Low-tech edition
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
It came down to the wire for the Eudora boys, but Gardner-Edgerton came away with a one-point win.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Two Lawrence women were sentenced to prison for their dealings with a jail inmate who masterminded a failed plot to kill a witness in a federal drug case.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
One of the Republican candidates for governor visited Lawrence Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
The Kansas softball team looked good going 10-0 in the 2005 fall season, but thing will be heating up for the Jayhawks when the 2006 spring season begins in 10 days.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
If you hold fond memories of Lawrence's sesquicentennial celebration, one local woman is looking for you. One of the sesquicentennial's organizers wants to celebrate all of the city's big and small anniversaries.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Firefighters say an ember from a fireplace started a blaze Tuesday morning at a home in northwest Lawrence.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
The school district's crisis response team spent another day at Prairie Park Elementary helping students deal with the loss of their classmate, Bryce Olsen.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
A Lawrence family is learning to live without their 6-year-old son. Bret Olsen, father of Bryce Olsen, speaks out just steps away from the corner where his son was hit by a minivan on Monday.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
The 2006 gubernatorial campaign came to town Tuesday morning. Former Kansas House Speaker Robin Jennison stopped in Lawrence as part of a 15-city tour to announce his pursuit of the GOP nomination.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Kansas is riding a four-game winning streak, and while the defense has been good, the offense has been better.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Too many threes from Bishop Ward doomed the Tonganoxie boys, who fell to the Cyclones 87-49.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
House Democrats today unveiled a legislative agenda focused on helping parents keep violent video games, flavored cigarettes and Internet predators away from children.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Former Kansas House Speaker Robin Jennison made an appearance in Lawrence this morning as part of a 15-city tour to formally announce his campaign for governor.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Lawrence will get another early taste of spring this afternoon as temperatures soar into the low 60s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It's well above average this afternoon," Schack said.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
The Eudora High girls baseketball team was in tournament action this weekend much closer to home. Participating in the Top Gun Invitational in Wellsville, the Lady Cards finished in second place.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
The sheriff's department will busy in an unusual act of vandalism. Investigators with the sheriff's department are trying to figure out why domes used by the Kansas Department of Trasportation are being vandalized.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Tonight the Kansas men's basketball team ends a streak of three games in six days with Texas Tech in Lawrence for a Big Monday showdown. Winners of three straight conference contests, a Jayhawk victory in the Fieldhouse against Bobby Knight's Red Raiders would give the Kansas men a tie for second place in the Big 12.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Weather shouldn't be a problem for the KU softball team when it opens the seaosn in less than two week.s The Jayhawks will be in Houston, Texas on February 10th to begin their 2006 schedule against the Florida Gaots as part of the Wilson Dimarini Tournament.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
If you've ever driven through Lawrence and flet like you've hit every red light, it's just possible you did. City staff is looking into a new, high-tech system that could better coordinate Lawrence traffic lights.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Anhydrous ammonia is once again found leaking fram a tank at Midland Junction. A Douglas County sheriff's deputy discovered the leak around 11:15 last night.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Your Tuesday plans probably are't as good as what the Kansas Baseball team will be up to. Tomorrow, the 2006 Jayhawks board a plane for a season opening in Hawaii.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Police seize more guns in a parking lot often used by patrons of a downtown nightclub. Both incidents happened around 3 o'clock Sunday morning.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
A school community mourns the loss of a 6-year-old boy. Bryce Olsen, a kindergartener at Prairie Park Elementary, was on his way to school Monday afternoon when he was struck by a minivan and killed. Now, students and staff are trying to deal with the devastating loss.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Hikers and bikers in Lawrence will soon have a new path at Clinton Lake. A $170,000 grant will help the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and the US Army Corps of Engineers contrusct an extension of the bike path that runs along the south Lawrence traffic way.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
David Shulenburger, the outgoing provost at Kansas University, is taking a new job in Washington D.C., KU officials announced Monday afternoon.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Kansas University today announced the second of five finalists seeking the position of provost and executive vice chancellor — Jack O. Burns, vice president for academic affairs and research for the University of Colorado system.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
A Lawrence woman is ready to say “Aloha” after winning $10,000 in the Kansas Lottery.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
Lawrence is in store for another mild winter day -- mostly sunny skies, northwest winds and temperatures in the low 50s. "It looks like the same old weather pattern -- (temperatures) above average and dry conditions," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
The Kansas Board of Education recently changed state science standards allowing criticism of evolution. Intelligent Design is currently not taught in public school science classes. This weekend's forum was sponsored by the Kansas citizens for science and the National Center for Science Education.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
Although most would want to leave Lawrence to join the KU baseball team and enjoy the wam weather for their first season opener in Hawaii, the weather in Lawrence remains hospitable to the team. The average temperature this month has been 52-degrees and has allowed the Jayhawks to practice outside more than in years past.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
Allen Fieldhouse gives KU a huge home court advantage, but Coach Bill Self said his team plays better on the road this season. It would be hard to argue with him especially after the Jayhawks, 95-85 victory over Iowa State Saturday. With the win the Jayhawks move third in the Big 12 standings just below Colorado.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
Don't let this warm wather fool you. While it doesn't seem like winter, the perverbial boot could drop at any time ushering in cold weather and the "common cold" along with it. When the time come you might want to think twice about grabbing the same old medicine from your local pharmacy.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
A storm known as a "landspout" and described as a mini-tornado suddenly began shattering car windows. Witnesses said was a relatively normal 50 degrees and sunny when the havoc began.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
Have you very own Kansas history lesson and churn homeade butter. In honor of Kansas's birthday the Lawrence Public Library hosted a Kansas Day celebration where hundreds indulged in some of Kansas' most famed traditions.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
President Bush is scheduled to unveil the 2006 fiscal year budget in early February. For that budget, Federal officals say a four-hundred billion dollar deficit is likely and Congressman Dennis Moore said Kansans should be concerned.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
Road woes continue for KU women's basketball as they are buried by Baylor losing by fifty points, 25-45. The lady Jayhawks drop to 2-5 in the conference and are still looking for their first road win of the year.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
KU track and field team hosted the Jayhawk Invitational track and field meet Saturday on campus. Although there was no team scores recorded the Jayhawks had several winners on the day.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
An Italian reptile makes it was to the KU campus. KU senior Mike Zerwekh found an Italian Wall lizard who was stuck in a window well outside Pearson Scholarship Hall last week.
