Low-tech edition
Monday, July 31, 2006
The idea of a new one percent sales tax may face an uphill battle at city hall.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Millions of dollars for public schools and Lawrence taxpayers could be footing the bill through two separate property tax increases.
Monday, July 31, 2006
They're coming together to peacefully protest the crisis in the Middle East.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Trial is about to begin for a man charged with murdering his 5-month old daughter.
Monday, July 31, 2006
A Lawrence police officer is attacked by a pitt bull Friday night in the 300 block of Mississippi Street.
Monday, July 31, 2006
The most prominent feature in the downtown Lawrence skyline is getting even more attention than usual this week.
Monday, July 31, 2006
The Lawrence Raiders went for their fourth straight state title today in Salina.
Monday, July 31, 2006
She thought she'd found the perfect roommate until she came home to find him and a friend trying to kill her pet bunny.
Monday, July 31, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, a trial begins for a Lawrence man accused of killing his daughter last October, the Lawrence school board meets to sort out details for the upcoming school year now that the funding picture has been cleared up, and local leaders seem to be cooling to the prospect of adding a sales tax for road improvements.
Monday, July 31, 2006
There's no need to put out your grass clippings by the street today — city crews won't be by to pick them up today.
Monday, July 31, 2006
July is ending with some scorching temperatures — today's high will reach well into the triple-digit range again, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist. "The heat indices should be up between 105 and 110 this afternoon," Sayers said. "Be careful and drink plenty of water."
Sunday, July 30, 2006
His rural Jefferson County home is a habitual target, burglarized more than a dozen times.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Depending on who you are or what you do for a living, the new year might not necessarily start on January 1st, especially for landlords that rent to college students.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
The first one hit the world wide web 15 years ago, but it's seen a slow catch-on, especially with students.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
One local volunteer firefighter, home on leave, tells about his time overseas.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Is the North Division ready to regain supremacy in the Big 12 Conference?
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Four local prepsters put on the pads one last time in their high school careers in the annual Shrine game in Pittsburg Saturday night.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
After months of searching to replace the irreplaceable Max Falkenstein as color commentator, KU Athletics found its man in former b-baller Chris Piper.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Hundred degree temperatures could coincide with a centennial celebration as the Douglas County fair kicks off this weekend.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Police want your help solving an act of vandalism caught on camera against a fiberglass bird in front of the Jayhawk Bookstore.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Prosecutors dropped charges against a Pennsylvania man charged with dealing fake illegal drugs at last month's Wakarusa Festival at Clinton Lake.
Friday, July 28, 2006
'Tis the season of budgets and talks about tax increases as local leaders prepare their spending plans for 2007, but where exactly do your tax dollars go?
Friday, July 28, 2006
Ten art galleries were stops on the summer downtown gallery walk sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Four area football players will take the field in tomorrow's Kansas Shrine Bowl game in Pittsburg.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Work on the communications tower in downtown Lawrence will block traffic in the 700 block of Vermont Street next week.
Friday, July 28, 2006
A landmark decision by the Kansas Supreme Court today deals local school leaders a blow.
Friday, July 28, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, the Kansas Supreme Court accepts the legislature's school finance plan, where your tax dollars go, and Westar plans to remove some large trees that are threatening power lines.
Friday, July 28, 2006
The Kansas Supreme Court today dismissed the landmark school finance case, saying the Legislature had fixed inequities in the state’s system for funding public schools.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Douglas County gets ready for primaries with a new state of the art voting process.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Some Lawrence junior high school students are getting a boost in the form of a federal grant to help keep its after school program alive.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
More than 60 area jobs are at risk after M-Pack Worldwide of Eudora is sold to German Company BSN Medical.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Two different apartments at the Tuckaway Complex on Sixth Street were burglarized early Sunday morning.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
An outdoor art gallery could sustain the Kansas River and its wildlife as a local artist plan a sculpture trail along the Kaw.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Negotiations continue between KU administrators and graduate teaching assistants after more than a year of contract discussions.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Redshirt freshman quarterback Kerry Meier will run the offense for the KU football team this fall, the first time since 2003 a freshman has had the position.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Four area football players are preparing for this weekend's Shrine game Saturday.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
After last season's 8-1 regular season record, Gregg Webb's Eudora Cardinals plan is to go even deeper into the post-season this year.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
A special team of winged acrobats was in Lawrence today showcasing their talents at the library.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Kansas State University senior quarterback Allen Webb announced his intention to transfer to a NAIA school in Texas, leaving KSU with only three scholarship quarterbacks.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Mark Mangino has accomplished many things as the head coach at KU, but he's yet to figure out how to consistently win on an opponent's home field.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
The front door of Kroeger's Country Meats in Lecompton was broken in Thursday morning but no goods were taken.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, officials test electronic voting machines, job cuts at a company in Eudora, and campaign finance money continues to roll in.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The one-cent sales tax hike proposed by Mayor Mike Amyx on Tuesday night would put Lawrence's sales tax at 8.3 percent, one of the highest rates in the state of Kansas — and that's cause for concern for some business owners.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
