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Thursday, March 31, 2005
Roller derby, a popular sport in the 1970s, is making a huge comeback. Leagues have started up all around the country including one in Kansas City. The Kansas City Roller Warriors was formed about a year ago and has more than 30 members.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
The board of the Interfraternity Council on Thursday upheld the expulsion of Phi Kappa Theta, whose members held an unregistered keg party.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
The Kansas University's baseball team will be rested and ready to take on Texas A&M on Friday. The Jayhawks took four days off this week.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Eudora High senior Kayla Moyer is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
One of the state’s most notorious child molesters is being released from a state prison hospital next week and is coming to live in Lawrence. A Sedgwick County judge has said that 70-year-old Leroy Hendricks is ready to move on from an 11-year stay in a sex-predator treatment program at Larned State Hospital.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Free State High senior Brady Morningstar will skip college next year to attend a prep school somewhere on the East Coast this fall.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
About 400 movie-goers packed Liberty Hall on Thursday night to watch "Black Cloud," a movie produced by former "NYPD Blue" star Rick Schroder. Shroder says his independent film almost didn't make it out to the public.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
March came in like a lion this year -- with bitter 7-degree morning wind chills. And, true to the saying, it's going out more like a lamb -- temperatures topped out this afternoon in the upper 50s under cloudy skies and just a bit of a breeze.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
An elementary school teacher accused of stealing $97,000 and the Lawrence school district have officially broken ties.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
An overheated air handling system motor caused the evacuation of Allen Fieldhouse this afternoon.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Legislation, which would increase penalties for criminals preying on children, was approved by the Senate on Thursday. The bill increases the statute of limitations for most crimes from two years to five years.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A hearing on a 12-year-old murder case continues today. Convicted murderer James P. Ludlow is seeking a new trial claiming the attorney who defended him provided ineffective consul.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Monsignor Vince Krische of the St. Lawrence Catholic Center says he would rejoice and mourn the Pope's death because the Pope would live on through his work.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Kansas University signee Mario Chalmers says he and senior guard Aaron Miles are similar in how they pass and push the ball up court. However, the future Jayhawk says he shoots the ball more than Miles.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A postcard stating that City Commission candidate David Schauner allegedly beat his wife has found its way into voter's mailboxes and Schauner says the allegations are not true.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the local issues for Basehor residents.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Introduction to the issues of the April 5 general election. Also, a candidate profile of city commission candidate Mike Amyx.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of city commission candidate Sue Hack.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the second public school bond issue, which will focus on technology.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of school board candidate Linda Robinson.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the local issues for Tognanoxie residents.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the Lawrence Public Schools bond proposals.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of school board candidate Craig Grant.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of city commission candidate David Schauner.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of city commission candidate Jim Carpenter.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of school board candidate John Mitchell.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at local issues for Eudora residents.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at local issues for Leavenworth residents.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the proposed gay marriage amendment.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
A look at the local issues for Piper residents.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Profile of city commission candidate Tom Bracciano.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Nearly 12 years after being sent to prison, the man convicted of the November 1992 murder of a Lawrence builder is seeking a new trial.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
State legislators approved a $127 million increase for Kansas public schools on Wednesday. The hike comes without a statewide increase in taxes, but could mean an increase on the local level.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Over the next two years, bond payments for three city projects will be paid off, freeing up around $800,000 a year in the city budget. Some commissioners would like to see that money help fund after-school programs.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
The most deadly school shooting since Columbine is taking an emotional toll on at least one Haskell Indian Nations University student. For the Red Lake community, March 21 will be remembered as a tragic day that changed the reservation forever. Ten people died that day and many were wounded. For Haskell junior Ron Strong, spring break quickly became a time of mourning.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
A cold front blustered into Lawrence this afternoon, pushing down temperatures and bringing a late afternoon drizzle.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Kansas University All-American basketball forward Wayne Simien was honored today in the Capitol as a great athlete and role model.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Kansas Relay director Tim Weaver announced Wednesday that three-time Olympic champion Marion Jones will run on April 23 at Memorial Stadium.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Kansas University men’s basketball recruits Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright and Micah Downs combined for 42 points as the West team fell to the East, 115-110, in the McDonald’s All-American game on Wednesday night in South Bend, Ind. Chalmers led the way with 20 points, Wright added 14 and Downs eight.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
The KU softball played at a foreign place today: Arrocha Ballpark. For the first time since March 12, and for the fifth time all season, the Jayhawks played a home game.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
The city's housing trust fund is still without a steady stream of funding, despite discussions today by the Lawrence City Commission.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Dozens of Free State High School students have hit the stage for rehearsals of "Encore 2005," the school's annual variety show.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
He's got high-flying dunks and arms that stretch into next week, but KU recruit Julian Wright isn't a scoring monster -- instead of always taking the shot, Wright considers the team's needs and will play at any position.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Traffic crashes are the No. 1 killer of children, teenagers and adults under 34 in Kansas. A forum on Wednesday streesed the importance of traffic safety.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Well-known conservative pundit Ann Coulter's speaking engagement at Kansas University sparked some unruly behavior from the audience gathered at the Lied Center. Hecklers were asked to leave the lecture after she refused to continue unless they were removed.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Lawrence Alternative High School Principal Judy Juneau, who will retire at the end of the school year, will continue to work with students next year when LAHS students will return to their home high schools.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Fire burned a mobile home being towed out of Lawrence Tuesday afternoon, causing a chain reaction that led to wind-driven grass fires along the Kansas Highway 10 bypass near the Kansas Turnpike and slowing traffic for several hours.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
The Eudora High softball team opened up against one of the state's best pitchers in Ottawa High junior Megan Ramsey.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Free State High graduate Keith Wooden, a scholarship basketball player at Arizona State for the last two years, plans to transfer to Wichita State this summer.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Pearson Government Solutions is operating under a new 10-year lease for its two buildings at the East Hills Business Park, where the company employs 1,800 people with more on the way
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
The Kansas Senate and House of Representatives will be paying a tribute to KU senior Wayne Simien at the Statehouse on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Lawrence City Commissioners renewed their committment to the Hughes Carnegie Center for literacy by approving a move forward for some basic renovations.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
KU signee Mario Chalmers is keeping himself busy. Not only did he win the McDonald's High School All-American game's three-point contest on Monday, but he's also going to help his prep team compete in their state playoffs on Thursday night.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Teachers from the Lawrence school district worked at three restaurants Tuesday for McTeacher's Night, and McDonald's donated 20 percent of the sales during the four-hour period to the school district.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
It's a great March day to go fly a kite -- strong winds and temperatures in the mid 70s are headed to Lawrence, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It looks like a breezy afternoon," Schack said.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Rising interest rates aren't putting the brakes on home sales in the Lawrence area, according to a new report form the Douglas County appraiser's office.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
As long as Steve Heffernan is in charge, don't worry about the Free State High track and field team. This year, 100 kids showed up to take part in one of the best programs in the state.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Curtis Ledbetter was a standout player for the Lions, and he brings hitting power to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Monday, March 28, 2005
The Ramada opened in the 1970's. It will be updated and receive some new furnishings before reopening as EconoLodge.
