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The candidates may interpret local primary election results as a vote for change, but according to one local expert, that's Lawrence politics as usual.
A group went on a rampage last night shooting out windows of cars all over town with a BB gun, causing thousands of dollars of damage.
Two Lawrence city employees receive new titles today - Dave Wagner and Toni Ramirez Wheeler.
Lead-foot motorists letting it loose on the Kansas Turnpike better be on the lookout. if one lawmaker has his way, how fast you drive on the Turnpike will determine how much you pay on the toll.
Improvements could be in store for a stretch of Highway 24-40 from Tonganoxie to Basehor.
What's called the Jewish Mardi Gras kicks off this weekend as the celebration Purim is one of joy.
Changing a light bulb is taking on a new meaning as a new campaign by environmentalist and major manufacturers urges consumers to replace common incandescent bulbs with energy efficient ones.
The K-State athletic department is responding to a complaint over the mistreatment of live chickens at the recent KU/K-State basketball game.
Truth be told, the Kansas men's basketball team needed a game like Monday's. 48 hours ago, the Jayhawks scraped, scrapped, and struggled at Oklahoma, but they won.
On the prep hardwood, the 6A boys opened sub-state play tonight and the top seeded Lawrence Lions hosted Olathe Northwest tonight in the Jungle.
The Firebird guys took their sixth seed to Shawnee Mission tonight as Free State looked for the upset against the Northwest Cougars.
For the Lady Firebirds, their journey back to the state tournament starts tomorrow night and Bryan Duncan's squad takes the number two seed into this weekend's sub-state.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence police arrest three people after an outbreak of car vandalism, and a breakdown of the city commission primary.
Tonight as in past primaries, voters did not flock to the polls as turnout was 15 percent.
Today's primary is meant to cut down the number of candidates but the number of voters may be down as well.
The leading vote getter is Mike Dever, an owner of a Lawrence-based environment consulting firm, with nearly 5,000 votes.
In at No. 2 with more than 4,600 votes is 45-year-old Rob Chesnut, the chief financial officer at Allen Press.
In the third spot is incumbent city commissioner Boog Highberger who earned more than 3,600 votes.
Three candidates have some ground to make up over the next month, leading up to the general election.
Voters in Tonganoxie, Basehor and Linwood turned out to vote in several city and school board races.
A 20-year-old man involved in a fatal car crash earlier this month near Basehor will not face vehicular homicide charges.
A jury finds a Lawrence man guilty of injuring his neighbor during a September 2005 fight.
At least two cars are damaged overnight in an east Lawrence neighborhood and Lawrence police suspect someone firing a BB gun is to blame.
Students at West Elementary School in Eudora put their bridge building skills to the test this afternoon as part of the school's engineering extravaganza.
More than 20 companies featuring KU faculty and graduates showcase their most innovative ideas and products today at an entrepreneurship fair.
Heated negotiations are going on this week in a proposed deal to stat sending some KU medical faculty and students to work at a hospital across the state line in Kansas City, Mo.
It wasn't easy, but it was a win. Last night in Norman, Kansas improved to 13-2 in Big 12 Conference play by beating Oklahoma 67-65.
Last season Liz Baska had to watch from the bench as her Tonganoxie Chieftains fell in the sub-state final to Sumner Academy, but tonight a healthy Baska and her top seeded T-towners took their home floor for step one on the road back to Salina.
In the same bracket as Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood is the 6th-seeded Lady Cardinals of Eudora who took on Bishop Ward.
One game in the 4A boys sub-state bracket featured Eudora hosting Bishop Ward.
6A sub-state tournaments get underway tomorrow for the prep boys and in the east Kansas bracket, the top seed belongs to Lawrence High.
Waiting in the wings for the winning Tonganoxie Chieftians is the winner of the Basehor-Linwood and Piper match-up.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, voters winnow field of city commission candidates, and merger talks between KU Med and Kansas City-area hospitals.
Down in Baldwin City, election workers ran into early morning complications with the voting machines. The computer cards that go in the voting machines had been inadvertently switched at two locations, said County Clerk Jamie Shew, who drove to Baldwin City and corrected the problem at around 8:30 a.m.
After a lengthy and heated discussion, school board members decide tonight it's only going to cost them a minute here and there.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and County Clerk Jamie Shew says many voters still have questions about what to expect.
Police believe a suspect who broke into Family Dollar over the weekend may have been injured while committing the crime.
Everyone had to be evacuated around lunch time because of a fire in the women's restroom at Central Junior High School.
S.R.S investigates hundreds of cases of child abuse in Douglas County every year. Now plans are in the works to make those investigations much easier.
'The Owner's Special,' All-American Salad, and deli cheesecake are all things of the past in downtown Lawrence now that Mass. Street Deli has closed its doors.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Tonight, the Eudora City Council voted to rezone 24 acres of land owned by LMH for commercial use.
