollars.
An animal cruelty investigator died last Friday. The dog was left outside without water for four days.
The impact sent shattered glass flying throughout the gym. The glass has entered the foam pit, which can't be cleaned as is now a total loss.
The Lawrence school board tonight is expected to decide whether to raise local property taxes to the highest possible level allowed by law.
Expect another hot day, with temperatures soaring up near 100 degrees. The heat index had already risen to 106 by 3 p.m. But temperatures will take a plunge overnight as a cold front arrives, bringing showers and thunderstorms and temperature in the 70s by Tuesday afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Student fees will not be dropped by the Lawrence School District this year even though the district is getting an extra $4.3 million in state aid.
Ear candling is a procedure designed to remove excess earwax from the eardrum. And while several beauty salons in Lawrence use the holistic practice, does it really work? The professionals say yes but one doctor says no.
On Monday, 110 teams started play in three age brackets in the AFA National Fastpitch Tournament at the Clinton Lake Sports Complex. And on Sunday, only three teams including the Heart Breakers of Siloam Springs, Ark. were able to call themselves national champs.
Kansas University’s Liza Avdeeza advances to the semifinals of the women’s singles Intercollegiate Tennis Assn. Tournament after a 6-3, 6-3 win Sunday. The tournament is being hosted by KU.
Fifteen years ago this week, President George HW Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Since then, buildings, parking spots and restroom designs have changed especially here in Lawrence.
Sylas and Maddy’s ice cream shop in downtown Lawrence saw a rise in customers trying to cool off this weekend. The shop went through four buckets of ice cream cones, which is about 400 cones.
The annual pet show kicked off the Douglas County Fair on Saturday. The show brought in children of all ages to showcase their unusual friends.
While the heat drove people Saturday to Clinton Lake, Park Rangers used the opportunity to teach them about water safety. Children and parents at Bloomington Beach were invited to learn about being safe by participating in the water safety carnival.
The Kansas City Royals braved the heat to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5, Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
As temperatures climb, the Lawrence homeless community braces itself for a tough weekend ahead. But officials say there are places for people to go during severe weather.
Former Lawrence Lion second basemen Kevin Hooper made his first major league hit Thursday. Hooper, who plays for the Detroit Tigers, is the fourth Lawrence Lion to make it to the major leagues.
The state filed a motion Friday for more than $700,000 in fines for the company accused of mismanaging Memorial Park Cemetery in East Lawrence.
Police say that vandals damaged a statue, which was a gift from Lawrence’s sister city of Hiratsuka, Japan. The suspects knocked the snow lantern statue from its base at the Friendship Garden in downtown Lawrence.
Former Kansas University guard J.R. Giddens has been cleared to play basketball for the University of New Mexico. Giddens says doctors have given him the go ahead to practice with the Lobos.
The Kansas City Royals took out the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-3, Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris talks about course management.
The Runza at 3418 W. Sixth St. is closing Friday after five years in business. Most of the 10 employees from the north location are transferring to the other restaurant along South Iowa Street.
State District Court Judge Eric Rosen will be the new Kansas Supreme Court justice. Rosen, of Topeka, was selected Friday by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
One of my favorite sports movies ever is the 1976 comedy "Bad News Bears," a perfect marriage of humor and social commentary. Naturally, Hollywood is trying to reclaim that magic with a summer remake.
Find some air conditioning. Lawrence's temperature soared over 100 degrees by mid afternoon and the heat index -- a measurement of humidity and the air temperature -- reached 116 degrees, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Kansas University will officially make the switch from Nike to adidas on August 1. But the changeover from Nike to adidas will be gradual.
Although heat indexes reached over 100 degrees Thursday, thousands still flocked to downtown for the 34th annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale.
Mandy Thomas says the Ballard Center is giving her 2-year-old daughter, Megan, the building blocks for a happy life. Two-year-old Megan is one of many kids who takes part in the Early Education program at the Ballard Center.
More than 100 people gathered Thursday to hear from Hal Wert, the author of “Hoover, the Fishing President” in the Dole Institute of Politics’ first summer lecture series. Wert told many of Hoover’s fishing stories relating them to the unsteady political climate of the late 1920s and 1930s.