Monday, March 28, 2005
When the game will tip off on Wednesday, KU recruits Micah Downs, Mario Chalmers and Julian Wright will play together for the West squad.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Coach Price believes that the team has proven their offensive mettle, and needs to improve their defense.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Wayne Kruse's resignation offer comes as he reappeared in Douglas County Court on three felony charges.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Wayne Kruse, accused of stealing thousands from the Lawrence teachers' union, has offered his resignation to the school board. The board has to decide whether to accept the terms of the resignation, which includes paying him until the end of the school year.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Gas theft has been hitting the pocketbooks of convenience stores across Lawrence. This adds additional expense to the gas prices in town.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Forty-seven flamingos were stolen from the home of Cyrilla Loria last week. Today she reported that 37 of the plastic birds had been dumped near her yard.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s were treating Lawrence residents to a much-needed spring day. "It doesn't get much better -- a great day to start out the work week," says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, March 28, 2005
A Douglas County woman's flock of plastic flamingos have returned.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
The Kansas University's baseball team fell, 9-4, to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big 12 Conference play Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks won the first match on Saturday while the Cornhuskers won the second match.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
About 20 demonstrators, including a former Marine, protested in front of the military recruiting office at the intersection of 23rd and Louisiana streets Saturday. The demonstrators were protesting the War in Iraq and against recruiting techniques.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
The Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza drew a larger crowd this year to South Park than compared to last year, organizers for the event said. Last year, about 850 children took part in the egg hunt.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Michigan State advances to the Final Four after knocking off the Kentucky Wildcats, 94-88 in double overtime, Sunday.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
North Carolina advances to the Final Four after taking out the Wisconsin Badgers, 88-82, Sunday. This will be Roy Williams' fifth trip to the Final Four.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Dot Nary, a Kansas University graduate student, teaches "Health in Motion," a health and wellness class to help the handicapped and elderly live healthy and fit lives.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
The rising cost of gas could put a dent in the city's budget. Half a million dollars has been set aside for gasoline use by several city departments but the budget was based on gas costing between $1.50 and $1.75 per gallon.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
The first Haskell Film Festival kicks off this Thursday at Liberty Hall with a showing of the movie "Black Cloud," a movie produced by former "NYPD Blue" star Rick Schroder. The three-day event will feature about 20 movies by or about American Indians.
Friday, March 25, 2005
The Shelter Inc. and the Lawrence Youth Football Program both received several thousand dollars, which were raised by events during St. Patrick's Day.
Friday, March 25, 2005
20 downtown businesses currently have outdoor dining areas, and two more have plans in the pipeline. The commission in charge of overseeing sidewalk licenses believe it may be time to develop some guidelines. There are some concerns about adding the sidewalk tables, which is seen as a way to allow customers to smoke while dining.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Wisconsin defeats N.C. State, and will play the winner of the Villanova/UNC game. Michigan State defeats Duke, and Kentucky is struggling against Utah.
Friday, March 25, 2005
The LPGA's Futures Tour will bring professional golfers to Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence.
Friday, March 25, 2005
The coming vote will bring politics to the pulpit on Easter Sunday.
Friday, March 25, 2005
50 of the plastic pink flamingos surrounded Cyrilla Loria's home near Lone Star Lake. Sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning, thieves swiped the flamingos.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Kindergarten students typically meet for three hours a day, but changes are coming to the school's schedule.
Friday, March 25, 2005
The Dole Institute of Politics held its first public tours of its archives today.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.
Friday, March 25, 2005
If you're heading out to Good Friday services today, prepare for some bleak weather. "The clouds will be thick. It is going to be a damp and dreary way to end the week," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "We are not expecting to see any sunshine today."
Thursday, March 24, 2005
The Lady Jayhawks hope that this weekend's Big 12 opener against the Longhorns will prove that their 15-9 record is no fluke. Kansas head coach Tracy Bunge says her team has been doing a lot of good things.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
In April, senior guard Aaron Miles will play in the Portsmouth Invitational, an event where some of the top seeds in the nation will gather to show off for NBA scouts. Miles is the only Jayhawk who will play in this invitational.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
After a successful year of the city's first kickball league, Lawrence Parks and Recreation is now starting an adult dodgeball league, which is set to begin this spring.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., spoke about the importance of balancing the budget at a meeting of the local Kiwanis Club on Thursday. Moore also talked about a bill he is proposing that would prohibit social security money from being spent on anything other than social security.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
When the Kansas University's men's basketball team faces rival Missouri next year, the Jayhawks may see more than black and gold in the stands. Ever since KU was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Bucknell, Missouri fans have been buying Bucknell shirts as a way to taunt their Jayhawk rivals.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Lawrence Humane Society officials are warning people of buying rabbits and other animals as gifts for Easter. Last year, more than 20 rabbits flooded the Lawrence Humane Society after Easter and officials had to call in a National Rabbit Rescue organization for help.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Dawn and Jimmy Creten of Tonganoxie turned their hobby of racing into a full-time job. The couple, who owns and drives monster trucks, just returned from the Monster Truck World Finals in Las Vegas last weekend.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
About 500 workers at a Kmart distribution center in Lawrence are waiting to find out what will happen next after Kmart bought Sears for $12.3 billion Thursday. The distribution center is one of 15 that Kmart operates in the United States.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Take your umbrella along today. There's a chance for isolated showers throughout the afternoon and into the evening, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
The Kansas University's baseball team will face Nebraska in the Big 12 opener at 3 p.m. Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Years of agonizing legal battles for Terri Schiavo's family could have been avoided with a simple piece of paper. A living will ensures one's wishes about end-of-life decisions are clearly spelled out, and as the Florida woman's case demonstrates, being without one could exacerbate a tragic situation.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
The news that a local liquor store could lose its liquor license has some Lawrence restaurants worrying about their own business. Cork & Barrel doesn't just sell to individuals -- it's also one of the largest providers of wine and liquor for restaurants in the area.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Concerned residents have called for change at the Lawrence Police Department as about 30 people, including candidates for the Lawrence CIty Commission, attended a citizen's forum at the library. The event was a chance for people to speak out about the police department's performance.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
KU students are out of town this week for spring break, and with the disappearance of human life, there's plenty of room for other lifeforms.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
All season long, Free State High coach Jack Schreiner told anybody who'd listen that Brady Morningstar was the best player in the state. So when the All-State First Team was named, it was no surprise to see Morningstar's name on the list.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