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006
To the editor: I read with interest your recent story regarding the proposed tax abatement for Berry Plastics. I found the willingness of our government to abate taxes for potential expansion of that plant disturbing.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Police arrest a man after a fight early this morning at the Boardwalk apartments. The 30 year-old man arrested in the fight was stabbed during the incident. The man was treated and release from the Lawrence Memorial Hospital and then booked into Douglas County Jail.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
A court upholds the conviction of a man that was considered as the 'ring leader' in the beating and stabbing of a man three years ago at the Jayhawk motel. After the victim checked into the motel room he was attacked and left for dead in River Front Park.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
KU baseball's talent on the mound is predicted to be effective. The strength of the baseball team has been hitting, but the action on the mound this season could be just as good. The pitching staff could do some major damage heading into the Big 12.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Over 100 people stand up for Sharon White, Prairie Park Elementary crossing guard, due to complaints to school officials for her "excessive and agressive" hand waving. Because of complaints she has been asked to stop her signature move.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Free State High girls sneak past K.C. Sumner in the Firebird Winter Classic in a last minute shot at the buzzer ending the game, 45-44. Free Sate plays in the title game Saturday at 2 p.m. against Junction City.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
East Hills Business Park is being noticed by the Kansas Transportation Department. Soon the cars traveling 65mph toward the East Hills entrance, will have signs and video survellance warning drivers to slow down.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Lawrence lady Lions lose the battle against the Topeka Seamen Vikings, 46-51. The Lions play Saturday at 11 a.m. for 7th place in the Firebird Winter Classic.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Four people attack a homeless woman as she is sitting on the banks of the Kansas river. Lawrence police were dispatched to the Heartland clinic where the victim was seeking treatment for her injuries.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
KU men's basketball head to Iowa State Saturday. Against the Cyclones Jayhawks lead the all time series by 100 games, but recently this has been a very good match-up.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Eudora Cardinals takes on the Louisburg Wildcats at home. Cardinals opening the game with a 14-0 run, finishes the game on top with a score of 56-51.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
A KU graduate student finds what appears to be a peep hole in her bathroom at The Oaks apartment complex. Heather Yates moved into this apartment only three weeks ago and found the hole when Yates and her father removed the mirror after noticing strange scratch marks on the glass.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
A group of parents and children at Prairie Park Elementary held a rally this afternoon in support of a crossing guard who says she was told recently that she should stop waving at passing drivers.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
If you liked Thursday's midwinter balmy weather, you'll like today's — Lawrence temperature will soar to a near-record 60 degrees.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Barbara and Terry Mann were supposed to complete their adoption of a 20-month-old boy on Thursday. Instead, they were planning funerals for him and their other four children — all killed in a fiery car wreck.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Hy-Vee high school scholar athlete of the month is a student at Free State high school. Banaka Okwuone has eight varsity letters in basketball, volleyball and soccer and holds a grade-point average of 3.95.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
A Republican member of the Kansas Board of Education calls on Lawrence Residents to vote in the next primary election. Sue Gamble said that's the only way Kansas politics will return to the middle.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
An alarming number of students skipping school forces Lawrence administrators to get tough on truancy. School district officals said as many as 200 high school students in Lawrence are skipping out on their education.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
KU baseball team takes advantage of the 90 degree weather and hosts the media on the home field. Kansas opens its season in Hawaii next Wednesday, Feb 1.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Classes on Mount Oread now end early a couple days a week. The switch meand a time-honored traditionn is now sounding at a different time, leaving some students straining to make class on time.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Free State ladies kick off tournament opener against Gardner-Edgerton, winning 47-39.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
The 12th annual relay for life kicked off Thursday night at Free State high school with team captains and organizers making plans for raising funds.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Lawrence high lady lions lose the battle against the the Junction City Blue Jays ending with the score, 45-63.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
A Lawrence arts-based after school program, Van Go's Jam, is receiving national attention and one lucky participant had the chance to shake the First Lady's hand.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Baseball season is right about the corner and some athletes from the Kansas City Royals were in town getting folks excited about the 2006 season. It's the Annual Royals Caravan.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
President Bush’s top health officlal today stated that the new Medicare drug program is improving.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
David Nigro, audio-video consultant with Kief's, talks about HDTV.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006
Temperatures in Lawrence will climb to nearly 60 degrees today. But strong winds will be howling across Kansas in from the south, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We will have a very windy afternoon. We are definitely expecting them to pick up and gust this afternoon," Schack said.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
It's been more than three weeks since the Medicare prescription drug plan was implemented, but those using it say the transition hasn't been very smooth.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Community leaders will consider investing $20 million over the next 10 years into business parks and open spaces. In a joint meeting Wednesday morning, city and county commissioners considered a plan to acquire two new industrial parks.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Russell Robinson had a career game to help the Jayhawks overcome the Aggies, 83-73.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
In lieu of watching television and playing video games after school, one group of junior high students in Lawrence is building a city of the future.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday night agreed to provide funding for the cleanup of illegal dump sites at the Black Jack Battlefield east of Baldwin.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Wildcat freshman Dain Dillingham and junior D.J. Watkins have been both junior high teammates and high school rivals, and now things have come full circle on the Baker basketball team.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Lawrence Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday that it raised $3.6 million last year.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
A Lawrence organization that provides at-risk youth with a unique opportunity in the arts received special recognition Wednesday in our nation's capital.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Kansas came into Manhattan hoping to put an end to an eight-game losing streak versus Kansas State, but left with their ninth loss in a row.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
The Americana Music Academy and Lawrence Parks & Recreation have submitted proposals to use the vacant Carnegie Library building at 9th and Vermont.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline today said he wouldn’t appeal a judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to end state-funded abortions for Medicaid recipients.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006
You'll need to wear a coat in the early part of the day, but you might be carrying it this afternoon, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Our temperatures are soaring into the mid 50s," Schack said.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
City commissioners have endorsed a 90-percent tax break in excange for a multimillion-dollar expansion at Packerware.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Everything from refridgerators to televisions to conveyor belts. No, it's not referring to a flea market: those are the kinds of things you'll find at a historic site outside of Baldwin City.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Minus Micah Downs, the KU men will take on Texas A&M Wednesday in College Station. The Jayhawks enter the contest as one of the best defensive teams in the nation.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Former McDonald's All-American Micah Downs announced Tuesday he will return to Seattle.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Two Douglas County Sheriff’s officers who risked their lives to save others were honored Tuesday. Patrol Deputies Adam Hoover and Jay Armbrister were recognized for their actions at the Boardwalk Apartment fire in October.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Pull out the kites and the sunglasses -- springlike weather is on tap for Lawrence today.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
