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Just days after a student brought a gun to school, security in the district is being scrutinized. Millions of dollars are being pumped into Lawrence schools to beef up security, but will those efforts be enough to keep students safe?
Student senators at KU want to clear up language in the Kansas Landlord Tenant Act to protect student tenants in Lawrence and other Kansas college towns.
Haskell Indian Nations University celebrated the legacy of a man who valued "human experience" in education tonight. Vine Deloria Jr. was the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians and a best-selling author. He died earlier this month at age 72.
After a 1-2 trip in Maui last week, the Kansas basketball team will be back in business tomorrow when Nevada comes to town. Thursday's showdown with the Wolf Pack starts a run of three games in six days for the Jayhawks.
The wife of the former Willow Springs Township treasurer has admitted embezzling more than $114,000 from the township’s coffers.
A young boy taken by helicopter from the scene of a major accident last night is in critical condition, according to hospital officials.
Mentoring in the Lives of Kids, or MILK, held its sixth annual Christmas holiday party today. Children celebrated with their mentors at KU by creating gifts for their parents, decorating sugar cookies and eating popcorn.
The Jayhawk volleyball team landed in California on Wednesday evening in preparation for its first-round NCAA Tournament match-up on Friday.
Journal-World reporters discuss Paul Mirecki's course, his comments on the course, and the evolution controversy.
Pull out your ice scraper and put on some gloves. Temperatures were in the teens this morning, helping to create frosty windshields this morning. "You do want to bundle up," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Skies were clear this morning, but clouds are to move in, bringing a chance for some snow flurries tonight, Schack said.
Abortion laws across the country face big tests in the coming months with several important cases pending, as well as the January confirmation hearings of a Supreme Court justice nominee. Arguably the younger generation of Americans has the most at statke. But most college students were born more than 10 years after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which could explain why it's not a hot topic on campus.
A major accident south of Lawrence left seven people, including several children, injured. The head-on collision happened this evening on U.S. Highway 59 near Pleasant Grove. Traffic was shut down for hours in both directions as officials tried to treat the victims and piece together the details of what happened.
City commissioners want to hear more about counseling options available to marijuana users before they vote to create a $300 minimum fine for possession of the drug.
A former UN assistant secretary general visited KU tonight to discuss relations between the United States and the United Nations.
Trees with Jayhawks and trees with candy castles — in all, 55 trees were up for auction at the 19th annual Festival of Trees benefit for The Shelter, Inc.
The Haskell Indian Nations University's Adopt an Angel program is looking for volunteers to purchase Christmas presents for the children of students who live at home while their parents are attending school.
Firebird athletes entertained the crowd with skits, dances and a scrimmage to kick of the winter sports season tonight at “Raise the Roof.”
In four seasons with the Kansas football team, senior Nick Reid has seen action in all 47 of the Jayhawks' game, stariting in all but seven contests. Today, the Hawk linebacker received an award that puts an exclamation point alongside of that amazing record of service.
The Haskell Indian Nations University’s women’s basketball team ran to a 66-59 victory over Manhattan Christian College tonight.
They're not ranked nor are they in the top half of the Big 12 standings, but they are still playing. Coach Ray Bechard and the Kansas volleyball team earned their third straight invite to the NCAA tourney, and now they're getting ready for Friday's showdown.
Seven people, including some children, were injured when a van collided with a car shortly before 5 p.m. today on U.S. 59 highway south of Lawrence.
After visiting Kansas troops in the Middle East over the Thanksgiving holiday, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius returned with a pocketful of personal notes to deliver to family members and expressed admiration for the job that the soldiers’ were doing. “I am so proud of their efforts,” Sebelius said today
Kansas University has come under fire for its proposed classes putting intelligent design under the microscope. How is this playing out on campus and in the Legislature? Two Journal-World staff members, KU reporter Sophia Maines and Scott Rothschild, the Topeka bureau chief, will take readers' questions and comments at 1:15 p.m. today.
Below-freezing temperatures and a dusting of snow are giving Lawrence an early taste of winter today. "Make sure you bundle up. The wind chill is only 11 degrees," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Today's high will reach only 36 degrees, Schack said.
Former Free State High basketball star and Kansas University basketball recruit Brady Morningstar is now starting for the New Hampton Huskies. Morningstar is averaging 17 points a game.
An 11th grade Free State High student is taken into police custody Monday after officials find a gun her backpack. A spokesperson for the Lawrence School District said the gun was not loaded and that no ammunition was present.
Douglas County voters will continue to rely on paper ballots to elect their leaders, county commissioners tentatively decided today.
Parents and nearby residents are calling for a crossing guard or flashing beacons near Sunflower Elementary School to make sure the trek to school is safer for kids. Concerned parents say many drivers are not slowing down.
Kansas University senior Erica Hallman is back on the court. Last week, Hallman was suspended from the team for academic reasons. But after taking care of her academic responsibilities, Hallman helped lead the Jayhawks to a 70-65 win Sunday over Northeastern.
The Kansas volleyball team finished the Big 12 season in eighth place with a record of 7-13 and an overall record of 15-14. Those numbers were good enough to get the Jayhawks a first round date with UCLA in the NCAA tournament on Friday. But after losing 11 of their last 14 matches, the Jayhawks said they were surprised about getting an NCAA berth.
Kansas University kicker Scott Webb is named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after KU's 24-21 overtime win against Iowa State on Saturday. Webb’s 34-yard field goal made the Jayhawks bowl-eligible for the second time in three years.
Right now, it appears that the Kansas football team will be heading to the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23. If Texas beats Colorado, the Jayhawks will play in the DFW Metro but if Colorado pulls an upset, there is no telling where the Jayhawks will land.