For the second straight spring, the starting quarterback job is up for grabs. This year it's Adam Barmann versus redshirt freshman Marcus Herford.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Unlike last year, Coach Bill Self doesn't expect any players to leave following this year's end. However, Self is continuing to recruit, and DeAndre Thomas of Chicago will be making an official KU visit.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Only cans, carts and compostable bags are now accepted for yard waste collection in Lawrence -- and the transition has led to some frustration around the city.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
The calendar says this is the first week of spring. But winter is hanging around the Lawrence area, keeping temperatures more than 10 degrees below average today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. There's a chance for showers tonight and Thursday.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
KU's surprising loss to Bucknell last week did more than just knock the Jayhawks out of the NCAA Tournament. It also struck hard at some business owners who were hoping to cash in on the team's success.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
On March 7, Elizabeth Hein watched helplessly as her son, Wesley, 6, died in her arms. She blames her son’s autism and a small rubber ball.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Lawrence's two Cork & Barrel liquor stores were shut down today following a state ruling that upheld an earlier decision to revoke the liquor licenses of the store's owners.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
A storm system moving west from Missouri was bringing a mix of drizzle and snow this afternoon to the Lawrence area.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
The Jayhawks have a seven-game winning streak going into their final test before conference play, an away game versus Southwest Missouri State.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
In the past five days, the Kansas softball team has been rained out four times, which is not the warm-up to conference team the Jayhawks had hoped for.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
A down-home diner is branching out after 50 years in North Kansas City. Its second home: a strip mall in western Lawrence. Hayes Hamburger & Chili is expected to open in mid- to late April, transforming a former Scotch Cleaners shop into a 59-seat diner in the Orchards Corners Shopping Center at Kasold Drive and Bob Billings Parkway.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Kansas University senior power forward Wayne Simien was named a first-team All-American on Tuesday by the Associated Press. Joining Simien on the squad were Utah’s Andrew Bogut, Duke’s J.J. Redick, Wake Forest’s Chris Paul and Syracuse’s Hakim Warrick.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
A driver convicted of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence of alcohol had his sentence reduced by 20 months on Tuesday because of a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in January 2004 that affected the sentences of repeat DUI offenders.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Kansas Education Commissioner Andy Tompkins, who announced last month he would retire from his longtime state post, will join Kansas University's faculty, KU officials announced today.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Coach Bill Self has met with Keith Langford to discuss the senior's comments following his final game as a Jayhawk: "Now I can sit down and express myself and say what I really want to, let people know how I really feel. Get a lot of things off my chest."
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
The following is an exerpt from the original 9 1/2-hour statement Thomas E. Murray gave to Riley County police on Nov. 14, 2003.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Although Kansas head coach Bill Self does not have any scholarships to offer right now, he is still recruiting. Self has already recruited four players -- Mario Chalmers, Micah Downs, Julian Wright and Rodrick Stewart -- to the team next season.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Freshman running back Gary Green is turning heads with his quick shifty moves. Kansas football head coach Mark Mangino says Green can make a big play out of a small space.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Junior college transfer Wayne Wilder looks to make a huge impact on Kansas University's defensive line this season. Afterall, the transfer from Garden City Community College is 6-foot-4 and weighs 295 pounds.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Douglas County's Emergency Communications dispatchers can now pinpoint locations of 911 calls made on wireless phones. Emergency Communications officials say they can find the location of Verizon and Cingular Wireless phone customers making 911 calls.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Mary Spencer, who worked at LakeView Manor as a licensed nurse, has filed a lawsuit against the nursing home for $75,000 in damages. Spencer claims that she was fired for reporting staffing violations at the nursing home to the state.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Pearson Government Solutions launched its new National Contact Center on Monday. The federal agency handles workplace discrimination complaints.
Monday, March 21, 2005
The school district is spending half a million dollars to replace carpets in about a fourth of all classrooms in the district over Spring Break.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Former Free State High assistant baseball coach Brad Stoll is now the new head coach of the Lawrence High's baseball team. Stoll, who worked with Free State for seven years, says he will have mixed emotions when Lawrence High faces Free State High on April 7.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Take your umbrella along today -- you might not need it in the morning, but the Lawrence area will get about an inch of rain by Tuesday morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We're going to have a gullywasher as we go through today and tonight, " Schack said.
Monday, March 21, 2005
After a fire destroyed 10 historic buildings in Fort Scott last week, Lawrence city and fire officials say that more extensive use of sprinkler systems could prevent the spread of fire here. And an incentive program for downtown business owners to install fire sprinklers may be in the works.
Monday, March 21, 2005
A high school student killed his grandparents and seven people at his high school Monday on an Indian reservation in Minnesota.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Dozens of filmmakers gathered at the Lawrence Arts Center on Saturday for the first Kansas Film Industry Summit. Event organizers say they hope the event will initiate a regional effort to land more feature-length films in Kansas.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association held its annual YART sale Saturday inside New York School's gymnasium. Event organizers say proceeds will go to home improvement projects for the needy and elderly.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Wisconsin advances to the Sweet 16 after taking out Bucknell, 71-62, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
The Kansas University's men's basketball team is still trying to figure out where things went wrong after losing to Bucknell, 64-63, in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday in Oklahoma City.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Kansas University pitcher Kodiak Quick got his seventh win of the season after the Jayhawks took out Western Illinois, 3-2, Sunday. Last year, the winningest pitcher had only seven victories.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Many Jayhawk fans walked out of Lawrence bars upset after the Kansas University's men's basketball team got knocked out of the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday by the Bucknell Bison.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Lawrence residents Tim Knapp and Brandon Dupont held a commitment ceremony to declare their lifelong commitment to each other this weekend. The ceremony was held in the wake of the heated debate on same-sex marriage in Kansas.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
About 75 people attended a candlelight vigil at the Douglas County Courthouse on Sunday to remember the two-year anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
It's been two years since the beginning of the war in Iraq and the conflict still continues to touch the lives of Lawrence residents. Paul Fairchild, who is with the Coalition for Peace and Justice, says he is not surprised that the war has lasted this long.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Bob Basow, a Kansas University journalism professor, says BTK may have been responsible for the attack on his mother 25 years ago. Dennis Rader, who was arrested in connection to the BTK killings, lived only a few miles from his mother.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Police arrested a man who they believe is responsible for at least eight home burglaries and about 12 auto burglaries in the Brook Creek neighborhood.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Wakarusa principal Donna Black is one of 30 teachers and administrators who will be retiring this year. Mary Rodriquez, the school district's human resources director, says age is the reason why many teachers and administrators are leaving.
