Low-tech edition
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Two more people receive long prison sentences for an attempted mobn-style hit on a Lawrence drug informant in 2004.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The Firebird football team is going through summer drills hoping to improve on last year's 4-6 record. Much of the weight will be onb the shoulders of KU recruit Christian Ballard.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Imagine driving over the Massachusetts Street bridge into downtown Lawrence, to see a new public library spanning the riverfront. That's exactly the image the Simons family is trying to create.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
A Lawrence-based engineering firm is flying high this week, as it lands a major grant from the nation's space agency, NASA.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
A vandal caused more than $2,500 in damage to Raintree Montessori School. Police say it appears that whoever is causing the damage is coming to the school to swim.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
At a pandemic flu summit today, health leaders stressed the importance of awareness and preparedness, and they say they're making progress in preparing for a possible outbreak.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Governor Kathleen Sebelius turns to a candidate - who, until yesterday, was not even in her party - for her next running mate. This marks the second time SWebelius has chosen a former republican to stand at her side.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The family of a KU student permanently injured in a fall from the second floor of a house in the Oread neighborhood files a lawsuit against the owners of the home.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
A proposal in Lawrence to ban use of all cell phones while driving - hands-free or not - would be the stiffest anti-cell phone law in the country. That's according to a national agency that reviews wireless phone usage. Traffic safety commissioners are set to consider the ban whgen they meet next Monday.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Lawrence school district officials are looking to get their hands on technology's "holy grail". A technology company is currently studying the district to find out what and how much it would take to link all of its different departments together.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The Marriage of Figaro, an overture by Wolfgang Mozart.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
After consecutive 100-loss seasons in 2004 and 2005 - and the worst record so far in 2006 - Royals president David glass had seen enough. Today, he fired GM Allen Baird and hired Dayton Moore.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The Jayhawks arrived in Corvallis, Oregon this afternoon in preperation for Friday's NCAA Regional opener against Hawai'i. For KU head coach Ritch Price, it's a trip home.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Usually at 8 a.m. on May 31, members of the KU baseball team are sleeping in and just beginning their summer vacations. But that isn't the case this year.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The Kansas City Royals fired general manager Allard Baird on Wednesday and replaced him with Dayton Moore of the Atlanta Braves.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced today that former state GOP Chairman Mark Parkinson, who switched his affiliation to Democrat only a day earlier, will be her running mate.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Shortly after the announcement that former Republican Party Chairman Mark Parkinson had agreed to join the ticket of Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the Republican Party of Kansas issued a statement to the media titled "Is Sebelius' Choice Insincere and Uninformed?"
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, today picked former Kansas Republican Party Chairman Mark Parkinson to be her lieutenant governor running mate.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Grab the umbrella on your way out — the last day of May could bring some rain. "We see a very slight chance for a thunderstorm today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Vandals target one of the newest pieces of art in downtown Lawrence. Police say the future man sculpture was knocked from its perch at Ninth and Massachusetts street. Officers found the four-hundred pound statue lying on the ground early Friday morning.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Lawrence city leaders sit at a critical point as they decide where and how to build a multi-million dollar public library. Though they have committed to keeping the library downtown, they still have five locations to choose from.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
A sour start to summer vacation, as suspects cause thousands of dollars of damage to a local elementary school. A custodian at Kennedy Elementary was the first to discover the damage: eight windows and a door bashed in.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
So you think you've got it rough when your boss barks out orders? Well, it looks like employees in Lawrence think their jobs have gone to the dogs. The newest addition to the workplace is man's best friend.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
A warning to the likes of Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Gil Morgan and the rest of the PGA Senior Tour. Eagle Bend's Jim Kane is coming. It won't happen for another year and a half, but "The Kaner" is definitely getting ready.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Next Wednesday in Sacramento, ten Jayhawks will compete in the 2006 Track and Field championships. Among those competing for KU will be senior Sheldon Battle in the shot put and regional champion Zlata Tarasova, who qualified in the hammer throw.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Throughout their careers at KU, the seniors on the Jayhawk baseball team has had their share of ups and downs. Most of the downs came in their first three seasons in Lawrence, when the Jayhawks failed to finish in the top half of the conference, or even win a postseason game. This past year, however, things have changed around Hoglund Ballpark.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Drivers gen an unwelcome surprise while travelling through a busy downtown intersection this morning. Lawrence police officers issued nine tickets to motorists who stopped on the train tracks near Sixth and Vermont.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Two incumbents for seats in the Kansas House of Representatives will seek new terms in office. Lawrence democrat Paul Davis and Baldwin democrat Tom Holland both recently filed for re-election.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is well on its way to raising the eight million dollars needed for an expansion and improvements around the campus. Now endowment fund members wan the community involved.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Lawrence was dry and pleasant this morning. But get set for a stormy afternoon and evening, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, May 29, 2006
The American Legion added another 14 representations of Old Glory to the Avenue of Flags on Sunday. Each of the 365 flags is a casket flag belonging to a serviceman or servicewoman.
Monday, May 29, 2006
When the city of Eudora celebrates its sesquicentennial next year, there will be a statue honoring Eudora Fish, the city's namesake, and her father Pascal, who sold 800 acres to settlers. But trying to recreate the two is a challenge, especially when there are few photos to help.
Monday, May 29, 2006
A former teacher is putting his education to work by helping area executives get the most out of their jobs. Pete Ramler is the owner of Elevation Coaching, a one-person firm that has been dispensing business and executive guidance for four years.
Monday, May 29, 2006
The city paused Monday to remember those who fell in the service of their country.
Monday, May 29, 2006
In Coach Ritch Price's first three years in Lawrence, the KU baseball team spent many Memorial Days disappointed after not hearing its name called in the field of 64. Today, they had nothing to worry about.
Monday, May 29, 2006
The road to the College World Series in Omaha will be by way of Oregon for the Big 12 champion Jayhawks.
Monday, May 29, 2006
It may not be flu season yet, but the ever-changing virus is on lawmakers' minds.
Monday, May 29, 2006
The Lawrence High boys track and field team brought home the top prize this weekend, and the Lions were led by senior Scott Penny, who won individual golds in shot put and discus.