School districts across the state are trying to finalize budgets and salaries, but with no word on how much money they'll receive, administrators are feeling the heat.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Heavy rains last fall forced the underground tanks at Miller Mart to float to the surface and through the asphalt. Contractors will be on the site at Sixth and Fireside streets to remove gasoline-contaminated soil and install new underground tanks.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The No. 1 pass catcher in Kansas football history is gone: Mark Simmons ran out of eligibilty in 2005. Gone too is Charles Gordon, who ranked 7th all-time in Kansas after three years under Mark Mangino. Now, it's up to someone else to make place through the air for the Kansas offense, and junior Derek Fine hopes he's that guy.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
There are some impressive pre-season expectations surrounding Kansas running back Jon Cornish — and they're coming from the senior himself.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
A Lawrence man is in critical condition tonight after crashing his truck into another vehicle. David Rogers, 45, was headed north on Ohio Street this afternoon when, according to witnessess, he began driving erratically and struck a parked car.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
A science museum in the nation's capitol is doing its best to be different.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Good luck getting movers, a U-Haul or even a storage space. The annual move-in, move-out begins this weekend as Kansas University students start to get situated for the upcoming school year.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, the mayor proposes a 1-cent sales tax, moving time is coming, and help arrives for family without air-conditioning.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The 2006 Shrine Bowl takes place in Pittsburg this Saturday, and the East Squad features four area players and will be coached by Free State High's Bob Lisher.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced this year's list of 40 recipients of the Senator Robert J. Dole Public Service Scholarship. The program recognizes students who have demonstrated involvement in volunteer community and public service.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Advocate will represent Kansas
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Budig Hall and Hoch Auditoria director died Saturday
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Decision expected on Senate Bill 549
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Lawrence City Band has played its' final tune for the summer. The band was set to play its' last concert a week ago but the intense heat forced a cancellation. Band officials announced today that the concert will not be rescheduled.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The countdown to the 2006 College Football season is on. This morning, four more teams took their turns at the podium at Big 12 Media Day, including the Kansas Jayhawks.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Soaring gas prices are prompting some state workers to change the way they do business. State government has to budget for fuel as part of doing business, but there are a few agencies in particular paying close attention to prices at the pump.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The leader of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is retiring effective January 1. Kay Kent announced her plans to retire from the department that she's headed for the past 33 years.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A maker of high-end speakers is expanding in east Lawrence and cutting its' ties to one of its' founders. Gale Sanders is looking to sell a building at 2000 Delaware St., which will remain home to production operations for MartinLogan, Ltd.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Ever drive to the KU campus and find yourself dizzy looking for a parking spot? The University hopes to change all that this fall and alleviate congestion with the Park and Ride Transit Express bus system. "It is a big change," said Donna Hultine, KU's Parking and Transit Director. "Hopefully it's a beginning of a shift in the way we think about parking at KU."
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A former KU basketball player known for his painted fingernails and unusual hairdos ran afoul of state boating regulations earlier this month. Scot Pollard, now with the Indiana Pacers, was due to appear in District Court today after getting a citation at Clinton Lake.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The state tournament awaits the Lawrence Raiders this weekend. Troy Wingert's squad will attempt to bring the state title back to town for the fourth straight season.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Lawrence's mayor proposed a one-cent sales tax to pay for infrastructure improvements. To reduce Lawrence's property taxes, Mayor Mike Amyx unveiled his proposal at the city commission's weekly meeting. The 2007 recommended budget called for a one-mill property tax increase.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A man is life flighted to an area hospital this afternoon after falling 20 feet. He was working on the roof of a ome in the 800-block of Missouri Street when he fell to the ground.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
One big difference heading into this season coming off a Fort Worth Bowl win in 2005 is at the signal-caller position. Last year, take your pick at quarterback: Adam Barmann, Brian Luke, Jason Swanson or Marcus Herford. Even Coach Mangino joked that it might have set an NCAA record for quarterbacks used.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A bill aimed at ensuring the Civil War Heritage of Northeast Kansas will be preserved and prosper passes today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would designate about 40 counties in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri as "Freedom's Frontier Heritage area."
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, new parking for KU students, an audio equipment company is expanding, and campaign donations for the Attorney General's race.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Lawrence City Band will not reschedule the final band concert of the year.
Monday, July 24, 2006
A Lawrence resident says he's been the target of repeated attacks because he served his country in Iraq.
Monday, July 24, 2006
A 20-year-old woman in south-central Lawrence was raped Saturday night with no immediate signs of forced entry.
Monday, July 24, 2006
A motorcyclist was thrown from his bike at Baldwin Junction and take by helicopter to KU Medical Center.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Early Sunday morning Lawrence Police on routine patrol saw a disturbance outside Last Call.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Two incidents over the weekend trashed the Haskell pool causing nearly $20,000 worth of damage.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Still a week away from the primary election and about three months from the general election and it's already a record-breaking campaign season.