Eudora city council members approved a half-cent sales tax Monday for a new aquatic center. City administrator Cheryl Beatty says Eudora is in dire need of a community facility because of the city’s growing population.
Lawrence School Board members delayed approving the district’s new alcohol Breathalyzer testing policy. At their meeting Monday, board members decided that the language of the policy needed to be cleaned up a bit before they can approve it.
The weather system that caused tornadoes Sunday afternoon left behind blizzard conditions in western Kansas on Monday. Heavy snow and ice closed down Interstate 70 from Russell to Colorado.
Greg Shipley delivers the highs and lows for Nov. 28.
Weather conditions appeared to be causing havoc this evening on the Kansas Turnpike west of Lawrence.
Adam Taff, the former Republican candidate for Congress, was expected in federal court today to change his plea to charges he illegally used campaign contributions to set up a fraudulent home mortgage.
Bundle up this morning on your way out — Lawrence is in store for some wintry weather, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Flurries are possible by the midday, lasting through the afternoon," Schack said. "Our temperatures will be falling throughout the day."
Kansas University’s fraternities and sororities do a lot of good for the area yet the greek community is struggling to overcome stereotypes after several hazing allegations this year.
Kansas University student Leigh McHatton suffered second and third degree burns in the deadly Boardwalk Apartment fire that killed three people. Despite the terrifying experience, McHatton continues to have a positive outlook on life and hopes to share her story with others.
Although the Kansas volleyball team struggled for a while this year, the Jayhawks were able to pull off a winning regular season and receive a bid to the NCAA tournament. The Jayhawks will travel to California to take on UCLA in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
It was another close victory for the Kansas women’s basketball team Sunday when the Jayhawks slipped by the Huskies for a 70-65 victory. Freshman guard Ivana Catic says the team needs to stop having close victories.
A bizarre art show in one woman’s living room now has become a tradition in Lawrence. The annual Bizarre Bazaar took place on Saturday and many came out to look at artwork, sample baked goods and dance to music. Sixteen years ago, the originators, known as the Bizarre Mothers, felt their artwork belonged in a class of its own.
Van Go Mobile Arts held its 10th annual Adornment Show Saturday to raise money to renovate its facility. The group has already raised more than $700,000 from families, businesses, the city of Lawrence and the state. The $700,000 will add to the $1.3 million needed for renovations.
For the second time in three years, the Jayhawks are going bowling. The Jayhawks earned their way into post-season play after a come-from-behind 24-21 victory Saturday over Iowa State. And leading the charge for the Jayhawks were Brian Luke and Scott Webb.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New England Patriots, 26-16, Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
The National Weather Service has placed the Lawrence area in a tornado watch through 8 tonight. However, Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist, said most of the severe weather had pushed through the area as of 5:45 p.m.
Prices at the pump have come down but home heating prices are heading up, which some economists say could restrain shoppers from spending too much this holiday season.
For the first time since 1951, the Jayhawks go undefeated during the regular season at home. Kansas knocked off Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime Saturday at Memorial Stadium giving the Jayhawks their sixth win of the season. The win also means that KU will go bowling sometime late in December.
Kansas University football fans should grab a jacket before heading out to Memorial Stadium today for the KU-Iowa State game. Temperatures are expected to warm up to 64 degrees today with winds coming out of the south at 12 to 17 mph, 6News Weather reports.
The holiday season can bring high stress, which could lead to more instances of heart attacks. That’s why the Douglas-County Fire & Medical team is encouraging Lawrencians to try out a new CPR training program that could save the life of a loved one.
If Kansas wants to become bowl-eligible, the Jayhawks will have to take out Iowa State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Cyclones enter Saturday’s contest on a four-game win streak.
The Eudora Cardinals are looking for a winning record this season. To help get new results, Eudora hired a new coach. Coach Kyle Deterding says his players should expect to work hard this season.
The flu outbreak in 1918 killed 40 million people worldwide and may have started here in Kansas. Back then, Kansas University even shut down the campus for one week because of the flu outbreak.
The Kansas women's basketball team will head into Sunday's matchup against Northeastern with a 2-0 record. But the Jayhawks received a scare earlier this week from Detroit Mercy. Although the game was closer than coach Bonnie Henrickson wanted, she said she was encouraged by her team's ability to stay focused.
Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus gets stuck on the roof of Weavers Department Store and needs an emergency rescue. No one really seems to understand why he continues to get stuck. But Kjell Mellenix, Santa’s Secret Service, says St. Nick always messes up.
Dedicated bargain hunters and their families braved their way through throngs of people at many Lawrence stores today. Although some shoppers are purchasing gifts for the first time this season, some have been shopping even earlier than Black Friday.
Authorities continue to investigate the unsolved killing of a 77-year-old man found dead nearly seven months ago in his home near Lecompton.
Nine years since the Broadway musical "Rent" debuted -- which is "Five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes" times nine -- Hollywood has finally turned it into a movie.
Santa Claus will make his annual arrival for the holiday season in downtown Lawrence tonight. Santa's sleigh is cleared for landing at 6 tonight atop the roof of Weavers Department Store. 6News will cover the event live on Sunflower Broadband's Channel 6.
Facing wintry temperatures, long queues, and zealous crowds, shoppers swarmed area stores today for a spending frenzy that has become a holiday in its own right.
Early bird Christmas shoppers had to fight more than just crowds this morning -- they had to brave a wind chill that dipped into the teens. However, temperatures are headed into the mid 40s by late this afternoon, said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
What started as one local doctor’s medical mission to Kenya has turned into a communitywide effort to build a library in a rural African village. Employees at the Lawrence Surgery Center have collected thousands of books for the children of Maai-Mahiu, Kenya.
