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A 7-year-old Tonganoxie girl, who was asleep in her bed, escapes injury after lightning struck her mattress Thursday. Officials estimate the damages to be around $5,000.
After weeks of speculation following a knife fight at a local bar, Kansas head coach Bill Self announced Thursday that J.R. Giddens will transfer from Kansas University.
Giddens came to Kansas University as an enigma and that is just how he will be remembered. After a promising freshman season, it was all downhill for the Oklahoma City native.
Many Kansas University basketball fans were not surprised by the announcement that J.R. Giddens will be transferring from KU. Although the announcement will mean a change to the KU lineup, fans remain calm while praising head coach Bill Self.
The citywide smoking ban turns 1 year old on Friday, a milestone that marks celebration for some and frustrations for others. Now looking back at a year full of controversy and liquor sales, opponents and supporters of the ban are weighing in.
A lightening bolt stuck Friends church at 4th and Shawnee streets in Tonganoxie at 9:20 a.m. Thursday.
A Terrier-German Shepard mix broke free from its chains and attacked a 12-year-old Lawrence boy in Eudora. The boy was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with bite wounds to both arms.
Tonganoxie High School senior Addie Heim is the High School Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a reported gas line rupture about 10 miles south of Lawrence.
More severe weather -- including lightning, hail and heavy rains -- is headed toward the Lawrence area today, says 6News meteorologist Matt Sayers.
J.R. Giddens will transfer from Kansas University, head coach Bill Self announced Thursday.
It's not about preserving Downtown Lawrence, but revitalizing it. Commissioners may earmark $90,000 to beautify downtown, hoping it helps the city's bottom line.
Only half of the Legislature was working today as part of the special session.
The Douglas County Commission has banned circuses that include lions, elephants and bears from staging events in unincorporated portions of the county, although they would still be allowed in Lawrence. Banned animals include primates, elephants, lions, tigers and bears.
The man accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter was back in a Douglas County Courtroom today. An attorney for Jason S. Dillon asked for at least 30 days to prepare for a preliminary hearing in the case and for a bond reduction.
After the Miami Heat picked up Wayne Simien, it didn’t take long for undrafted former Kansas University basketball guards Keith Langford and Aaron Miles to hook up with NBA teams. Miles on Wednesday agreed to play for the summer-league teams of the New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. Langford accepted a spot on the summer-league roster of the Dallas Mavericks.
It's not often that you'll find Firebirds an Lions cooperating peacefully on the same field, but that's the case this week at Lawrence High School.
The loss to Minnesota on Tuesday was the Royals' eighth straight and moved new manager Buddy Bell's record at KC to one game below .500. Tonight's game, however, went a little better for Kansas City.
After being shut out at the Al Ice Classic by a team from Tulsa last weekend, the Raiders were in no mood to sit back against Topeka Post One tonight.
First-round NBA Draft pick Wayne Simien spent Wednesday in south Florida, looking for homes and meeting his new teammates.
The KU athletics department has a change in store for how Allen Fieldhouse seats will be decided.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials will be in Lawrence tonight to discuss health and environment related issues and gather public input.
Think it's been hot lately? The burners get turned up a notch higher today in Lawrence. "We're heading up for a high of 99 degrees today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
City commissioners tonight heard comments and concerns from residents about the planned reconstruction of Kasold Drive.
Not much is happening on the floor of the Statehouse, but behind closed doors groups of moderate Republicans and Democrats are working to develop a plan that they hope will trump their conservative counterparts.
Teacher workloads topped discussions at a meeting of the USD 497 Negotiations Committee this morning.
KU's steam tunnels have been around as long as the institution itself, almost a century and a half. Despite their age, the tunnels are saving the university money and helping the environment.
A few memorable moments from Wayne Simien's time at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU's latest first-round NBA Draft pick Wayne Simien will be headed down to Florida as the 29th pick, going to the Miami Heat.
Amid an increasing number of Americans who disapprove of the way he's handling the Iraq war, President Bush appealed tonight for patience in an address to the nation.
An owner of a Lawrence store is urging area businesses to be on the lookout for phony money. Yellow House, 1904 Mass., received the counterfeit $100 bill Monday afternoon. Carrie Neighbors, who owns the business with her husband, Guy, said the fake bill looked real.
The KC T-Bones are shuffling their line-up. Not because they want to, but because they have to. Over the weekend two of their best players left for Mexico and Maryland.
A Douglas County District Court judge stopped a constitutional challenge of the city’s smoking ban this afternoon.
A limping J.R. Giddens, wearing a protective boot and his trademark headband, was greeted by a police officer and escorted into an office at the Law Enforcement & Judicial Center about 11:15 a.m. today.
A naked man entered a woman’s unlocked apartment early this morning and kissed her as she lay in bed before being chased away by the woman’s boyfriend, police said.
Scattered showers were providing a little relief around the Lawrence area this morning. But the sun will re-emerge later this afternoon, sending temperatures up to 90.
Wayne Simien was picked 29th in the NBA Draft. He will join the Heat, which includes star big-man player Shaquille O'Neal.
The Royals fell to the Twins in their eighth-straight loss on the road.
The Kansas City team has been winning games, but lost closing pitcher Derrick Forbes to other leagues.
The city has filed a motion to drop charges against a bar owner.
The Kansas Supreme Court gave the state Legislature until Friday to solve the school finance issue. However, Republicans in the House refuse to consider any measures until a constitutional amendment is passed to limit the courts' authority over schools.