Monday, July 24, 2006
One of Lawrence's newest streets is also one of the busiest and with the new academic year approaching, parents are wanting to make sure their kids can get to school safely.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Neighbors of a controversial condo and commercial project proposed for east Lawrence continue to work with developers to find common ground.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Lawrence added its newest artwork to the downtown landscape as Century School unveiled a long-awaited project Monday afternoon.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Today kicked off the annual Big 12 football media day in Kansas City, as new Kansas State head coach addressed the conference.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Former KU baseball player Doug Dreher is making a name for himself with the Kansas City T-Bones.
Monday, July 24, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, increased traffic near Langston Hughes school, developers and neighbors in East Lawrence work toward deal, and more about state races.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Several Lawrence landmarks are now the center of safety and legal concerns might tag them for removal.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
They've been teaching in Lawrence for years but the district is in danger of losing many of its veteran teachers.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Drivers should prepare to see more construction crews on some Lawrence streets this week.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
By this fall, the Kansas Riverfront could become the home for a new project combining ecology and art.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Find out more about the real the work and investigating that goes into such shows like "CSI Medical Investigation" and "Without a Trace" that feature the world of forensic science.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Almost a decade after her death, Betsy Beisecker's research and battle with breast cancer is still being remembered.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
A benefit concert to raise money for a local musician battling esophageal cancer was held this weekend.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
The KU Athletic Department announced the 2006-2007 men's basketball schedule.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Over 50 kids attended the Hy-Vee kids clinic at Arrocha Ballpark yesterday with past players.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Untimely errors and an inability to generate enough offense caught up with the Lawrence Bandits on Saturday night in a 4-3 loss to Manhattan at the Kansas Class A American Legion baseball tournament.
Friday, July 21, 2006
The search is on for the next city manager and Lawrence leaders are looking for a perfect fit.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Fighting crime just got a little more comfortable for KU police officers as they move to their new headquarters.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Kids can be cruel, but their teasing and taunting can be especially detrimental when the one taking the abuse has special needs.
Friday, July 21, 2006
After a second look, insurance will cover the cost of repairs to a Lawrence woman's home condemned after the March 12th microburst.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Lawrence certainly is a town that thinks green and new numbers from the environmental protection agency show the city has a higher rater than most states.
Friday, July 21, 2006
A handful of new colorfully decorated benches will be placed around town thanks to a unique program that helps at-risk youth gain exposure to the arts.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Raiders claim the American Legion Zone Tournament with their latest double-digit romp 28-2, to advance to the state tournament.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Take a look at the par 3 hole No. 8 at Eagle Bend Golf Course with head golf pro John Morris.
Friday, July 21, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, recycling frenzy in Lawrence, the city manager search gets into full gear, and the Governor's race heats up.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms blew into Lawrence this morning, finally bringing relief from 100-plus-degree heat that's been baking the city this week. "We got the rain. And we got the cooler weather," said Matt Sayers, 6News chief meteorologist. "We ended up with about a half inch here downtown. . . . It feels very nice out, very refreshing."
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The hot weather and downtown messy construction wasn't enough to keep shoppers away from Lawrence's biggest sale.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Owners of a country club and two golf courses are operating under new leadership.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
A dismantled fertilizer plant at the edge of Lawrence is in the market for getting new life - possibly as a farm supply store.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
They thought their son had the flu, but last September, Lawrence residents Kelly and Becky Ryan were shocked to it was much worse.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
It's another late night for the Lawrence Raiders as the early game ran late once again in the American Legion Zone Tournament.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
In less than a month the Lawrence School District heads back to the classroom, even though their budget isn't set.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
KU is working to open a pharmacy school in southeast Kansas partly in response to a nationwide shortage of pharmacists.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
17-year-old Lawrence resident Trent Herrington's interest in racing wasn't a surprise to many.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
A bus driver for the Lawrence Transit System reported damage to two bus stops on Monday.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, the Sidewalk Sale is sweltering hot, the benefit concert for the Ryan family, and deaf drivers receive new identification for their vehicles.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Always shade on one side of the street, stalwart shopper says
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Shopping for some cool weather? You won't find it this afternoon at the annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
For 10 summers in a row, letter carrier Andy Tuttle has worked under this unforgiving sun, and Tuttle says the workers on hot, dirty construction jobs have it much worse.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Topeka resident Leonard Price, 44, is charged in the death of David Boose, 77, but prosecutors say there could be more suspects.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