Friday, March 18, 2005
When Kansas and Bucknell faces off Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament, members of the Hirschberg family will be cheering for different teams. Mike Hirschberg, who graduated from KU in 2001, says he and his father have been doing a lot of trash talking about the rivalry this week.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Although Tom McDonald graduated from Bucknell University, the Kansas University's School of Welfare associate dean says he'll be cheering for Kansas on Friday. The Jayhawks will meet the Bison at 8:50 p.m. Friday in Oklahoma City in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Kansas University's baseball team beat Western Illinois, 13-7, Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Oklahoma State rolls into the second round of the NCAA tournament after knocking off Southeastern Louisiana, 63-50, Friday.
Friday, March 18, 2005
So far the best recent Hollywood remake of a Japanese film is "The Ring." And the horror effort proved successful enough that it warranted a tepid sequel. "The Ring Two" finds the intrepid reporter played by Naomi Watts moving to a small town to escape the memories of evil bad seed Samara and her cursed videotape.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Lawrence was bright and sunny this morning, with temperatures rising quickly, heading into the upper 50s. But a cold front will be moving in tonight, bringing cloudy skies and cooler temperatures for the weekend, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, March 18, 2005
With the loss of John Randle, the Kansas University's football team is running out of running backs. Especially now that coach Mark Mangino has moved running back Jon Cornish to linebacker.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Police will begin issuing citations to drivers who block the railroad tracks near Sixth and Vermont streets.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Police continue to investigate the death of a 49-year-old man whose body was discovered Wednesday morning inside a south Lawrence home.
Friday, March 18, 2005
The Wisconsin Badgers advanced to Sunday's NCAA Tournament second-round game after defeating Northern Iowa, 57-52, Friday in Oklahoma City.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Langston Hughes School Principal Lisa Williams-Thompson, who is a die-hard Kansas State fan, sported Kansas University's colors Friday after losing a reading bet to her students. Williams-Thompson told her students that she would wear KU's colors for an entire day if they read for 30,000 minutes.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Renovations at the historic Eldridge Hotel are slightly behind schedule. The original re-opening date of April 1 has been pushed back to mid May.
Friday, March 18, 2005
For the first time since 1978, Kansas is bounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament. On Friday night, the No. 14-seeded Bucknell Bison knocked off the Jayhawks, 64-63, in Oklahoma City.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
After more than two days of deliberation, a Douglas County jury Thursday morning found English professor Thomas E. Murray guilty of killing his ex-wife in November 2003.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
John Martin, Kansas University's J.R. Giddens' former coach, said Giddens was the best athlete he had ever coached. Giddens, who hails from Oklahoma, attended John Marshall High School.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Kansas head coach Bill Self returned home to Oklahoma with his team Wednesday night. Kansas University's men's basketball team will face Bucknell at 8:50 p.m. Friday in Oklahoma City in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Although Keith Langford has been practicing with the team, the Kansas guard says he won't know if he'll be able to play in the first round of the NCAA tournament game against Bucknell until Friday.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
6News anchor Josh Garber hosts the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade drew thousands of people to downtown Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Massachusetts Street was covered in green this afternoon for the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade, which featured 108 floats, drew thousands of spectator's downtown.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Although Kansas alumni in Oklahoma City meet regularly to watch KU basketball games on television, members are happy this year because they can actually watch KU play live.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Nevada beat eighth-seeded Texas, 61-57, Thursday in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Although Thomas E. Murray's guilty verdict gives the family of Carmin D. Ross some justice, family members say it still will not bring her back.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Despite the loss of two key players this year, the Kansas University's football team is still in good shape. Junior Banks Floodman says the linebackers are gelling well.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
A Leavenworth County sheriff's deputy has been charged with vehicular homicide in the December death of a volunteer firefighter who was killed in a collision with the deputy's cruiser as the two were responding to a rollover accident.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
If you're headed out to Lawrence's St. Patrick's Day Parade this afternoon, hang tight to your green hats and shore up your shamrocks and shillelaghs. "It's going to be a wee bit windy out there," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
This year will be the final chapter for the four senior Jayhawks and their post-season experiences.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
The water line failure this winter pointed out the need for the downtown water-line replacement project that will begin this spring. In order to help downtown business owners keep people coming to Massachusetts Street during the construction, a party is planned to entice shoppers.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
After two full days of deliberation, a Douglas County jury still did not have a verdict late this afternoon in the murder trial of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway today blasted a House Republican budget proposal that would divert funds from higher education and delay a state employee payraise. The statements came during KU's annual day in the Capitol.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Much of the Lawrence area was shrouded in a thick fog this morning. However, the patchy, dense fog lifted by midmorning, leaving behind mostly sunny skies for the rest of the afternoon.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Black and brown grime that has built up throughout Allen Fieldhouse's 50 years as a hoops hotbed is about to be eaten away by the environmentally gentle-yet-effective cleaning products produced by a Lawrence company.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
City and county officials gathered Wednesday for the groundbreaking ceremony fora new fire and medical station. The project should be completed by spring 2006.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
The Kansas football team has had three practices this spring, and the Jayhawk offense is getting a workout in the early going.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
KU coach Bill Self has downgraded the chances of senior Keith Langford playing on Friday to doubtful, thanks to a relapse of the stomach flu.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
A former neighborhood association president made a plea Wednesday for residents and Douglas County officials to resolve an issue involving a piece of property on Rhode Island Street.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Baker led twice during this pre-conference game, but KU kept coming back to give Coach Ritch Price his 300th Division I coaching victory.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
The verdict in the first-degree murder trial of Thomas E. Murray is still awaited as the jurors spent all day Tuesday in deliberations.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
During closing arguments, prosecutor Tom Bath urges jurors to watch Murray's videotaped statement to police and asks, "Is that how an innocent man would act?"