Douglas County leaders give their blessing to shifting management of Eudora's Emergency Medical Services to the city's fire department.
Eudora and county officials will take part in an agreement to create a tax rebate program to encourage business and residential property owners to improve their properties.
The Jayhawks had a hard time with Oklahoma Monday night, but was able to come away with the road victory over the Sooners, 67-65.
In the 4A Sub-State Basketball Tournament, the Piper Pirates had little problem disposing of the De Soto Wildcats, 66-38.
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats dismantled the St. James Thunder during the 4A Sub-State Basketball Tournament, 71-39.
The season is over for the Tonganoxie Chieftains, as they lost to the Baldwin Bulldogs, 70-62 at the 4A Sub-State Tournament.
Tiffany Demaline, Lawrence High's 2005 Bowling State Champion, has her eyes fixed on this year's state tourney.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence Memorial Hospital hopes to expand in Eudora and full coverage of area primary elections.
Louis G. Galloway, 44, is charged with breaking down the door to the New York Street apartment of Michael S. Miller, 38, and attacking the man twice and injuring him, causing broken ribs and other injuries. The trial was originally scheduled to start Dec. 20, but it was postponed after Miller was shot six times in Ottawa and had to be hospitalized. Prosecutors have alleged that Miller’s shooting was a plot to keep Galloway’s case from moving forward.
Eatery's owner cites intense competition and dwindling retail sales for the decision.
On March 11 when our country "springs forward," we will lose an hour of sleep, but it's our computers that will have the most trouble adjusting.
Fire crews respond to a fire this morning from an unattended candle that damaged a home about three miles east of Lawrence.
A group of KU faculty and students are working to better health care and they are not in the medical school.
Pinckney neighbors are asking the hospital to save the lives of mother nature.
Ablution - that was the winning word in this year's Douglas County Spelling Bee.
Well it's that time of year again - the St. Patrick's Day fundraising events as candidates tested their knowledge with trivia night.
There are 80 million baby boomers poised to reach retirement age during the next twenty years and the question is, "are they ready?"
He may not dominate the stat sheet, but many people call KU's Russell Robinson the glue that holds the team together.
The Lawrence High girls and the Free State boys qualified fro the state bowling tournament next week at Royal Crest Lanes.
An unattended candle has been blamed for a fire that damaged a home about 8:30 a.m. today about three miles east of Lawrence.
6News meteorologist Jennifer Schack said she has been told that the transmitter operated by the Topeka bureau of the National Weather Service is back in operation; weather radios will work.
The kooky thespians at E.M.U. Theatre have cooked up a collaborative script that adopts themes from the Frankenstein legend. They're touting it as a "miracle of modern theatrical science."
Residents of Pinckney neighborhood face the prospects of losing several large trees during Lawrence Memorial Hospital's expansion project.
The statewide organization that lobbies for issues on behalf of cities is allowed to join the lawsuit.
James Chappelle will serve one year of probation for embezzling more than $12,000 from Wal-Mart last summer.
Thanks to a recent six figure overhaul, several offices for KU's top administrators have a brand new look.
We are now half-way through the 2007 Kansas Legislative Session, but just how much have lawmakers accomplished thus far?
The sound of a 'choo-choo' train isn't just calling to kids. Lawrence's Model Railroad Club, or LMRC, will host its 6th Annual Model Railroad Show tomorrow.
As the school hosts its Annual Engineering Expo, visitors were able to take part in a variety of activities and dozens of hand-on exhibits.
The former Callery Chemical Plant North of town is being transformed into a landfill for by-products from the Lawrence Energy Center.
It was round two of the 'City Showdown' with Lawrence High playing Free State High in basketball. The LHS boys were victorious, 66-59, while Free State won the girls game, 57-48.
While the boys squad had no problem topping Wellsville 69-56, the Eudora girls team fell only two points short against the Eagles, 43-41.
A quick look at tonight's area prep hardwood action, including Tonganoxie vs. Mill Valley and Piper vs. Ward.
The weather is expected to turn ugly late this evening as the year's first round of severe thunderstorms could be on their way.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the League of Kansas Municipalities comes to Lawrence's aid in smoking ban case, and severe weather may be possible on Saturday.
According to Douglas County District Court records, a Lawrence woman was served a subpoena on Feb. 10 to appear as a witness, days after the Rose trial got under way.
Kirk Rundstrom died early this morning at his family's Wichita home at the age of 38. Rundstrom was best known for his work with the band 'Split Lip Rayfield.'
Authorities say two men are dead after falling through ice on a former rock quarry in Jefferson County.
A judge will allow certain statements made to police by a man accused of murdering his girlfriend to be presented as evidence at an upcoming trial.