Questions have arised about the Lawrence Virtual School. The expenses for new computers have caused the school board to wonder what will happen when the school's grant runs out.
Kansas City's troubles on the road bring the team back to last place.
6' 8" tall Micah Downs hopes to be a standout player for the KU team.
Joshua Hunnel gives the record highs and lows for June 27.
Jason Dillon is charged for murder in the death of three-year-old Sydni Perkins. Several friends of Dillon find it hard to believe that he could be capable of such a crime. Dillon was a foster child, and often stayed with the Regalado family.
Austin Turney and Leni Salkind have been serving on the Lawrence School Board for many years. They remember their achievements and look ahead to the future.
The Kansas Senate today will consider sweeping budget cuts to fund a court-ordered increase for public schools.
BTK suspect Dennis Rader pleaded guilty today to 10 counts of first-degree murder, admitting in a chillingly matter-of-fact voice to a series of slayings that terrorized the city beginning in the 1970s.
Some like it hot -- and they're in for a treat. The recent string of 90-degree afternoons is expected to continue today and through the rest of the week, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The Tulsa Memorial Chargers took out the Lawrence Raiders, 6-0, Sunday in the annual Al Ice Memorial Woodbat Classic.
The Kansas City T-Bones took out the Gary Railcats, 12-10, Sunday at Community America Ballpark.
The Colorado Rockies swept the series against the Kansas City Royals, 9-4, Sunday at Coors Field.
About 200 bikers are participating in the Border Raiders tour, which will take cyclists across four states in eight days. The tour started in Lawrence on Saturday and stopped of in Lecompton for the town’s Territorial Days celebration.
More than 150 children and their parents participated in Bill Self's Parent-Child Basketball Camp this weekend. And Kansas head coach Bill Self says the camp allows parents to spend quality time with their children.
About 3,000 people made their way to Lecompton this weekend for the town's annual Territorial Day festivities. The festival allows spectators to learn about the town’s history and to have a good time.
Now that Americans are living longer, some people in Washington think we should be working longer too. Lawmakers want to raise the retirement age to 69 because they say it will keep social security solvent.
Kansas University has hired three federal law enforcement agents to look into the knife fight last month at a local bar that injured KU basketball player J.R. Giddens.
Family and friends of J.R. Honaker held a celebration of life ceremony to honor him Sunday at South Park. Honaker died from a heart disorder called QT syndrome.
The First Baptist Church in West Lawrence celebrated its 150th birthday Saturday. Congregants supported their church with a carnival featuring live music and a dunk tank.
Eudora emergency responders held their annual safety fair at the Township Fire Department on Saturday. The event was designed to help families learn how to respond to emergency situations including how to talk to an emergency responder when dialing 9-1-1 and how to crawl out of a burning room.
Josh Rosenau is a graduate student studying ecology and environmental biology at Kansas University and the author of three different blogs. And one of his blogs has helped a woman who suffered from skin inflammation for 25 years
It’s been nearly two months since Lecompton resident David Boose was found murdered inside his rural home. And investigators are still actively pursuing leads in the case.
St. John the Evangelist Church kicked off its annual Mexican fiesta Friday. Thousands of residents are expected to attend the two-day fundraiser.
City prosecutors confirmed Friday that they have dropped charges against a Lawrence nightclub owner accused of violating the city’s smoking ban because they said the case was no longer worth their time.
St. Thomas Aquinas senior-to-be Lindsay Ballweg gave the Kansas University’s women’s basketball team a nonbinding verbal agreement that she will play at KU.
The trouble with school funding on the state level has left Lawrence education leaders in limbo. On Friday, talks about salary increases were stalled during a negotiations session. And officials say the issue of a pay raise will not be brought up until a decision about school finance is made in Topeka.
Lawrence children are learning about the importance of safety during the Lawrence Police Department’s two-day summer camp. The police department has had the camp for about six years.
Lawrence resident Bobbi Hardeman just lost her second son to QT syndrome a couple of weeks ago. QT syndrome, which affects a person's heart beat, kills suddenly. Both of her son's were in their mid-20's.
The Kansas University Athletics Department’s first online auction kicked off Friday. Fans can bid for pieces of Allen Fieldhouse including parts of the scoreboard through eBay.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris gives tips on chipping.
Summer movies are capable off providing a little magic to the season. And that is exactly what "Bewitched" brings: little magic. Will Ferrell portrays an egocentric movie star whose fading box office has led him to spearhead a TV remake of the 1960s TV series.
The T-Bones took out the Railcats, 6-2, Friday at Community America Ballpark.
The Lawrence Raiders beat the Dodge City Rangers, 11-1, Friday in the annual Al Ice Memorial Woodbat Classic.
Lawrence police have arrested a man at The Woods apartment complex, 630 Michigan St., who a bystander reported had jumped out of a moving police car.
Pull out the watering can and turn on the lawn sprinklers. Another hot dry day is in store for the Lawrence area, with temperatures soaring to the mid 90s again by late afternoon.
One of the oldest congregations in Lawrence will be celebrating its sesquicentennial this weekend. The First Baptist Church in West Lawrence first began with seven members on June 25, 1855. Now, the church has more than 400 members
With the recent disappearance and recovery of Utah Boy Scout Brennan Hawkins, 6News reporter Laura Berger takes a look at what skills Boy Scouts learn to survive in the wilderness.