With the mercury rising and more triple-digit temperatures on their way, Lawrence's Red Dog workouts are becoming red hot. The hottest day of the year so far didn't deter hundreds of Lawrence residents from heading out for a heart-pumping outdoor workout.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Area military veterans seeking routine medical care have a new clinic to turn to in Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Though the mercury will be sky-high, there is some good news for shoppers ready to descend upon the annual Sidewalk Sale as the construction and fences downtown will be less of a hassle.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Owners of The Yellow House, a Lawrence secondhand store that police suspect of running a fencing operation, have decided to close up shop.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
A bridal shop is coming to Lawrence, looking to offer convenience and fashion for brides — plus give guys a new place to buy and rent formal wear.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The Getty Foundation has awarded a $130,000 grant to KU Endowment to create a preservation master plan that will help guide campus landscape and construction decisions into the future.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Ranked as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Sherron Collins is the type of player who should create special memories for the Allen Fieldhouse faithful. But until the freshman guard steps into the Phog this fall, most fans will associate him with one moment of aerial acrobatics.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Step one on the way to getting back to the state tourney next weekend is complete for the Lawrence Raiders, who matched up tonight with the Blue Valley Huskies in zone tournament action.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Speed, wet roads and alcohol all were contributing factors in the wreck early Friday that killed two Tonganoxie men, according to a preliminary Lawrence Police report released this afternoon.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, the man accused of killing a Lecompton jeweler was on a crime spree at the time, more about the soaring temperatures, and a new Kansas law complicates driver's license renewals.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Due to the extreme heat anticipated for today, the Lawrence City Band Concert scheduled for this evening has been canceled. No decision has been made yet whether it will be rescheduled.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
A Kansas National Guard unit will be deployed to the United States-Mexico border to try to help stem the flow of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Local authorities were responding this morning to a motorcycle-vehicle injury accident at Crestline Drive and Clinton Parkway in South Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
With the heat wave continuing, The Salvation Army is seeking donations of fans that can be distributed to the city's needy.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
If you think it's been hot this week, just go outside this afternoon. Thermometers around town were getting a workout as temperature soared well above 100 degrees. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 115, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
The smoke has cleared from last month's Wakarusa Music Festival, but the legal aftermath from the four-day show continues. Court papers filed last week show that tax agents seized about $10,000 in suspected drug-dealing proceeds during the festival.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
The air quality studies at KU's Wescoe Hall have been going on for over a month now, as investigators look into any links between the building and cancer. Although the final report isn't complete, early testing shows the ventilation system is not working properly.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
The Senate today sent a bill to President Bush that would expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
The Lawrence school district’s Working to Recognize Alternative Possibilities mental health program will continue in the upcoming school year. The service that helps at-risk children in Lawrence has been on shaky financial ground for months, but thanks to a grant extension and financial support from the Lawrence City and Douglas County commissions, the program will continue during the 2006-07 school year without major changes in services.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
It was All-Star night for the Kansas City T-Bones as Community America Ballpark played host to the Northern Leagues Midsummer Classic, and all-star Buck O'Neil joined the squad with a one-day contract.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Imagine trying to bear this week's heat without access to air conditioning or even a fan.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
An infill housing development in Southeast Lawrence wins approval from the Lawrence City Commission. With a 4-1 vote tonight, commissioners approved plans to build the Prairie Wind Homes development at 26th Street and Haskell Avenue.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
While his Free State High teammates celebrated a state baseball title two months ago in Wichita, senior John Sneegas sat in his hotel room sick.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Two weeks from Election Day, voters are already heading for the polls.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, ongoing work at Wescoe Hall, the funding for a program that helps at-risk youth is up in the air, and questions about Chicago's proposed ban on trans-fat foods.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
An electrical fire caused an estimated $17,000 damage this morning to a North Lawrence home.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Nearly 180 people have taken advantage of advance voting opportunities since it began last Wednesday, according to the Douglas County Clerk’s office.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Get ready for another hot, steamy day. The temperature will hit triple digits again this afternoon with high humidity making it feel as hot as 110 degrees, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Owners frustrated by financial losses at Alvamar's public and private golf courses are looking to force changes at top.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Firefighters from across northeast Kansas were called in to help fight a blaze at a Perry automotive garage.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Baker University's new president Pat Long spent the morning getting to know her new home.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Plans to improve U.S. Highway 59 from Lawrence to Ottawa remain on schedule.
Monday, July 17, 2006
A group of musical pioneers from Topeka were remembered 25 years after their tragic death.
Monday, July 17, 2006
The tax rate to support next year's budget for Douglas County government essentially will stay the same according to estimates prepared today.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Lawrence Memorial Hospital volunteers will be kicking off the latest phase of LMH's $8 million fundraising campaign.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Lawrence's only clinic exclusively for the uninsured faces financial stress of its own.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Vandals strick again, and like in previous times, targeting the Jayhawk statues on and around campus.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Douglas and Jefferson County will head back the table this week to try to bridge the gap between the road repair dispute.