'Big Brothers' and 'Big Sisters' from across the state took their 'littles' to Topeka as part of an event to honor mentoring relationships.
Lawrence City Hall received about a dozen calls today from people complaining about the taste of their water.
If you are in the market for a new home, or ready to make improvements, there is a weekend event for you! Companies form Lawrence and surrounding areas will showcase the latest in construction, material, and design trends.
The announcement of the Wallace Galluzzi volunteer of the year came this afternoon during the annual meeting for the Douglas County United Way.
Junior guard Russell Robinson sprained the bottom of his right foot in practice on Wednesday, leaving him unable to participate in Saturday's game.
Coach Self offers his thoughts on the recent injury to starting guard Russell Robinson, an injury that will keep Robinson out of the lineup for Saturday's game.
This evening, Kansas Athletics released the final renderings for the 'Anderson Family Football Complex.'
On Wednesday, the Jayhawks had to scrap their entire series with North Dakota State thanks to unplayable field conditions.
For the month of February, Tyler Miles of Tonganoxie High School has been announced as the HyVee High School Scholar Athlete of the Month.
If city leaders approve the mayor's new idea, getting caught with a gun, but without a permit, within 200 feet of a bar would carry a minimum $500 fine and a month in jail.
Crews who responded to an accident on Linwood Road this evening find the driver lying outside his pick-up truck.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Mayor Amyx wants to require jail time for people carrying guns near Lawrence's bars, and a local school will be teaching Spanish to all of its students.
More people with disabilities get on the bus in Lawrence. The T-lift, a bus service dedicated to riders with disabilities, is seeing more demand than ever before and its putting strain on the city's budget.
It's a little less crowded on Mount Oread compared to last year as enrollment numbers from KU show there are about 275 fewer students on campus this semester.
A famed political analyst visits the Dole Institute of Politics to discuss presidential politics.
The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review picks a Lawrence house as a nominee for the national register of historic places.
A new $100,000 piece of technology is improving the ability of doctors at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to diagnosis heart conditions.
A life-long educator and former LHS band director, Victor Sisk, says he decided to run for the Lawrence school board when he didn't see many other people stepping up to the job.
Lawrence teens had a traumatic experience this afternoon at Liberty Hall - they became patients and doctors learning to treat blunt-force injury, broken bones and impaled limbs.
What a night to say goodbye. This evening two Kansas women's basketball seniors played their final contest at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Kansas men are enjoying a rare Wednesday off after finishing their work week on Monday with a nine-point victory over K-State in Manhattan.
When the Kansas men's basketball team needed a basket on Monday night in Manhattan, it was most likely a freshman who delivered.
Last night Burlington High knocked off Yates Center to win the Tri Valley League title. For the Wildcats star guard and future Jayhawk Tyrel Reed, that's step one of what will hopefully be a three step process to finish off his high school career.
The Kansas House on Wednesday rejected an attempt to increase the state minimum wage, which at $2.65 per hour is the lowest in the nation. There were 56 votes to increase the state minimum wage to the same level as the federal minimum wage of $5.15 per hour. But there was were 63 votes, all Republicans, against it.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, increased ridership on the 'T' causing problems with passengers with disabilities, and junior high students get to participate in a mock ER.
Federal officials who control Kansas dams said Wednesday that controversial releases from the reservoirs, including Lake Perry, will likely continue this year. “We are still losing water on account of the drought,” John Paul Woodley Jr., assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, told state lawmakers. Under the Army Corps of Engineers control manual, that means water will have to be released from some Kansas reservoirs to support navigation along the Missouri River.
A man who led police on a car chase, then hid from officers outside overnight is finally arrested this morning near the Kansas Turnpike in southern Leavenworth County.
For many Latino kids, they are the first generations born in the United States. Their parents did not go to college and these kids often do not have enough information to apply, until now.
Sen. Pat Roberts visits Mt. Oread today to pick up ideas for a high-tech project that could add jobs and investments in Kansas for years to come.
The Salvation Army celebrates another year of assisting the Lawrence community.
Children's Mercy Hospital is trying to make the ride to the hospital just as comfortable as they stay.
City leaders slow down plans for new speed humps and roundabouts as Lawrence City Commissioners turned down a request for traffic calming devices in a northwest Lawrence neighborhood.
A city advisory board endorses a major tax break for a manufacturer in the East Hills Business Park.
A woman is found after reports of a possible abduction tonight.
There is a bill before law-makers and word is, it would make English the official state language.
One team was expected to be this good while the other one was definitely a surprise and tonight the preseason No. 1 Piper Pirates hosted Basehor-Linwood with a Kaw Valley League title on the line.
On the girls side, the Lady Bobcats also hosting the Piper Pirates at home Tuesday night.
Over in T-town tonight the Lady Chieftains tried to rebound from their first loss of the season last Friday at Bonner Springs.