Kellie Woolf still has flashbacks about the terror attacks in London and how close she and her son became a casualty. During morning rush hour in London on July 7, Woolf had trouble navigating her way through the city and missed her train by 2 minutes -- the same train that blew up. Woolf says her 60-pound suitcase slowed her down.
Volunteers with the political action committee, MoveOn.org, hit the streets Thursday to circulate a petition against Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Those involved in the petition say Roberts is an extremist who is opposed to women’s rights.
The sculpture “Freeform” by Lawrence artist Stephen Johnson was unveiled Thursday in downtown Lawrence. Johnson was selected from among a handful of national finalists to create a sculpture in honor of the city's sesquicentennial.
Although Wayne Simien has not played a game in Miami yet, the locals are already beginning to love the former Kansas University basketball player. During the 15-day summer league in Southern California, Simien averaged 17 points and seven rebounds a game.
The Cleveland Indians took out the Kansas City Royals, 10-1, Thursday in Ohio.
Last weekend’s brawl with Detroit will cost the Royals one of their best pitchers. Runelvys Hernandez was suspended for 10 games for his involvement in Sunday’s fight.
A Kansas University official said today that no students or faculty connected to the Office of Study Abroad program were today in London, where four explosions rocked the city at midday, just two weeks after 56 people were killed in terrorist bombings.
Shoppers in downtown Lawrence this afternoon are finding more than just sizzling deals -- they're also enduring a heat index that reached 111 degrees at 2 p.m.
Former Lawrence Christian school leader has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife nearly one year ago. A jury convicted 46-year-old Martin Miller last month of first degree murder, and a judge handed down the life sentence late this afternoon.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and with near triple-digit temperatures it's hard to imagine that even today's sun couldn't faze those who decided to suck it up and brave the heat.
The future of the Lawrence school district's WRAP mental health program and dozens of programs like it is on shaky ground as the $9 million Safe Schools/Healthy Students federal grant expires in May 2006.
In 2004, U.S. consumers spent $34.4 billion on their pets, spending on everything from pet food to vet bills. But that estimate does not include a more holistic branch of pet care.
A historic house with roots in the city's Civil War past could soon be under city ownership.
Certain city employees are appointed to their positions by state statute, but after recent actions on the Eudora City Council, some residents are calling for a change.
Earlier this week, Gary Woodland won two hours in less than 24 hours. After claiming the second of two, the KU golfer promised he was taking the rest of the day off.
If you've been to Allen Fieldhouse lately, you wouldn't even recognize the place.
Cleveland's been consistent in winning over the Royals, but it wouldn't be easy tonight.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today signed into law the $148.4 million school funding increase that was approved during a special legislative session and OK’d by the Kansas Supreme Court.
Grab your goggles and flippers and head out to the pool -- mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 90s are expected today. The heat index had reached 107 degrees by 3 p.m. and the temperature was still rising.
Just one day after the AFA softball nationals fell victim to rain, play at the Clinton Lake Sports Complex and Youth Sports Inc. began as scheduled.
Outgoing KU law school dean Stephen McAllister is serving with Supreme Court nominee John Roberts on a federal court system committee. McAllister said that the president hit a home run on his decision.
Lawrence Fire Chief Jim McSwain will retire in September, after 27 years in the post, city officials announced today.
The Spencer Museum of Art at Kansas University is working to digitize its collection, first for campus online access and then for wider access on the Internet. The first piece of the online collection will be available beginning this fall.
Drivers will not have to learn how to live without a busy section of Kasold Drive while it is under construction.
A judge has sided with Leavenworth County commissioners in their effort to stop a group home for aging sexual predators from coming to a rural area outside Lawrence.
The Lawrence Humane Society has taken custody of 11 pit bulls — nine puppies and two adults — found abandoned without food last week in a home at 1301 E. 15th St.
Negotiators for teachers and the school district spell out what they’re seeking as a new contract is discussed.
Whatever Zack Grienke did over the All-Star break, it has paid off for the Royals phenom.
The first full day of the American Fastpitch Assn. National B Tournament was rained out, but it didn't dampen the spirits of one group of girls who have traveled all the way from Hawaii to play in the tournament.
Lawrence got just under half an inch of rain today, the result of sporadic morning thunderstorms that rumbled through northeast Kansas.