Monday, July 17, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, two developments that helped shape West Lawrence could be considered for a possible sale, for the second time this year a Jayhawk has been roughed up on campus, and local reaction to turmoil in the Middle East is gauged.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Christopher Lee Jackson, a 22-year-old Lawrence man who was charged with robbing a Topeka bank, today pleaded guilty in federal district court to brandishing a firearm during the May 27 robbery.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Traffic is expected to be reduced to one lane through Tuesday on a portion of Tennessee Street near 14th Street while city crews work to repair a hole that was formed by a collapsed sewer line.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Today's blistering heat makes it tough for firefighters to battle Front Street blaze
Monday, July 17, 2006
A special closed-door executive session between Lawrence city commissioners and Douglas County commissioners is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. today to discuss a possible real estate acquisition.
Monday, July 17, 2006
The burners are being turned up full throttle in Lawrence today. "It's a scorcher," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "With the temperature at 101, the heat index should be up to 115 for several hours this afternoon."
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Hundreds of candles were lit at a vigil Saturday night in honor of two 21-year-old men killed in a car accident in Lawrence early Friday morning.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
A sinkhole has one lane closed to traffic as unscheduled roadwork is ahead for part of Tennessee Street.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Is the third try the charm for the city of Eudora? Residents will have another shot at approving a new pool and recreation center.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
A group created to inspire, educate and encourage the exploration of the Sunflower state has helped a Lawrence man find something right up his alley.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
One woman goes the extra mile - and it's all for her best friend.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
One group of Kansas college students, summer isn't only for vacation and down time, instead they're taking on extra summer study sessions at the nation's capital.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
OK, let's face it: a lot of people think Kansas is dull, boring and not worth exploring. Larry Woydziak is not one of those people.
Friday, July 14, 2006
After a lengthy and difficult investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department cracks the case of the murdered jeweler.
Friday, July 14, 2006
A fatal car crash this morning shakes the town of Tonganoxie as friends and family mourn for two 21-year-old men.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Usually it's the students you hear about when it comes to test scores but Kansas schools could see a decrease in funding if they don't make the grade.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Final preparations are underway in the case of a Lawrence man charged with murdering his infant daughter last fall in east Lawrence.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Lawrence Free State High School history teacher Jason Pendleton was named the Kansas History Teacher of the Year.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Eudora residents are continuing to celebrate local group with the town's traditional summer festival.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Back out to Alvamar Public Golf Course for installment No. 6 of Hole of the week to take a look at one of the longest par three's in the city.
Friday, July 14, 2006
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Journal-World, a federal report suggests Kansas might lose money under No Child Left Behind, the murder of a Lecompton jeweler may be solved, and church pastors are getting grayer all the time.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Investigators who have been looking into the 2005 death of Clarence David Boose, a 77-year-old Lecompton man, plan to make an announcement this afternoon.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Final trial preparations are under way in the case of a Lawrence man charged with murdering his infant daughter through repeated child abuse. Defense and prosecutors were in court this morning arguing about how many photos of infant Risha Lafferty’s body should be allowed at the upcoming murder trial of her father, Jay D. Decker.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Find a cool drink and stay in the shade — the temperature is heading up to 96 degrees today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Those reported killed were Jacob Wyrick, driver of the 2001 Ford Mustang, and passenger Benjamin Pickert.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Lawrence City leaders face the 2007 budget and the property tax increase it proposes because of starting work on a backlog of infrastructure improvements.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Donated land, millions of dollars and a university looking for growth is starting to add up to a major partnership taking shape in Olathe.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A Topeka man accused in a deadly shooting at the Granada will stand trial in November.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Recent box office hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead man's chest" is inspiring local moviegoers to take up a swashbuckling hobby of their own.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is getting involved in the plight of a Lawrence family.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Four gravesites from as far back as 1855 were uncovered recently in Pioneer Cemetary.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A call center in downtown Lawrence is hoping to add additional 100 employees to staff.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A neighbor buzzard-hunting with a deer rifle misses his target, hitting a nearby house.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Jayhawk golfer Annie Giangrosso is the top amateur in the state after winning the Kansas Women's Amateur Championship this afternoon.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Lawrence High School gym is scheduled to undergo renovations during the upcoming school year, limiting the attendance numbers for home competitions.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Coming up on 6News and in the Journal-World, Lawrence city leaders discuss a tax increase, KU fencing club has a membership boom, and emergency agency communications requirements may have a hefty price tag.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A majority of city commissioners said they are still looking for a way to keep the city’s property tax rate steady, despite a recommendation from interim City Manager David Corliss that it be increased by a mill.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Rashawn Anderson to face jury in November.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
A satellite campus for Kansas State University, new lab space for bioscience startups and office and technical space in a research park-type environment are in the works for Olathe.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Crank up the air conditioner. "It looks like another hot one as temperatures climb right back into the 90s," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Even an ongoing construction project should not tie up one of the business days of the year in downtown Lawrence. Halfway through the summer, the waterline replacement project that's closed parts of Massachusetts Street is halfway done, and business owners are getting ready for their own midsummer point: the 35th annual Sidewalk Sale.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Police say DNA evidence implicates a man who’s charged in the deadly shooting earlier this year outside a downtown night club.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