After two years of meeting and research, the city’s Task Force on Homeless Services officially presents its recommendations to the city commission. The recommendations come with a hefty price tag and commissioners are only looking at funding a small amount for 2006.
The Lawrence Raiders took out the Arkansas City Black Diamonds, 8-0, Thursday in the annual Al Ice Memorial Woodbat Classic.
Dodge Kemmer wins the Kansas Golf Assn. Junior Amateur Championship for the second year in a row Thursday at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
A man was injured this afternoon when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming pickup truck just northeast of Kansas University’s campus.
The Kansas Senate approved a $161 million school finance bill Thursday and now it’s up to the House to decide if it will pass.
Two men were charged Thursday with the rape and aggravated kidnapping of a Eudora woman. The alleged attack happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday in the 2400 block of Alabama Street.
In 2003, Jose Lima helped lead the Royals on a legitimate run for the Central Division title. So far, this season has been anything but memorable for the Kansas City Royals pitcher.
Three days after a camper was reported missing from the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, sheriff deputies finally get the official word that 20-year-old Robert Jensen is OK.
Rescuers suspended their search for a body in the Kansas River Thursday afternoon. Officials say there have not been any reports of any missing persons at this time.
Hundreds from across Kansas and surrounding states gathered at Haskell Indian Nations University on Thursday for the 4th annual Billy Mills Summer Academy Upward Bound Pow-wow.
Tuition rates have been locked in at state universities for the 2005-2006 school year.
Douglas County Sheriff and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical crews today continued searching the Kansas River near Eudora for a body.
Crank up the air conditioner, turn on a fan and get an ice-cold drink -- hot, sunny conditions return to Lawrence this afternoon. "We're still baking here in most of Kansas," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "By the time we hit the afternoon, we should see highs in the mid to upper 90s."
Rescue crews were searching the Kansas River east of the bridge at Eudora late Wednesday night for someone who reportedly fell off a jet ski and was swept away.
KU's largest college will undergo a big transition this summer. The College of Arts and Sciences' top administrator is leaving for a position at Michigan State.
For the first time in 16 years, the Statehouse swarmed with legislators, spectators and protesters today as the Kansas Legislature convened for a special session.
Lawrence Salvation Army leaders Rich and Judy Forney are being transferred as the organization begins fundraising for a new $3.5 million homeless shelter.
An esteemed collection of former Kansas University basketball players — including NBA players Billy Thomas, Drew Gooden, Nick Collison, Greg Ostertag, Jacque Vaughn and Kirk Hinrich — beat a team of current Jayhawks, 101-92, in a scrimmage at Bill Self’s basketball camp at Horejsi Center.
Lindley Annex, part of the Kansas University campus since 1947, was demolished Wednesday. The building originally was a cafeteria for a military base.
A 22-year-old Lawrence man stands accused of the brutal death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old child. Police arrested Jason Dillon last evening, following the death of his girlfriend's daughter over the weekend. This afternoon, Dillon made his first appearance in court, where he was formally charged with first-degree murder.
Allen Fieldhouse will never look the same. By the time doors open this fall, things much will be different, including James Naismith Court. Construction crews began tearing out the old floor this week.
Pitcher J.P. Howell and the Royals suffered a 5-1 loss today to the Chicago White Sox.
The Kansas Legislature today started the first special session since 1989 to grapple with a state Supreme Court order to increase school funding.
"Temperatures are heading into the 90s again today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "I think we have a lot of sunshine through Friday afternoon."
Lawrence Police announced late Tuesday that a Lawrence man had been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of a 3-year-old girl.
A Connecticut man reported missing by friends after they attended the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, is alive and in another location, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced tonight.
Darnell Jackson is going through the most difficult time of his life. From the death in the family to the uncertainy regarding his best friend, the Jayhawk's summer has been anything but relaxing.
Zack Greinke, the pitcher with the third most losses in the AL, came up against league-leader Jon Garland tonight, with unsurprising results.
The passage of the bond issue means Lawrence schools will be seeing some major improvements, but it also freed up funds for more common improvements, including windows, carpets and doors.
City commissioners expressed their support but held up on approving changes to the city’s smoking ban after a Lawrence bar owner said he felt the city was unnecessarily trying to make it easier to convict business owners of violating the ban.
A man and two children escaped from their smoke-filled North Lawrence home this afternoon after a fire started in the kitchen.
Break out the beach towels, grab the sun screen and pour the ice-cold lemonade -- the first day of summer is going to be hot and mostly sunny.
The following is a list of projects being planned this summer for Lawrence's public schools.
Many festival-goers wonder how the death occurred, but they are not surprised. The death was not deemed accidental. About 50,000 people attended this year's festival.
Oft-injured Mike Sweeny was placed on the disabled list yet again. The Chicago White Sox were able to overpower the Royals, 11-8.
Jurors deliberated for only six hours before rendering the guilty verdict. There was very little reaction in the courtroom when the verdict was announced. Martin Miller was taken into custody. Sentencing has been scheduled for July 20.
Former KU point guard Aaron Miles has worked out for 13 different NBA teams. He may be picked up in the second round of the NBA draft.
The bridge's deck may be replaced soon. The repairs will either slow traffic to only one lane, or close the bridge completely.
Teammate Darnell Jackson said J.R. Giddens is healing well from his surgery. However, coach Bill Self has still not determined what disciplinary action Giddens will face.
Lillian Nozhackum gives the record highs and lows for June 20.
Lawrence Fire & Medical will stand down to concentrate on firefighter safety.