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
During closing arguments, defense attorney Pedro Irigonegaray tells jurors Murray could have been searching for murder-related terms on the Internet because he wanted to write TV-drama scripts.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
The wait is underway. Jurors have just finished their first morning deliberating behind closed doors in the first-degree murder trial of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Linas Kleiza had 23 points and Thomas Gardner 17 for Missouri, but their efforts weren’t enough in the opening round of the NIT. The Tigers, who lost to DePaul, 75-70, have been in postseason play for eight straight seasons, but the last two they’ve lost in the first round of the NIT.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Although K-State did not get an NIT bid this year, Jim Wooldridge's winning record was enough for him to maintain his job in Manhattan.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
The Firebirds came so close to the state championship last year they could taste it. The experience they gained last year should help them, however, as they get ready to go at it again.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
As we approach Kansas' peak tornado season, students and staff of Lawrence public schools prepare for the worst.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
City commissioners on Tueday approved Lawrence's participation in the Community Housing Assessment Team, an affordable-housing program sponsored by Aquila.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
UNC head coach Roy WIlliams has faced quite a few questions from the media ever since the brackets were announced -- and he's not pleased about it.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Local business owners are crossing their fingers for the Jayhawks, but not just because they're fans. The farther Kansas goes in the tournament, the better for T-shirt sales.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Bucknell has decent guards and an experienced head coach. But one thing the Jayhawks' first-round NCAA opponent does not have is an answer to Wayne Simien.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Lawrence Police arrested a man suspected in a Tuesday night theft from a cash drawer at a liquor store.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
In Shakespeare's ancient Rome, Julius Caesar was warned, "Beware the Ides of March." But one of Lawrence's own weather soothsayers had a much less foreboding forecast for March 15 here.
Monday, March 14, 2005
The biotech company was expected to move to full production, but will have to wait until next year. The company now has only seven employees.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Wayne Kruse was suspended from the school district with pay, and that pay will continue until a hearing is conducted into his behavior.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Spring football practice began Monday morning, but his star running back John Randle wasn't there. He spent the night before in jail. This lack of responsibility has led to coach Mark Mangino dismissing Randle from the team.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Kansas Biological Survey researcher Kelly Kindscher knows all the remaining parcels of open prairie in Douglas County. There aren't many for him to keep track of.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Prosecutors and defense attorneys made their final arguments on Monday. The prosecution described Tom Murray as a "ticking time bomb" and focused on the evidence in the case. The defense dealt with lack of clear motive and no evidence placing Murray at the scene of the crime.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Keith Langford missed the Big 12 Tournament due to a sprained ankle and stomach flu. Coach Self says his ankle is healed and he's recovering from the flu.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Kansas is the 3rd seed in their bracket, which features other teams such as UNC, Connecticut and Florida. They will play late Friday night.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Kansas State was not invited to the National Invitational Tournament. This is the sixth year that the Wildcats did not participate in post-season play. Coach Wooldridge has a losing record during his time at K-State.
Monday, March 14, 2005
J.R. Giddens is a Oklahoma City native and graduate of John Marshall High School. Being so close to home means that he's got a lot of distractions to deal with.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Douglas County commissioners have discussed rules for stands being run in rural parts of the county.
Monday, March 14, 2005
KU's first-round opponent, the Bucknell Bison, has earned its way to the tournament for only the third time in school history.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Prosecutors and police don't remember charges ever being filed, but do say that placing bets on the tournament, such as in an office pool, is prohibited by gambling laws.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Kansas Universitiy running back John Randle, who was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly striking another man outside a downtown Lawrence bar and was formally charged this afternoon with misdemeanor battery, has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Closing arguments are under way today in the trial of a Kansas State University professor charged with murdering his ex-wife.
Monday, March 14, 2005
It might be bright out this morning. But clouds will thicken up this afternoon in the Lawrence area, keeping temperatures from climbing no higher than the low 50s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Defense attorney Bob Eye discusses the evidence presented in the trial in his closing argument in the trial of Thomas E. Murray.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Assistant Dist. Atty. Angela Wilson delivers a dramatic closing statement in the trial of Thomas E. Murray.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Anticipation filled the air at sports bars around the city as Jayhawk fans flocked together to watch the selection show.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Kansas University's men's basketball team will face Bucknell on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The No. 3-seeded Jayhawks and the Bison will play at 8:50 p.m. in Oklahoma City and the winner will advance to the second round to face either Wisconsin or Northern Iowa.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
They might have liked a higher seed, but the short trip down Interstate 35 this week to face Patriot League champion Bucknell in Oklahoma City for the first round of the NCAA Tournament suits the Jayhawks just fine.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Local authorities were seeking information this afternoon about an overnight shooting on Kansas 10 Highway east of Lawrence. One person was wounded early this morning when shots were fired into a vehicle traveling on K-10 west of Eudora, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
The Tonganoxie girls team's title run ended short over the weekend, with an overtime loss on Friday and a loss to Wichita Collegiate on Saturday.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade events have started, with KU junior April Del Campo crowned queen and more than 400 participating in the Shamrock Shuffle.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
In 1975, Haskell Indian Nations University bought more than 800 glass-plate negatives shot by photographer Frank Rinehart at the turn of the 20th century. Now, a new book is taking a fresh look at Rinehart's vision of Native America.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Texas Tech took it down to the wire but could not hang on as Oklahoma State went on to win its second straight Big 12 tournament championship.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
For a $25 registration fee, anyone could walk or run at the Lawrence High School track to help benefit Douglas County Meals on Wheels on Sunday.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Kansas University's men's basketball team advances to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament after knocking off Kansas State, 80-67, Friday in Kansas City, Mo. This is the Jayhawks 31st straight win over the Wildcats.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Attorneys for Thomas E. Murray, a Kansas State University professor charged with killing his ex-wife, wrapped up the defense part of the murder trial Friday in Douglas County District Court. Jurors will hear closing arguments on Monday from prosecutors and the defense attorneys before beginning their deliberations.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Oklahoma advances in the Big 12 tournament after defeating Missouri, 83-79. Texas Tech also advances after defeating Iowa State, 64-56, in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Kansas is part of a pilot program to test whether changing severe weather criteria will make people take the warnings more seriously.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Students are learning more than just science at the 54th annual Douglas County Science Fair, which kicked off Friday. Dave Nordlund, director of the science fair, says students learn how to define and solve problems in everyday life.
Friday, March 11, 2005
If you're into kite flying, you'll find it easy to catch a breeze today -- Lawrence is expected to have steady northwest winds 20 to 30 mph by noon, with some gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon
Friday, March 11, 2005
Resurfacing campus lots and raising rates are some of the topics discussed in a meeting Friday by parking commissioners at Kansas University.
Friday, March 11, 2005
GPW & Associates, a Lawrence civil engineering business, landed a contract this week worth up to $3 million over the next three years to design projects for military bases.
Friday, March 11, 2005
The Chieftains fell, 57-54 in overtime, in a Class 4A state semifinal game against Buhler on Friday in Salina.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Kansas University's softball team beat Southwest Missouri State and Louisville at the Jayhawk Classic on Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Kansas University men's basketball fans are optimistic that not only will the Jayhawks win the Big 12 title but that they will also 'go all the way' in the NCAA tournament.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Crime rates at Kansas University have dropped more than three percent, according to an annual KU crime report released Friday.