This week marks the 33rd anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that made abortion legal, and with a full Senate vote expected soon for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, it's been a hotter topic than usual.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Lawrence High was the site of this year's intracity wrestling showdown, with the Free State Firebirds looking to avenge last season's defeat.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
The following is the text of President George Bush's Landon Lecture
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006
Rep. Dennis Moore spoke about the importance of education Tuesday at the Dole Institute of Politics and said the government needs to fund the No Child Left Behind and the Individuals with Disabilities Education acts fully.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
The KU women's basketball team is back on a winning track after a 20 point victory over Oklahoma State Sunday. The Jayhawks sit at 13-3 on the year.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
School Board members approved a resolution that would give them the power to raise the mill levy for its capital outlay fund anytime within the next five years.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
A leader of the intelligent design movement come to Mount Oread, making a case for the controversial curriculum. Monday night Dr. William Dembske said the Dover Trial would not mean much for the Intelligent Design movement.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
The annual Luminaria walk to honor civil right leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was orchestrated by KU's multicultural resource center and office of multicultural affairs.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
A Lawrence woman who poured her heart and soul into building her Habitat for Humanity house watched it go up in smoke this weekend. The fire left the family temporarily homeless and with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
One person seriously injured in an accident on Kansas Highway 10 Monday afternoon east of Lawrence. A sheriff's department spokeswoman said the 85 year-old driver of a truck tried to turn in front of the other vehicle involved in the accident.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush visits the Sunflower state today and speaks out about the War on Terror at Kansas State University. The president used the Landon lecture series as an opportunity to address topics ranging from domestic wire tapping to terrorism and the situation in Iraq.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
The Baker University men's basketball team hosted William Jewel College Monday night. Baker falls to William Jewel 59-49.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
Depite a 42 point beat down of Nebraska on Saturday there is still plenty to work on before they head to Texas A&M on Wednesday. That work begins on the glass.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
Plans for a 75 million dollar sewer plant labeled as crucial for future growth may be delayed while Lawrence city leaders study more natural ways to treat sewage.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
KU introduces its first candidate for Vice Chancellor. Virginia Sapiro spoke to the KU crowd this afternoon, describing herself as a leader who is oopen and concersational.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush on Monday vigorously defended the war in Iraq, and warrant-less eavesdropping on communications of individuals within the United States during his speech at Kansas State University.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
At least two people were injured this afternoon in a two-vehicle accident just east of Lawrence on Kansas Highway 10.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush on Monday rejected critics’ assertion that he broke the law by authorizing domestic eavesdropping without a warrant, saying he was doing what Congress authorized him to do to protect Americans from terrorist attacks.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush today presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Janet Dunn, Lawrence, as he arrived in Topeka this morning.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush’s visit Monday to Kansas State University inspired dozens of Kansans to protest, but he still received a warm welcome in what even Democrats conceded was friendly Republican territory for him.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
Thousands of people streamed into Bramlage Coliseum this morning, waiting to hear President Bush deliver the Landon Lecture.
Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
If you don't like Mondays, this morning's weather wasn't helping much — cold temperatures and thick clouds covered the Lawrence area.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Lawrence residents Margaret and Jim Thorp have added a new member to their household. Andromeda, a 4-month-old Labrador retriever, is not just any dog: she's being groomed for a lifetime of service.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
A program that provides mental health services to students in Lawrence public schools is in danger of shutting down. A grant that has funded the WRAP program for the past several years is drying up.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Eighteen films were showcased this weekend at the first annual DiMo Awards. Thirty-one kids from surrounding schools participated in the student film festival.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Over 200 people filed into the First Presbyterian Church for a one-of-a-kind concert Sunday. The East Hills Singers, founded by lvera Voth, celebrated their tenth anniversary.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
The Booth Family Hall of Athletics is open, honoring KU's historic athletics programs and their coaches and players past and present.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Kansas University's women's basketball team broke its three-game losing streak on Sunday when the Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma State, 66-46, in Allen Fieldhouse.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Are high energy costs dipping into your pocketbook? If they are, listen closely, because here are a few helpful tips to help you save money.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Tonganoxie wasn't as lucky this year in its home invite as it was last year, falling to Silver Lake in overtime.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006
Going into this weekend's game against Nebraska, the Big 12 standings just didn't look right: the 'Huskers came in tied for third, while the Jayhawks sat in a tie for ninth.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006
The KU men's basketball team answered its critics with a suffocating 'D' and a relentless 3-point assault against Nebraska. Kansas shot 72 percent in the first half and cruised to a 96-54 win over the Cornhuskers Saturday.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006
Since opening the season with twelve straight wins, KU women's basketball has dropped three straight in the conference. KU prepares for their first game in seven days against Oklahoma State on Sunday at 1 pm.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce held annual conference at Liberty Hall. This years theme Mission Impossible gave chamber leaders a chance to act out some secret agent rolls in front of 500 members and guests. The meeting also landed some awards for two community leaders.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Highway 59 expansion route plans have changed. Although Kansas Transportation Department plans to spend $214 million to expand the highway to four lanes, after research what they found undergroud has put a damper in their plans.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Lawrence's tenth annual eagle's day celebration is scheduled for 10 am on Sunday. The event is designed to introduce people to bald eagles and promote environmental awareness.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
The million Booth Family Hall of Athletics opens Saturday housing for more than a century of KU artifacts. Construction continues, but the hall will be 90 percent completed on opening day.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Fire breaks out at a house in central Lawrence blocking Massachusetts Street. One resident suffered non-life threatening injuries after the fire was started by discarded smoking materials.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Tonganixie put perfect mark on the line agaist Jeff West in the Tonganoxie Invitational semi-finals. The Chieftans have a record of 11-0 with their defeat of the Tigers 64-45.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Lady Cardinals battle Louisburg at home winning 57-42. Cardinals are now 6-3, winning the last four straight games.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