Monday, May 29, 2006
The Free State baseball team brought home a state championship on Saturday night. The first-place performance is only the Firebirds' second state title in school history, and for eight Firebird seniors, the game was a perfect sendoff.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Kansas University's baseball team will travel to Corvallis, Ore., as the No. 2 seed in a four-team NCAA Baseball Tournament Regional, KU announced this afternoon.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Morning storms were rolling across Kansas and were rumbling toward Douglas County, possibly bringing heavy rain and hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
A time to honor those who make the ultimate sacrifice for their country has taken on a special meaning for one area town. At the VFW Park in Tonganoxie this afternoon, about 50 people gathered this Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to those who serve in the armed forces, including Tonganoxie native Lucas France.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Many people say it was the site of the first battle of the Civil War, and now it will host a celebration 150 years in the making. Abolitionist John Brown battled Henry Clay Pate on June 2, 1856 at the Battle of Black Jack outside of Baldwin City.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The director of Eudora's Emergency Medical Service says Eudora residents might be better served if the city's EMS member were no longer under county supervision.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
One of Lawrence's most recognized landmarks is ready to celebrate a hundred years of music making.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The summer months are kicking off with the grand openings of pools throughout Lawrence.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
As you walk the downtown streets of Lawrence this summer, chances are you'll come across a few new additions.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The state track and field meet wrapped up yesterday in Wichita, and when all the times were tallied, the Lawrence High boys ran away with the team title.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
No. 1-seeded Eudora made it to the title game at the state tournament in Salina, but Bishop Ward stopped the Cardinals in their tracks.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Just two years ago, the Free State baseball team was literally inches away from a state title. Fast forward to yesterday in Wichita, where this time the Firebirds finished what they started.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Before the beginning of this week's Big 12 baseball tournament, Coach Ritch Price thought his team was still on the bubble for an NCAA bid. Three straight wins all but ensured the Jayhawks of a spot in the field of 64 — and a win over Nebraska for the conference title sealed the deal for an automatic berth.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified a 33-year-old woman, a 4-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy, all from Eudora, as the three people injured in the rollover accident this afternoon on Kansas Highway 10 east about two miles east of Lawrence.
Friday, May 26, 2006
He was killed nearly 20 years ago in the line of duty, and today current and retired firefighters spoke out on his behalf. Mark Blair's colleagues gathered in Topeka today at the parole hearing for the man who cut short the life of their friend, to make sure his sentence isn't reduced.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Next April, Lawrence city leaders will ask voters to approve about $40 million to build a new library, but have yet to decide where it will be or what it will look at. A new building to the west shows some options they might consider.
Friday, May 26, 2006
It's official: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will seek a second term.
Friday, May 26, 2006
So far the X-Men series has proved to be the most reliable movie franchise made from a superhero comic book. The release of the third and supposedly final picture doesn't completely jeopardize that status, but it leaves the door open for "Spider-Man" and others to come along and claim the title.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Some Lawrence kids took their health into their own hands and were honored today when they received a Healthy Schools award from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Friday, May 26, 2006
With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is spreading the word on keeping healthy in swimming pools.
Friday, May 26, 2006
The Cardinals are on a roll in Salina, taking care of Wellington to advance to the second round.
Friday, May 26, 2006
The Firebirds came up against the defending state champs in the first round of the Class 6A state tournament, and an early lead failed to pan out for Free State.
Friday, May 26, 2006
The Free State baseball team erupted to take care of Dodge City in the first round of the Class 6A state tournament in Wichita.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Sandra Gautt, Kansas University's vice provost for faculty development, will step down from her post to return to teaching, KU officials announced today.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Lawrence was a little cloudy this morning, but there's little threat for rain today, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologists. "Any showers and thunderstorms have stayed well off to the south of us and they are not pushing in our direction," Schack said.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
At first glance, he appears to be a typical toddler, but spend some time with 2 1/2-year-old Tavi Shaffer-Green and you might just learn a thing or two.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
A special legislative committee met for the first time today to look into communications between a Supreme Court justice and several lawmakers.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Summer vacation begins today for hundreds of Lawrence public school students, but at least at one local elementary school the end of the year si being met with mixed reactions.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
This past week marked the one-year anniversary since the U.S. House passed a bill to allow more federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. The Senate, however, has yet to vote on any such bill, and that inaction has angered people who don't have a lot of time to wait around.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Lawrence police say they have developed at least two suspects, and possibly a third, in the theft of more than $30,000 worth of tools, vehicles and office items from Allen Press.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
A pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H., wants help locating two stone ax heads stolen during services on Sunday.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Today was the final day of training for lifeguards at the downtown Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center before the season opens on Saturday.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
When she's done running for Eudora High School, she'll run for Pittsburg State. But Megan Ballock isn't quite finished with her business for the Cardinals. This weekend, she'll wear the crimson and blue on final time in Wichita.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Two Jayhawks earned Big 12 honors today. KU senior closer Don Czyz was named to the conference's first team pitching staff, and joining Czyz on the list is senior second baseman Jared Schweizter.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
The Lawrence High track and field team bolted this afternoon for this weekend's state meet in Wichita.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Flip on the air conditioner. Temperatures are soaring up into the high 80s again, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Area communities are weighing in on the future of the South Lawrence Trafficway, and one is urging completion of the eastern leg along the 32nd Street alignment.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
A new after-school program aims to keep kids out of trouble by inviting them into Liberty Hall. It happens on the one day a week junior high school students tend to have too much time on their hands and not enough to do with it.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
The resignation of John Moore has many wondering who the governor will choose as her running mate for this year's race. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius isn't saying who'd she'd like to have, but there are several possible choices.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
One of the most distinguished Kansans in history may soon have his likeness set in bronze and marble in the nation's capital.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
If you've been wondering what's going on at the corner of Ninth and New Hampshire — it's all in the name of art.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
The Tonganoxie Chieftains qualified for this weekend's state tournament by blanking Piper 1-0. It's a win that might be directly correlated with the tourney success of the KU softball team.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
In their careers on the hill, the current Kansas baseball seniors have posted four 30-plus seasons. The group of eight Jayhawks will leave KU as the winningest senior class of all time. But until tonight, none of their wins had come in the Big 12 Tournament.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Summer's still a month away. But hot, sunny weather is headed in for the next few days, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We're heading up to 90 degrees for a high today," Schack said. "Get used it it — there are plenty of 90s in the forecast up through Memorial Day."
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment have begun a second phase of the clean-up of a gas leak at the intersection of Ninth and Louisiana. The department is monitoring the area to make sure the neighborhood, which has lost one house to a fire sparked by the leak, is safe.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Just two years in operation, and already the Lawrence Virtual School is on track to become the largest in the state.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A man already charged with three cases of HIV exposure in Douglas County was arrested on a fourth case this morning after a court appearance.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
For many, Wescoe Hall is not what stands out in the beauty department when it comes to KU's campus. However, a $3.5 million makeover is in the works to help fix that.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A two-year lawsuit filed by the home-building industry against the city of Lawrence has been settled.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment answered questions Tuesday night about a plan to build a landfill north of Lawrence.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A Kansas sixth grader is hoping to become the next Geography Bee champion, and after day one of competition he's well on his way.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Thanks to regional wins over Lawrence High and Wichita Heights last Wednesday, the Free State softball team is making it back-to-back trips to the 6A state tournament.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Postseason play for the Kansas Jayhawks starts tomorrow, and Ritch Price's squad will be the sixth seed at the Big 12 tourney in Oklahoma City this week.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
TOPEKA — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and her top aide are potential witnesses for a House committee investigating a Kansas Supreme Court justice’s conversation about school finance with two senators, the panel’s chairman said today.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A man already charged with three cases of HIV exposure in Douglas County was arrested on a fourth case this morning after a court appearance.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Lawrence was a little on the hazy side this morning. "I do think we'll have a few scattered clouds through the day," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "But the clouds should not be a hamper to our temperature. We'll still soar into the upper 80s."