A Lawrence woman was injured this morning on the Kansas Turnpike near the Admire exit when her car struck the medial wall.
Despite this morning's rainfall, a new sculpture was being installed in downtown Lawrence in honor of the city's 150th birthday anniversary.
Today's thunderstorms have led to the city canceling this morning's outdoor swimming and tennis activities.
Enjoy the showers falling in the Lawrence area this morning -- it's going to be hot for the rest of the week, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
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Cyclists have been crossing the nation to volunteer in communities.
After his appeal against the smoking ban was dismissed, Dennis Steffes has filed a civil action suit against the city.
The school board is discussing whether they will need to raise taxes to meet needs. While the school finance legislation will increase the district's budget, there are several areas where schools may simply not have enough money without an increase in taxes.
The Cleveland Indians defeated Kansas City as rain ended the game after five innings.
Stores along Kasold Drive are worried that road construction will hurt their business.
The guidelines were developed after many restaurants and bars requested outdoor dining areas in the wake of Lawrence's smoking ban.
Coach Larry Brown struggled with health problems most of the last season. It is unknown if he will retire, or seek another coaching job elsewhere.
The cameras should be in operation in time for the fall semester.
Kristina Foster gives the record highs and lows for July 18.
130,000 tourists have been asked to evacuate the Mexico areas hit by the storm.
The Kansas Golf Association's tournament was delayed due to rain. Monday was the first day when all players could return to Lawrence to finish the game.
The suspect took items and cash from Black-Eyed Susan's. The suspect spoke no English, and simply pointed out the items he wished to steal.
Lawrence Police responded late Sunday night to a robbery call at a Lawrence doughnut shop.
If your lawn is looking parched and thirsty, you'll have to turn on the sprinklers -- Lawrence won't get any more rain this week, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Douglas County sheriff’s detectives have tracked down at least 150 leads in the murder of longtime Lecompton resident David Boose. But investigators have still yet to say how he died or who they suspect of killing him. And the unsolved murder has many residents seeking answers.
In Lawrence, hundreds of people poured into stores to pick up a copy of the “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince,” the sixth installment of the series about the boy wizard. Although the book is considered a children’s book, adult buyers have fueled sales worldwide.
Dozens gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the First United Methodist Church on Saturday. The new 15,500-square-foot church will be built on a 47-acre lot in West Lawrence.
A group of Eudora residents held their first meeting Sunday to discuss city issues. The group, ACE, says the purpose of the meetings is to make sure that citizens are taking an active part in Eudora city politics.
More than 100 people gathered this weekend to celebrate the Bloomington Sesquicentennial. An ice cream social and home baked cooking kicked off the 150th anniversary celebration for the historic community that is now at the bottom of Clinton Lake.
Firefighters say last week’s fire of Village Square Apartments was caused by leftover ashes from a cookout on a patio in an upstairs apartment. Now officials say they are considering outlawing grilling on apartment balconies during the revision of the city’s fire code.
While the current Royals were in Detroit, a number of former Royals and 125 local youths took to Arrocha Ballpark on Saturday for the 3rd annual Royals Youth Baseball Camp.
Mark Bastemeyer‘s pride and joy, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, will take center stage next month at the 25th annual Mopar National Show in Columbus, Ohio.
The Kansas City Royals beat up the Tigers, 5-0, Sunday in Detroit.
The Schaumburg Flyers took out the T-Bones, 17-5, Sunday at Community America Ballpark.
For the first time since Larry Brown was the coach, Kansas University faces an NCAA investigation. And three sports will feel the brunt of it –- men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football. Kansas University has placed itself on a two-year probation while awaiting further investigation by the NCAA.
The Kansas University Athletics Department released a list of NCAA infractions today against three of the University’s most high profiled sports. The report is the result of a two-year internal audit.
The Kansas University athletics department today released its internal investigation reports submitted to the NCAA in June regarding rules violations in football and both men's and women's basketball. Of the 14 violations discovered, eight were linked to football, five to women's basketball and one to men's basketball.
The 23-year-old Lawrence man involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident on West Sixth Street earlier this year pleaded no contest this morning in Douglas County District Court to involuntary manslaughter and his second DUI offense.
Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway and athletic director Lew Perkins will discuss this afternoon a report the school has delivered to the NCAA regarding rules compliance issues that occurred during a period that ended in 2003.