The home where famout Beat writer William S. Burroughs once lived may be placed on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
Schoolyard bullies have been a problem at local elementary schools. About 40 teachers are tackling the issue this week.
The verdict is in. A former Christian school leader was convicted late this afternoon of first-degree murder.
BULLETIN - A Douglas County jury this afternoon convicted Martin K. Miller of killing his wife.
The Douglas Dounty Sheriff's Department has identified the man who died Sunday at the Wakarusa music festival.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Kansas University and the KU Medical Center nearly $8 million to research male contraceptives.
The calendar might say it's the last day of spring. But today's weather seems more like the middle of summer -- sunny skies and hot temperatures.
Twenty-year-old Jon Gittins picked a heck of a home to be his first listing as a new realtor in Lawrence: a seven-bedroom, eight-bath home on the market for $1.295 million.
More and more fathers are bridging the gender gap and getting involved with their children’s schools. Organizations like the Parent Teacher Association, once dominated by females, are acquiring an increasing number of male members.
Lawrence resident Kathy Schott Gates and her sister have written a book about an 1880’s lynching in Lawrence that occurred on the Kansas River Bridge.
Kansas University’s Julian Wright decided to get to work at KU this summer instead of staying in his hometown of Chicago. So far, it has been an easy adjustment for the freshman, who hopes the summer work will improve his game.
More than 500 people attended the second-annual Van Go Mobile Arts’ charity event Saturday at Clinton Lake Marina. Officials say the auction raised $7,500 for the organization.
The Lawrence Raiders beat Manhattan, 4-2, Sunday in the championship game to win the Lawrence Invitational.
A group of wounded war veterans biked through Lawrence on Saturday to raise money for wounded soldiers. The Iraq War veterans are cycling across the country to try to raise $5 million.
The Royals beat the Astros, 7-1, Sunday in the third game of the series at Kauffman Stadium.
Authorities are investigating the death of an unidentified man Sunday at the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival. Around 4 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and medical crews responded to a call that a man was not breathing at the festival.
Lawrence native Will Averill’s comic version of “Cinderella” puts a post-modern twist on the classic, telling a tale of wildly dysfunctional fairy tale families, a bizarre dragon, cute narrating mice, dozens of wannabe princesses, a covey of wicked step-sisters and, of course, Cinderella and her reluctant Prince Charming.
The Houston Astros beat the Royals, 7-0, Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
Sheriff deputies are taking the soft-handed approach when it comes to this year’s Wakarusa Festival. With safety as their number one priority, deputies say they will not be going into people’s campsites looking for trouble unless it comes to them.
Testimony in the first-degree murder trial of Lawrence carpenter Martin Miller ended this afternoon with an exchange between Miller and a prosecutor who tried to depict him as a liar. Miller is accused of strangling his wife.
It’s been talked about for more than five years and it will be another five years before its finished. But there is progress on proposed improvements to Highway 59 between Lawrence and Ottawa. A Kansas Department of Transportation survey team began placing reference monuments along the centerline for the proposed expansion of Highway 59 this week in Douglas County.
City commissioners are looking to discuss ordinances that would prohibit certain forms of aggressive panhandling on the city streets.
Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self took to the links with more than 25 teams during the Bill Self Lawrence Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Golf Classic. The tournament was held Friday at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
The Lawrence Raiders were trailing 3-2 in the sixth inning against Manhattan Post 17. But the Raiders rallied to beat Manhattan, 10-8.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris talks about the putter including how to do a long putt drill, a medium-short putt drill and a short putt drill.
Crews are still working on getting 15th and Wakarusa streets ready for its new signal lights. The poles should be installed sometime this fall.
The Lawrence school district may soon have a deputy superintendent.
Despite early-morning clouds, the area will be clear and sunny today.
A development company based out in Missouri announced Thursday that it wants to build a first-class hotel and conference center on the 600 block of New Hampshire.
Eligible bachelors went up for auction at the third annual Bachelor Auction to benefit Health Care Access. Organizers hope to raise more than $3,000 during Thursday’s auction at JB Stouts Sports Bar & Grill, 721 Wakarusa Drive.
Lawrence Municipal Airport is hosting its first Father’s Day Fly-in Breakfast and Open House. The sponsors of the event hope the occasion will drum up more interest in the airport.
Although things are just getting started out at Clinton State Park, organizers say they can tell this festival will be at least double the size of last year, which is music to their ears.
An investigation report about the fight and stabbing at the Moon Bar that left Kansas University basketball player J.R. Giddens with a slashed artery was turned over by police to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday. District attorney Charles Branson says it will take some time to review the 250-page report.
A Lawrence man accused of involuntary manslaughter could change his plea or have a jury trial. Dates were set up Thursday for Adan S. Cruz, who is charged with driving the car that struck and killed Jodie Hatzenbihler.
A 33 year-old Lawrence man was stabbed early Thursday outside Johnny’s Tavern. The man arrived at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with a serious stab wound to his chest, said Lawrence Police Capt. David Cobb, and hospital staff alerted police.
The Kansas City Royals won their fifth straight game after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-6, Thursday at Kaufman Stadium.
Diaper prices are expected to rise this summer and a Lawrence couple has a solution –- cloth diapers. Amy and Jeremy Lehrman started up Express Diapers in late March and say using cloth diapers are cheaper than using disposables.
The Kanwaka Township Volunteer Fire Department is looking to bolster their ranks with people who want to help the community. Although the volunteer fire department already has a good core of fire fighters, Capt. Corky Kearney says the five or six who respond to fires all of the time often get tired.