Monday, May 22, 2006
A fender-bender escalates to a driver pulling a gun in the parking lot of a local fast food restaurant. A 24-year-old Topeka woman told police she was in the drive-thru lane at the Taco Bell on Sixth Street around 2:30 Monday morning when a car-rear ended her, but when she got out to confront the man, police say he threatened her with a gun.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Sunday's graduation hassles are a thing of the past, in more ways than one. Up to Monday night, KU, Lawrence and Free State High School were all scheduled to graduate on the same day again next year. But a unanimous decision by Lawrence School Board members has pushed the date back.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Vandals damage a historic marker outside Lawrence's new fire station number five. Suspects mounted on concrete outside the station on Stewart Avenue. The city purchased the 2,100 pound bell in 1872 for the first fire company in Lawrence.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Lawrence Police arrest six Kansas City, Missouri residents after recovering two stolen cars, weapons and suspected drugs in a parking lot near a downtown nightclub. Officers on patrol in the 700 block of New Hampshire early Sunday morning noticed a shotgun on the floor of a car.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Downtown Lawrence businesses prepare for four months of restricted driving and parking as work to replace waterlines begins Monday. For the second summer in a row, crews will replace the century old waterlines that run under Massachusetts Street.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Last Tuesday, Eudora High baseball team earned its first bid ever to the state tournament. Now that the top-seeded E-Cards have everyone's attention, it's now time to show the rest of Kansas what they can do on the big stage in Salina.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Rich Price's Jayhawks are two days away from the Big 12 Baseball Tournament in Oklahoma City. For the first time in a decade, KU is guaranteed to make it to weekend play.
Monday, May 22, 2006
While KU graduates are starting new jobs, one former student will be spending a year overseas in Africa. Recekah Heacock will be teaching English to orphans in Uganda during her first year out of college.
Monday, May 22, 2006
A new effort is underway to raise funds for a new museum building near Clinton Lake. The Clinton Historical Society will launch a fund drive this summer for a new, much larger exhibit a fellowship hall.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Thousands of Americans looking to buy new cars are taking higher gas prices into account. But understanding the ins and outs of new fuel technology is something even members of congress are wrestling with.
Monday, May 22, 2006
What would happen to health care in Kansas if a pandemic flu struck the state? A symposium designed to address health care questions can be seen this afternoon on a state Webcast.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Motorists should be prepared to encounter major construction as they enter downtown today.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Pull out the sunglasses and get a cold drink. Lawrence will bask in sunshine this afternoon with temperatures hitting the 80s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Today was a gorgeous day for graduation ceremonies, especially at Memorial Stadium, where students said their goodbyes and made their way down the Campanile Hill one last time.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Pomp and circumstance dominated the day as thousands made the transition from student to graduate. Among the graduates today are 750 high school seniors who make their move into the next phase of their life unlike any graduates before them.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Baker University faculty and students said a final goodbye today to their leader of 19 years. Outgoing president Dan Lambert celebrated his last graduation today before he retires at the end of June.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
It might sound premature to start thinking about next year's graduation students, but students at both high schools are again slated to graduate on the same day as KU.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
On Senior Day in Coach Ritch Price's first year at KU, the Jayhawks were trying to earn the final spot in the Big 12 Tournament. Today, almost four years later on his son Ritchie's Senior Day, KU had already locked up its bid in the conference tourney and was going for its first Big 12 sweep of the year.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Local youth and adults rolled into Lawrence on Saturday afternoon with a few tricks up their sleeves.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Free State senior Ashley Robinson took home two individual medals from the state swim meet in Topeka on Saturday.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Graduates should keep their eyes to the skies today — there's a chance for Isolated thunderstorms in the Lawrence area, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Getting through four years of high school is tough enough, but imagine battling a debilitating disease at the same time.
Friday, May 19, 2006
One glance at her hands brings Leigh McHatton back to the night in October when she nearly lost her life. The KU senior's hands and feet still bear signs of the third-degree burns she suffered escaping from the Boardwalk Apartment fire in October.
Friday, May 19, 2006
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning commissioners weigh in on the future of the South Lawrence Trafficway, with a major shift in mind for the controversial project.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Free State made short work of its opponents in the regionals, and now the ultimate goal is in reach for the Firebirds.
Friday, May 19, 2006
If the KU baseball team is going to make the NCAA Tournament, it needs some wins in a hurry. Texas A&M came visiting at Hoglund Ballpark, and the home field advantage paid off for the Jayhawks.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Protesters holding signs and yelling at movie patrons stood outside of Southwind 12 Theaters this evening to protest the release of "The Da Vinci Code."
Friday, May 19, 2006
Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson made good on an election-season promise today by offering the first in a series of orientation programs for victims and witnesses.
Friday, May 19, 2006
A bit of bone. That’s all they have for now, and that may be all two University of Colorado professors need to solve the century-old mystery of who was buried in an unmarked grave in Lawrence’s Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friday, May 19, 2006
No one was seriously injured after a rollover accident this afternoon at the intersection of 13th and Connecticut streets. A white Chevrolet Cavalier had flipped over in the intersection after the car’s driver ran a stop sign, said Kim Murphree, a Lawrence police spokeswoman.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today signed into law the three-year, $466 million school finance bill. Sebelius called the measure an “historic committment.”
Friday, May 19, 2006
The Bobs have done it again. And Mary Chapman is their recipient. Chapman, an English teacher at Free State High School, was this morning awarded with the “Bobs’ Award” of $10,000, the annual teachers’ award created through the Lawrence Schools Foundation.
Friday, May 19, 2006
It's a good day to test out your air conditioner. "It looks like a very warm Friday," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We're heading up to 90 degrees today. . . . You might want to wear the shorts and flip-flops."