Pull out the sunglasses and ice down some drinks. Lawrence will have another day of clear skies and temperatures in the 90s, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics’ “White Gloves Tour” has become a popular event at the institute. The tour includes the reading room, archival storage area and archival processing room.
Laidlaw, a private company that transports Lawrence Public School students, is bumping up its efforts to recruit drivers for the upcoming school year. The demand is high but officials say the supply is not there.
To celebrate the midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince,” area bookstores hosted parties Friday with games, costume contests and fortune readings.
The Douglas County District Attorney’s review of the Moon Bar fight involving former Kansas University guard J.R. Giddens is nearing completion. Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson is expected to announce Tuesday if any charges will be filed.
The man who pulled the trigger on a witness in a federal drug case in Lawrence last year pleads guilty. Officials say Kyle Anthony Crayton was recruited to try to kill the witness.
A judge has ordered convicted murderer Martin K. Miller not to sell his home or remove items from it as he awaits sentencing for strangling his wife.
The T-Bones beat the Schaumburg Flyers, 4-2, Friday Community America Ballpark.
Kansas Summer Theatre closes its season with "Talley's Folly," a play that shows one evening in the courtship of two unlikely lovers. She's from a wealthy, small-town family of bigoted Methodists; he's a Jewish accountant 12 years her senior. The show plays at 7:30 tonight and Saturday and 2:30 Sunday afternoon on Stage Too! in Crafton-Preyer Theatre.
Richard Osburn, the owner of Naughty But Nice, has been given five years to comply with the city code, which could force him to move his business. But Osburn says he has no plans to move and is willing to put up a fight.
With gas prices still going up, it’s hard to imagine choosing to fill up gas at the priciest pump in Lawrence. But that’s what some residents are doing all in the name of convenience and service.
As temperatures continue to soar this summer so is the number of reports of pets being left inside cars. Douglas County Animal Cruelty investigators have already been called out about 20 times this summer to rescue animals left in cars. And it’s a trend they are hoping to put a stop to.
A metal cross is erected along West Sixth Street in honor of a local man who was killed in a motorcycle accident last year.
The intersection at Seventh and Kentucky streets is now open after being closed for more than two months.
A family of bobcats discovered earlier this week outside a home near Deerfield School in northwest Lawrence fled before wildlife officials could evict them. Michelle Freeman-Roberts called police Wednesday about a mother bobcat, above, and cubs staying under a shed near her property.
The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks beat the T-Bones, 7-1, Thursday at Community America Ballpark.
The Kansas City Royals took out the Detroit Tigers, 12-9, Thursday in Detroit.
A Kansas University student was killed and three other students were seriously or critically injured in an accident Wednesday on the Kansas Turnpike between El Dorado and Wichita.
Pull out the wading pool and the Slip N' Slide -- Lawrence will have another hot, sunny day, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid 90s.
Find an alternate route and/or more patience: that's what a lot of motorists are saying about all of the work being done to city streets.
A Lawrence family has some uninvited guests living on their property.
The Ballard Center's annual school-supply drive has kicked off, and organizers of the event need community help.
Douglas County will be the proud owner of a new X-ray machine in about six weeks — thanks to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant — but doesn’t have money to staff the new security system in 2005.
A Lawrence man well-known for his family's pumpkin patch east of Lawrence was injured late this morning in an off-road accident about two miles east of Lawrence near the Kansas River.
The state's only homeless high school football team will drift between two stadiums this fall in order to eliminate as many Thursday night games as possible.
It was initially called a rape. But there are indications it could have been a case of prostitution gone awry. The second of two defendants entered a plea Tuesday to greatly reduced charges in the alleged rape of a Eudora woman June 22 in the 2400 block of Alabama.
Family Video has finalized its purchase of the Salvation Army Thrift Store at 1818 Mass., meaning the Glenview, Ill.-based entertainment chain will be able to open its 450th store in November. The $1 million remodeling of the 14,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin by mid-August.
A Lawrence children’s center is building on its “edutainment” motto. Googols of Fun is adding preschool programming to its center at 4931 W. Sixth St.
After spending 15 years in the major leagues, David Segui is not trying to help his hometown Kansas City T-Bones.