After ripping off seven straight wins, the men's basketball team has struggled. Saturday the Jayhawks will regroup against Nebraska who is one up on KU in Conference wins.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Lawrence High takes on Wichita West in a semi-final game in the Topeka Invitational Tournament at Topeka West. Lawrence pulls through winning 62-53.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
The federal government wants millions of search records from the search engine google. This way it can make the case for an ant-pornography law.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
City's high schools increase security with a new camera security system and adminstrators say it is already paying off. LHS has installed 16 cameras, but are wating on more to arrive.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said today she’s worried that many seniors could choose the wrong prescription drug coverage because of confusion surrounding the federal Medicare program.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Someone set a bulletin board on fire Thursday night in a Kansas University residence hall, but police aren't dismissing it as an innocent prank.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Have a specific problem sidewalk in front of your home? Do you have a normal walking or running route where the sidewalks have deteriorated? Let us know.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
One person was injured this morning when a fire broke out in a house at 1322 Mass.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
A mix of winter precipitation — mist, drizzle, rain, sleet and snow — is moving into the Lawrence area today, making roads slippery for drivers. And by the time it's over tonight, there could be an inch of snow on the ground.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006
Hundreds of Iranian-Americans rallied outside the whitehouse in support of the democratic opposition in Iran to overthrow the current government. They are avcating a change not by the military, but through support of the democratic movement of Iranian people.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Lawrence High was looking for its second tournament title of the season. First-round action pitted the Lions against the Topeka High Trojans.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Students attending a dance at Lawrence High School last weekend had to do more than just buy a ticket to get through the doors. They also had to pass a breathalyzer test. It was the first dance held since the school board adopted the new alcohol policy last month, and students and administrators disagree on whether they think the evening was a success.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
The daughter of a local elementary school's first principal steps forward with a big financial gift. Jean Stanton Hetzel donated $12,000 today for new playground equipment at Wakarusa Valley Elementary.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
University officials get the green light to build a twenty-million dollar addition to KU's structural biology center. The state Board of Regents gave KU permission today to build the third and final phase of the center.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Rising interest rates, simmering world tensions and volatile energy prices don't appear to be shaking confidence in Lawrence's commercial real estate market.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
It's unlikely charges will be filed in the case of a postcard that made false allegations of domestic abuse against city commissioner David Schauner. After a months-long investigation, postal officials say they failed to definitively link anyone to the mailing.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
It was a topic so divisive, it forced state law makers into a 12-day, mid-summer special session. But one Lawrence representative predicts this year's debate over education finance will go more smooth.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
A city review board recommends giving a local plastics manufacturer the largest tax break in Lawrence city history. The public incentives review committee voted tonight to give Berry Plastics a tax abatement on ninety percent of their Lawrence property.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Chieftains in action against Immaculata. Tongie looking for their first win of the season.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Consolation action had the Eudora boys taking on Lansing. Eudora won 53-48.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
72 hours removed from an overtime loss to rival Missouri, the healing process continues for senior forward Christian Moody and the Kansas men.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Representative Sloan discusses school funding, alternate fuels, and state employees.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006
Lawrence will get sunshine this morning, with mild, spring-like temperatures this afternoon. "We'll soar up to around 60 degrees," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Do you live in Lawrence but travel to Kansas City to shop? If you answer yes, a new study shows you're not alone. The report from Development Strategies Consultants suggest Lawrence residents make 40 percent of their purchases outside of Douglas County.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Twice in as many months, a one-year-old Shepard-Chow mix has attacked children at a home in the 300 block of Lincoln.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Endocrinologist Charyse Sindler says she will spend more time in her Lawrence office seeing patients, to help fill the void left by Lawrence's full-time endocrinologist Dr. Richard Fairchild.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
In the basement of KU's Spooner Hall, in the now-shuttered Anthropology Museum, can be found thousands of American Indian artifacts. One man will now have the task of identifying those objects and finding them a home.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
A fire broke out at around 6:15 this evening near 24th and Inverness. According to neighbors, the fire began when the family was moving a Christmas tree in the basement and knocked over some dried flowers, which landed next to a water heater and ignited.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
On Thursday, Lawrence High will open play in the 2006 Topeka Invitational Tournament, hoping for its second tournament victory of the year.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Thanks to sickness and injury, the already young Free State team has been without two of its leaders for the past month.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
The current Kansas men's basketball team is not hard to figure out. When they win, they win big. But when they go down, it's always a close ballgame.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
President Bush will speak Monday at Kansas State University as part of its Landon Lecture series.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Lawrence city leaders were considering this morning how a group of new retail centers will affect the city's existing shopping areas.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006
Lawrence's temperatures were in the teens this morning. But a warm up is on the way, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
If you have trouble with noisy neighbors, you will soon have another tool to keep them quiet. City commissioners Tuesday night voted in support of changing the way police and neighbors respond to problem party houses.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Despite so-called "donor fatigue," the Douglas County United Way announces a record-breaking fundraising total brought in during the 2005-2006 campaign.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
"Stand up for yourselves and your school" was the resounding message at Haskell Indian Nation University's spring convocation.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Lawrence Police seized a stolen handgun during the weekend from a vehicle in a downtown parking lot used by club-goers. It was the third time in two weeks officers have recovered a gun while patrolling the parking lot of Borders, 700 N.H.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Another Jayhawk sculpture has fallen victim to vandals. Jayhawk Bookstore, 1420 Crescent Rd., this morning reported its Bit o'Hawk sculpture was torn from its base and left lying near its perch in front of the store, according to Lawrence police.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Someone swiped a 400,000-pound locomotive this weekend and took off with it down the tracks, where it derailed and was significantly damaged.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
A three-day national bicycle championship will return to Lawrence this spring, and this time around, organizers are working to ensure there's less disruption for downtown businesses.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Peak flu season is nearly upon us, but it's not too late to get your shot.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Crystal Kemp and Kaylee Brown had banner nights against Texas A&M, but in the end, it mattered less than the fact that the team lost.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
It's the situation every young basketball player dreams of on the playground: less than a second remaining in the game with a chance from the free-throw line to beat your team's biggest rival.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
