Schools upgrade security to protect students

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?

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KU student senators push for state legislation

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 celebrates life of author

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.

Vacation's over for Jayhawks

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.

Child injured in accident critical

A young boy taken by helicopter from the scene of a major accident last night is in critical condition, according to hospital officials.

Township treasurer's wife reaches plea agreement in embezzlement case

The wife of the former Willow Springs Township treasurer has admitted embezzling more than $114,000 from the township’s coffers.

Children celebrate holidays with KU mentors

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.

Volleyball team touches down in California

The Jayhawk volleyball team landed in California on Wednesday evening in preparation for its first-round NCAA Tournament match-up on Friday.

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Chat with J-W's Sophia Maines and Scott Rothschild about KU and intelligent design

Journal-World reporters discuss Paul Mirecki's course, his comments on the course, and the evolution controversy.

Clouds moving in, snow flurries tonight

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.

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