Out at Eudora High tonight, the E-Card boys hosted Louisburg.
Someday, Kansas State will beat Kansas at Bramlage Colsieum, but it didn't happen last night.
There's a huge high school game wrapping up in central Kansas tonight. This evening the Tri-Valley League title is on the line between Burlington and Yates Center and that Burlington team just happens to be led by future Jayhawk Tyrel Reed.
The city’s Public Incentives Review Committee voted this afternoon 6-1 to recommend that the Lawrence City Commission grant a 10-year, 55 percent tax abatement on a $4.5 million building expansion at API Foils.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, an overnight car chase ends in the early morning, and state leaders debate making English the official language of Kansas.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development handed out nearly $1.4 billion dollars in grants today, including nearly $49,000 to the Salvation Army in Lawrence. The grants are part of about $7.4 million in grants given to agencies in Kansas. The Salvation Army in Lawrence received a virtually identical grant in 2005, which provided money to help find housing and jobs for the homeless.
The Kansas House on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill making English the official language of Kansas, after the measure was amended to include a possible $500,000 to help fund English classes for adult immigrants. Melinda Lewis, an immigrant advocate, opposed the original `official language’ bill, but said the inclusion of funds to help people learn English would make the legislation better.
Child advocates Tuesday urged lawmakers to approve a bill that would assess a $25 fine to adults who leave a child unattended in a vehicle. “Cars are not babysitters,” Dr. Dennis Cooley, a Topeka pediatrician told the Senate Transportation Committee.
Just more than a week from local elections, and new details tonight about who's leading the race in funding. The numbers were revealed today as a deadline passes for Lawrence City Commission candidates to report campaign contributions.
With universities across the state in need of major repairs, Deferred Maintenance is on the top of many lawmakers minds.
Staff recommends the station near 19th and Massachusetts and the station at Lawrence Ave. and Stone Barn Terr. remain city property.
But railroad crews concerned about potential damage to signal lines near the tracks won't be able to remove them until April!
This student is so well-liked, he's helping boost attendance at the school. And there's something special about this student that truly makes him the teacher's pet!
Girl Scout cookies arrive in Lawrence today, and local troops are getting ready to make the big deliveries.
Since the Democrats failed, in a rare Saturday Senate session, to get enough votes to pass a rebuke of the President's war-plans, a new strategy may be in order.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
In the history of Bramlage Coliseum, K-State has never tasted victory over the Jayhawks, and tonight was no different, as KU took home the tough victory, 71-62.
For at least the third time this season, the Jayhawks had to postpone their season opener due to wet conditions from melting snow.
After a big victory over Santa Fe Trail, the Basehor-Lindwood Lady Bobcats have their eyes set on making the state tournament for the first time in many years.
The Bobcats came out on fire against Santa Fe Trail, routing the team 68-38.
The Eudora Lady Cardinals failed to get anything going on the court tonight, as they lose to Louisburg, 49-39.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city looks for new ways to use two old fire stations and a break down of campaign finance numbers.
Rob Chestnut and Mike Dever continue to be the leaders in the Lawrence City Commission race when it comes to attracting campaign donations, according to reports filed today. Chestnut, the chief financial officer at Allen Press, raised $19,743.76 between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15.
They are called 'Neighborhood Resource Officers,' a program the police department kicked off at the beginning of the year to help solve some of the problems that plague area residents - no matter what block you live in.
On Saturday, 'Habitat for Humanity' dedicated a new house to the Davis family, Blake, Dawn, and their two children.
Thirty-year-old veteran officer Jim Phillips receives this year's 'Fraternal Order of the Eagles Reverence for Law Award' while firefighter Nate Jamison was also honored with an award of excellence.
He's put in 30 years in the KU English Department, but what he's really known for are his bad jokes. Professor Victor Contoski will be sorely missed after going into semi-retirement.
Winnie Gallup has been playing the organ for the First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence for 67 years, but will be retiring at the end of the month.
Women born during the 'Baby Boomer' era are looking towards cosmetic medicines to improve their looks. One procedure in particular is gaining popularity in this area.
Never before in the Bonnie Henrickson era have the Jayhawk women's squad defeated KSU...at least not until today, by a score of 82-74.
After last month's trouncing of Nebraska in Lincoln, the Jayhawks expected NU to be looking for revenge in Lawrence. However, KU dished out a massive offensive attack against the Huskers, routing them 92-39.
Free State senior Firebird Chase Torgerson headed to Topeka with one goal in mind: to bring home the gold in the 100 backstroke, and that's exactly what he did!
The Lawrence High School girl's bowling team came away with 3rd place, while the Free State boys finished with 4th place at Royal Crest Lanes yesterday.
A round of heavy snowfall moved into the Lawrence area late this afternoon and caused several accidents as a result of the icy weather.