The holiday work week is over for the Kansas men’s basketball team. After finishing 1-2 in the Maui Invitational, the Jayhawks are enjoying Thanksgiving in Hawaii before returning to Lawrence. Before they left for Maui last week, 6Sports reporter Kevin Romary caught up with the team to find out if there is anything better than looking forward to Turkey Day on the beach.
Bowl eligibility will be on the line for the Kansas football team this Saturday when the Jayhawks face off against the Cyclones. A win over Iowa State will give KU their sixth win on the season, which would likely send the Jayhawks to Fort Worth or Orlando for a December Bowl.
A local family is giving thanks for being alive after their home in north Lawrence was destroyed in a fire earlier this week. The fire started Tuesday evening when Ronitta Jolly’s 4-year-old daughter was playing with a lighter in her bedroom.
Thirty-eight turkeys and tons of potatoes provided a free dinner Thursday for Lawrence’s less fortunate at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. LINK coordinators say the annual event is as much about the dinner as it is about bringing the community together for the holidays.
For more than 50 years, the Conard family has celebrated Thanksgiving with friends from all over the world. Jon Conard says he and his wife try to have at least one Kansas University foreign exchange student over for Thanksgiving every year.
Lawrence High School senior Scott Penny is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
Cold air — enough to chill off every turkey leg and pumpkin pie in the city — swooped into Lawrence this morning. "It's much cooler than we saw yesterday. In fact, a 25-degree drop is what we're expecting for Thanksgiving," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Up to 250 disadvantaged Lawrence residents are expected to attend the community Thanksgiving meal, which volunteers gathered to start preparing for today at St. John's Church.
A new trend in turkeys has more people buying organic or locally raised birds.
Lawrence city commissioners will be debating a possible change in the way Lawrence looks, as they consider Mayor Boog Highberger's proposal to change the annexation policy.
A new class at the University of Kansas will be teaching intelligent design as part of a religion -- not science -- class, and that is angering some who question the motivation behind the class.
House Speaker Doug Mays, a Republican from Topeka, today dropped out of the governor’s race, saying he didn’t want politics to get in the way of work during next year’s legislative session.
After a season-opening win against Idaho State in Lawrence, the Jayhawk men then dropped the next two games at the Maui Invitational. The third game in Hawaii, though, showed that it's not yet time to panic.
The Jayhawks played their final home match of the season tonight against Missouri, but unfortunately it didn't go as well as they'd hoped.
On Saturday, the KU football team will try to extend its season by becoming bowl-eligible as the seniors play their final game at Memorial Stadium.
The next contest for the KU women is this Sunday against Northeastern, but before preparing for the Huskies, the 'Hawks will take today off and then practice tomorrow morning.
Lawrence chef and consultant Tom King, along with Journal-World editor Mike Shields, take time out to talk turkey, brine, deep frying and more.
If you're heading out today to get your Thanksgiving bird and all the fixings, you'll find partly cloudy skies and temperatures warmer than normal, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
For the first time in several months, gas prices are steadily decreasing. It's now a little less painful at the pump, just in time for Thanksgiving travel.
Hundreds of international students from KU tasted a traditional Thanksgiing meal for the first time tonight, as generous helpings of turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie were served up to around 300 KU students from all over the world.
It's often a taboo subject: talking to your children about sexual abuse. But one Lawrence preschool is tackling the topic head-on. Teachers at the Ballard Center today wrapped up a safety course aimed at helping your children protect themselves against abuse.
Kansas was looking for two straight wins to open the season, and although it was close, the Jayhawks delivered at home against Detroit.
Despite KU's lopsided loss to Texas two weeks ago, the Jays have a home date left this weekend to re-establish themselves as one of the best defensive units in the nation.
The number of homes sold in Lawrence last month slipped from a year earlier, but prices continue to climb.
Kansas University's provost today issued a statement saying that it was "appropriate" for KU to offer a course on intelligent design in its religious studies — rather than science — classes.
Free State's No. 1 swimmer is trading in her green feathers for crimson and blue. This afternoon, senior Ashley Robinson signed a letter of intent to swim for the University of Kansas.
A Lawrence-based advertising and marketing agency is buying access to some new clients — and an office in Kansas City, Mo.
Patchy clouds were making for a murky morning in Lawrence. But there will be a little more sun this afternoon as temperatures climb into the mid 50s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Legal efforts to allow smoking in public places hit a speed bump Monday. Local nightclub owner Dennis Steffes appeared before a court to argue that the citywide smoking ban should be suspended at least temporarily while another court rules the constitutionality of the law.
The cast is set for the 2006 Rock Chalk Revue, with the theme of “Breaking Through.”
Although the Kansas men’s basketball team came back from behind to tie Arizona in the second half, the Jayhawks just couldn’t pass the Wildcats. The Wildcats outplayed the Jayhawks, 61-49, Monday at the Maui Invitational.
Although Bonnie Henrickson has only been coaching the women’s basketball team for two years, her style of basketball known as ‘Bonnie ball’ is catching on. The ‘Bonnie ball’ nickname comes from her last coaching job at Virginia Tech.
Congress earmarked $1.5 million Friday to begin construction on the South Lawrence Trafficway. But many leaders are debating on how to use the federal funding. While Sen. Pat Roberts wants to use the money to begin construction, some city commissioners hope to use the funding to research other routes.
Douglas County residents got a chance to examine voting machines from three companies whose products, which included several paper ballot and touch-screen voting systems, were displayed Monday at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Safety concerns have surfaced surrounding the design of the new South Junior High School. With so much of the building being made out of glass, many people are wondering how safe students will be.
Dozens of crazed Xbox fans are camping out Monday at the local Best Buy awaiting the Tuesday release of the Xbox 360. Dimitrie Gregory, one of the fans waiting for the Xbox, says the Xbox 360 is like a ‘super computer.’
With the help of a Kansas University research project, nine KU police officers have collectively lost more than 500 pounds. The nine-month project began in June and ends in March.