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Three graduations, one day, and no time. From bakeries to rental companies, Lawrence businesses are feeling the crunch.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
City leaders wrapped up a third day of budget meetings, and they're deciding how to fund millions of dollars in service improvements. With $8 million in new funding requests, a tax increase could be headed your way.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The Argueta family has two reasons to celebrate this Sunday. After seven years of college, Toni Argueta will graduate from KU with a doctorate in pharmacy, and at the same time, Toni's mom, Pat, is also getting her diploma.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Resident undergraduates at Kansas University would face a 14.3 percent tuition increase this fall under a proposal made today by school officials.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
A handmade flag sent halfway around the world has made its way back to a group of Lawrence preschoolers.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Liberty Hall will roll out the red carpet later this month for a local filmmaker hoping to make wishes come true. Fourteen-year-old Tracy Bowersox has received help in the past for his daily battle with cystic fibrosis, and now he's using the magic of Hollywood to return the favor.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The widow of a man shot and killed outside a downtown nightclub has filed a lawsuit against the club, saying it didn't provide enough security.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The Kansas softball team opened play this afternoon in the NCAA Regionals for the fourth time in the Tracy Bunge era. But not since Bunge's first season in Lawrence, back in 1997, have the Jayhawks won a tourney opener.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Free State High is prepareing to say goodbye to the best swimmer in school history. This weekend, senior Ashley Robinson will swim the 500 free and 100 fly at the state meet in Topeka. A win in either event would be Robinson's fifth individual state title.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Grab a frisbee and head for a park. Lawrence will get warm weather and plenty of sunshine today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
The sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Massachusetts Street is restricting traffic to two lanes, and the construction is not only affecting traffic but hurting nearby businesses as well.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
A $5.4 million project will reduce traffic on Kasold Drive between 15th Street and Clinton Parkway to one lane in each direction starting this week.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
As junior high boys inch closer to becoming men, one group of Lawrence residents is hoping to guide them in the right direction. A male mentor program set up at West Junior High School links students with positive male role models in the hopes that they can make a difference.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Lawrence's public schools are among the best in the nation, according to rankings released by a leading business-relocation publication.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
During the second straight day of budget meetings, the Public Works Department requested $28 million in funding, which includes $3 million for street maintenance and $250,000 to create a sidewalk plan.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
In the Jayhawks' three previous appearances in the NCAA regionals, they've never advanced beyond the first weekend of play. But this time, Kansas is looking to forget history and see things swing their way.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Crews unloaded about 80 ballot boxes this afternoon that will be used in conjunction with new Douglas County precinct scanners.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Leaving school behind and entering the real world can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the college class of 2006 will enjoy the best job market in four years according to a report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Mike Hill's team earned the right to take on Washburn Rural in the regional title game by beating Leavenworth 13-3, and then Free State followed up on that convincing victory with another over the Junior Blues.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Lt. Gov. John Moore today announced he would not seek re-election and plans to retire from state service at the end of his term in January.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Superintendent Weseman covered the topics of graduation, kindergarten, and snacks in schools.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Monarch Watch has some butterfly-friendly plants left over from its May 13 open house.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Studying for finals? It might be tough to stay inside today. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, climbing to a high of 80 this afternoon, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Teachers representing more than 900 years of education experience were honored today during the Lawrence school district's retirement reception.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Westar Energy is looking for a new spot to dump thousands of tons of ash generated at its Lawrence plant, and neighbors fear it could wind up in their back yard.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Florida-based Circus Pages has put up flyers around town advertising a May 24 performance featuring jungle cats and elephants, but city attorneys say such animals aren't allowed in town under city code.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The Lawrence City Commission will send the federal government a letter that opposes building the South Lawrence Trafficway along 32nd Street.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
City commissioners begin three days of budget discussions with a request for a 14 percent funding increase from the public library.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The U.S. government says it is not listening to your phone calls, just watching who and where you call. The National Security Agency is collecting the call logs as a way of preventing terrorism, a plan the president backs and Sen. Pat Roberts says is warranted.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The state's trade representative in Mexico says that business dealings could be the best way to stem the tide of illegal immigration into the United States.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
KU softball coach Tracy Bunge promised her team in Oklahoma City that if they won the Big 12 Tournament, she'd get hair extensions — the team came through, and now the watch on the coach's 'do begins.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
LHS coach Brad Stoll said the believed his Lions squad would make the state tournament, and after a 9-2 victory over Topeka High in the sub-state semifinals only Manhattan High was left between the fourth-seeded Lions and a date with state. Unfortunately for Lawrence High, that was enough.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
When the NCAA Central Regional tees off on Thursday, the KU golf team won't be there for the first time in 10 years. The Jayhawks however will be represented by junior leader Gary Woodland, whose 71 stroke average is among the best in school history.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
City crews began filling the Outdoor Aquatic Center this morning, and 550,000 gallons of water later the pool is almost ready for opening day.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The president and CEO of Boeing says the job outlook is good for this weekend's KU graduates.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Eudora needed only four innings to claim a 15-0 regional semi-final win over Fort Scott, and then won over Louisburg 7-2 in the finals to earn a trip to Salina for state.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
University of Kansas Hospital leaders are scrambling this afternoon to try to arrange a hearing on a family’s restraining order that prohibits them from taking a brain-dead boy off life support.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The Kansas Highway Patrol is responding to a one-vehicle fatality accident that’s stopped southbound traffic on a stretch of Interstate 35 in Franklin County.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
You might want to pack an umbrella this afternoon. "We have sunshine to start the day and we'll have clouds on your way home," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "As the clouds thicken up, we can't rule out the possibility of a shower."
Monday, May 15, 2006
The incumbent for the lone seat up for grabs this year on the Douglas County Commission officially tosses his hat in the ring Monday. Democrat Charles Jones filed Monday for a third term as Commissioner for the First District.
Monday, May 15, 2006
KU students are still coming down with the mumps, but those who do won't have to worry about final exams. Mumps cases have forced 12 students to reschedule finals with the help of the Academic Achievement and Access Center.
Monday, May 15, 2006
One month ago, a group of runners started a 50 state torch relay in New York and Monday they make their tracks in Lawrence. During their four months on the road, runners are spreading the message of peace and harmony to schools along the way.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Last week KU basketball coach Bill Self snagged blue chip big man Darrel Arthur. Now that the Jayhawks have their big man for the 2006 class, fans can look ahead to the class of 2007. The lone commitment so far, six foot eleven inches center Cole Aldrich.
Monday, May 15, 2006
The top seed Tonganoxie ladies opened against Bishop Ward in the De Soto regionals. Lady Chieftains get the victory, 2-0, and advance to face the fifth seeded Bonner Springs Braves.
Monday, May 15, 2006
A longtime site for buying bait, getting gas and parking boats near Clinton Lake is about to get a new owner. The property that's home to Clinton Cove Mini-Mart, a lawn business and a boat-storage lot was up for auction this past weekend.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Kansas ranks among the worst states in seat belt usage and local law enforcement officials hope to change that. Officers with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department will be participating in the statewide "Click it or ticket" program.
Monday, May 15, 2006
The Lawrence School District kicks off its largest construction project in more than a decade. Efforts bean Monday to re-build South Junior High School. It's a $32 million project that school district officials say has been a long time coming.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Lawrence Police continue to investigate a weekend shooting inside a downtown nightclub. Shots rang out inside of Last Call just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Officers recovered seven 22-caliber shell casings inside the bar.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Lawrence city leaders begin to weigh the pros and cons of five proposals for an expanded public library. An evaluation team received presentations Monday morning. In addition to sites in the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of New Hampshire Street and the 600 block of Vermont, they're considering the existing site at 7th and Vermont.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Piper softball battled the Basehor-Linwood. The Pirates defeated the Lady Bobcats, 4-1, advancing to play the Eudora Cardinals.
Monday, May 15, 2006
In Eudora, the top seeded Cardinals baseball team played host to Spring Hill Monday evening. The Cardinals find their offense and win this game, 6-1. EHS is now 20-1 on the year.