City leaders are applying for the special designation called the 'All-America City Award' and pointing out three programs that enrich lives in Douglas County. One such program targets the littlest tikes in town.
CIty staff now estimates the project at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant will cost more than 19 million dollars.
A KU hospital spokesman says Chris Orr went home this week after spending more than a month in the rehabilitation wing of the hospital.
Robert Richardson was back in court yesterday in LYon County, charged with exposing two more women to the deadly virus H.I.V.
A taped police confession by Jason Rose became an important piece in the trial against him. Only one interrogation room was outfitted with equipment to record such conversations, now all nine have the technology.
If you are volunteering to work the polls on election day, expect to get paid about 6 dollars an hour and work 14 hours a day. But one Douglas County clerk is trying to fix that.
Workers at the Salvation Army tossed out more than 120 jars of potentially contaminated peanut butter due to a nation recall.
Students voted earlier this week on whether to add two new student fees that would change the bus system, but only 5% of students headed to the polls.
Starting Monday, the parking lot just South of Memorial Stadium will close as construction crews build a storm-water sewer from Potter Lake to 11st Street.
KU's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted a pancake festival today.
Piper basketball split a pair of games against Santa Fe Trail, with the boys team winning 66-52, and the girls squad losing a tight one, 41-40.
After a roaring 17-0 start to the season, the Lady Chieftains were served their first loss by the Bonner Springs Bravettes, 41-44.
The ball just didn't bounce Tonganoxie's way, as the boys squad lost to the Bonner Springs Braves, 58-42.
KU headed up to Lincoln last month and rolled over Nebraska to the tune of 76-56. The Jayhawks, however, are not expecting another blow-out on Saturday.
KU dropped all three doubles matches against BYU, but managed to win 3 of 6 singles matches. BYU narrowly escaped with the overall victory.
ince the snow started falling this afternoon, Lawrence police have responded to 19 noninjury accidents, police spokeswoman Kim Murphree said. The calls have been widespread across the city, including three on Iowa Street, two on Wakarusa Drive and two on Louisiana Street.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders apply to "All-American Award," and complete coverage of all local high school hoops action.
If you have a jar of peanut butter in your cabinet, take it out. Chances are it's part of a nationwide recall linked to a large outbreak of Salmonella infections. There have been six confirmed cases in Kansas.
A Lawrence Printing Company is moving down the road, and into the former home of a medical products manufacturer.
Lawrence-based Cardinal Brands announced today it would close its manufacturing plant in Topeka and shift operations to the Kansas City area.
Nineteen-year-old Amanda Bixby was killed in a crash on Highway 24-40 at about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday night just West of Basehor.
Emergency crews were called just before 1:00 p.m. this afternoon to the scene of the crash about three miles South of the Douglas County line.
In a little more than a week since it started, more than 100 people have voted at the county courthouse, and nearly 600 ballots have been mailed out.
Seven of the nine people running for three open seats took a chance to get messages out to voters at a debate at Lawrence High School tonight.
A rally was held tonight for the 14th annual 'Relay for Life' scheduled for June 8th.
The Piper Pirates boys basketball team managed to improved to 15-2 after a tough win over the Tonganoxie Chieftains, 60-50.
On senior night, the Tonganoxie girls basketball team brought their 'A' game, dismantling the Piper Lady Pirates, 62-33.
Behind a stellar performance from Russell Robinson, the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team added another victory to their resume' against Colorado University.
The Kansas Equality Coalition is currently lobbying Lawrence City Commissioners to create a way for couples who can't or don't want to marry, to register with the city. However, today, members found themselves lobbying the state to let them do it.
Kingston Printing Inc., a Lawrence-based commercial printer, is buying M-Pact Worldwide’s former manufacturing space at 1310 Kistler Dr. in the Intech Business Park along the north side of Kansas Highway 10.
Chris Lindley, 34, who had his foot amputated in January of 1990 after a train accident, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being transported from a home he was living at in East Lawrence.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, lawmakers consider a proposal to prevent cities in Kansas from granting rights to couples in domestic partnerships, and a "therapy dog" roams the halls in Lawrence schools.
The company's downtown Lawrence headquarters will remain open.
Amanda Bixby, 19, was killed about 9:15 p.m. at 158th and U.S. Highway 24-40.
City officials identify more people living homeless in Lawrence than ever before and what's most troubling to members of the community is exactly who these people are.
Here in Lawrence, a handful of schools do have "seclusion rooms." At Langston Hughes Elementary theirs is actually called a "time out" room and educators use it as one of their last resorts for students who are aggressive and dangerous to themselves and others.
The state board of education takes a hard look at how teachers treat students after claims from dozens of parents that teachers abused and neglected their kids.
KU gets approval for a nearly $5 million overall at Wescoe Hall.