The Kansas women’s basketball team opened the regular season Sunday without Erica Hallman. Hallman was suspended indefinitely for academic purposes.
The metro squad task force formed to work on the murder of a Tonganoxie woman in Bonner Springs last week is now off the case. The investigation is now in the hands of the Bonner Springs Police Department.
Matthew McDougall delivers the highs and lows for Nov. 21.
Atty. Gen. Phill Kline announced endorsements from 89 sheriffs in his bid for a second term.
Say goodbye to the weekend's drizzly, gray skies and pull out the shades. "Sunshine returns to Lawrence today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It looks like a nice start to the work week."
One year ago today, Matt Thompson was killed in a motorcycle accident. His family and friends are maintaining a memorial at the site of the accident, and hope the sight of it will inspire others to volunteer for local charities in memory of the 23-year-old.
Last year in her first game as KU head coach, Bonnie Henrickson got a rude welcome from Texas-Arlington. This year, things got started slightly differently.
When you enter the Dole Institute of Politics on a Sunday, there is always a warm smile greeting you at the door. That smile belongs to Sue Leonard, who spends every Sunday surrounded by politics and people.
Author Debi Gliori was flown over from Scotlandby the Kansas State Library as part of a month-long initiative to read to more preschoolers.
If you happen to be craving an ice-cold beer on Sunday, you no longer have to travel to your area liquor store.
A Lawrence Libertarian has announced his candidacy for Kansas commissioner of insurance. Patrick Wilbur called for voters to open their minds for new solutions during what he described as “this turbulent time in the state’s history.”
It will be cool with increasing clouds today in Lawrence. The morning looks to remain dry, but drizzle is possible in the afternoon, 6News Weather reports.
Efforts to complete the controversial South Lawrence Trafficway have been given a $1.5 million boost by federal lawmakers. Sen. Pat Roberts announced Friday that he has successfully secured $1.5 million worth of funding to jump start work on the eastern portion of the trafficway.
The Salvation Army will formally kick off its Kettle campaign on Saturday. With 17 locations, they hope to collect $98,000. Despite competition from national disaster relief, organizers say they feel confident they’ll reach that goal.
As New Orleans residents look to the future of the Big Easy, Kansas University architecture students are trying to figure out how to rebuild the devastated city. Professors from Tulane University spoke at a symposium Friday in Woodruff Auditorium about ways KU students can contribute to the rebuilding efforts.
A private alternative education program is establishing roots in Lawrence. Right now, Prairie Moon is just a preschool that serves children through age six. But officials say they hope to someday enroll students all the way through the 12th grade. Creativity and artistic expression is vital to students who attend Prairie Moon, which is a Waldorf school.
Kansas University center Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks to a 90-66 victory over Idaho State in their season opener Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. The sophomore scored a career high of 25 points with 16 rebounds.
Olathe East defeated Lawrence High, 22-18, Friday to advance to the state championships. Although the season is finally over for the Lions, senior Nolan Kellerman says he is proud of everyone on the team.
Kansas University basketball fans got a chance Friday to watch the men’s basketball team play their season opener in the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse. With the new lights and video board, students say watching the game in a new atmosphere changes the entire experience.
A team of Kansas University researchers and students will trek to Antarctica soon to study ice sheets and gather information that can help tell the story of the earth’s sea-level change.
Junior Benson Chesang will be leading the KU men's cross country team at the NCAA Championships on Monday. Chesang, the two-time Big 12 champion, says he has been looking forward to this since his freshman year.
Efforts to complete the controversial South Lawrence Trafficway have been given a $1.5 million boost by federal lawmakers.
Steve Abrams, the chairman of the Kansas State Board of Education, said he wasn't bothered by today's remarks made by a high-ranking Vatican official that "intelligent design" doesn't belong in science classrooms.
After a week that brought strong winds, winter temperatures, rain and even snow, Lawrence gets a break today -- sunny skies and temperatures heading into the mid 50s. "It should be a very pleasant Friday for us," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist.
Four Kansas University students are suing Phi Kappa Theta's Alumni Association for alleged hazing abuses during their pledge period. The former members say they were deprived of sleep, forced to eat goldfish and thrown in a pile of feces.
The family of Robin Bell thanked the community for their help and support during a gathering at Tonganoxie City Hall. Police are still investigating Bell’s murder. Bell was found killed last week at a Dollar General Store in Bonner Springs.
The city of Lawrence wants to improve its emergency response time by building a new fire station in southwest Lawrence. Firefighters hope the location of the new station will close the gap between response times.
Tonganoxie upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to keep up with the city’s growing population. The plant has doubled the capacity, and residents will see an increase on their monthly bills.
Students at Pinckney Elementary invited more than 200 grandparents for a Thanksgiving-style lunch. The guests shared memories of their school days with the next generation of students.
A father-daughter duo is tackling law degrees together. Even though they are a couple decades apart in age, Earl Richardson and his daughter, Aimee, are classmates at the Kansas University Law School.
A win over Iowa State will make the Kansas football team bowl eligible for the second time in three years. But instead of playing that game this Saturday, the match up is scheduled for Nov. 26, which will give the Jayhawks extra time to practice.
Kansas University’s Julian Wright has shown dramatic improvement in the last two exhibition games. During the exhibition season, the talented newcomer has scored 8 1/2 points a game and has had 50 percent shooting from the field.
The Lions get a home field advantage when they take on Olathe East during the state semi-finals. Lawrence High may be tagged as underdogs in this contest, but they have a perfect 5-0 record at Haskell Stadium.
The Haskell women’s basketball team started off strong Thursday against the Park Pirates but they couldn’t keep it up. The Pirates beat the Lady Indians, 76-55.