Friday, March 11, 2005
The Jayhawks beat the Bison, 10-4, Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Friday, March 11, 2005
About 25 volunteers on Friday helped build a "giving library" that will store books for a local child-literacy program.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Tonight at the Lawrence Public Library, Topeka native Ben Lerner will give a reading and book signing for his debut poetry collection, "The Lichtenberg Figures."
Thursday, March 10, 2005
The United States Basketball Writers Association named Kansas senior forward Wayne Simien a first-team all-American. Simien is the ninth Jayhawk to be given this award.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
After serving as a teacher, administrator and coach in the Lawrence School District for nearly a quarter of a century, Central Junior High School principal Ted Juneau plans to retire. Juneau will step down at the end of this school year, which is his 11th year as principal at Central.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Farmers Market organizers want to move the Saturday market to the city parking lot on the west side of the 800 block of New Hampshire Street. Organizers say the lot would provide more parking and more space for vendors. The Tuesday and Thursday markets would remain at the current Vermont Street location.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Eudora High is looking for a new basketball coach after coach Scott Stein handed in his resignation earlier this week. Stein has been coaching at Eudora High for four years.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Sauer-Danfoss Co., a Lawrence manufacturing plant, is adding 30 more jobs to its company. The company, which already has 210 employees, makes hydraulic power systems in the East Hills Business Park.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
A used-car business is expanding its reach and offerings in Lawrence. Auto Exchange is working on adding two new lots for used cars: the former Site service station at the northwest corner of 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue; and the former Wright's Wallcovering lot at the southwest corner of 33rd and Iowa streets.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Gay Crossley-Brubaker, a friend of Thomas E. Murray's, describes the telephone conversation she had with Murray two days after the murder of his ex-wife, Carmin Ross.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
If you're headed off to Kansas City today to watch the Big 12 men's basketball tournament, hang on tight to your tickets -- a blustery day is expected, with strong winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
The Kansas Department of Transportation has agreed to finance a project that is part of a plan to widen U.S. Highway 59 at the request of the Douglas County Commission.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
About 250 Kansas University students will take part in the 55th production of "Rock Chalk Revue," a performance to raise money for the United Way of Douglas County.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Jayhawk fan Brad Miller is selling his 2001 Volkswagen Beetle complete with all of the Jayhawk accessories for about $11,000 on eBay.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Tonganoxie defeated Hoyt Royal Valley, 55-29, in the first round of the Class 4A state tourney at the Bicentennial Center.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Although Lawrence High trailed by 13 points heading into the third quarter, the Lions just couldn't keep up with Wichita East, which unleashed a 12-0 run just two minutes into the second half of Wednesday's game.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Neighbors, who live near Carmin D. Ross' house, were questioned about what they saw on the day she was killed. Also, a Manhattan attorney, who Thomas E. Murray had contacted about a child-custody battle with his ex-wife, testified Thursday that she told Murray he would win if the dispute progressed to court.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Sophomore forward J.R. Giddens says he has not been performing well because he has not been able to enjoy the game like he should.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Kansas University's men's basketball team will face Kansas State in the quarterfinal of the Big 12 tournament at 6 p.m. Friday. The Jayhawks were able to rest Thursday after earning a co-conference championship during the regular season.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
The group, Kansans for Fairness, announced its statewide campaign to defeat the proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage Thursday. The group plans to call voters, go door-to-door and hold fundraisers.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The World Company's 6News has earned the 2005 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The price of gas is rising quickly once again. But as you dig deeper in your pockets at the pump, are you starting to wonder where it all goes?
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Prosecutors presented a picture of a man leading a double life in the preliminary hearing of Lawrence resident Martin Miller, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Kansas University librarian Mary Miller.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Prosecutors rested their murder case Wednesday against Kansas State University English professor Thomas E. Murray. After defense attorneys failed to get the case dismissed, they presented a picture of Murray as a reasonable man who got along well with his ex-wife.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
It hasn't been the smoothest sailing ship in the history of Kansas basketball, but the 2004-05 regular season has had its moments.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The Lawrence Education Association put its offer on the table today as part of negotiations on teacher raises this year at Lawrence public schools.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The Chieftains have earned the third seed in the girls' Class 4A Tournament and are prepared to face Royal Valley in the first round.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
The long-awaited trip back to state tournament play was cut short for Lawrence High with a 91-66 loss to Wichita East.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
State trip No. 3 held no charm for Free State, which fell short of Shawnee Mission West 42-39.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Two administrators for Lawrence public schools, with 23 years of combined experience in the district, announced Wednesday they would retire at the end of the school year.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Chancellor Robert Hemenway covered a variety of topics in an online chat at the NewsCenter on Wednesday, including his support for the university's classified staff.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Don't let all the low gray clouds fool you -- you can leave your umbrella at home today. "We've got plenty of clouds in the forecast, but we're going to keep the precipitation out of the region," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
A trip to Columbia, Mo., for four KU students didn't just end with a disappointing loss to the Tigers -- they found themselves in a confrontation with a police chief that landed one of them in jail.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
George Grieb, the sixth place finisher in last week's Lawrence City Commission primary, has ended his campaign for one of three seats on the commission, he announced today.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Charges were filed Tuesday afternoon against a Lawrence teacher accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from a local teachers union. Quail Run sixth-grade teacher and former Lawrence Education Association president Wayne Kruse was charged with two counts of forgery and one count of theft.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Evidence recovered from K-State English professor Thomas E. Murray's computer was revealed in court Wednesday as the first-degree murder trial in the death of his ex-wife continued.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
A 15-second play during Friday's sub-state title game was the key to Free State's advancement past Leavenworth.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Kansas University’s women’s basketball season ended on a sour note Tuesday — a 62-57 loss to Missouri in the Big 12 Conference tournament.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Commissioners were debating late into Tuesday night over a possible amendment to city code, loosening sidewalk restrictions for downtown businesses.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
The building that is home to the Salvation Army Thrift Store is for sale, a move that could lead to a long-term lease for the longtime occupant at 1818 Mass., the building's agent said Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Former Douglas County Sheriff Rick Trapp is the new statewide coordinator of the Kansas Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Kansas senior Keith Langford is wearing a boot, walking on crutches and rehabbing often. Although his ankle is not broken, his availability for the Big 12 Tournament is still up in the air.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Winter's not quite over yet -- there was a 17-degree wind chill this morning. And there's a slight chance for snow flurries overnight, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, March 7, 2005
County commissioners and city commissioners are split on how the land should be used.
Monday, March 7, 2005
The food pantries are short on staples such as peanut butter and canned meats. Pantry officials say that it is a difficult time of the year to get food donations.