The Tonganoxie girls team took on Atchinson without their leading scorer and came away with their third straight win of over 30 points.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Former Westar Energy Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Wittig was sent to federal prison Tuesday after a judge ruled he had violated terms of his release pending an appeal of his bank fraud convictions.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Legislation was filed today that would repeal a law that allows some non-citizen students to get the less expensive in-state tuition at public universities in Kansas.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006
Pull out the sunglasses and grab a coat — a bright but blustery day is in store for the Lawrence area, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
A late-night fire leaves a family of seven homeless. The fire started around 11 p.m. Friday night in southwest Douglas County.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
In a college town like Lawrence, you can expect some noise from your neighbors when you live near campus. One group of neighbors has the city working to get tough on problem party houses.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
A recent Free State High School graduate is planning to lead a cross country cycling trip later this year to raise money for low-cost housing.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
Sunday Kansas women's basketball team lost its third straight game overall. This time to Texas A&M, 78-64.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
First round action of the 47th Annual Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament kicked off. This afternoon Eduora made the short trip to Tonganoxie facing their first round opponent, the Silver Lake Eagles.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
For the past 21 years the Lawrence community has celebrated the life of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. A small crowd gathered at the Lied Center Monday to remember Doctor King's legacy.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
A certain group of KU fans headed to Columbia today looking for vindication. Not just becausee they wanted a victory over the Tigers but rather because of a trip last year that turned sour off the court.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
Neighbors in rural southwest douglas county come to the aid of a family displaced after a fire destroyed their home Friday night.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
A local business honors one of our country's founding fathers with a special batch of beer.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
The Jayhawks have dominated beating Missouri four out of the last five times and nine out of the last eleven. However, KU has never won a game in Missou arena. Kansas misses 14 free throws losing to the Tigers, 89-86.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
In an interview for Channel 6's River City Weekly, Governor Kathleen Sebelius discusses the State of the State and addresses many of the pressing issues facing Kansas, including K-12 and higher education, health insurance, growing the economy and the biosciences.
Monday, Jan. 16, 2006
You might have to pull out an umbrella this afternoon as a cold front moves in to the Lawrence area, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
A year ago KU officials announced they would close its Printing Services department and 22 people would lose their jobs.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
For those of you who decided to quit smoking with the New Year, no doubt it's been a tough couple of weeks. But for some on the Lawrence businessess that were forced to stomp out smoking with the indoor smoking ban, the past 18 months have also brought ups and downs.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
A late-night fire left a family of seven homeless. The fire started around 11 p.m. Friday in southwest Douglas County.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
The most common cause of death in the United States in cardiovascular disease, and now Lawrence Memorial Hospital is able to do more to combat the problem with the expansion of its heart care program.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
The KU men couldn't find an answer for the K-State zone Saturday. The result? A 59-55 upset that ended the 31-game winning streak against the Wildcats.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
The first 12 games of the season were very kind to the KU women's basketball team. But the last two away from Allen Fieldhouse have been a different story, and the return home didn't do much to help.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
Boy Scouts manned their posts on Saturday, anxiously awaiting to see whose miniature racer would cross the finish line first.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
The Midwest Conference champion Wheelhawks hosted a five-team wheelchair basketball tounament this weekend in Lawrence.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006
A 31-game winning streak over in-state rivals the Wildcats was broken Saturday as Kansas fell in an upset at home.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
The Kansas women's basketball team is back home this weekend. On Sunday, Bonnie Henrickson's squad will try to snap a 2-game losing skid. However, it will not be easy.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
What were you doing on January 17, 1994? If you were a Kansas State basketball fan, you were probably celebrating the Wildcats' 68-64 win over the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. That, however, would have been the last time you celebrated a KSU vicotory over KU.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
KU head football coach Mark Mangino is looking foir a new assistant coach. This afternoon, the University of Wisconsin hired away Dave Doeren.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
The week-long confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito wrapped up today in Washington D.C., and some predict a partisans flip when the Senate Judiciary Committee votes on the nomination next week.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Two exhibitions open Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center. The Lawrence Art Guild's All-Members Show brings together work by many of the group's 260 members. It remains one of the guild's most popular exhibitions because of the diversity of media represented, including paintings, fabric art, ceramics and photographs.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
It looks like reports of a slow-down in the city's building industry were greatly exaggerated. City officials are blaming a software glitch for leaving three months of data out of the city's annual report.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Call it the march on the Lied Center. West Junior High students walked from the school to the Lied Center this morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Tonight marks the halfway point for the Lawrence High boy's basketball team. Through nine games the Lions have been good, winning seven. This evening, however, things promised to be difficult.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
We could soon be hearing less of a familiar sound in North Lawrence. Some residents have complained about the noise from the train horns, so Lawrence city commissioners will consider creating a quiet time.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
You're never too young to make a difference. That's the lesson learned recently by a second-grade student at Wakarusa Valley Elementary school.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Lawrece police cracked the case of a robbery at a local fast food restaurant. Detectives arrested a 19-year-old Lawrence man and 16-year-old Lawrence boy.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
He spent 15 years of his life building dreams for dozens of Lawrence families. Now plans are in the works to construct a lasting legacy to the Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Something had to give tonight at the HyVee High School Game of the Week. Winless Tonganoxie hooked up with winless Basehor-Linwood.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
The Tonganoxie girls remain undefeated after their 30-point victory over Basehor-Linwood.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
The Lady Lions and Lady Falcons faced off in Lawrence tonight.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Authorities were responding to a report of an injury accident late this afternoon about six miles south of Lawrence at a rural intersection
Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
Strong winds were howling through Lawrence this morning, keeping windchills in the mid 20s, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. But sunny skies are expected this afternoon, she said.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Gone is the aura of an undefeated season for the Kansas women. Seven days ago, it was all abut a new school record and an upset win over a top 25 opponent. Now, the Jayhawk ladies are dealing with the adversity of losing two straight.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
We've seen first-hand that the big ones are biting at Douglas County State Lake near Baldwin City, and local fishermen now have some extra time to go for that big catch. The public fish salvage - which began Saturday - is set to conclude this weekend.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