Prosecutors finished their case Thursday against Martin Miller, a Lawrence carpenter accused of strangling his wife. Today, jurors heard testimony from a computer forensic examiner and the mistress of Martin Miller.
Mario Chalmers is using the summer to get a leg up on college basketball. And the Alaskan native did just that by scoring 11 points during Wednesday’s game at Bill Self’s annual basketball camp.
The Lawrence Outlaws took out Lansing, 8-0, Thursday at the Lawrence Invitational Tournament. Earlier in the day, the Outlooks beat Shawnee Mission East, 9-0.
The Lawrence Raiders beat Lincoln, Neb., 5-3, Thursday in the Lawrence Invitational Tournament. Earlier in the day, the Raiders took out Shawnee Mission South, 10-0.
Defense attorneys this afternoon began making their case for accused wife killer Martin K. Miller.
The weather looks great for the Wakarusa Festival this weekend.
The party officially doesn't begin until tomorrow, but people already were out at Clinton State Park on Wednesday with hopes that this Wakarusa Music Festival will top last year's.
Coming into tonight, Royals star free agent Jose Lima was 0-5 with an ERA over 8. Against his former team, however, "Lima time" came into its own.
Jurors saw evidence of the nearly 8,000 pornographic images secretly kept on a former Christian school leader's computer as testimony resumed today in the trial of Martin K. Miller in the Douglas County District Court.
More than three decades after giving up and dropping out, 52-year-old Gerard Guyer is graduating from high school.
Middle of June might seem late for a graduation ceremony, but what's a month when many of these graduates have waited years to get their diplomas?
A steep drop-off at the off-leash dog park near Clinton Lake is causing some concerns along local dog owners, after several dogs have actually fallen off the edge.
When the KU basketball team was struggling 20 years ago, it was put in the capable hands of Danny Manning. Now, U.S. basketball will follow the same formula.
Former Jayhawk Bryant Nash joined KU's current players for a pick-up game at Bill Self's basketball camp.
Testimony resumes today in the first degree murder trial of Martin Miller -- the former Christian school board member -- accused of killing his wife.
Lawrence Police officers are investigating an early morning shooting in north Lawrence.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today said the state can increase school funding without a tax increase to comply with a Kansas Supreme Court order.
Today will continue the week's trend of clear skies and pleasant weather.
Testimony has begun in the case of a former Christian school board member and church youth leader accused of killing his wife. Martin Miller is standing trial on first-degree murder charges in the death of 46-year-old Mary Miller, who was found dead inside the family home in late July.
The Lawrence Police are investigating the unattended death of a man found at an apartment complex this morning.
Turning 16 opens up a whole new world for teens, and parents, young drivers and leaders of the Douglas County Law Library tonight explored the legalities of that world behind the wheel.
Fifty flags were flying at American Legion Post No. 14 today in honor of Flag Day.
Kansas Board of Education members are considering a change in policy that would require parents to opt their students in to the classes. Current policy allows parents to exclude their children from lessons.
A new roundabout is about to be installed at the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive. The intersection is located just east of the K-10 bypass on Clinton Parkway, where a new subdivision and strip mall will soon be built.
Lawrence city commissioners tonight rejected a plan to place a pedestrian refuge at 6th and Louisiana.
Kansas City jumped to an early lead but to no avail against the Jackhammers.
Ever since Buddy Bell hit town, the Royals have been averaging nearly two more runs per game, an offensive boost that they'll need going into this week's series against Los Angeles.
Ed Gaddis lives only a few blocks away from the Sixth Street Hy-Vee, so that's where he does most of his shopping -- and it has paid off for him.
One of KU's summer sports highlights begins tomorrow with the first of two games matching former Jayhawks against current players.
The area should be dry and pleasant today and tomorrow.
The Kansas City team is running away with the Northern League's Southern Division.
The Kansas Supreme Court's school finance decision is good news for local school, but until the board can see actual numbers, they are unable to determine their budget.
The trial is set to begin Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, a pool of 45 potential jurors were whittled down for reasons ranging from personal reasons or already forming opinions about Martin Miller's guilt. Judge Paula Martin has also ruled that Miller's pastor, Rev. Leo Barbee, will not be allowed to testify.
Despite three coaches in three years, the American Legion team will play for their third-straight state championship.
Danny Manning spoke on the topics of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Tori Mitchell gives the record highs and lows for June 13.
The heavy rains have drowned some crops in low-lying areas, but Douglas County Extension official Bill Wood believes that he'd rather have too much moisture than not enough.
The man witnesses say stabbed J.R. Giddens made an initial appearance in Johnson County court on two counts of aggravated assault.
About 15 students threw the barbecue at the Lawrence Community Shelter.
Critics of evolution who came to Kansas to testify on school science standards are seeking reimbursement of $5,000 for their expenses, state records show.
Lawrence city commissioners no longer are scheduled to discuss issues related to sidewalk dining guidelines and changes to the city’s smoking ordinance at their meeting this week.
Lawrence should expect to stay dry today although there may be a slight risk for severe weather this afternoon. “We’re just on the back edge of it, but the thunderstorms should be erupting to the east of us,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Large hail and gale-force winds pounded Lawrence this afternoon as the leading edge of a line of thunderstorms roared through the area, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Because of the heavy rains, Lawrence is under a flood warning through 1:45 a.m. Monday.