Hurricane Dennis might yet have an effect on Lawrence's weather -- there's a slight chance of few thunderstorms popping up today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Three people in a local family of four suffer from the same rare disorder: Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a hereditary disorder similar to muscular distrophy. The Bruners are getting something they've needed for years thanks to Tenants to Homeowners -- a home with enough room for three wheelchairs.
Minuteman Press’ purchase of Kansas Key Press is coming at an opportune time, owner Dee Bisel says: Kansas University is poised to award an estimated $500,000 in printing work.
After spending 17 years at Leavenworth, Leonard Peltier was transferred on June 30 to a maximum security federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind. His family plans to follow him.
Camping will now become illegal on private property. Lawrence city commissioners tonight unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits camping on private property without the owner's permission after hearing several comments from those experiencing homelessness and homeless advocates.
A Leavenworth County judge heard arguments today about whether the state should be allowed to set up a group home for sexual predators in a rural area near Lawrence.
The state Board of Education is making more adjustments in proposed guidelines for teaching evolution in Kansas. A committee of educators will review the proposed standards next month.
You may think the jump from Free State to the Big 10 would be a large one, but that wasn't the case for former Firebird Alex Brunfeldt.
The Lawrence Raiders learned they’d have to accelerate preparation for their upcoming American Legion zone baseball tournament. Then they went out and swept Topeka Post 74, 11-2 and 2-1, on Tuesday at Ice Field.
An extra day at the beach. An extra day skiing in the mountains. Or maybe just an extra day to get organized. An extra day is what Kansas University students will have added to their winter 2006 break, KU officials announced today.
If you want to play it safe, you might carry an umbrella today.
Lansing Republican Kenny Wilk received the 2005 Legislator of the Year award from the organization.
Several outlets have been selling to minors 38% of the time.
Rick Prieto will play for the South Side squad.
Kansas City is on pace to have their worst season ever.
The recycling center will be closed for several months. Residents are looking for places to take their recyclables.
A police officer on patrol discovered employees serving alcohol after closing time. Former KU basketball player J.R. Giddens was involved in a knife fight after-hours in the bar's parking lot.
Wayne Kruse, a former 6th-grade teacher at Quail Run, is charged with stealing union dues.
Heaven gives the record highs and lows for July 11.
The students will be given two days to acclimate to 7th grade. The workshop aims to reduce the "junior high jitters."
It's been three years since fireworks were legal within city limits. The sponsors of the new petition hope to make fireworks legal on the Fourth of July. At least one city commissioner would be willing to reconsider the ban.
Ashes from a barbecue grill fell onto a wooden deck and started a two-alarm fire. A firefighter suffered a minor injury in the blaze.
At the Roger Hill Invitational Swim Meet last weekend, 12-year-old Emma Reaney outswam competitors twice her age.
Firefighters extinguished a car fire early this afternoon in a parking lot at 5020 Bob Billings Parkway.
State Rep. Kenny Wilk was honored today with a national award for his work to gain passage of a biosciences initiative in the Kansas Legislature, but the Lansing legislator shared the spotlight with the state's efforts to gain a foothold in the new economic frontier.
Crank up your air conditioner and water the grass -- another hot, dry day is in store for Lawrence.
After 28 years in Lawrence, a community says goodbye to Monsignor Vince Krische after mass Sunday at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center. Monsignor Krische is leaving for St Anne's Parish in Prairie Village.
A two-alarm fire that caused “significant damage” to a third-floor apartment near the Kansas University campus Sunday is under investigation by Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical.
Local swimmers fared well at the Roger Hill Invitational swim meet at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center this weekend. And Scott Bliss, Aquahawks 14 and under coach, says those performances made for a great weekend.
More and more people need treatment for melanoma or skin cancer but a good way to avoid trips to the dermatologist is to take precautions now. 6News reporter Laura Berger takes a look at myths and tips about sunscreen.
Science fiction and fantasy movies, books and video games have become mainstream in popularity and the geeks are setting the pop culture agenda.
Stewart Platz won the Lawrence Amateur Golf Assn.’s Men’s City Championship on Sunday at Eagle Bend.
Noria Road and K-10 near the East Hills Business Park is known as one of the more dangerous intersections in the area but improvements may be on the way. On Tuesday, the City Commission will consider an application to the Kansas Department of Transportation to help fund an improvement project.