Monday, May 15, 2006
The Eudora Cardinals are the two seed in the same bracket at the Tonganoxie Chieftains. They battled the De Soto Wildcats defeating them, 2-1. EHS advances to play Piper.
Monday, May 15, 2006
TOPEKA — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today questioned President Bush’s expected announcement tonight that he will call up thousands of National Guard troops to patrol the Mexican border.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Studying for finals? You won't have to worry about spring fever — cool, cloudy weather is in store for Lawrence today. "Temperatures will struggle again, only into the low 60s," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Graduation is a week away, but some families in Lawrence have been feeling the strain for months. Next Sunday Lawrence will be in serious graduation mode, as students at Lawrence High, Free State High and KU don their caps and gowns.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Monday is the deadline to sign up for the new Medicare Part D program before penalties go into effect. Babcock Place and the Lawrence Senior Center have been helping people since enrollment started in November.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
The Collegiate Cycling Championships wrapped up Sunday morning in Lawrence with the downtown criterium. K-State cyclist Mark Smelser won the division one men's race while Rebecca Larson of Florida won the women's event.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
While things are looking fine for the KU softball team, the same can't be said for the KU baseball team. After an 8-7 loss to Northern Colorado Saturday, Ritch Price's squad had dropped four out of its last six.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Saturday KU softball Coach Tracy Bunge called the Jayhawks Big 12 Championship victory over Oklahoma, the most exciting moment of the program's history since she's been there. Just one day after the improbable win in Oklahoma City, Bunge's bunch found out where it was headed for next week's NCAA Tournament.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Area children are riding with more confidence and safety this week thanks to the 10th annual bike helmet fair, organized by Douglas County Fire and Medical. The hundreds of children who attended this year's fair not only received free bike helmets, but were given an initial fitting and encouraged to participate in a bike safety check and bike safety course.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Dozens of dogs with their people at the other end of the leash strolled across southwest Lawrence to raise money for the Lawrence humane society. The 11th annual Mutt-n-Strutt relies on participating dogs to bring in sponsor money for the one-mile or two-mile walks.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Hundreds of people ran and walked along the Kansas River for a good cause Saturday. Red Dog Gardner got the 350 runners and walkers off to a brisk pace in the fifth annual Nash Dash.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Shots fired inside a Lawrence nightclub, Police say they have no suspects. Early Sunday morning officers responded to Last Call at the 700 Block of New Hampshire street after a Lawrence Police officer heard shots as he was driving by.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
It's the day before finals and KU students are down to the wire preparing for exams. This time of year if you're looking for a student you'll be sure to find them at Watson Library.
Friday, May 12, 2006
It's graduation day for nearly 200 Haskell Indian Nations University students. Cheers rose from Haskell Friday morning as more than 180 college students left college with their diploma, excited for what their future has in store.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Trial is delayed for a Lawrence man accused of killing his five-month-old daughter. Jay Decker, who faces first-degree murder charges, now stands trial July 31st for the death of Risha Lafferty.
Friday, May 12, 2006
The SLT was shut down this morning, thanks to hundreds of cyclists competing in the National College Championships. For the second year in a row, the city of Lawrence hosts the races this weekend.
Friday, May 12, 2006
From the Lecompton Interchange to Highway-59 no four wheel traffic was allowed Friday morning on the South Lawrence Trafficway. Instead, two wheelers ruled the road for the USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Basketball prepsters from around the nation, opened play in the Jayhawk invite Friday night. The AAU Tournament features three days of action at Allen Fieldhouse and Robinson Gymnasium.
Friday, May 12, 2006
In the ten-year history of the Big 12 softball tournament, the Kansas Jayhawks have never been to the championship game. Friday, the Hawks had chance to change that, as they met Nebraska in an afternoon semi-final.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Just two months ago, the Bradley Braves knocked the Kansas hoops team out of the NCAA Tournament, Friday the Kansas baseball team was after a little University revenge on the diamond in the Jayhawk Classic.
Friday, May 12, 2006
It's rather unfair to call "Poseidon" a remake of 1972's "The Poseidon Adventure."
Friday, May 12, 2006
KU announces the site of the new $31 million state-of-the-art football complex. And as promised the new facility and practice fields will not interfere with the views of Campanile Hill.
Friday, May 12, 2006
An annual facelift is in the works in downtown Lawrence. New pieces for the city's outdoor downtown sculpture exhibition began arriving Friday. Over the next three weeks, city staff will replace the current batch of sculptures in the downtown area with this year's pieces.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Lawrence city leaders look to roadblock plans for a 32nd Street alignment to the unfinished leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway. In a strongly, worded letter released Friday, three of the five city commissioners say, "the city objects in the strongest possible terms," to the plans to build the road through the Baker Wetlands.
Friday, May 12, 2006
A deer on the highway led to a four-vehicle wreck this morning on Kansas Highway 10 that sent a Lawrence man and one other person to the hospital.
Friday, May 12, 2006
A Kansas Supreme Court justice violated judicial rules during a lunch when he and two senators discussed the way Kansas lawmakers fund public schools, which is at the heart of a lawsuit still before the high court, according to a complaint filed today.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Plenty of "sweet sunshine" will fill Lawrence's skies today, says Matt Sayers, 6News chief meteorologist. "It's a good day to get out and enjoy," Sayers said.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
City leaders think that a new employee could stretch your local tax dollars further.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
With KU classes wrapping up today, repairs from March's microburst are now the main focus among campus officials. However, the storm will still be causing problems when the next school year arrives in August.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
A longtime Lawrence High School educator continues to give back to the school he loved, even after his death. Art Sloan, who taught English and the humanities at LHS for 33 years, bequeathed to the school his extensive book collection.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Just days after a judge lowered the bond for a man accused of exposing women to HIV, the judge reverses his decision.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
An outstanding teacher and an outstanding counselor were honored today at a local elementary school.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
City leaders are considering a plan that could improve your commute on roads like 23rd Street.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
An unlikely coalition of bikers and congressmen has formed in Washington in order to halt the increasing number of anti-war protests occuring at soldiers' funerals across the country.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Before tonight's LHS-Free State baseball game, the seeds were pretty much set for next week's regionals. In fact, tonight's contest didn't even count in league standings — but that doesn't take away the pride on the line in the city showdown.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Tomorrow, the Free State track team heads to Overland Park for the Sunflower League championships. Steve Herffernan's boys team will try to defend last year's conference title, while his girls squad hopes to move up one spot after a second-place finish in 2005.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
About 300 riders checked into the Holiday Inn alone today as the start off the three-day 2006 Collegiate Cycling Championships approached. Although the event will be tough, the KU cycling team hasn't backed down in practice.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Police have arrested a 34-year-old Lawrence man in connection with a downtown stabbing during the weekend.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Using boats and a helicopter, rescue workers searched the Kansas River for about two hours this morning after getting a report from a motorist that someone might be in the river near the Lecompton bridge. The search was called off about 11:30 a.m. after nothing was found, said Kari Wempe, a spokeswoman for the Douglas County Sheriff's office.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Firefighters were trying this morning to determine the cause of a blaze that gutted a northern Lawrence mobile home in the 200 block of Michigan Street.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Pull out your jacket again — more cool temperatures are blustering into Lawrence today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Late last night, legislators approved a $466 million school funding package, and Lawrence will receive $2.8 million of that for next year. But while that might sound like a windfall, school officials say the're limited in how they can spend the money.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
As Lawrence city commissioners create a plan to address street mainenance, they'll have to pay special attention to the miles of brick roads in the oldest parts of town.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Owners of a home destroyed by a fire have filed a lawsuit against the operators of a Lawrence gas station. The owners of the house at 838 La. are suing Presto Oil, saying gasoline leaking from the station's underground tanks caused the fire that destroyed their property.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
It wasn't very warm out at Alvamar this morning, but the Lawrence High and Free State High golfers made the most of it.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Jayhawk senior Serena Settlemier was named the 2006 Big 12 Player of the Year today.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Starting Thursday, junior golfer Amanda Costner will go where no KU woman has gone in more than a decade.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
With the help of the group Monarch Watch, fifth- and sixth-graders are putting together a monarch waystation.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Blood is in short supply at the Community Blood Center.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Police caught a graffiti artist red-handed this morning behind the Lawrence Arts Center.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
After more than a year of meetings, a task force aimed at tackling mental health issues in Douglas County gets closer to making its final recommendations.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Haskell Indian Nations University President Karen Swisher announced today that she plans to retire in December or January.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Mindee Reece, director of the KDHE Center for Public Health Preparedness, and Dick Morrissey, deputy director for the KDHE Division of Health, discuss the possibility of a bird flu outbreak, pandemic flu concerns, and the ABC television movie, “Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America.”