Four former pledges of an expelled Kansas University fraternity say they were subjected to extended hazing -- including sleep deprivation, being forced to eat live goldfish, and being made to roll in a pit of urine and feces.
Temperatures and wind chills plunged in Lawrence early this morning -- making the city feel as frigid as central Alaska. While Fairbanks was reporting a brisk 13 degrees this morning, Lawrence's wind chill about 7:45 a.m. was 12 degrees. "It's the coldest morning so far this season," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
The night of the Boardwalk Apartments fire, 24 calls came into dispatchers in the minutes following the fire. The 911 recordings have not yet been released, but the transcripts which have show that one of these phone calls was dialed from the apartment of Jason Rose.
In the past 10 months alone, the Lawrence Humane Society has taken in more than 150 pitbulls that were either deemed vicious, or abused or neglected by their owners.
How well do you know the senior citizens in your community? The fourth graders at Eudora West Elementary are getting to know them better though the Citizens Biography Project, which lets these students get a chance to know the histories of their neighbors.
Lawrence Police debuted their new DUI-traffic enforcement system for city commissioners today. It's a traveling van set up with a breath alcohol testing unit inside.
Students and workers who travel between Douglas and Johnson counties could soon have another option to driving through the traffic on Kansas Highway 10.
The future of high school intreamurals is on shaky ground, as the program's funding source threatens to dry up.
An analyst from the Center of Biosecurity presented warnings to Douglas Conty officials today, urging them to alert the public about the realities of a flu pandemic.
With Darnell Jackson suspended for nine games after receiving impermissable benefits from a Kansas booster, the Jayhawks' court will have to change.
K-State's head coach Bill Snyder impacted more than Wildcat football during his 17 years with the university. Since Snyder has been with KSU, he has mentored five assistants who have gone on to be Division I coaches -- including, of course, Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino.
On Friday the 10-1 Lions host 11-0 Olathe East at Haskell Stadium. A win in that game would put LHS in its first state title game in 10 years.
Lawrence and Johnson County officials are pondering a cross-county transit system that would carry commuters between Kansas University, Johnson County Community College and KU's Edwards Campus.
Sub-freezing temperatures and cold breezes were creating wind chills in the teens this morning for Lawrence. And it won't get much better today -- temperatures will stay in the 30s until late afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "If you're going out, grab a coat," Schack said. "The cold air is diving into the Midwest."
Driving into the country near Lawernce, homes and clustered subdivisions are becoming more and more common. But a group of Eudora township residents are trying to put a stop to a proposed 22-home development in their back yards.
Lawrence city commissioners are taking steps to ensure the sewer systems can support growth in the northwest part of town.
A full moon lurks above our cloudy skies tonight, which makes us wonder: Is suspicious activity more likely to happen when the moon shows its face? Douglas County Emergency Services officals say the evening of a full moon is sure to be a busy and interesting night.
Despite the efforts of those who brought them to the Americas and enslaved them, blacks have always risen up with liberation in their hearts and striven for freedom, a highly respected scholar of African-American studies told an audience Tuesday night at Kansas University.
It's been a decade since Lawrence High last brought home a football state championship, but tonight the Lions sit one win away from making it to the 2005 title game.
Kansas State will have one last game with the coach who led them out of the Division I cellar, but that will be all. Bill Snyder announced today that he would retire following Saturday's game with Missouri.
According to a KU release, sophomore Darnell Jackson will miss the first nine games of the season as dictated by the NCAA.
An investigation by the university and the NCAA found that between 2002 and the spring of 2005, Darnell Jackson and his family accepted impermissable benefits from Kansas booster Don Davis. Coach Bill Self has released a statement on the situation.
The Jayhawks played solid, if unexceptional, basketball on Monday to post their second victory in two exhibition games this season. One impressive note, however, was Sasha Kaun's improved free throw percentage.
The sewer-prompted slowdown of planned construction projects in northwest Lawrence hasn't sapped the construction industry, at least not yet. The city issued permits for $15.7 million worth of construction last month, the highest monthly valuation so far this year.
The Security and Firm Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) for Kansans task force met in Lawrence tonight to discuss combatting sexual offenders.
Don't write off the Kansas volleyball team yet. Over the last three weeks, the Jayhawks have crawled out of the hole they dug for themselves in October, and with three huge matches left, they may be saving their best for last.
Like an angry polar bear, an arctic cold front was lumbering into the Lawrence area today, bringing in a mix of blustery winds, rain and even the first snow of the season.
In their last exhibition game of the year, the Kansas men’s basketball team took out the Pittsburg State Gorillas, 73-47, Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. Sophomore C.J. Giles scored a career high of 24 points.
The investigation continues into the homicide of a Tonganoxie woman killed Friday evening at the Dollar General store in Bonner Springs.
The city of Lawrence has lost a longtime manager of Liberty Hall. Tim Griffith, 50, died Thursday at his home from heart failure. Co-workers say Griffith was a giving man and a great friend.
Careless smoking is to blame for a Eudora fire that broke out Sunday night. According to Eudora fire chief Mike Underwood a cigarette started a fire in the garage of the home.
The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Kansas University is facing allegations of hazing and underage drinking. The fraternity’s national headquarters began looking into the KU chapter after someone complained of hazing.
A community forum was held Monday at the Lawrence Public Library to address the issue of the uninsured on the state and national level. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, who spoke at the event, says the nation needs to find ways to bring health care costs under control.
Hunter and Nantz, a Kansas City law firm, continues to investigate potential legal claims against the owners of the Boardwalk Apartments. The investigation is focused on whether the apartment had an adequate alarm system in place.
The Lawrence School Board on Monday approved a new three-year contract for superintendent Randy Weseman, which would increase his pay by 5.5 percent. Also, many board members spoke out about the controversial new science standards.