A valuable piece of this nations history is hidden right here in Douglas County. Tucked away along the banks of the Wakarusa River are historical reminders of a trek made by thousands of settlers more than 150 years ago.
After taking an official visit to New Mexico this weekend, former Kansas University guard J.R. Giddens has decided to transfer to New Mexico.
The Minnesota Twins beat the Royals, 3-2, Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
After a squirrel attacked several people in southeast Lawrence, local authorities took care of the problem. But many question what steps they need to take if a feral animal is causing a disturbance in their area.
Haskell Indian Nations University dedicated its green house Friday to Eric Allen, a Haskell student who passed away two years ago from a stroke.
It’s official -- Kansas Public School students will head back to school next month. The Kansas Supreme Court declared that the Legislature met its mandate to improve education funding with a $148.4 million school finance package.
A benefit dinner and bingo game this weekend in Tonganoxie will help a local police officer deal with medical expenses after getting a liver transplant this spring. Lt. John Putthoff, a 15-year veteran of the Tonganoxie Police Department, was diagnosed in 1998 with Hepatitis C.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris talks about the long iron.
The Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
A communications meltdown led to the cancellation of Friday night’s Lawrence Raiders’ game against Topeka 400. But tonight, it’s back on the road for Kevin Tucker’s team.
For the next three days, more than 500 swimmers and 21 teams will compete in the Roger Hill Memorial swim meet at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.
Robert Krause, a Lawrence caterer, is leasing the space where The Meat Market used to be as part of a one-year lease.
Dozens of guests came together Friday to support individuals living with developmental disabilities and also enjoyed an elaborate five-course dinner at Pachamama’s. Friday marked the second day of Salute, an annual fundraiser of wine and food.
The University of Missouri Alumni Assn. has issued a challenge to its members. The goal: To get more members than the Kansas University Alumni Assn.
"It's clobberin' time." "Flame on." If these phrases mean anything to you then you might actually appreciate "Fantastic Four." After 45 years, the publication that launched Marvel Comic's silver age rebirth finally lumbers into multiplexes.
If you're out driving late tonight in Lawrence, you might end up in a police check lane.
Lawrence Auto Club members driving cross-country in a 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air were running in third place this morning as they started the last long stretch in the Great Race.
The Kansas Supreme Court today approved the new school finance law, paving the way for schools to open on time next month.
If you have a chance, it's a good day to get outside -- sunny skies and warm temperatures are on tap again today, said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
The Lawrence Community Shelter is helping the homeless get back into the workforce. The shelter is starting three new job programs where the homeless can sell home baked cookies, rocks and newsletters.
According to the Albuquerque Journal, the University of New Mexico is recruiting former Kansas University guard J.R. Giddens. The newspaper reports that Giddens will be in New Mexico on Friday. And if he likes the trip, Giddens says he might commit to the school this weekend.
Douglas County residents got a look at complete plans to improvements for U.S. Highway 59 on Thursday. Dozens of people who own property along the right of way for the highway project attended a meeting at Baldwin High School where Department of Transportation officials gathered to display finalized plans for the project.
An already slow Sixth Street experienced another delay during the lunch hour Thursday. A dump truck overturned in the parking lot of Ray’s Liquor Warehouse just west of Sixth and Main streets.
Thirty-seven people are dead including two Americans and more than 700 are injured after a deadly terrorist attack in London. And one British student at Kansas University says the attack comes as a shock especially after Britain won the bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
More than 300 people got a chance to eat and drink Thursday at the 2nd annual Mass Street Mosey. The money from the $25 tickets go to support Cottonwood Inc., a local organization that helps the developmentally disabled integrate into society.
State animal cruelty investigators are calling it one of the most horrific cases that they have ever seen after nearly 50 cats were seized from a house in Wichita. Now 15 of those cats are in Lawrence. Officials at the Lawrence Humane Society have taken in the cats despite the fact that the shelter is already overflowing with animals.
About 70 children, some with speech disabilities and others without, are participating in a communication camp put on by the Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Kansas University. Organizers hope the children leave the camp with improved communication skills.
The $148.4 million school finance increase will bring $4.3 million to the Lawrence school district. And officials are mum about what the extra millions will be spent on. But Supt. Randy Weseman says the district wants to maximize dollars and put the money where the district thinks will produce better education.