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Douglas County Sheriff's office today announced that Laura J. Miller, 19, Spring Hill, has died from injuries resulting from a two-vehicle accident April 29 at the Baldwin Junction, the intersection of U.S. Highways 59 and 56 about 10 miles south of Lawrence.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
TOPEKA — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today said she will sign into law a three-year, $466.2 million increase for public schools that was approved by lawmakers late Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Kansas Board of Regents has appointed John Schwenn to serve as interim president of Emporia State University as the board searches for a new president to replace Kay Schallenkamp.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Kansas University student Ricky House has been crowned the male “Sexiest Vegetarian Alive” by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Grab a jacket on your way out the door — breezy conditions, with temperatures only in the 50s and 60s are in store for Lawrence today through the weekend, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Four proposals for the expansion of the Lawrence Public Library have been unveiled, and with options at the 600 block of Vermont, the 800 and 900 blocks of New Hampshire, and the Riverfront Mall, as well as expanding the existing site. Library patrons discussed what they like and dislike about each of the plans.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Lawrence city commissioners tabeled a proposal Tuesday night that would have added a bike lane to Naismith Drive for cyclists going to and from the KU campus.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
The House today approved a three-year, $466.2 million increase for public schools as lawmakers searched for an end to the 2006 legislative session.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Raising teenagers is no easy feat, and now parents who are hoping to survive the process unscathed are banding together.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
The best way to describe the Kansas softball team's chances of making the NCAA Tournament is "on the bubble." The Jayhawks can change that, however, with a big run this weekend at the Big 12 Tournament.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Darrell Arthur chose Kansas over Baylor and LSU on Tuesday, but 24 hours previous his decision would have been different.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
The Kansas men's basketball team has the final piece in its 2006 recruiting class, thanks to a long-awaited announcement from Dallas prep phenom Darrell Arthur.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
A three-year, $466.2 million increase for public schools emerged today as lawmakers searched for an end to the 2006 legislative session.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Tonganoxie Elementary School was briefly evacuated this morning after an electronic monitor was broken and it was feared toxic materials were released.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
More than 300 riders from around the county will converge on Lawrence this weekend for the 2006 USA Collegiate Cycling Championships, and among them will also be cyclists with a more local flair.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
After a stormy night and scattered showers earlier this morning, Lawrence's skies were clearing out by late morning.
Monday, May 8, 2006
To some, chess might be a game for the elite, the super smart or the naturally gifted, but as one group of local elementary school students shows us, all you really need is a board, the pieces and the right frames of mind.
Monday, May 8, 2006
KU's junior golfer Gary Woodland is dancing, but his Jayhawks teammates are not. For the fist time in 1997, KU was left out of the NCAA regional golf tournament. Woodland was however, one of nine golfers in the nation chosen to participate individually in the national championships.
Monday, May 8, 2006
The KU softball team sits at 30-24 after sweeping Iowa State this weekend. Last season 30 was the magic number that got the Jayhawks into the NCAA tournament. If the team is tourney bound again, senior pitcher Serena Settlemier will get much of the credit.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Darrell Arthur didn't choose the University of Kansas Monday afternoon, but he didn't choose any other colleges either. His press conference has been rescheduled for Tuesday.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Traffic on one of Lawrence's busiest streets just got busier, as new No Left Turn rules took effect Monday. City crews installed new signs on 23rd Street at Ohio, Tennessee, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Learnard Streets.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Gasoline tanks dug out and removed Monday at one gas station, after a leak sparked a house fire in old west Lawrence. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment required the tanks at the Presto Station at 9th and Louisiana be pulled and disposed of. The station has not been allowed to sell fuel since fire destroyed a home at 838 Louisiana last month.
Monday, May 8, 2006
The owners of two Lawrence liquor stores who had their licenses revoked last year make their case for reinstatement Monday. Jill and Dan Blomgren, who own the city's two Cork and Barrel liquor stores, said Monday in court a mix-up on a license application led to all the problems.
Monday, May 8, 2006
KU breaks ground Monday on a new multicultural center. The Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center's purpose is to promote diversity on campus. It will provide academic programs for students, faculty and staff to advocate tolerance.
Monday, May 8, 2006
The future of Lawrence's full day kindergarten program rests in the hands of the legislators. Parents want a full day kindergarten program; they just don't want to have to pay for it. That's word from 569 parents recently surveyed by the Lawrence School District.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Kansas Insurance Commissioner and Lawrence resident Sandy Praeger is traveling the state Monday and Tuesday to announce her bid for re-election. Praeger made her announcement Monday and officially filed for the election in the Douglas County Courthouse.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Lawrence City Commissioners have at leave five sites to choose from as they consider where to expand the public library. The first proposal would build on the empty lots north of the Lawrence Arts Center on the 900 block of New Hampshire Street.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Lawrence city officials have unveiled four proposals for a new downtown library.
Monday, May 8, 2006
A two-car accident this afternoon sent a car skidding on its side along Iowa Street and landed the driver in the hospital.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger launched her re-election bid today by filing as a candidate in the Douglas County Clerk’s office.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Darrell Arthur, Kansas University's top recruiting basketball target, was supposed to end the suspense with a news conference at 12:30 p.m. today, but postponed it, according to his high school coach, James Mays.