In November, the residents of Columbia, Mo., passed a two-part ordinance that decriminalizes the use of marijuana -- meaning no jail time or arrest for a person holding less than an ounce and a quarter of pot.
Kansas University's Gary Woodland and Tyler Docking were tied with Missouri's Chris Mabry and John Kelly in the KGA Four-Ball championship before play was suspended Sunday at Alvamar Golf Course. Officials will announce the date of when the championship will resume soon.
Lawrence teenagers are looking for jobs in a summer market that some national experts say is the worst in recent memory. But in Lawrence, there are plenty of summer job opportunities at the Lawrence Aquatic Center. Officials at the Aquatic Center say they are looking for more workers.
More than 200 people took part in the 3rd annual Clinton Lake Kite Festival, where the Kansas City Kite Club spent Saturday displaying their kite surfing abilities. Sean Beavers, president of the Kite Club, says the festival is a great family event.
People of all ages toured downtown Lawrence on Saturday for the 18th annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition. The event was designed to teach art lovers about the history of the sculptures, which were placed all around the city.
On Tuesday, city commissioners will review the guidelines for outdoor dining recommended by the Historic Resources Commission. One part of the guideline requires railings to be removable and made of raw iron.
The Kansas City Royals won its first road game since 2003 on Sunday. The Royals took out the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-4.
Kansas University golfer Barrett Martens and teammate Missouri's Trent Twaddle did not advance to the quarterfinals of the Kansas Golf Assn. Four-Ball's tournament Thursday despite what the KGA Web site reported. Instead, Missouri's Chris Mabry and John Kelly moved on. Mabry and Kelly will now face Kansas University’s Gary Woodland and Tyler Docking in the finals Saturday.
The Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club donated $1,500 to the Boys and Girls Club at the summer youth program kickoff party Friday. The Boys and Girls Club provides after-school and out-of-school programs for more than 1,000 youth throughout the year.
The ongoing prosecution of the citywide smoking ban prompts an amendment to the ordinance. The new amendment tells bar owners what to do if someone lights up in their establishment.
A monthly scavenger hunt is allowing residents to learn more about Lawrence. The scavenger hunt has brought game players to familiar landmarks around the city including the Campanile and Pioneer Cemetery.
About 1,000 people are prepared to walk all night at Free State High School in an effort to raise money to fight cancer. This is Lawrence’s 11th Relay for Life.
More than 80 tennis players are entered in the Lawrence Tennis Open, which began Friday at the Lawrence Tennis Center. The United States Tennis Assn sanctions the event.
Former Kansas University basketball player Michael Lee is contemplating a contract with the Harlem Globetrotters.
A judge has reconsidered the jail sentence for a man convicted of striking and killing an intoxicated pedestrian near Teepee Junction.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris talks about the money clubs.
It's no surprise that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie started dating after they made "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." They're too cool and beautiful not to be together, and their onscreen chemistry is hard to miss.
Lawrence is expected to get another soaking -- enough for the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for the area through mid-morning Saturday.
The community comes together to aid a Lawrence family whose home was damaged last month in a fire. More than half dozen bands will play a benefit concert for the family Sunday at Astros on Sixth and Kasold streets.
6Sports reporters Kevin Romary, Mike Rigg and DJ Whetter participated Wednesday in this year’s Free State High’s girls basketball camp.
Jurors will be allowed to see graphic photographs portraying the alternative lifestyle of Martin Miller, who stands trial Monday for the first-degree murder of his wife. Judge Paula Martin ruled Thursday that two photographs could be presented as evidence.
Kansas University golfer Barrett Martens and teammate Missouri's Trent Twaddle advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kansas Golf Assn. Four-Ball’s tournament at Alvamar Golf Course. Martens and Twaddle defeated Missouri’s Chris Mabry and John Kelly in 20 holes Thursday.
Lawrence Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man after a west Lawrence property owner found his body Thursday evening in the backyard of a duplex.
Twenty-one short films will premiere at the Wild West Film Festival on Friday at the Granada. Filmmakers from Kansas City and Lawrence had 48 hours to make a six-minute short film that began with the line, “Hey, what are you doing here?”
Three Kansas University students say they are considering either filing a lawsuit or appealing the ruling of a University of Missouri investigation that cleared any wrongdoing of MU’s police chief. In March, the police chief allegedly grabbed a KU student's shirt in an altercation over a banner the student and his friends took to Mizzou Arena.
Misty McCormick’s has had to deal with many problems at home while her husband has been serving in Iraq. McCormick’s basement was flooded, her roof starting to leak and her son also suffered a fall requiring 36 stitches.
The city’s Homeless Task Force says $4.7 million is the cost to tackle the city’s homeless issue. The task force’s recommendations include the construction of a new homeless shelter, a mental health plan and case management.
Although the Kansas City Royals won the series against the San Francisco Giants, the Royals were unable Thursday to complete the sweep. The Giants took out the Royals, 9-7, Thursday afternoon in San Francisco.
Lawrence is in for a damp, muggy morning. But the severe weather will stay out of the area today, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
The development of two baby robins born late last month in the Old West Lawrence neighborhood may be followed on a new webcam on www.ljworld.com. The robins’ nest-cam can be found in the left rail of the home page of www.ljworld.com. A direct link is www2.ljworld.com/downloads/webcams/.
It's a strange feeling at Lawrence High School, where Jo Huntsinger is no longer the head volleyball coach. In her place is former assistant Molly Lamere. However, the program's goals remain the same.