Monday, March 7, 2005
The missing quarter-tank of gas was the subject of scrutiny in court Monday. Detectives conducted an experiment to determine how much gas would be used if they retraced Murray's route. They came up with an extra quarter-tank of gas. A second trip, that included a detour to Carmin Ross' home, ended up with the same amount of fuel as Murray's car.
Monday, March 7, 2005
The last time the Lions have been to the State tournament, the team was led by current KU walk-on Steve Vinson.
Monday, March 7, 2005
The Lady Jayhawks have an 8 seed at the tournament, better than the predicted 11th-seed spot. KU's first game will be against border rivals Missouri.
Monday, March 7, 2005
If Keith Langford is 80% in time for the Big 12 Tournament, he will play. If he does not feel ready, he will sit out until the NCAA Tournament.
Monday, March 7, 2005
A coin flip has given Free State the no. 1 seed at next weekend's State tournament.
Monday, March 7, 2005
After police seized 16 kegs at a fraternity party, Phi Kappa Theta will be expelled from the university.
Monday, March 7, 2005
Reverend Emmett Hoffman was sent to a reservation caught in the clutches of poverty and disease. He contacted a New York businessman and convinced him to bring part of his assembly line to the Cheyenne.
Monday, March 7, 2005
Wesley Josef Hein swallowed a small rubber ball and choked. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but were unable to save the boy.
Monday, March 7, 2005
Former CEO Harry Stonecipher was ousted after an ethics scandal. Alan Mulally, who is from Lawrence and graduated from KU, is one of the potential replacements.
Monday, March 7, 2005
There was some good news regarding Kansas University's Keith Langford today. The senior guard was diagnosed with a severe left ankle sprain, not a break. There's a chance he could play in this week's Big 12 tournament.
Monday, March 7, 2005
Get your coat back out -- after a spring-like weekend, cool, blustery weather has returned to Lawrence. A cold front is taking temperatures down from the mid-70s on Sunday into the 40s today.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Strong three-point shooting in the first half and free throw shooting throughout the game by Missouri kept Kansas University's men's basketball team from outright winning the Big 12 Conference regular season title.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
A 12-year-old Lawrence child was pronounced dead at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Sunday night after police and medics responded to a report of a child that was choking in a car at 23rd and Massachusetts streets.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
A peaceful Sunday on the water quickly turned into a harrowing afternoon as two fishermen were rescued by a kayaker and others in a motorboat afternoon after their boat capsized in Clinton Lake.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
KU fans gathered on Sunday to watch the Jayhawks, hoping to see them earn a No. 1 seed in the Big 12 Tournament.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Lawrence High led by 10 after three quarters against Olathe East for the sub-state title but could not close the deal. Tonganoxie's Chieftains, however, advanced to face Royal Valley on Thursday in state play.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Keith Miller, a Kansas State University professor of geology and editor of a book called “Perspectives on an Evolving Creation,” says science supports the theory of evolution while at the same time evolution is consistent with an orthodox theory of creation.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Two charities -- The Shelter Inc. and Douglas County Youth Football Inc. -- will benefit from the open wallets of area sports fans as part of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade charity auction.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Some Kansas University students are staying the night at Burcham Riverfront Park Friday to not only raise money for the Jubilee Cafe but also to raise awareness about the community's homeless issues.
Friday, March 4, 2005
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the 20th annual Home and Garden show, which kicked off Friday. Home and Garden chairwoman Ann Peuser says the event is not just for experienced gardeners.
Friday, March 4, 2005
The Free State High's boy's basketball team advanced to state for the third time in school history with a dramatic 50-47 victory over Leavenworth on Friday night at Leavenworth.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Levi Boothe, the father who was convicted of killing his disabled son on the Kansas Turnpike, was sentenced to more than 12 years Friday for trying to injure his three other children. Boothe is already serving 16 years in prison for the August 2002 death of his disabled son.
Friday, March 4, 2005
It's been a decade since John Travolta first took on the role of Chili Palmer in "Get Shorty." But he's back in "Be Cool," a sequel also based on the writings of Elmore Leonard.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Drinking water in Eudora got a little easier this afternoon when a boil advisory was lifted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Sixty-five provisional ballots brought the number of ballots people cast in Tuesday's election up to 8,934, but didn't change the outcomes of the Lawrence City Commission or Baldwin School Board No. 4 seat primaries.
Friday, March 4, 2005
After serving as a teacher and administrator in local schools for nearly a quarter of century, Central Junior High School principal Ted Juneau plans to retire.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Break out your shorts, T-shirts and sunglasses -- Lawrence is getting an early taste of spring this afternoon.
Friday, March 4, 2005
City commissioners will consider a proposal Tuesday that would loosen outdoor seating regulations to allow bars to accommodate patrons who smoke. Currently, for a business to have outdoor seating, they must show that food accounts for 70 percent of sales.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Some Lawrence students will be taking their state assessment exams online for the first time this year. But because there are not enough computers for students to use at the same time, the district has to share computers.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Three former students of Kansas State professor Thomas E. Murray testified Friday about his behavior in the days leading up to and after the murder of his ex-wife, Carmin D. Ross. Murray told detectives that he was grading midterms the morning of Ross' death. However, testimonies suggest tests may have already been graded.
Friday, March 4, 2005
The Lawrence High's boy's basketball team earned a trip to state with a 45-41 victory over Olathe North on Friday.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Kansas University's men's basketball team will have its eye on the Big 12 crown as the Jayhawks face rival Missouri on Sunday in Columbia, Mo. This will be the first time the Jayhawks will face the Tigers in the new Mizzou Arena.