An independent pharmacist whose mixtures help people and pets alike is hanging up his white jacket.
There's more to this week than Valentine's Day, it's also National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Schools and less expensive holiday symbols filled Lawrence holiday schools to the brim today.
After 125 years of separation, members of two Ponca tribal councils meet today in Lawrence.
Red is the color of the day more reason than the Valentines holiday as women across Lawrence gathered today for the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" luncheon.
If you're a florist, then today is the rosiest day of the year because love is in the air it smells like flowers.
When the Kansas men left for Boulder, Colo., yesterday the Jayhawks trailed Texas A&M by one game in the Big12 conference, but after a Texas Tech buzzer-beater upset the Aggies in College Station last night the Jayhawks now find themselves in control of their own destiny.
The Kansas women's basketball team was after a third straight win in Big 12 conference play tonight against rival Missouri at Allen Fieldhouse.
To the pool now, where day one of the Big 12 championships is underway and the Kansas women have never done better than third in league showcase.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a recent count finds more homeless living in Lawrence than ever before, and the State Board of Education implements new guidelines for seclusion rooms.
Students and experts on bullying urged lawmakers Wednesday to adopt legislation that would require school districts to implement anti-bullying plans, and report bullying incidents to the state.
The future of a new public library in downtown Lawrence still remains uncertain as Lawrence city commissioners say they need a lot more information before putting the issue out for a public vote.
Convicted felon Leonard Price reached a plea deal with prosecutors for his role in the April 2005 murder of David Boose.
Student artwork decorates the halls of virtually every school in Lawrence, but one school has a collection far different from the hand-traced turkeys and cut-out hearts.
You might call it a preventative check-up as the state board that oversees KU says its looking for more answers on a controversial plan to send faculty and student across the state line to work in a Kansas City, Mo. hospital.
A quick-acting family member helps his siblings escape a burning home this morning in Linwood.
Today's wintery blast closed Lawrence area schools and for many students its a day of fun on slippery slopes.
6News meteorologist Jennifer Schack brings us today's forecast as well as predictions for the rest of the week.
The first time they met, Colorado barely put up a fight as the Jayhawks dismantled the Buffs 97-74, but that was in Lawrence.
Chris Davis' Lions hosted Olathe North Tuesday night at the Jungle.
Lawrence High's girls basketball team played host to Olathe North in a Sunflower League game.
Chuck Law's Firebirds hosted Shawnee Mission North for senior night Tuesday evening in west Lawrence.
Free State's girls basketball team played host to Shawnee Mission North for senior night Tuesday.
The distance from the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic center to Robinson Natatorium at the University of Kansas is only four miles, but for Kansas freshman Ashley Robinson swimming at KU feels like a world away from her high school days at Free State.
There's a war of words brewing the state house as today lawmakers are one step closer to making english the official language.
A Topeka man accused of being present during the killing of a 77-year-old Lecompton resident pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony murder.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, art from former students is displayed in Lawrence schools, including a piece in CJHS worth more than $100k, and more about the Boose murder case.
No injuries were reported in fire that drew several area fire departments.
We'll post them online and on the 6News weather crawl
The trial for the man accused of setting a deadly fire at the Boardwalk Apartments comes to an abrupt end this afternoon in Douglas County District Court. Four days into testimony, Judge Jack Murphy declared a mistrial based on new evidence entered by the prosecution.
A free four-week summer reading program has been offered at Prairie Park Elementary for the past two years and the Lawrence School Board hears of its many benefits.
The current independent E.M.S. has been running for 20 years as a volunteer service. Under a proposal introduced tonight, the E.M.S. would merge with the city's volunteer fire department.
Though he's dropped plans for a public vote, Steve Ozark still wants to put the homeless issue front and center in next year's budget.
Downtown Lawrence, Inc., wants to prevent downtown businesses that do not pay annual membership dues from placing merchandise along Mass. Street for the annual sale.
For the first time in its 45-year history, the Lawrence Board of Realtors is endorsing three candidates for City Commission.
Thieves are targeting vehicles at athletic clubs and recreation centers in Lawrence. More than a dozen auto burglaries have been reported this year.
The K-10 Transit Service that connects KU with Johnson County Community College and the KU Edwards Campus will have four additional afternoon and evening times to catch the bus.
KU joined in the worldwide celebration of Evolutionist Charles Darwin today, but not to focus on his birth, but on the scientific progress since his time.
Supporters of the ban on using public funds for human cloning say the proposal would ensure that no tax dollars are used for controversial research.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
With less than 30 days until the NCAA announces the tournament bracket, KU is looking to finish the season with a bang.
After breaking their Big 12 curse, the Jayhawk women's team followed with another win over Texas giving them a 2-game conference winning streak.
Due to winter weather conditions, the KU baseball team was forced to reschedule its meeting with the North Dakota State Bison.