Alcohol, drugs, gambling -- all addictions with specific programs to help those struggling. But what about those who play videogames obsessively?
A group of Washburn University researchers has completed a three-week excavation at a site that could have been an Underground Railroad stop owned by abolitionist John Doy.
Lawrence Police are asking homeowners to be vigilant in the wake of more than a dozen garage burglaries in less than two months.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has broken out the crystal ball to show what traffic on Sixth Street will be like when it's fully developed, and it's not a pretty picture.
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway and two other university officials are headed to China, Taiwan and South Korea to set up exchange agreements and meet with alumni.
A court hearing on whether a sexual predator should remain barred from living in a Leavenworth County group home was postponed Wednesday.
Severe weather was brewing in the Lawrence area this evening, leading to tornado warnings in Leavenworth County and extreme southern Douglas County, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Kansas City took a division-best 12-5 mark into the middle game of a three-game set against the Calgary Vipers, but couldn't keep its recent hot streak going.
The journey that a ballplayer takes on his way to the majors is often a strange one, but for former Jayhawk Sean Flynn, independent league baseball and the Kansas City T-Bones have given this catcher a chance to come home.
It's an ambitious goal for the 11 local food pantries: eliminate hunger in Lawrence. National Hunger Day highlights the constant struggle most pantries face supplying low-income residents with food.
It's been well-documented as a dangerous stretch of road for years, and now the Kansas Department of Transportation is taking note, forming a group that will make some recommendations for the stretch of Kansas Highway 10 near the East Hills Business Park.
Two months after voters approved a $64 million bond issue to improve Lawrence schools, officials have given a glimpse of what those improvements will look like.
A man fishing at Mary's Lake in southeast Lawrence had to call in the Lawrence Police after he reeled in a pipe bomb. The Olathe Hazardous Devices Unit was called to the scene to disable the bomb, which consisted of one 16-inch pipe taped to three propane tanks.
Get ready for another hot, sticky one. "We are turning up the heat today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Traffic was blocked off early this afteroon along Sixth Street near the intersections of Ohio and Louisiana street while authorities were dealing with a natural gas line break.
Lawrence Police are investigating a report that a man exposed himself to two children Sunday evening at a car wash.
Franklin County Sheriff's officers were today continuing to investigate the death of an Overbrook girl who died in a rollover accident Monday night on a rural road near Pomona.
Get ready for another hot, sticky one. "We are turning up the heat today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
After 28 years of service, Monsignor Vince Krische will go to St. Anne's at Prairie Village.
Calgary's expansion team faced the T-Bones for the first time.
While the school finance issue has yet to be settled, the Kansas Supreme Court's decision comes as good news to educators. The court-mandated budget increase should put an end to staffing cuts. Local teachers believe the ruling says that schools are now a priority in the state.
A Rangers player flashed an obscene gesture at the Kansas City players at the end of the game, which led to both benches being emptied.
Sheldon Battle has already won several awards, and now will compete in three events at the championships.
Coach Ritch Price will lose two seniors for certain, and possibly two juniors and a high school recruit.
D.J. Mitchell gives the record highs and lows for June 6.
The three-car pileup took place at the Midland Junction.
In 2004, the state legislature passed laws prohibiting the furnishing of alcohol to minors, or hosting a gathering where children may have alcohol.
The SRS is still trying to find a place to establish a supervised group home for Leroy Hendricks and possibly two other sexual predators.
More than 300 scouts will come together to participate in more than 25 different activities.
Last year, more than 20 bicyclists were injured in road accidents.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today said all options would be considered to comply with a court order to increase school funding by $285 million in less than four weeks.
Kansas House Speaker Doug Mays said today that the Legislature will meet in special session on June 22 to address last week’s state Supreme Court ruling on school finance.
Add State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins to the list of Republicans who will not be running for governor.
Break out the ice cold lemonade and find some cool shade -- hot, muggy, 90-degree weather is heading to Lawrence for the first few days of the week, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The 824th Quartermaster Detachment of the Army Reserves received the Warrior Citizen Award on Sunday at Clinton Lake. And one reservist is learning to juggle her role as a single mom and as a soldier.
Last week, Bill Freeman was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Assn. Hall of Fame at the state track and field meet in Wichita. And on Sunday, Freeman’s friends, family and former athletes celebrated his accomplishments with a reception at Lawrence High.
Lawrence High student Rose Tarman presented a check to Habitat for Humanity officials during a ceremony at a Habitat house in north Lawrence. Two weeks ago, Tarman organized a benefit concert for the group, which raised about $1,500.
About 15 Mount Oread residents on Saturday picked up trash by houses that order the Kansas University campus. Neighbors say that since the area is made up of many renters and students, the annual cleanup is needed.
Hundreds of people turned out for the Lawrence Public Library’s Family Knight Festival on Saturday, which kicked off the summer reading program.
Members of the city's three Rotary Clubs, along with leaders of the Parks and Recreation Department, dedicated the Lawrence Area Rotary Arboretum on Saturday.
Tim Yager has opened Yager’s Outfitters, a fly-fishing shop at the corner of Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive in Lawrence. The store offers flies, apparel, equipment and guided fishing tours.
According to the National Weather Service, the Kansas River, up near Lecompton, was predicted to rise over its banks slightly Sunday evening cresting sometime early Monday morning. The river is predicted to drop low flood stage by noon Monday.