In the midst of a seven-game winning streak by the Kansas mens basketball team, it seems that Bill Self's squad has found its identity. Success on the court for KU is directly linked to tough team defense.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Hallmark Cards is moving as many as 125 jobs to Lawrence. The Kansas City-based company announced today it would be consolidating its' card-producing operations.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Haskell Indian Nations University officials say the institution faces "dire circumstances" as far as its budget goes. The federally funded University is looking for a way to prevent furloughing many of its' maintenance employees.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
He had a dream - and for that, Lawrence students thanked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tonight. The Lawrence school district honored King by spotlighting students' service to others.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
A Lawrence resident, upset because his mail was opened by the department of homeland security, could influence the future of national security. U.S. senator Sam Brownback speaks out about the story that first made news here last month.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
A Lawrence man reaches a pleas agreement with prosecutors in the murder of his girlfriend's three-month-old daughter. 22-year-old Jason Dillon was originally charged with first degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Sydni Perkins.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Her job as planning director for Lawrence and Douglas County ended December 31st. But Linda Finger is still on the payroll, ad a part of local government. finger is now a consultant to the city and is completing an unfinished project for the county.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Lawrence’s Hallmark plant will be getting as many as 125 more employees in the coming months, as the Kansas City, Mo.-based company consolidates its production operations for greeting cards.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Rep. Tafanelli talks about his service in Iraq, pay increases for state employees, and the Patriot Act.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Days before he was scheduled to stand trial, a Lawrence man entered a plea today to killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter by shaking and beating her.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006
Lawrence gets off to a sunny start today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "The birds are out. The sun is shining. It's a beautiful day," Schack said. But a cold front moves in this afternoon, bringing cloudy skies and a chance for some rain overnight, Schack said.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Campaign finance records indicate a local plumber was behind a postcard that slammed Lawrence city commissioner David Schauner's commitment to education just days before last April's general election.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
A new study ranks Lawrence as one of the meanest in the nation for the homeless. The National Coalition for the Homeless released their list of the 20 meanest cities, and Lawrence ranks as number two. Only Sarasota, Fla., ranks higher.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
In 1992, less than 4 percent of Kansans had diabetes. In 2004, that number climbed to 6 1/2 percent, and is still rising.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
If you've been on KU's campus lately, you might have noticed a certain Jayhawk has flown the coop. Now, university officials are looking for a new 'Hawk to preside over Jayhawk Boulevard.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
City commissioners plan to ask the county and other agencies to help fund millions of dollars of drainage improvement projects in North Lawrence.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
With the momentum of six straight victories behind them, the Kansas men's team traveled to Boulder, Colo., to open conference play by taking on the Buffaloes.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Olathe East senior Danielle McCray received many offers from colleges, but only needed one: though she just recently formally committed to Kansas, Coach Bonnie Hendrickson has had her verbal commitment since her junior year.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
A proposal to develop 80 acres into a rural subdivision southwest of Eudora that would feature estate-style homes was withdrawn this afternoon.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Rodney Spillman scored 20 points as Eudora rolled past Prairie View, 65-41, Wednesday night in high school boys basketball.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Two Lawrence residents suffered injuries this morning in a one-car accident this morning on Interstate 70 between Lawrence and Kansas City.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Two Lawrence residents suffered injuries this morning in a one-car accident this morning on Interstate 70 between Lawrence and Kansas City.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006
Temperatures are expected to soar up to spring-like conditions later today. But sub-freezing temperatures were chilling off Lawrence this morning
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Last Saturday at Nebraska, the Jayhawk women did two things for the first time this season: they went on the road, and they lost a game. Tonight, the 12-1 team tried to put that loss behind them as they continued their stint away from the fieldhouse, facing Colorado in Boulder.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Mike Elwell plans to incorporate youth soccer, basketball and volleyball into his new First Service Tennis center in west Lawrence.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Finding jobs and dealing with mental illness are two topics at the forefront of the Lawrence homeless community's concerns. The Coalition on Homeless Concerns met Tuesday afternoon for their third annual town meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Before you stick that letter in the mail, make sure it has the correct postage. A postal rate increase went into effect Sunday, and it's causing a run on 2-cent stamps in Lawrence.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius called for more money for higher education, social services and state employees as she unveiled her 2006 budget Tuesday. That means good news for KU and other state-funded universities.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Plans to develop the northeast corner of Sixth and Wakarusa brings hours of debate at Tuesday night's City Commission meeting. A Lawrence architect asked commissioners to approve his plan to create a new housing and shopping district in northwest Lawrence.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Danielle McCray of Olathe East has been averaging more than 25 points per game, and her offensive output helped spark the Hawks over Free State on Tuesday night. The boys team also got it done against the Firebirds, who fell 55-38.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
The Lawrence High girls and boys basketball teams played host to the Shawnee Mission East Lancers on Tuesday and came away with a couple of wins.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
On the eve of the Big 12 season, the KU men's basketball team has a ton of momentum. The Jayhawks have won six in a row, and may finally have found a point guard in Russell Robinson.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius proposed a budget today with something for all of state government’s biggest clients, but it won’t work if legislators shoehorn in a big school funding plan without additional revenues.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006
Lawrence missed the brunt of a winter storm that brought heavy snows to areas south and southeast of the city. But the city did get a light drizzle of winter wet stuff through the day, including sleet and even a few wet snowflakes, said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
A new medicare plan has been in effect for more than a week, but there are still questions to be answered. The Lawrence Senion Center held an informational meeting this morning to discuss issues with the new program.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
A Lawrence architect has plans to turn the cornfield on the northeast corner of Sixth and Wakarusa into a bustling retail and residential district. The project for the fifty-acre Baure Farm goes before the city commission tomorrow night.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Healthcare, sex crimes and the war in Iraq. Those are some of the issues you can expect to hear about in the upcoming legislative session. The governor gave her State of the State Address this evening, as the 2006 legislative session kicked off today.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
A week before the commemoration of his birthday, Pinckney Elementary students took a walk in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s shoes. Students at Pinckney Elementary marched and sang from the school to Clinton Park.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius delivers the 2006 State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius delivers the 2006 State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius delivers the 2006 State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius delivers the 2006 State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Good Evening. I’m Doug Mays, and I have the privilege of serving as the Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. Tonight, on behalf of Republican leadership in the House and the Senate, I would like to take a few minutes to outline our vision of the legislative session ahead.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
A much-anticipated cost study says public schools need an increase of at least $316 million.