Jake Hoover is the heart of the Raiders baseball team -- whether he’s on the mound, in the outfield or at the plate. Hoover is the best pitcher and best hitter on the legion team.
The race for the first half Southern Division crown continues to heat up against the Kansas City T-Bones and the St. Paul Saints. With three games left in the first half, the T-Bones trail the Saints by a half game.
The Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins, 8-5, Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas University officials have made contact with all 47 students and faculty currently in Britain today following a series of apparent terrorist bombings in London that left at least 40 dead and 700 injured.
Get ready for a series of textbook summer days -- mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
The House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday night to prevent the courts from closing schools to force legislators to obey judicial orders on education funding.
City officials are still waiting to hear from the attorney general's office about the future of Memorial Park Cemetery. When the courts gave the city of Lawrence temporary ownership, the city was ordered to keep the cemetery in shape essentially without any extra funds.
A group of Douglas County farmers is looking to build a $20 million biodiesel production plant in the county, and the Kansas Department of Commerce is helping finance a feasibility study for the project.
Leonard Peltier, serving a life sentence for killing two FBI agents in South Dakota 30 years ago, has been moved from the federal prison in Leavenworth to a federal penitentiary in Indiana. The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee will be moving to Indiana as well.
A convicted nightclub killer’s case has been overturned nine years later, after a judge ruled that the district attorney withheld information. A new trial is being planned.
A merger may be in the works for Lawrence Public Transit and KU on Wheels, the city’s two bus systems. A task force is considering the possibility this summer.
Most of the recent attention for Jayhawk pro prospects have focused on Wayne Simien, Keith Langford and Aaron Miles. But there's another member of that class who plans to play professional basketball: Michael Lee.
Work began this week on a $3 million renovation to the golf course at Lawrence Country Club.
Behind solid hitting at Free State High, the Lawrence Raiders romped past Manhattan, 13-3, on Wednesday — and only needed a partial game to do it.
Got a big outdoor project on your to-do list? This looks like the week for it — the weather's going to be dry and not too hot for the next couple of days, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
On the twelfth day of the special session to provide school funding, the Kansas Legislature began to come to some agreement over the contentious issue.
Nick Collison never played a minute as an NBA rookie. After leaving KU in 2003, Collison had two shoulder surgeries and started his pro career one year late. But when he finally got a chance last year, Collison helped turn Seattle into one of the NBA's biggest surprises.
The Kansas Board of Education has agreed to help Attorney General Phill Kline try to outmaneuver the Kansas Supreme Court so it will not be able to freeze education funding.
A Navy SEAL who died in the Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan last week has ties to Lawrence.
Lawrence City Commissioners tonight unanimously expressed concerns about an ordinance which would make it illegal to camp on public property.
Some parents are keeping a close eye on the Kansas Legislature's handling of school funding, while others have had enough.
Former Lawrence High baseball standout Kevin Hooper will be joining the Detroit Tigers.
Speeding motorists banking on a buffer on 5 to 10 mph over the posted speed limit before getting stopped by police may be leading to more highway deaths.
Lawrence school district officials consider plans for new South Junior High. Among the ideas for a $26.5 million new school: glass, movable classroom doors and movable walls, but some aren’t sure a distinctive design is the best way to go with the new school.
Kansas University officials have selected the Trajan font, one of four finalist options, for the university’s new logo. They now will work on a set of guidelines for how to use the new symbol.
Illegal fireworks being set off within the Lawrence city limits kept police busy this weekend.
It’s new, improved — and still blue.
Mostly sunny skies are expected this afternoon in Lawrence, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Looking for fireworks? Several municipalities will host large public displays tonight:
Retail beef prices averaged $4.25 a pound in April.
Jazmen Fowler appears to be a typical third-grader. However, she suffers "stiff person syndrome," a progressive neurological disorder which causes her muscles to seize. Jasmine may be the first child her age to be diagnosed with the syndrome.
Crowds gathered early for the annual Lawrence Jaycees show. Several of those who participated in the festivities remembered the true meaning of the holiday.
Freshmen and sophomores will comprise most of this year's basketball team.
Kellie Patrick gives the record highs and lows for July 4.