LHS senior Brandon Goodwin is a 103 lb. warrior on the wrestling mat and is hoping his success can translate into a gold medal in the state competition.
We'll post them online and on the 6News weather crawl
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a mistrial is declared in the trial of Jason Rose after a prosecutor tried to introduce a surprise witness.
After interviewing seven of nine announced candidates for three seats on the commission, the board’s directors have granted endorsements to James Bush, Rob Chestnut and Mike Dever.
A mistrial was declared today in the Jason Rose trial, after prosecutors attempted to introduce the testimony of a surprise witness. Defense attorney Ron Evans asked for the mistrial, saying that at this late date — five days into Rose’s trial for arson and murder — there wasn’t enough time to review and prepare for the unexpected evidence.
Business lobbyists, and some lawmakers on Monday sought to repeal the state minimum wage -- already the lowest in the nation at $2.65 per hour -- and also recommended prohibiting cities from passing living wage ordinances. Jeff Glendening, a spokesman for The Kansas Chamber, said the free market should determine wages.
The poll of 500 frequent voters showed that nearly two-thirds of Kansans would prefer a sentence of life in prison without parole in which the inmate would work in prison to pay restitution to the families of their victims.
On the witness stand today, Police Sgt. Troy Squire told jurors that he had some unanswered questions leading up to the nearly seven-hour interview.
Special interests and back door politics - that's how some in Tonganoxie say a highway interchange project on County Road One has moved forward. Today those who oppose the plans met for a town hall meeting to talk about their strategy.
Testimony resumes tomorrow morning in Douglas County District Court in the case of Jason Rose, who faces several charges in connection with the October 2005 fire.
A teenager is seriously injured early Saturday morning after his Jeep crashed into a semitrailer. The accident occurred near the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
One of the original drafts of the Kansas Constitution celebrates its 150th birthday in Lecompton this weekend.
Trumpet player Evan Hunter might not be a name you know now, but chances are you'll be hearing more of it in the 'musical world' in the future.
Heart disease is often thought of as a problem for middle-aged men, but new reports show that heart attacks can and DO happen to women as well.
Mizzou Arena had not been kind to the Jayhawks during their last two visits to Columbia, however, the crimson and blue finally prevailed in the house of the Tigers winning 92-74 behind a career night from Julian Wright.
Last night in the Lone Star State, the KU women's basketball team escaped Austin in an absolutely unbelievable finish giving them a 2-game conference win streak.
Yesterday, Olathe East took home the team title with LHS finishing 4th and Free State placing 7th during the Sunflower League Wrestling Meet.
Jurors got their first chance to hear from the man accused of starting the Boardwalk Apartment Fire, as trial continued today in Douglas County District Court.
Under a current recommendation, a new library would go up on the northwest corner of 7th and Vermont Streets, which would displace the post office's retail and distribution centers.
The Lawrence Journal-World's first staff photographer returned to Lawrence this week, but not to take photographs.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce delivers a clear message to KU: the city's business community is upset about plans to change the location of the KU vs Missouri football games to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
'Payless Shoe Source' announced today that it will close its Topeka distribution center and relocate it East of the Mississippi River by next summer.
Ronen Sen met today with faculty, administrators, students and the public - including giving a speech at the Kansas Union.
Students in Central Junior High's Advanced Biology class spent the past two days simulating a crime scene investigation and solving the crimes.
Broken Arrow 4th grade Math and Science teacher Ginny Turvey was honored in a surprise ceremony today as 'Teacher of the Month.'
Did you now there are about 90 two-letter words that are permissible in a game of scrabble? Neither did we until speaking with KU's 'Scrabble Team!'
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The University of Kansas Hospital is worried for their future now that the medical school is looking to strike a deal with another hospital across the state line.
In a very tight battle, the Free State High Firebirds boys basketball team was unable to top the Leavenworth Pioneers, 61-59.
Before the boys team ever hit the court, the Lady Firebirds fended off the Leavenworth Pioneers, 47-39.
Lawrence High boys basketball improved to 10-5 after a win over Shawnee Mission West, 61-53.
The Lawrence High Lady Lions were outplayed by the Shawnee Mission West Vikings, losing 55-32.
In a game decided by only a single point, the Tonganoxie Chieftains were unable to get the win against the Lansing Lions, losing 42-41.
The Lady Chieftains improved to 16-0 after an ugly win over the Lansing Lions, 66-33.
The Jayhawks were able to hold off Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse earlier this week, but another rivalry game is ahead tomorrow as KU faces off against Missouri.
The Piper boys got off to a quick start against the Perry Kaws on their way to a 55-46 victory. The Piper girls basketball squad also managed a victory over the Perry girl's team.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Detective Troy Squire testifies that Jason Rose's statements after the Boardwalk fire were unusual, and details of a possible new site for a the post office.