A local restaurant owner had decided against playing a game of high-stakes chicken with a multinational restaruant chain.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is picking up the tab to clean up an illegal dump site near Baldwin.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The temperature wasn't the only thing hot at Free State tonight with both Manhattan and Lawrence putting up some big offensive numbers.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Crews hoisted a giant, 67 1/2-ton concrete panel into place today north of Bob Billings Parkway and Inverness Drive to start a luxury condominium project in West Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Basketball tradition seems to follow Michael Lee, first with his college career with the Jayhawks and now with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
For the past seven years, Lawrence High head boy's basketball coach Chris Davis has been teaching the fundamentals of the game to local youngsters between grades 2 and 12. Next year, that will change.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
USA Basketball named former Jayhawk Kirk Hinrich to its men's national team roster today. Hinrich will join 23 other NBA players who will try out for Team USA in preparations for the world championships later this summer.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
6News Now looks ahead to the July Sidewalk Sale, and a look at the weather forecast.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Toby Young will serve 21 months in prison.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
No one was home this morning when a fire started in a two-story rental home four miles south of Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Fire crews from numerous Douglas County townships responded this morning to a fire at a two-story house about four miles south of Lawrence.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Six of the candidates battling for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius tried to sell themselves Tuesday to the Republican Party faithful.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
When the Marching Jayhawks take to the football field this fall, there will be a new leader of the band — a Texan.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Lawrence got a much-needed soaking overnight, with areas in Douglas and Johnson counties getting between 1 and 5 inches, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. However, the storms have passed through and muggy, hot and dry conditions are expected today through the weekend, Schack said.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tom Palace, executive director of Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores Association of Kansas, will go online today to take questions about gas price fluctuations.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The Kansas Department of Transportation has notified area officials that the agency will install a four-way stop at a notorious intersection south of Lawrence.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Lawrence city commissioners will not oppose a change of address for the U.S. Post Office, as long as it keeps a retail store open downtown.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Can you imagine a teacher duct taping a student's hands together in an effort to calm them? Right now no rules are in place to regulate how special education teachers tame unruly students.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Their home sags and slants, the second floor is virtually uninhabitiable, and their insurance company says it won't pay. Four months after a microburst tore through Lawrence, one local family is still trying to pick up the pieces.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
While the world watches what North Korea will do next with its missle program, a KU faculty member happened to be in the region during the failed missile launches last week.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Advance voting for the 2006 primary election begins tomorrow. Douglas County residents will still vote on paper, but there will be new voting technology involved as well.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Since its construction in 1914, the golf course at Lawrence Country Club has remained virtually unchanged. That is, until last summer, when a major renovation project began.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Welcome to 6News Now -- I'm Lindsay Kruger bringing you this look at what's ahead tonight on 6News -- and coming up in Wednesday's Journal-World.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Seven explosions hit Bombay’s commuter rail network during rush hour Tuesday evening, killing as many as 100 people.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Lawrence felt a little like a greenhouse this morning, with cloudy conditions and high humidity. "It has been a muggy start," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, July 10, 2006
After a year and a half of discussion, city commissioners will consider traffic improvements to the intersection near Lawrence High School.
Monday, July 10, 2006
A former KU student already convicted in Johnson County in a month-long arson spree in early 2004 plead no contest today in connection to three fires he set in Lawrence during the same period.
Monday, July 10, 2006
With plans for South Junior High School to close its doors for good after this upcoming school year, staff members are now trying to find a way to save the student-created murals that have decorated the school for more than a decade.
Monday, July 10, 2006
While city leaders are trying to take steps to improve security for Lawrence nightlife, some downtown business owners don't think all their bars should be considered equal.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Lawrence school teachers are trying to get their maximum salary earlier than they currently do - 10 years to be exact.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Friends since fourth grade, two Lawrence High School graduates were the only two representatives from from Douglas County to compete in the first Special Olympics USA National Games.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Before wrapping up the LAGA City Championship, former KU golfer Conrad Roberts helped lead the Jayhawks to their last Big 12 title in 1999.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Neighbors of a proposed development in east Lawrence want to clear up a number of questions associated with a project focused on rennovating buildings near 8th and Pennsylvania Streets.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Major improvements are planned for 19th and Louisiana, security cameras are among the ideas for a safer downtown, and an aging population is increasingly choosing to stay out of nursing homes.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Grab an umbrella on the way out. "It's going to be quite a soaker," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We are expecting periods of heavy rainfall through the midday."
Sunday, July 9, 2006
With the proposed 2007 budget in, an increased in property tax by one million dollars to help with long-needed infrastructure improvements is a possibility if the budget is passed.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
A Lawrence woman found her stolen property at a local second hand store that is already the focus of a now federal investigation.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
For the past three months, a group of local women have been taking their daily strolls not for their own physical fitness but to help promote awareness of a disease that has killed nearly 41,000 women this year.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
Local "Survivor: Guatemala" winner Danni Boatwright visited Lawrence on Saturday for a surprise appearance at a party for 11-year-old Hillcrest School student.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
A mediterranean gecko found in Johnson County now has a new home at the Prairie Park Nature Center.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
Heading into Sunday's final round of the city golf championship, a familar face was atop the leaderboard.