Monday, May 8, 2006
You probably won't have to use it, but you might want to grab an umbrella on your way out. "We have only a slight chance for a storm today," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Schack said there's a chance for an evening storm, then a better chance after midnight.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
After what feels like the longest wait in the history of the recruiting world, blue-chip basketball prospect Darrell Arthur has finally picked a school. But simmer down Jayhawk fans because it will be about another 14 hours before Arthur announces his decision.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
The debate over illegal immigration continues to rage across the U.S. That debate has spilled over into towns like Lawrence and down the road in Emporia, where more than one-third of the population is made up of immigrants.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
A signature event in the Lawrence art community makes its return this weekend with more than 25 vehicles decked out to the hilt making their way down Massachusetts Street. The 11th annual Art Tougeau Parade took place Saturday morning in downtown Lawrence.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
He's a business professor, music promoter, free-lance writer and now beginning Monday and bonafide employment-advice author. Lawrence resident Paul Ulasien has a new book out, The Corporate Rat Race - The Rats are Winning.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Community members come together to surprise a friend with a gift for his wheelchair-bound daughter. We reported last month on efforts to raise money for a ramp for John Harjo and his daughter Taimee. The fourth grader has been paralyzed since infancy, and had no easy way up the five steps in front of her home.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Police are looking for a man suspected in a stabbing in downtown Lawrence. Around 10 p.m. Saturday, paramedics and Lawrence Police responded to the area of 11th and Massachusetts to find a 21-year-old man with a blood-soaked shirt.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Man's best friend ruled the show this afternoon as more than two dozen dogs took to South Park for an entertaining and competitive game of Frisbee. From Boston Terriers and Labradors to Poodles and mixes, the annual dogs disc competition attracts owners, dogs and crowds, guaranteeing everyone a bark of a time.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Graduation day is two weeks away, but this year will be more hectic than ever. Lawrence and Free State High Schools are sending off their seniors the same day as KU. Springhill Suites opened lines last June for reservations on graduation weekend, and were booked less than 30 minutes later.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
It was a nice, sloppy Sunday for some mud volleyball. Sunday afternoon over 40 teams of teachers and students from Lawrence High squared off against each other in a tournament. The annual even was put on by the LHS Student Council.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Over in Eudora Saturday night the KU Barnstormers basketball team topped the KCAA High School All-Stars by a score of 140-83. The high school squad was led by Veritas Christian seniors Mark Randtke and Andrew Bartlow.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
The Sunflower League Swim and Dive meet wrapped up at LHS. In the 400-yard relay, the Firebird four-some of Sarah Clark, Kelsey Mishler, Becca Glass and Ashley Robinson took first with a time of three minutes 46 seconds.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Sunday afternoon, six seniors said goodbye to Arrocha Ballpark as the KU softball team took on Iowa State in the regular season finale.
Saturday, May 6, 2006
The good news just keeps coming for Free State's Christian Ballard. The 6-4, 280-pound prospect is listed as the 96th best player in America for the class of 2007, according to Rivals.com.
Saturday, May 6, 2006
A roll-over accident on east-bound Kansas-10 has left two injured and slowed traffic between Lawrence and Olathe.
Friday, May 5, 2006
With only two days left in this year's scheduled session, lawmakers have been making a last attempt to break through the Legislative stalemate.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Central Junior High School is donating $4,000 to KU architecture students rebuilding New Orleans.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Lawrence city leaders have narrowed down the site of a $75 million sewer plant south of the Wakarusa River.
Friday, May 5, 2006
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office has identified the body found burned in a car at Clinton Lake as that of a 40-year-old Johnson County woman.
Friday, May 5, 2006
They came from all over the state of Kansas to join together in praise and worship as part of a national effort. Haskell University played host to a night of prayer this evening.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Lawrence's Fire Chief talks about the recent underground gas tank leaks and other issues of fire safety.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Haskell Indian Nations University will host an award ceremony today for faculty.
Friday, May 5, 2006
The 940 dance company ends its season this weekend with a bang - literally. Artistic director Susan Warden's newest piece, a fast-paced work titled "BANG," will conclude the New Works Concert. The program also includes four new dances by members of the troupe. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Your sombrero might get a little damp this morning. But you're unlikely to get soaked if you're heading out to celebrate Mexico's Cinco de Mayo national holiday this afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Almost 150 years after the Battle of Black Jack, historians still search for the full story of what happened between John Brown, Henry Pate and their men back on June 2, 1856.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Lawrence's Community Transitions Program helps young adults with disabilities learn to lead independent lives.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Another roadblock for a central Lawrence gas station that's been shut down since Sunday while crews investigate the source of gasoline leaking into the soil.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
A Lawrence man accused of shooting a woman in the face last year was found not guilty of all charges today.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
A company that is buying Serologicals Corp. has no plans to use the company's idle manufacturing plant in Lawrence's East Hills Business Park.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
The 13th season of performances at the Lied Center is revealed tonight. The 2006-2007 season features many different series, ranging from the family series to the world series.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Lawrence High's Knox Natatorium will play host to the Sunflower League swim and dive meet starting Friday. Although 12 schools will cram into the 26-year-old LHS facility, the Lady Lions aren't worried about the tight quarters; they're just happy to be home.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Nothing changes for KU on Sunday, but on Friday and Saturday things will be different on the mound for the Jayhawk baseball team as it takes to the road to meet No. 7 Texas.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
People in Lawrence joined millions of others across the country today, uniting their voices in prayer.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
It was rivalry day on the prep diamond for Eudora High School as both the baseball and softball teams took on Baldwin.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Once the decision has been made on where to eat, the Kansas Department of Health and Enivironment has available online inspection results of restaurants statewide.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
The following is the text of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ statement Thursday on open records requests.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today denied having any inside information from the Kansas Supreme Court on the school finance lawsuit.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline will speak Monday at Kansas University on the topic of how state prosecutors should ethically handle publicity about corporate investigations.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Pull out the umbrella again. Lawrence is in for another wet and cloudy day, says Sarah Jones, 6News weather forecaster.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
A search is set to begin Thursday for evidence of a Pre-Civil War battle east of Baldwin. An archaeological survey team is scheduled to scour Black Jack Battlefield for bullet fragments, belt buckles and anything that might offer insights into the clash nearly 150 years ago.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Deliberations will continue Thursday in the cast of a Lawrence man charged with shooting a woman in the face. Jurors began deliberating around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the trial of 25-year-old Domonic Shepherd.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
A Lawrence man convicted of attempting to kill a federal witness will spend the rest of his life in prison. Thirty-year-old Andre Ivory received the life sentence Tuesday in US District Court in Kansas City, Kansas.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
With time running out, lawmakers rush to finish work on a school finance bill, both houses can agree on. House members have already approved a $633 million school finance plan, twice. But now they've failed at an attempt to pass a scaled back version worth just $533 million.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