Monday, Jan. 9, 2006
Say goodbye to the weekend's spring-like warm temperatures. Cloudy skies, cool temperatures and northerly winds are giving more of a winter feel to Lawrence's weather forecast today, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
You do it every week, sometimes more than once. Putting your trash curbside is just part of neighborhood living. But what happens to your trash once it leaves your curb?
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
Funding for public education will once again be on the table for state lawmakers when they return to the Statehouse tomorrow.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
Nearly three months ago, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks began draining Douglas State Fishing Lake for repair of the dam. The once 42-foot-deep lake is now only 10 feet deep.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
With a nearly 60 years of combined service, Sgt. Catherine Born and Officer Douglas Miller were honored on Saturday afternoon for a job well done.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
For some it's considered a basketball clinic, but for the 100 Special Olympians it was a dream come true.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
With conference play just around the corner, the Kansas basketball team needed to be truly tested, and a meeting with traditional powerhouse Kentucky would seem to fit the bill.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
Charles Gordon announced Sunday he is skipping his senior year as a Jayhawk in favor of the NFL Draft.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
The opening of conference play didn't go as well as the rest of the season had so far for the Kansas women, resulting in their first loss of the season at Lincoln, Neb.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006
The mild January the area has enjoyed so far will continue Sunday, with the high expected to reach 58 degrees under sunny skies.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
The Free State girls basketball team got an early lead and dominated Olathe North, beating them 70-16.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
The wait will be a little longer for a much-anticipated highway improvement project in Douglas County. State transportation officials are sending out letters this week to area residents that the $200 million Highway 59 expansion project is now at least a year behind schedule.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
A new report finds the floodplain in north Lawrence needs about $40 million in improvements to pump out the water that collects with each heavy rain. But to fix the problems in this low-ying part of Lawrence, it will take an outpouring of money from the city to get the long list of projects started.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Sure, Kansas Women's Basketball is a perfect 12-0, but tomorrow the ladies will do something they haven't done all season: hit the road. Saturay, KU visits Nebraska. Both teams are 1-0 in Big 12 play.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
A major bio manufacturing plant in the East Hills Business Park is being prepared for sale before ever reaching full production. Serologicals announced today that its $33 million processing plant will not open as planned.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
On highway 59 north of Lawrence the morning commute took a dangerous turn for one motoroist when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a semi-truck.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Police make two arrests in connection with a robbery earlier this week in a north Lawrence convenience store. A former employee of the Presto station on north 3rd Street now stands charged.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
The Ravens met the Lions at LHS tonight, and the Lions rolled to a 51-28 victory.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
It's the eve of the biggest game of the season for the men's basketball team as the Jayhawks get ready for Kentucky. It's undoubtedly a huge opportunity for the young team, but there's a certain Jayhawk who's called the plays each time the schools have met for the last 60 years.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Lawrence High boys bounce back after losing two straight before the Christmas break.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Tomorrow the Kentucky Wildcats will look to extend their domination over the Kansas Jayhawks. Over time, the two programs have gone head-to-head on 23 different occasions. UK has won an astounding 19 times.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
In the HyVee High School Game of the Week, Murphy lead the Firebirds to a 64-55 victory over Olathe North.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Nearly three months after the death of a 5-month-old, the Douglas County District Attorney's office filed criminal charges against the child's mother.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Lawrence bar owner Dennis Steffes is continuing his fight to have the city’s smoking ban declared unconstitutional.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
A preliminary hearing for a man charged with the murder of his 5-month-old daughter was delayed today when the case took a new twist.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Serologicals Corp. announced Friday that it would not open its $28 million bio-manufacturing plant in the East Hills Business Park, and instead would prepare the property for sale.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
Don't let this morning's gloomy gray skies get you down — sunny skies will brighten up Lawrence this afternoon, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006
At least one person was injured in a three-vehicle accident this morning about two miles north of Lawrence on U.S. Highway 59.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
On Saturday, the undefeated Kansas Women's Basketball team will play its' first game outside of Allen Fieldhouse. This weekend, the hawks meet Nebraska in Lincoln. At 12-0, however, the friendly confines of the phog have been very good to the ladies.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
A Lawrence man involved in the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl gets another shot at probation. District Court judge Paula Martin ruled today 30-year-old Michael Rayton violated the terms of his probation.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
There is an unusual construction project taking place at a local elementary school. Students at Langston Hughes Elementary are building friendships. The new semester kicked off with an anti-bullying assembly this morning.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
A man who grew marijuana plants inside his central Lawrence home pleads guilty to one count of posession with intent to distribute more than 100 plants. 26-year-old Justin Penka entered the plea this week.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
The Free State boys basketball team didn't start the season the way it wanted. but after an upset victory over LHS in the city showdown on December 22, the Firebirds hope that game will be a building block for the rest of the season.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
A former fixture of South Park is collecting rust out at the Public Works Yard. And a group of retired firefighters is hoping to see it restored to its former glory. What used to be a 1917 American La-France ladder truck is now just one of many things in a machinery graveyard.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
Renovating a home is no small project, especially for one Overland Park man who recently bought a house in Lawrence. In his case, it's what's in front of his house that's causing problems.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
Thanks to last night's victory over Yale, Bill Self's bunch has won five in a row. One of the catalyst on Wednesday evening - Freshman Mario Chalmers.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
It's safe to drink the tap water in Baldwin City, public health officials announced this afternoon.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