The Texas Rangers won the series against the Royals after defeating them, 8-1, Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
The Kansas City T-Bones took out the Schaumburg Flyers, 12-5 and 2-1, in a doubleheader Sunday.
If you have afternoon activities today, keep a watch on the skies -- the Lawrence area is under a tornado watch until late this evening and thunderstorms are expected beginning late this afternoon. Lawrence is also under a flood watch through early Sunday morning.
A growing number of parents and their young children are learning how to communicate with each other through a Lawrence business that teaches sign language to parents and their infants.
Eagle Bend assistant professional John Morris gives four tips on how to golf including how to hold your golf club and how to stand.
Kansas University men's basketball forward Moulaye Niang will seek a medical redshirt for the 2005-06 season, coach Bill Self announced Friday. Niang, a 6-foot-11 senior, will not participate during the upcoming season because of a recurring back condition.
The Kansas City Royals win their fourth game in the row after taking out the Texas Rangers, 2-1, Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
Leroy Hendricks was moved Thursday to a home at 24130 Golden Road in Leavenworth County. Neighbors and local officials are upset about not being told about the convicted child molester moving into the neighborhood and has filed a restraining order to have him leave.
Lawrence Police say they still have no timetable for completing their investigation into last month's stabbing at the Moon Bar that Kansas University basketball star J.R. Giddens.
Attorneys for Martin K. Miller debated on what photos should be excluded and included for his upcoming trial. Miller is charged with killing his wife.
Today’s ruling means that legislators will have less than one month to come up with millions of dollars. And two local lawmakers agree it will be difficult but differ on where the money will come from.
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday ordered state lawmakers to increase school funding by $285 million by July 1, a decision that will force a special legislative session and a possible tax increase.
Thursday and Friday’s rain are taking a toll on two Kansas University’s newer buildings -- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and the Student Recreation Fitness Center. On Friday, the roof was leaking at the Dole Institute of Politics.
Local authorities were responding late this afternoon to a report of a head-on, two-vehicle accident at a busy intersection in southeast Lawrence.
Commuters traveling home this afternoon and again later tonight should watch out for flooded roadways, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Schack said the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through noon Saturday for an area that includes Douglas, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties.
The Kansas Supreme Court today upheld the Douglas County conviction of Michael W. Kesserling, who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder near Lecompton.
A thunderstorm was rumbling through Lawrence this morning, bringing strong winds, lightning, hail and heavy rains. And another round of storms is expected this afternoon and evening.
The Americana Music Academy is making a case to occupy the former Carnegie Library at Ninth and Vermont streets.
After two weeks of testing biodiesel fuel on campus, the transportation coordinator of KU on Wheels is optimistic that the student run organization will adopt the environmentally friendly fuel.
The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house gets trashed on Kansas University’s campus and the residents suspect the previous tenants.
A 27-year-old Lawrence man has been charged with aggravated battery in the stabbing of his roommate. The aggravated battery charge stems from an incident Wednesday in which the victim showed up at Wal-greens with two stab wounds to the head.
The Kansas City Royals got their first sweep in 21 months after sweeping the series against the New York Yankees, 5-2, Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
Sex predator Leroy Hendricks was relocated from Osawatomie State Hospital to a rural residence in Leavenworth County, state welfare officials reported Thursday. A group of Lawrence mothers have been gathering petition signatures in opposition to the state's plan to move the elderly man to Lawrence.
The Kansas City Chiefs cut wide receiver Johnny Morton, Chiefs president Carl Peterson announced Thursday.
The Kansas City T-Bones took out the Lincoln Saltdogs, 3-0, Thursday.
The "Whatever it Takes" philosophy is taking over the Lawrence school district and thanks to the program, high school is going to look different next year. Some of the changes include new policies regarding attendance and some schedule changes.
The Free State High’s football team may not have started out last season great but the team ended the season as district champs. And the team hopes to get better especially during practice this week at camp.
Kansas Water officials on Thursday commissioned further study of the effect of dredging on the river, which provides drinking water, power and recreation to more than 1 million Kansans.
Patches of dense fog were making traveling somewhat treacherous early this morning in low lying areas. But the fog was burning off by midmorning leaving behind sunny, but humid conditions.
Members of a Lawrence task force agreed Wednesday many in the community are uncertain how to seek help for mental illness, particularly after 5 p.m.
A well-rested pitching staff failed to pay off for the Kansas City T-Bones, who fell to Lincoln 12-3 in the first game of the night.
Kansas City is having a mini-renaissance with the arrival of new manager Buddy Bell, taking two in a row against the Yankees.
Buddy Bell is off to a good start in his new position for the Royals, but the struggling team will need more than a couple of wins against the Yankees to turn around.
Lawrence residents who want to appear in a movie may have a chance to do Friday in Lenexa.
Summer school as we know it is over. No more will students sit in a classromm for several hours a day, five days a week. Summer school won't even necessarily be held in the summer. From now on, students who need to retake classes will do so whenever they want -- online.
The Lawrence City Band opened its summer season of concerts in South Park tonight.
A man reportedly suffering from a stabbing wound in the neck went into the Walgreens at 23rd and Louisiana streets looking to buy bandages when a worried passer-by saw the blood and called police, who are interviewing the victim’s roommate as a possible suspect.
Lawrence Police were interviewing a possible suspect this afternoon in the stabbing of a man found injured this morning in the parking lot of a drug store.
Douglas County was getting steady showers this morning, already totaling up to between 2 and 4 inches by midmorning And more is expected through the day, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
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