Rose wasn't immediately a suspect until SRS metioned he had a history with fire, detective testifies.
One after another, victims of the Boardwalk Apartment Fire describe their harrowing escape from the burning building, as testimony resumes today in Douglas County District Court.
The Eudora E.M.S. say the city is hiding something from them. They've found out about a proposal to merge their service with the fire department and they say they're about to lose their jobs.
API Foils Inc. is looking to spend 17 million dollars on expansions to its plant at the East Hills Business Park.
It's widely accepted that Lawrence is a bedroom community. And a new survey looks at what exactly drives people out of town.
It's a standout in downtown Lawrence for more than 100 years, but part of the Watkins Museum needs to be replaced - and it's going to cost a pretty penny.
A noted photojournalist, KU Alumnus, and former photographer at the Lawrence Journal-World, Rich Clarkson is to be recognized for his career.
One-time director of KU's Dole Institute of Politics returned tonight to kick off the Annual Presidential Series which also features a special tribute to Gerald Ford.
Two well-known people associated with KU basketball lend their names to raise awareness against the number 1 disabling disease in the country: arthritis.
Even with all the hype surrounding the rivalry match-up between the Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats, Bob Huggins' Fieldhouse debut was a familiar scene.
Though it may be a bit of a cliche, it has to feel good for the KU women's basketball team to 'get that monkey off their backs' and earn a conference win.
In San Diego, California, the Kansas Jayhawk Softball Team won their first game of the year, 3-2, over UC Santa Barbara.
Free State High's Ryan Murphy is the only 4-star recruit for the Jayhawks this season. Expect to see Murphy shift from QB to WR when he joins the 'Hawks.
The company has applied for a 55 percent abatement on its property taxes for the potential project, which would add 60,000 square feet to the 41,000-square-foot plant that opened in 1995 at 3841 Greenway Circle in southeast Lawrence. Lawrence is competing with Rahway, N.J. — home to API’s U.S. operations — for the expansion.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, witnesses testify during the second day of the Jason Allen Rose trial, and a look at CSI: Central Junior High.
In testimony during the murder and arson trial of Jason Rose today, Coroner Erik Mitchell said Yolanda Riddle, Jose Gonzalez and Nicole Bingham all ultimately died because of either burns to their body or carbon monoxide in their blood — both suffered during the apartment fire.
It was one of the worst fires in the city's history and today the man accused of setting it, goes on trial.
The local director of emergency management leaves the department after being pressured to resign by county staff.
With the primary election for Lawrence city commission less than three weeks away, campaign season gets into full swing.
If you've already made your decision or just want to get voting out of the way early, you can cast your vote for the Feb. 27 primary as soon as today.
Changes in the state's medicaid funding plan lead a well known boys home in Lawrence to suspend operations.
The utility that provides natural gas service in Lawrence is being sold to a South Dakota-based company.
Saying goodbye isn't always hard to do as South Junior High staff and students close the door on their old gym today and look forward to opening a new one.
Three days after falling into second place, the Kansas Jayhawks try to stay there by beating Sunflower rival Kansas Sate.
In the division I level, there are 12 women's basketball teams that have not won a conference game this season, that number was at 13 until last night.
To the gridrion now where it was a successful day for the Kansas football team. This afternoon head coach Mark Mangino announced eighteen high school seniors have inked national letters of intent to play at KU.
Two of KU's recruits are Free State Firebirds. Early this morning in west Lawrence, twin brothers Ryan and Brian Murphy signed letters of intent to play for the Jayhawks next year.
What a start for the Kansas baseball team. The Jayhawks are a perfect 5-0 on the year after sweeping Hawaii-Hilo last weekend.
County Administrator Craig Weinaug on Wednesday confirmed that she had resigned. He declined to discuss the circumstances of the resignation.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the first day of the Boardwalk Fire Trial and local campaigns get into full swing.
The explosions and fire at a plant in the area known as the East Bottoms, just northeast of downtown, billowed smoke that could be seen for miles. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Achievement Place for Boys, a local group home for teens, is citing changes in the state's Medicaid-funding plan for its reason for temporarily closing its doors.
Black Hills will purchase Aquila's electric utility in Colorado and its gas utilities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
The students said their major goal was to seek help from the Legislature to address the problem of approximately $660 million in maintenance and repairs at regents universities.
Jurors for the first time saw the whole of a video of the Boardwalk Fire today — a video that showed flames towering above trees, captured voices of women screaming and men yelling, “Get back, get back.”
A clock tower, two roundabouts and a market hall are part of the vision of a 'new' downtown Lawrence. After a week-long visit, consultants have put together their ideas to improve several parts of Lawrence.
A jury of six men and six women will hear the case of Jason Rose - the man accused of setting a fire that killed three people at the Boardwalk Apartments.