On Monday, local high schools were officially able to take part in winter sports practice for the first time. Darrell Andrew, Free State High wrestling coach, says the kids just need to get their routines established.
This year’s Kansas women’s basketball team is doing everything better including scoring more points. The Jayhawks have averaged more than 85 points in their two exhibition games, which is almost 30 more points than the Jayhawks averaged last year.
Two of Lawrence’s historic fire stations will soon need new tenants. Fire Station No. 5 will become vacant in the summer of 2006. Firefighters at Station No. 4 will also leave their building and move to a new station.
Lawrence city commissioners are expected to start accepting construction designs Tuesday to reconstruct the intersection of 2nd and Locust Streets. The intersection is the site of a $1.5 million improvement project.
Sarah Jacobson delivers the highs and lows for Nov. 14.
Cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s are in store for Lawrence today. But overnight a blast of arctic air arrives, bringing colder temperatures, blustery winds, rain -- and even a snowflake or two.
A grassroots effort is under way to bring all-day kindergarten back to Lawrence public schools. Educators from New York Elementary say all-day kindergarten is essential to student success.
Five-year-old Ian Howell has cerebral palsy and has made great strides over the years. But during his journey, there is one therapist in particular that has him champing at the bit.
The Jayhawks defeated the Hornets in their final tune-up before next Sunday's season opener against Binghamton at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Kansas football team was riding high after two huge wins against Missouri and Nebraska. But the Longhorns knocked the Jayhawks back down, 66-14, Saturday in Austin, Texas.
The Jayhawks swept the Red Raiders, 30-26, 30-25, 30-22, to improve to 15-11 in the season.
A fire broke out at a Eudora home Sunday night. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in the garage of the home on the 1100 block of Spruce Street.
A Tonganoxie woman is found dead at the Dollar General store in Bonner Springs marking the first homicide in two years. Robin Bell, 44, was found in the back of the store with what police describe as severe head wounds.
The Buffalo Bills took out the Kansas City Chiefs, 14-3, Sunday in New York.
The Church of Latter Day Saints hosted the first-ever disaster emergency preparedness fair on Saturday. The fair educated the community on what to do when disaster strikes.
Talks about expanding the Lawrence Public Library have been tossed around for years. But community members actually got a chance Saturday to weigh in on what possible changes need to be made about the library to better meet their needs.
A 24-year-old Topeka man died in an accident after 10 a.m. Saturday morning when a branch or tree fell onto him in northwestern Douglas County.
If you’re heading outside today, don’t forget to grab an umbrella. A storm system looks to enter eastern Kansas, which could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, 6News Weather reports.
Twenty years ago, there were no private security companies in Lawrence but now there are several in the region. Zac Marrs, the founder of Mil-Spec Security, says there are more security companies now because some police departments are understaffed.
The Kansas football team hopes to shut down Texas’ Vince Young on Saturday. Young has already thrown for more than 2,100 yards and looks to lead Texas to the national championships. But the tough Kansas defense won’t lay down for the Longhorns.
The Watkins Community Museum received $25,000 to gather an oral history from veterans about World War II. And officials say it’s important to capture those stories now before it’s too late.
A wandering Australian singer, a Lawrence street performer and a percussionist who fled New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina combined their talents Friday to make music.
Central Junior High students took charge Friday throwing pies in their teacher’s faces. The event was a way of motivating students to raise money in the school’s annual Fun Run fundraiser. Students who raised $100 or more earned the opportunity to toss a pie.
Revenge was sweet for the Lions on Friday after Lawrence High defeated Olathe South, 21-10, in a rematch from earlier this season.
Lawrence police are investigating a shooting outside the Cross Town Tavern. There was damage to the business and stray bullets hit two cars in the parking lot.
A father-son U.S. Marine Corps duo who each served in Iraq gave Kansas University ROTC cadets a glimpse of what they saw overseas.
City leaders are set Tuesday to tackle a key element to growth concerns in northwest Lawrence. City commissioners call it their top priority and to achieve that they’ll decide whether to expedite improvements to one of Lawrence’s largest sewer pump stations.
Zathura. It's one of those words that's as fun to say as Wakarusa or Boutros Boutros-Ghali.
Linda Finger will step down as director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning office effective Dec. 31, City Manager Mike Wildgen announced late this afternoon.
Thanks to bright but breezy conditions, patriotic flags will be flapping proudly today throughout Lawrence, says Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "Old Red, White and Blue will certainly be whipping in the wind," Reith said. "As long as you can stand the wind, it looks like any activities for Veteran's Day are going to be just fine."
Texas may be a 30-point favorite but the Kansas defense does not plan on giving up 30 points this weekend. The unit is ranked fifth in the nation and when it comes to stopping the run, no group in Division One is better than Kansas.
The Jayhawks are great at home but they’re not so great on the road. So far this season, the Kansas football team is 5-0 at Memorial Stadium but outside the confines of Memorial, the Jayhawks are 0-4.
The Miami Heat had already played four games and former Kansas basketball star Wayne Simien had yet to score a point for the Miami Heat. However, that all changed on Wednesday. Simien scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds in the 95-90 loss against the Indiana Pacers.
Sophomore Sasha Kaun stole the show Wednesday by scoring a career-high 23 points in Kansas’ 96-62 victory over Fort Hays State at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Lawrence school district is stepping up security at Free State High School after vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage. Tom Bracciano, facilities and operations director, says someone jumped the fence and ran around the track leaving some expensive footprints behind.
The high gas prices at the pump and the high-energy costs at home may be eating into our wallets, but they are a blessing for the local oil industry. About 3,000 companies are digging into the Kansas ground looking for oil.
On the eve of Veterans Day, marines both active and inactive gathered Thursday at the Dole Institute of Politics to celebrate 230 years of the Marine Corps.