Friday, March 4, 2005
The Tonganoxie High's girl's basketball team advanced to the Class 4A sub-state title game after defeating Bishop Ward High, 24-15, Friday at Basehor-Linwood High School.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Kansas University and the University of Missouri are in talks about creating a Border Showdown store in Kansas City. The store would sell both KU and MU merchandise and the profits would be split between the two universities.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
In their last game at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas University seniors Aaron Miles, Michael Lee, Keith Langford and Wayne Simien combined for 58 points in KU's 72-65 victory over Kansas State on Wednesday.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
The Lawrence High's girl's basketball team advanced to the Class 6A sub-state title game after defeating Topeka High, 73-57, Thursday at LHS.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
The attorney general’s office is keeping quiet on an investigation into allegations against Memorial Park Cemetery. The Secretary of State’s office confirmed in late January that it had turned over its findings that Memorial Park was not complying with a state law.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
The Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee will be holding a charity auction Saturday to benefit The Shelter and the Lawrence Youth Football Program.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Marine John Thoennes, who recently returned home from Iraq, stopped by Pioneer Ridge Thursday to thank residents who sent him care packages during his year in Iraq.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Dr. Sudhir Sinha, president of ReliaGene Technologies, Inc., testifying about the possibility that a drop of blood found on a baseboard in Carmin Ross’s bathroom contained similarities to Murray’s DNA.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Terri Worley, KBI Forensic Scientist, was cross-examined about the lack of DNA evidence linking Tom Murray to the crime scene.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Thunderstorms are expected to break up what had been a sunny afternoon in Lawrence, according to Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Investigators on the trail of a kidnapped 17-year-old girl were seeking clues in Lawrence today.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
A DNA expert testified Thursday morning that a drop of blood found in the bathroom of slaying victim Carmin D. Ross was "consistent" with the DNA profile of her ex-husband, Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Steve Fossett became the first person to fly around the world alone without stopping or refueling when he touched down in Salina on Thursday.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Some Eudora residents are upset at city officials because they say they were not adequately notified that water could contain bacteria and should be boiled before consumption.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Free State High and Lawrence High hope to advance at sub-state Friday as each team faces off with different opponents. Lawrence High will take on Olathe North while Free State will play host to Leavenworth.
Thursday, March 3, 2005
Although about 16 percent of registered voters voted in Tuesday's City Commission primary election, officials predict that more people will turn out for the April election to vote on the issue of gay marriage.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
A local family in need had prime seats Wednesday night at their first KU basketball game. Kyra Welter has been dealing with difficulties since her husband, Steve, a Lawrence firefighter, was deployed to Iraq.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Horrific crime scene evidence from the murder of 40-year-old Carmin Ross was presented Wednesday in Douglas County District Court.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
A wholesale change of venue is not on the schedule for Kansas basketball, but an update for Allen Fieldhouse is in the works.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Emergency repair of an old Eudora waterline this afternoon led to a temporary shutdown of the city's water system, and a "boil order" advisory was issued to residents.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
About 100 of Kansas University students were briefly evacuated from Allen Fieldhouse this afternoon after smoke filled the building.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Dr. Erik Mitchell testifies about the likelihood that at least two weapons were used in the murder of Carmin Ross. He also describes the crime scene.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Lawrence is on its way to a pretty good warm-up today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Books were the featured item on the menu at the Dr. Seuss cafe at a Lawrence elementary school Wednesday afternoon. Students at the Wakarusa Valley celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday and the Read Across America program by serving up a variety of classic children's books.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
The Kansas University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has decided not to pursue major renovations funded by tuition increases, Dean Kim Wilcox announced Wednesday. Only 29 percent of students participating in an online survey supported the plan.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Lawrence High’s boys basketball team bolted to a 20-3 lead in the first quarter and rolled to an 83-66 victory over Topeka High in the first round of sub-state.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Former Kansas University men's basketball player Kevin Pritchard has taken over as interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Pritchard was the director of player personnel for Portland.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Simply put, Wilt Chamberlain was the best player KU's ever had, and his debut in December 1956 changed everything. His arrival on the Kansas basketball court against Northwestern is the No. 1 moment in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
It took just over an hour — 63 minutes, to be exact — for Free State High’s boys basketball team to dispatch Olathe Northwest, 51-29, in the first round of their Class 6A sub-state on Wednesday at FSHS.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
An accident along North 1500 Road Wednesday afternoon sent two teenagers to area hospitals, including one by air ambulance.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
In the final game of Allen Fieldhouse's 50th season and the last home game for four seniors, Kansas University's men's basketball team defeated rival Kansas State, 72-65, Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Allen FIeldhouse has earned renown as basketball court, but it was built to serve as a multipurpose sport facility and armory, making it home to a variety of events throughout the past 50 years.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
In 1972, Bud Stallworth was a sharpshooting guard and part-time trumpet player, the shining light of a KU team that had played out of tune all season. But on Feb. 26, No. 14 Missouri came to town and Stallworth stunned them with a 50-point performance, which ranks as the No. 2 moment in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Nothing ever seems to rattle Kansas University senior Keith Langford. Langford, who has always been calm and collected while asking for the basketball during crunch time, tonight finally might find it difficult to keep his composure. He and his three senior teammates will give emotional speeches after an 8 p.m. game between KU and Kansas State.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Thousands of registered voters sat out this election, which determined which six candidates will go on to the general election for Lawrence City Commission and other local positions.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Allen FIeldhouse has earned renown as basketball court, but it was built to serve as a multipurpose sport facility and armory, making it home to a variety of events throughout the past 50 years.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
A crime-scene detective testified Tuesday about an unexplained, bloody shoeprint found on the carpet inside the home of a slain Douglas County woman. The print doesn’t match the shoes of Kansas State University professor Thomas E. Murray, who’s on trial for the November 2003 stabbing and beating death of Carmin D. Ross, his ex-wife.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Dennis Rader appeared in court via videoconference Tuesday in Wichita to face 10 counts of first-degree murder. Authorities are also investigating area cold cases -- including one from Douglas County -- to see whether connections to the BTK cases can be found.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Maybe it was this morning's sub-freezing weather. But fewer voters than expected have been coming to the polls for today's Lawrence City Commission primary.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
In 1972, Bud Stallworth was a sharpshooting guard and part-time trumpet player, the shining light of a KU team that had played out of tune all season. But on Feb. 26, No. 14 Missouri came to town and Stallworth stunned them with a 50-point performance, which ranks as the No. 2 moment in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
It's by no means a sure thing, but Kansas is right up there on the list of teams with a good shot at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Incumbent Sue Hack has four years of experience under her belt and will continue to the general election in April to try to earn a second term.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Kansas baseball had a rough time at home this past weekend, and the problems continued on Tuesday against Southwest Missouri State.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Mike Amyx led the field Tuesday night with a first-place finish in the primary election for Lawrence City Commission.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Nothing ever seems to rattle Kansas University senior Keith Langford. Langford, who has always been calm and collected while asking for the basketball during crunch time, tonight finally might find it difficult to keep his composure. He and his three senior teammates will give emotional speeches after an 8 p.m. game between KU and Kansas State.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Incumbent David Schauner earned a little more than 3,000 votes on Tuesday in the Lawrence City Commission primary.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Progressive candidate Jim Carpenter finished fifth on Tuesday in the Lawrence City Commission primary.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Tonganoxie's postseason dreams are still alive with a 67-30 win over Piper.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
City Commission candidate Tom Bracciano hopes to focus on the serious issues facing the city in the run-up to the general election.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
If you're heading out to vote this morning in the Lawrence city commission primary election, grab your coat -- temperatures were in the 20s with even colder wind chills.
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