The LEO Center is organizing another trip to the Katrina-stricken New Orleans area for Jan. 21-28. The group sent volunteers from several area churches in October and December to help clean up and restore the Gulf Coast region after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
Kansans overwhelmingly support embryonic stem cell research, according to a poll released today that was commissioned by a group that opposes bans on stem cell research. The poll of 800 registered voters in Kansas is the latest in a buildup of arguments over the issue that is expected to be hotly debated this year.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006
Lawrence will get another day of mostly blue skies and above-average temperatures, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It will be partly cloudy today, with temperatures in the 40s," Schack said. The average high temperature for this date is 39 degrees, while the average morning low is 21.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
A Lawrence woman caught a masked intruder hiding in her closet in her South Lawrence home.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Ticket and student ID scanners are now greeting fans as they walk into Allen Fieldhouse as part of an effort to regulate ticket theft and student impersonators.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
A new report from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department says the county has some of the cleanest air in the Kansas City area.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Ten days after Christmas, and already the City of Lawrence has put your used trees to good use.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Construction costs for Southwest Junior High School's bond project have come in lower than expected.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
The Jayhawks are the only team with an unbeaten record in Division I not in the top 25.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
A boil advisory remains in effect for Baldwin City and Wellsville following water pressure problems that began earlier this week.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Douglas County’s key elected officials have “common ground” on several major issues that will go before the Kansas Legislature when it convenes next week.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
A Lawrence barbecue restaurant and catering business closed this week and has been sold to make way for an auto dealership.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Lawrence Police are asking for the public's help today in the search for two men who robbed the Taco John’s at 1626 W. 23rd Street early Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Kansas improves its record to 8-4 with a win over Yale, led by Jeff Hawkins with 19 points.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
KU researcher Stewart discusses healthy ways to manage diets and lose weight after the holidays.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006
Pull out the sunglasses — mostly clear skies and temperatures warming up to 50 degrees are expected today for the Lawrence area, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Get ready for the sunshine," Schack said.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
A new documentary film is out on the evolution versus intelligent design debate, and it includes several Lawrence residents and locations.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
A majority of commissioners voted tonight to make sleeping on downtown sidewalks illegal. Lawrence leaders are also encouraged by a study of the northwest Lawrence sewer system.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
The KU community continues to mourn the loss of an experienced and talented professor, Steve Ashe.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Eleven games in and the Kansas women's basketball team is still perfect. But, during the Jayhawks' perfect pre-conference start they did not face a ranked opponent. That changed tonight as KU opened the Big 12 schedule against No. 23 Texas in the fieldhouse.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Last week against New Orleans, the Kansas men played one of their better defensive games of the season. However, the effort against the Privateers was far from complete.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Baldwin City residents were told this afternoon that they'll need to boil their tap water because a line break has caused the potential for bacteria to leak into the city's water supply.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Lawrence Memorial Hospital ranked first in the country for heart attack care, according to the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Take your time on the roads this morning — fog was reducing visibility down to a half mile about 7:25 a.m., said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
Estimates show that between 200 and 250,000 people will diet this year nationwide from sudden cardiac arrest. But tools are available right here in Lawrence, that can significantly increase your chance of survival.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
The holidays have been tough to say the least on the Faulkners. Their five year-old son was diagnosed with cancer around Thanksgiving, spent Christmas in the hospital, but never made it home in time for New Year's.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
The Jayhawks head into tomorrow night's game against the Longhorns with a perfect record, which is the best in school history. Bonnie Henrickson's squad has been tested by the likes of Wisconsin and La Salle, but it's safe to say that the Big 12 season will be much more of a chore.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
There are some mistakes that KU Coach Bill Self tolerates. A missed free throw by a big man or maybe even a player picking up two fouls early in the game. But one thing that Self is getting tired of is wasted possessions.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
For Dr. Dave, the winter holidays are his busiest time of the year. However, it is not sick people he sees, rather sick computers.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
Part of Highway 24-40 is shut down north of Lawrence for a time this evening after a reported amonia leak at Midland Junction.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006
Hang on tight to your umbrella. "It'll be blustery with drizzle to start out the day," says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We have the winds, we have the clouds and we have drizzle out there."
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
2005 is history, and now the world greets 2006 anxious and hopeful about what it will bring. But first, a look back at the year that was and all that it brought to us. From divisive decisions about the future of public school students in Kansas to the outpouring of support for displaced residents of Louisiana and Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, 2005 was hardly short on news to bring you.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
It's a long way from Harvard Road to the high-rises of Shanghai, but Tom Kurata is making a name for himself in the world's fastest-growing economy.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
Tracy and Matthew Candelaria are proud parents of a beautiful baby boy, Lawrence's first of 2006.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
Last night, Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil made an announcement. He told his team he would retire at season's end. The big question, though, was when the season would end.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
Eleven games into the season, and several spots in the men's basketball rotation are up in the air.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
KU's women's basketball team made history on Friday by improving to 11-0, the best start in school history. The impact of the Jayhawks' undefeated run is still being felt around the Rock Chalk Nation.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006
The New Year will be welcomed in with more of the unseasonably warm weather the area's been experiencing lately, with the high today expected to reach 57 under partly cloudy skies.
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