The victim of last week’s hit-and-run accident at the Gazebo Apartments survived to tell his story. Twenty-three-year-old Jim Holder remembers what happened but now he’s struggling to understand why there have been no arrests in the case.
Volunteers from the First Christian Church will be in the parking lot of Checkers on Saturday to collect coats for the needy. Judy Williams says the group just wants to make sure that everyone is warm this winter.
Paul Morrison, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, visited the newsroom Thursday for an online chat. The Republican turned Democrat received a fair amount of scrutiny in the chat for his party switch.
The owner of a downtown pizzeria is paying off the financial mess left behind by former employees.
Third grade Sunflower Elementary teacher Gerry Bukaty beat out 900 teachers in the Lawrence school district to win this year’s Lawrence Master Teacher Award. Bukaty says she is honored to win the award.
Lawrence High volleyball standout Kayla Nolte signed a letter of intent with Emporia State on Thursday. Last year, Nolte helped lead the Lions to a state tournament berth.
Johnson County's district attorney discusses challenging Phill Kline for the attorney general's seat.
Temperatures falling into the 20s created frosty windshields this morning for many motorists who left their vehicles outside overnight. But Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist, says a warm-up will bring temperatures into the 60s this afternoon.
Living in Lawrence with two universities, you might think the problem of illiteracy wouldn't exist here. But there are a number of Lawrence residents who left school at an early age, and although they can function in society, they do not have adequate reading and math skills for their age.
Heading into the exhibition opener against Fort Hays State, there were plenty of questions regarding the young Jayhawk team, and the freshmen were more than happy to provide a few answers for the fans.
Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline has filed a lawsuit against a North Lawrence towing company, accusing it of violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
Population estimates for northwest Lawrence have not held up, and now construction may have to wait for more infrastructure planning.
Dan Glickman, former Kansas politician and president of the Motion Picture Association of America, returned to the state tonight to deliver the inaugural lecture for the Dole Institute’s “Hollywood & Politics” series.
More than two months following Hurricane Katrina, Lawrence volunteers return from the Gulf Coast region to report.
Authorities were responding to a report of a possible gunshot victim shortly before 5 p.m. today in a rural area in northwest Douglas County.
Hold on tight to your basketball tickets -- strong northerly breezes and cool temperatures are bringing blustery conditions to Kansas University's campus today.
The State Board of Education has approved science standards for public schools that critics say promote creationism and treat evolution as a flawed theory.
The debate over how to punish marijuana possession in the city of Lawrence will continue for at least two more weeks. City commissioners agree they want to adopt a local marijuana ordinance, but they cannot agree on a minimum penalty.
Mark Bradford was today named as Lawrence’s new fire chief. Bradford, who has been serving as acting chief of the Lawrence-Douglas County & Medical Department, was picked for the job by City Manager Mike Wildgen after the city reviewed 20 others who had applied for the spot, according to an announcement sent out by Wildgen’s office.
Both camps on the evolution debate hold very different views, but they do have one important thing in common: they both say they have the good of the students in mind.
A long-standing downtown pizza shop owes nearly $150,000 in unpaid taxes, according to court records.
With all of the hype lately centered on Bill Self's talented freshmen, it's easy to forget about last year's super recruits.
No. 2 Texas has its motivation for this weekend, and it isn't the BCS or USC or a rival. No, 5-4 Kansas has the Longhorns' attention thanks to last year's post game comments from Coach Mark Mangino.
Events important to the Kansas controversy over evolution.
Break out the shorts, sunglasses and the sandals this afternoon. "It looks like another warm day in the forecast," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sarah McDermott delivers the highs and lows for Nov. 7.
The only thing the Kansas University men’s basketball team will be worried about on Wednesday is whether or not the freshmen will survive the jitters of their first Allen Fieldhouse experience.
A remote control called “clickers” is keeping many Kansas University students alert and awake in class. Although the device has been around at KU for the last few years, it is gaining popularity among many professors.
Kansas head coach Bill Self still has not made a decision about who will start in Wednesday’s exhibition game against Fort Hays State. However during Monday’s press conference, Self hinted that both Russell Robinson and C.J. Giles were the most consistent performers in practice.
With Thanksgiving almost here a local group is giving back pound by pound. About 10 Lawrence shelters and food kitchens are sprouting with 2,700 pounds of potatoes from members of the Kansas East United Methodist Men.
Although Kansas beat Nebraska for the first time in 37 tries, college football oddsmakers aren’t believers. Kansas opened Monday as the 34-point underdogs for Saturday’s contest against Texas.
State Board of Education members are expected to approve the new controversial science standards Tuesday. If passed, the new science standards, which criticize evolution, will have a ripple effect on legal, political and social realms.
Both KU’s offense and defense dominated Nebraska on Saturday. The Jayhawks’ offense racked up 24 points on 428 yards. And the defense and special teams added 16 points of their own.
Senior Crystal Kemp led the Jayhawks to a 90-65 victory Sunday over Pittsburg State. Kemp scored 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting. The Topeka native says her teammates’ shooting contributed to their success.
Kansas University's soccer team did not get an invitation to the NCAA tournament's field of 64 teams when the brackets were released Monday.
Lawrence resident Patrick Briggs is considering filing a lawsuit against a local plasma center after suffering complications while making a recent donation.
A Lawrence man injured when he was dragged and run over by a pickup truck was released from a Kansas City area hospital over the weekend.
You might want to grab a jacket this morning. But you won't need it this afternoon. "Temperatures will be soaring into the 70s," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It's going to be a warm start to the work week."
Free State High fell in the first round of the state playoffs against Shawnee Mission West, 40-18, Saturday. The Firebirds were behind early and unsuccessfully tried catching up all afternoon.