Sunday, July 9, 2006
Lawrence-based Criti-tech is working on a drug that would be used to fight ovarian cancer.
Saturday, July 8, 2006
Tiger Woods rebounded from a rough opening round at the Western Open, but Phil Mickelson stumbled badly. And Stewart Cink jumped into contention with one of the best rounds ever at the tournament.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Eight days after releasing a home video of an attacking during a youth basketball, charges have been filed against the 14 year-old Wichita teenager.
Friday, July 7, 2006
A new development in technology was tested on the Kansas River bridge, using sensors to measure the vibrations that can cause cracks in metal fatigue in bridges.
Friday, July 7, 2006
The FBI says Lawrence police officers did not impersonate federal agents during an investigation of a Lawrence secondhand store.
Friday, July 7, 2006
If county commissioners approve the recommended 2007 budget, a tax hike would be in store for Lawrence residents to help cover the cost of such things as street maintenance.
Friday, July 7, 2006
The introduction of a Seattle-based group with goals to "spread the truth" to the state is causing many to question of the timing with state school board elections weeks away.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Two KU administrative staff members received a shake up in their positions Friday.
Friday, July 7, 2006
The Division of Entymology and its 4.4 specimens at KU is migrating to a new home in KU's former printing services building.
Friday, July 7, 2006
After 36 years at KLWN and KLZR radio stations in Lawrence, procuder-engineer Bob Newton signed off for the final time July 1.
Friday, July 7, 2006
KU football player Eric Butler lost an eligibility appeal with the NCAA ending his football career after only two collegiate football seasons, and one of which at KU.
Friday, July 7, 2006
"Pirates of the Caribean - Curse of the Black Pearl" may have been a hit, but the sequal may not be the same according to J-W Entertainment Editor.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Installment No. 5 of Hole of the week. Check out hole No. 10 at Alvamar Private from head pro Randy Towner.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Downtown Lawrence has faced many safety concerns. City attorney Scott Miller answers questions about these issues.
Friday, July 7, 2006
A Seattle-based research group that advocates intelligent design said today it will campaign to educate Kansans that the science standards approved by the State Board of Education are sound.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Lathrop & Gage says its contract with the state has expired.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Concerned about safety in Lawrence's downtown night spots? A city staff attorney is chatting online about the issue at 1:30 p.m. today on LJWorld.com.
Friday, July 7, 2006
The private law firm that has been defending the state in the school finance lawsuit has dropped out of the case. Lathrop & Gage filed motions to withdraw as counsel of record for the state in both federal court and before the Kansas Supreme Court.
Friday, July 7, 2006
A former Kansas governor, John Carlin, has been appointed to a state agency designed to bring more bioscience companies and cutting-edge technology breakthroughs to Kansas.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Lawrence Police and other law enforcement authorities today were removing items from a Lawrence secondhand shop that has been under investigation as part of an alleged fencing operation for stolen goods.
Friday, July 7, 2006
A Wichita boy caught on video hitting another 14-year-old during a basketball game has been charged with misdemeanor battery.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Better streets will require higher property taxes and higher fees, according to a budget being recommended by Interim City Manager David Corliss.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Relatively cool temperatures for July are staying around for one more day, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist "The high today is topping out at 86 degrees — comfortable for this time of year," Sayers said.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The Teddy Roosevelt fountain in South Park has become more of a 'play feature' for kids instead of its intended orginal purpose.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
It's been more than a month, and still not word on test results of the air quality at Wescoe Hall concerning the correlation of the building and brain turmors diagnosed in six employees.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
With no witnesses willing to testify, a Kansas House committee met today as investigations into communications between sentators and Supreme Courty Justice Lawton Nuss descended into partisan bickering.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is looking step up efforts to recruit new businesses to town and is asking for city and county leaders financial help.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The five winners in the International Institute for Young Muscians Piano Competition will perform a concert Sunday.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
A new strip shopping center is being planned for southwest Lawrence, on a site that's been empty for years.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
His NBA stint may have been shorter that he prefered, but former KU basketball player Aaron Miles continues his efforts to earn a permanent roster spot.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Owners of the now-closed Hereford House begin the serach for new tenants.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
After months of working on plans to improve security in downtown Lawrence, city commissioners are asking for residents' imput on the situation in a special meeting next week.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Need a bright green city firetruck? For $500, you can start the bidding for a retired Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical fire truck at Govdeals.com.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The crowd loved the music, but Wednesday night’s city band concert was more dry than usual. Concerns about children climbing and playing in the nearby fountain at South Park caused the city to shut off the water during Wednesday’s concert and to post signs warning people to keep away.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
State health officials have urged Kansans to take precautions against West Nile Virus.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The state’s new health policy board will hold three public meetings this month to get input on the direction of the Kansas health system.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Expect a beautiful, sunny Thursday, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Grab those sunglasses. We have all sunshine in the forecast," Schack said.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The annual Lawrence Amatuer Golfers Association tournament begins this weekend with the number of participants already nearing administrators' goal number.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