After a meeting Wednesday night, east Lawrence neighbors still have concerns over plans to build a homeless shelter near 19th Street and Haskell Avenue. Residents met with the Salvation Army for the second time Wednesday night, but failed to reach an agreement.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
The KU softball team battled the rain with the Wichita State Shockers at Arrocha Ballpark Wednesday afternoon. The inclement weather and lack of lights only allowed KU and WSU to get in one game of a scheduled double-header.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials spent another day at the corner of Ninth and Louisiana Streets. Wednesday's rains did not affect efforts to stop gasoline from spreading through groundwater. KDHE did pressure testing on Presto's fuel tanks and they are in proper working order.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
The city of Lawrence will play host to the Sunflower League Swim and Dive Meet on Friday and Saturday. For Free State High, that means a weekend in town, but not at home. Instead of hosting the championships at the brand new Indoor Aquatic Center, league schools will settle their differences at 19th and Louisiana.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Sweeping changes are in the works for what students can and cannot drink at school. The largest soft drink companies in the country, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Cadbury Schweppes have voluntarily agreed to pull their sugary, caloric sodas out of schools. It's a significant change that affects students at every grade level.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Richie Friesner is running up and down Jayhawk Boulevard all for a special charity. Friesner is pounding the pavement for Jubilee Cafe, a place where the less fortunate can eat breakfast, restaurant style. His goal is to raise $3,000 or run for three days straight, whichever happens first.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
A 29-year-old Lawrence man faces three more charges of exposing women to HIV. Robert W. Richardson II was back before a District Court Judge Wednesday, just one day after he was ordered to stand trial on similar charges in two other cases.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
A three-year, $532.7 million school finance plan failed today in the House, thwarting Republican efforts to limit the scope of negotiations over the final version of legislation designed to satisfy a Kansas Supreme Court mandate.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
The following is a timeline of events of the "Nuss Fuss" involving school finance, the Kansas Legislature, Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Lawrence was getting scattered showers this afternoon and more could be moving in this evening through about 8 p.m., according to Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Flammable fluid leaking into the basement of an Old West Lawrence home has been determined to be the cause of the blaze early Sunday morning that destroyed the house, and now the city is taking steps to stop leaking gasoline from spreading through groundwater.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
The century-old Carnegie Library will stay in the public domain for use by the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, the Lawrence City Commission decided tonight on a 3-2 vote.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
A Lawrence man accused of exposing women to HIV has been arrested for a third time. Sheriff's deputies took 29-year-old Robert Richardson II into custody on a third case, following preliminary hearings on his other charges today in district court.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
It's a big birthday for a very famous lion. Lawrence High School students celebrated mascot Chesty the Lion's 60th birthday today.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
He's donated much year of his life to tennis in Lawrence. But at the end of the school year, Dick Wedel is calling it quits.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
With the regional softball tournament exactly two weeks away, the battle for seedings got personal this afternoon as Lawrence High took on Free State High.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
KU and Haskell banded together today all in the name of research. Students from both universities presented their science research materials as part of the Bridge program.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
The leader of the county's largest business organization told a Lawrence group today that the 12 million illegal aliens in the U.S. are vital to the country's economy.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
University of Colorado professors on May 19 will exhume a 127-year-old grave at Oak Hill Cemetery in hopes of solving the mystery of who is buried in it.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
The body found burned Sunday morning in a car at Clinton Lake had not been identified as of Tuesday, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was not releasing any new information on its investigation.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
It's a good day for shorts, sandals and sunglasses — mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s are coming to Lawrence. "It looks like a warmer day today, about 10 degrees above average," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Another large fight breaks out at a downtown Lawrence nightclub. Officers were called to Last Call around 1:45 Sunday morning. Security guards on the scene said about a half dozen women got into a fight inside the bar.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Across the nation Monday, hundreds of thousands of immigrants boycotted work, school and shopping to show the impact they make on society. Here in Lawrence, more than a hundred residents got involved, creating a petition drive, in support of this day without immigrants.
Monday, May 1, 2006
The Free State swim team hosted a duel with Blue Valley Monday afternoon on senior day. State took the meet by 70 points, and senior Ashley Robinson celebrated her final home meet with two relay wins and an individual victory in the 100-yard fly.
Monday, May 1, 2006
It was almost an embarrassingly ugly weekend for the Kansas baseball team. But thanks to a win in the series finally, it was just a bad weekend. KU lost two of three games to Oklahoma and in the process dropped from sole possession of fourth to a tie for fifth in the Big 12 Conference.
Monday, May 1, 2006
The 2006 NFL draft passed this weekend without any Jayhawks hearing their names called. But, as we told you Monday night, four KU players did sign free agent contracts. Charles Gordon inked with Minnesota, Nick Reid with the KC Chiefs, Mark Simmons with San Diego and Charlton Keith with Cleveland.
Monday, May 1, 2006
A witness describes how a man shot her friend point blank in the face, then turned the gun on her. The testimony came as trial got underway Monday in Douglas County Court for Domonic Shepherd.
Monday, May 1, 2006
A new symbol of peace now stands on KU's campus. The University's first Peace Pole went up this evening near Mallott and Haworth Halls. Inscribed on the pole in eight different languages is the phrase, "may peace prevail on earth."
Monday, May 1, 2006
The investigation continues into the body found Sunday inside a burned car near Clinton Lake. Officials responding to a car fire found a charred body inside the vehicle around 11 a.m. Sunday near Rock Creek Boat Ramp.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Restrictions on driving and talking on cell phones might be coming, but they're not coming any time soon. The Lawrence traffic safety commission voted to table two proposed ordinances that would have approved limited penalties for using cell phones while driving.
Monday, May 1, 2006
It's down to the wire for Kansas lawmakers to get together a school finance plan. The House's new school finance bill is not worth nearly as much as the one it previously passed. House Speaker Doug Mays says that's a good thing.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Fire officials continue to try to sniff out the cause of an early morning house fire and say the answer might be in the air. A strong odor of gasoline can be detected in one central Lawrence neighborhood where a house caught fire Sunday and that has neighbors concerned.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Lawrence city officials and state health officials announced they were continuing to work this afternoon to find the source of gasoline odors in the Old West Lawrence historic residential district just west of Lawrence's downtown.
Monday, May 1, 2006
About three-dozen pro-immigration protesters gathered downtown at noon today, part of nationwide demonstrations against proposed crackdowns on illegal immigrants.
Monday, May 1, 2006
The Kansas Senate today approved a resolution commemorating the 1856 Battle of Black Jack near Baldwin.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Senate President Steve Morris acknowledged today that he mentioned his discussion with the state Supreme Court on school finance issues in the presence of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Another peace pole — one of eight such symbols in Lawrence designed to inspire thoughts of peace throughout the world — will be dedicated today on Kansas University's campus.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Put away your umbrella — the first day of May is bringing in blue skies and sunshine. "I don't know how it gets any better than this," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
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