The Lawrence High gymnastics team earned back-to-back state championships Saturday. The Lions beat out Olathe East by .525 to take home the title. LHS has won 100 state titles.
The Wildcats were a little too much for the Chieftains to handle as Tonganoxie fell, 41-0, Saturday in the second round of the state playoffs.
Larry Johnson’s last second touchdown dive gave the Kansas City Chiefs a victory Sunday against the Raiders. The Chiefs beat the Raiders 27-23 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas University’s women’s basketball team took out Pittsburgh State, 90-65, Sunday in their exhibition opener at Allen Fieldhouse. Crystal Kemp scored 24 points for the Jayhawks.
All week, members of the Kansas University football team have been trying to downplay the significance of Nebraska’s streak. But after defeating Nebraska, 40-15, Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks say they are glad to be the ones who ended the streak.
A family that walked to the sandbar in the Kansas River suddenly became stranded and in need of a rescue Sunday afternoon. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical used a boat to bring the family off the sandbar. No one was injured.
State Board of Education members will vote Tuesday on new controversial science standards that could change the way students in Kansas learn about science. 6News education reporter Deanna Richards takes a look at the circle of events leading up to Tuesday’s vote.
Local law enforcement officials are on the lookout for a man suspected in a crime spree that involves several burglaries and stolen vehicles in Jefferson and Leavenworth counties.
About 250 gathered Sunday for the Lawrence Community Shelter’s chocolate and tea fundraiser. About $20,000 was raised in tickets and auction items.
From Hurricane Katrina to the Boardwalk Apartments fire, disasters can happen anywhere at anytime. Although the county has a framework for possible disasters, emergency management director Paula Phillips says residents should take preparedness into their own hands.
In the rush and excitement of buying a new house, some large and often costly issues like flooding can get overlooked. 6News reporter Laura McHugh explains how homeowners can prepare for the unthinkable.
For the second straight week, the goalposts came down as Jayhawk fans celebrated KU’s win against Nebraska. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have taken out the Cornhuskers and for some fans, this was a party more than three decades in the making.
The streak is over for Kansas. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have beaten the Cornhuskers and after the 40-15 win Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the ‘Hawks can now call themselves victors.
Football fans heading to Memorial Stadium for the Kansas-Nebraska game will see increasing clouds at the noon kickoff.
Floyd Temple knows all about Kansas’ last win against Nebraska. Temple was one of the last coaches who helped lead the Jayhawks to a victory against Nebraska in 1968.
Local leaders put the candidates for city fire chief in the hot seat. Lawrence and Douglas County officials conducted interviews Friday with the three finalists for the job. One of the candidates will replace Jim McSwain, who retired in September.
KU Hillel celebrated Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, Friday in the ballroom of the Kansas Union with Shabbat 350. The assembly included a service, food and free t-shirts for all who attended.
Eudora police seized weapons, body armor and a variety of illegal drugs from a home just a block away from an elementary school. The size of the haul not only surprised residents but also caught police officers off guard.
After months of deliberation, the State Board of Education will adopt new controversial science standards that criticize evolution next week.
A Kansas University fraternity is working to fight the common stereotypes among fraternities by helping those in need. About 20 members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity worked Friday to help build a ramp for 89-year-old Fay Talley.
The Jayhawks hope to erase 36 years of bad memories when they face off against the Huskers on Saturday. Nebraska has beaten Kansas every year since 1968. The game is set for noon at Memorial Stadium.
Kansas University men's basketball guard Jeff Hawkins recently signed a diversion agreement in municipal court after being charged earlier this year with using a stolen KU parking pass.
The Chieftains will take on the Wildcats at 7 p.m., Saturday in Tonganoxie.
Free State High will take on Shawnee Mission Northwest at noon, Saturday at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium.
The Lawrence High football team advanced to the state quarterfinals after beating Blue Valley Northwest, 40-6, Friday at Haskell Stadium.
More than 400 women disguised themselves as men to fight in the Civil War. "The Man She Was" tells one of those women's stories, from her adventures on the battlefield to awkward romantic situations created by confusion over her gender.
Eudora - Police here have siezed an AK-47 assault rifle, a sawed-off shotgun and methamphetamine and marijuana from a home in the city and have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing and criminal possession of a firearm.
Say goodbye to the 70s -- temperatures return to more fall-like conditions today in Lawrence. "We almost reach the 70-degree mark, but I don't think we'll hit it," said Tim Reith, 6News meteorologist. "I think today we'll be climbing into the upper 60s."
The Free State High football team hopes to survive a state playoff game Saturday against Shawnee Mission West. Although Free State has never won a state contest, the Firebirds say they’re ready to play.
Lecompton residents caught a glimpse Thursday of the earliest history of the Constitution Hall.
Nebraska’s offense is no longer known for lining up and running over people. Instead, the Huskers are now in favor of passing the ball. Not only is the style a big change for Husker fans but it is also a big change for teams trying to play defense.
A win Saturday against Nebraska will keep Kansas in the hunt for a Bowl game. Although media and fans are looking at the big picture, the Jayhawks aren’t looking beyond the Huskers.
Aquila donated $6,000 to Warm Hearts of Douglas County, which will help hundreds of people in Douglas County keep warm this winter. Randy Beeman, president of Warm Hearts, says the donation will help the organization reach more people.
An after-school club that teaches sixth graders how to say no to drugs and alcohol could be in its last year. Grant money for the program has run out much to the dismay of some students.
More than 300 people gathered Thursday at the Holiday Inn for a tribute to long-time Lawrence philanthropist Tensie Oldfather. The tribute benefits the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center.
Three-time US indoor champion and Kansas track legend Wes Santee will soon be a member of the Track Hall of Fame. Santee is one of seven people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on December 1.
Jason Dillon, the Lawrence man accused of killin