Kirk Hinrich's performance at KU was top-notch, and he bring the same excellence to the Chicago Bulls.
The Neighborhood Association has sponsored the parade of the past several years.
The carnival brought extra spice to the Fourth of July weekend.
The Mariners had no trouble putting away the Kansas City team.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost their first coach, Hank Stram.
For about 60 years now, the Pine family has been selling fireworks in a wooden stand outside of the city limits. But with the fireworks ban in Lawrence and tightened regulations, the family says selling their sparklers just isn’t the same anymore.
Piano players from around the world took the stage at the Lied Center on Sunday competing in the International Institute for Young Musicians competition. The 16 participants in Sunday’s recital represented the semi-finalists in the two-day competition.
The city of Lawrence is in the midst of more than $3 million in road construction projects. The summer heat and traffic snarls can be frustrating for motorists but Sgt. Dan Ward of the Lawrence Police Department says people should exercise a little patience.
Many Americans have misconceptions about jury duty and view it as an inconvenience but judges say it is a necessary part of the judicial process. 6News reporter Laura Berger gets to the bottom of what being a juror entails.
After 11 days and nothing to show for it, Kansas legislators are taking a break from their special session on school finance. The emotionally-charged session has produced a number of possibilities but no clear plan to comply with the state Supreme Court’s order to boost school funding by $143 million.
With the summer season heating up, health professionals say there are certain precautions people should take to avoid getting overheated. Doctor Sabrina Prewett, an emergency specialist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, says its important to stay hydrated when out in the sun.
The 2005 All-Stars were announced Sunday and no Royals were voted on to the team. However, Royals’ Mike Sweeney was named as a reserve for the game in Detroit.
Although Indy Racing League rookie Danica Patrick earned her first career pole position in Sunday’s race, she was unable to win. Patrick placed ninth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race at Kansas Speedway.
The top Native American football players from across the country were in town for the Native American All-Star game Friday at Haskell Stadium. The East shut out the West, 42-0.
As Lawrence public school principals head back to work Friday, five of the districts’ 22 schools will welcome new leaders. But most just aren’t new to the building or the position -- they are also new to the city.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical is calling all recruits as they are now taking applications for a new recruiting class. However, the department is hoping to beef up the number of total applicants.
There will be no expansion projects at the Lied Center. The KU Endowment Association says it failed to raise the $7.5 million needed to secure a challenge grant.
Lawrence Jaycees are preparing for the biggest and most colorful fireworks display to light up Lawrence. And while the Jaycees get ready for the $10,000 fireworks show, Lawrence police will be manning the streets to stop the amateur shows from popping up in neighborhoods.
Although the Kansas University’s men’s basketball team has lost a key member of its squad, head coach Bill Self says his team is prepared for the challenge. In fact, when building the 2005-2006 team, Self said he kind of figured that J.R. Giddens would be gone but he thought it would be to the NBA.
Legislators remain deadlocked Friday over a solution to a state Supreme Court order to increase school funding. There is little sign of progress as the 10th day of the special session wears on. If a decision is not made, there will be a news conference Saturday in Topeka.
Craig Grant and John Mitchell had their inaugural board meeting Friday where the two were sworn into office in a brief ceremony. Grant and Mitchell replace former members Leni Salkind and Austin Turney.
Crews with Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline spent Friday repairing a ruptured gas line in Southern Douglas County. The line burst around 8:30 p.m., Thursday. Officials are still investigating the cause of the rupture.
A 21-year-old Lawrence man accidentally shot himself in the groin early Friday while playing with a gun he didn’t think was loaded.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris gives tips on how to use the driver.
The Anaheim Angels took out the Royals, 5-0, Friday at Kauffman Stadium. Former Jayhawk Wayne Simien threw the first pitch of the game.
When a starry-eyed boy falls in love with the girl next door, the two are forced to choose between the dangerous temptations of the outside world and the warmth and comfort of home and each other.
The Kansas Supreme Court today rejected a request from Atty. Gen. Phill Kline to give the Legislature more time to work on school finance during the special legislative session.
Fog was shrouding much of eastern Kansas this morning, creating some visibility problems for area commuters. "Once that morning fog burns off (by 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.), I think we see plenty of sunshine," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "What a great way to start off the month."
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