An unexpected party-switching trend has developed across the state in the political field.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The Watkins Community Museum is asking the Douglas County Commissioners for an additional $14,000 to help prevent falling to the red before the year's end.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
A statewide study is underway to review security procedures at all 110 of the county courthouses in Kansas.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Faces are chaning on the Lawrence School Board as Sue Morgan takes over as president for Leonard Ortiz.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The Lawrence based company is being sold for nearly $5 million dollars, but future plans have the business staying in town.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Fresh off of Tuesday's championship in Bartlesville, Okla., the Lawrence Raiders open play in the city's first legion event.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
A Lawrence night-club bouncer was taken to jail on suspicion of battering a club patron.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
After the fourth year of the fireworks ban in Lawrence, some residents still dealt with the noise and hassle of amatuer displays.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Plans were submitted to the city proposing a five story retail and commercial complex where Yello Sub and the Crossing Bar currently occupy at 12th and Indiana.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay, who was convicted of helping perpetuate one of the most sprawling business frauds in U.S. history, died Wednesday of a heart attack in Colorado. He was 64.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Worried about your safety when coming to downtown Lawrence to go to a bar or watch a concert? A public meeting to discuss downtown, bar and entertainment venue safety will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Lawrence City Commission chambers at city hall.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Pull out the sunglasses and put on some sunscreen. "It's a dry start, with a lot of sunshine," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The fourth of July has different meanings for each person, but for some its more than just the day off from work, backyard barbecues and fireworks.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
For one local family, the Fourth of July helps continue a worldwide tradition here in lawrence for yet another yet.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Softball may be the most popular adult sport in the city, but many participants are crying foul at the new condition of local fields.
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Back in town for his second summer, sophomore Mario Chalmers looks to increase his skills for next season, but also his weight.
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Put your umbrella away and hoist up the flag = thunderstorms have moved through the area and the Fourth of July holiday should be dry, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Jon Wagler knew he’d hit it well. He was thinking triple all the way. But on his way to third base, fate — and ag lime — intervened.
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
The Lawrence economy is on pace to post its best sales tax numbers since the boom days of the late 1990s, according to numbers released Monday by the city.
Monday, July 3, 2006
There have been minor flare-ups in the days leading up to the Fourth, but the combination of dry conditions and fireworks so far has lead to no major fires or serious injuries.
Monday, July 3, 2006
For the first half of this year, the local economy seems strong, with sales tax numbers up.
Monday, July 3, 2006
As the number of immigrant students in the Lawrence school district increases, so does the need for English as a Second Language programs. In August, the district will offer a second ESL program at the elementary level.
Monday, July 3, 2006
Douglas and Jefferson County commissioners are on opposite sides of the Kansas River bridge issue, with Jefferson County commissioners voting to keep one lane open during major repairs and Douglas County voting to close the bridge.
Monday, July 3, 2006
New city development code replaces rules established 40 years ago.
Monday, July 3, 2006
Through June, the city’s sales tax collections were up 6.1 percent.
Monday, July 3, 2006
Jefferson County commissioners want to keep Lecompton bridge open during repairs. Douglas County commissioners don't.
Monday, July 3, 2006
The only teams remaining in the World Cup competition are all from Europe, but that doesn't mean there aren't dedicated followers on this continent — and in this city.
Monday, July 3, 2006
Another scorcher is in store for Lawrence today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Ninety elderly residents were displaced from their home in the Tonganoxie Nursing Center on Saturday after a drier caught fire in a linen room.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
While a recent census report shows Lawrence's population has declined in the past year, nearby towns are experiencing a boom.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
For thousands of Lawrence residents who commute to work out of town, a new service aims to make the ride a little easier.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Lawrence is gearing up for a very warm July 4 with a little smoke and a lot of fun. While fireworks are not allowed to be sold or set off within the city, you can buy them outside of Lawrence and hundreds of people hit the stands today.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Community members in Eudora are coming together this Fourth of July weekend to raise money a young girl and her family. Alexis Foster, 2, lost a foot in a mower accident on June 10, and the hospital and house bills have been mounting up ever since.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
The final round of the Greater KC Classic in Overland Park today was all Dana Quigley, who ended the day at -18.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Last year at the Kansas Speedway, Sam Hornish Jr. won the Kansas Lottery Indy 300. Today on his 27th birthday, Hornish defended his title.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
A safer booster seat law went into effect Saturday, and Safe Kids of Douglas County held an event at a local bank to educate parents and pass out booster seats.
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Future Bachs and Beethovens from around the world displayed their musical talent at the Lied Center this afternoon as part of the semifinals of the 2006 International Institute for Young Musicians piano competition.
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