Low-tech edition
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
Two Lawrence city employees receive new titles today - Dave Wagner and Toni Ramirez Wheeler.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
Improvements could be in store for a stretch of Highway 24-40 from Tonganoxie to Basehor.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
What's called the Jewish Mardi Gras kicks off this weekend as the celebration Purim is one of joy.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
The K-State athletic department is responding to a complaint over the mistreatment of live chickens at the recent KU/K-State basketball game.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
The Firebird guys took their sixth seed to Shawnee Mission tonight as Free State looked for the upset against the Northwest Cougars.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Tonight as in past primaries, voters did not flock to the polls as turnout was 15 percent.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Today's primary is meant to cut down the number of candidates but the number of voters may be down as well.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
The leading vote getter is Mike Dever, an owner of a Lawrence-based environment consulting firm, with nearly 5,000 votes.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
In at No. 2 with more than 4,600 votes is 45-year-old Rob Chesnut, the chief financial officer at Allen Press.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
In the third spot is incumbent city commissioner Boog Highberger who earned more than 3,600 votes.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Three candidates have some ground to make up over the next month, leading up to the general election.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Voters in Tonganoxie, Basehor and Linwood turned out to vote in several city and school board races.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
A 20-year-old man involved in a fatal car crash earlier this month near Basehor will not face vehicular homicide charges.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
A jury finds a Lawrence man guilty of injuring his neighbor during a September 2005 fight.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
At least two cars are damaged overnight in an east Lawrence neighborhood and Lawrence police suspect someone firing a BB gun is to blame.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
More than 20 companies featuring KU faculty and graduates showcase their most innovative ideas and products today at an entrepreneurship fair.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
In the same bracket as Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood is the 6th-seeded Lady Cardinals of Eudora who took on Bishop Ward.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
One game in the 4A boys sub-state bracket featured Eudora hosting Bishop Ward.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
6A sub-state tournaments get underway tomorrow for the prep boys and in the east Kansas bracket, the top seed belongs to Lawrence High.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Waiting in the wings for the winning Tonganoxie Chieftians is the winner of the Basehor-Linwood and Piper match-up.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
After a lengthy and heated discussion, school board members decide tonight it's only going to cost them a minute here and there.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Polls open at 7 a.m. and County Clerk Jamie Shew says many voters still have questions about what to expect.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Police believe a suspect who broke into Family Dollar over the weekend may have been injured while committing the crime.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Everyone had to be evacuated around lunch time because of a fire in the women's restroom at Central Junior High School.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
'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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Tonight, the Eudora City Council voted to rezone 24 acres of land owned by LMH for commercial use.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Douglas County leaders give their blessing to shifting management of Eudora's Emergency Medical Services to the city's fire department.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
In the 4A Sub-State Basketball Tournament, the Piper Pirates had little problem disposing of the De Soto Wildcats, 66-38.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats dismantled the St. James Thunder during the 4A Sub-State Basketball Tournament, 71-39.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
The season is over for the Tonganoxie Chieftains, as they lost to the Baldwin Bulldogs, 70-62 at the 4A Sub-State Tournament.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Tiffany Demaline, Lawrence High's 2005 Bowling State Champion, has her eyes fixed on this year's state tourney.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Eatery's owner cites intense competition and dwindling retail sales for the decision.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
Fire crews respond to a fire this morning from an unattended candle that damaged a home about three miles east of Lawrence.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
A group of KU faculty and students are working to better health care and they are not in the medical school.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
Pinckney neighbors are asking the hospital to save the lives of mother nature.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
Ablution - that was the winning word in this year's Douglas County Spelling Bee.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
Well it's that time of year again - the St. Patrick's Day fundraising events as candidates tested their knowledge with trivia night.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
There are 80 million baby boomers poised to reach retirement age during the next twenty years and the question is, "are they ready?"
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
He may not dominate the stat sheet, but many people call KU's Russell Robinson the glue that holds the team together.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
The Lawrence High girls and the Free State boys qualified fro the state bowling tournament next week at Royal Crest Lanes.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
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.
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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."
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Residents of Pinckney neighborhood face the prospects of losing several large trees during Lawrence Memorial Hospital's expansion project.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
The statewide organization that lobbies for issues on behalf of cities is allowed to join the lawsuit.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
James Chappelle will serve one year of probation for embezzling more than $12,000 from Wal-Mart last summer.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Thanks to a recent six figure overhaul, several offices for KU's top administrators have a brand new look.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
We are now half-way through the 2007 Kansas Legislative Session, but just how much have lawmakers accomplished thus far?
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
The former Callery Chemical Plant North of town is being transformed into a landfill for by-products from the Lawrence Energy Center.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
A quick look at tonight's area prep hardwood action, including Tonganoxie vs. Mill Valley and Piper vs. Ward.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
The weather is expected to turn ugly late this evening as the year's first round of severe thunderstorms could be on their way.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.'
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
Authorities say two men are dead after falling through ice on a former rock quarry in Jefferson County.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
'Big Brothers' and 'Big Sisters' from across the state took their 'littles' to Topeka as part of an event to honor mentoring relationships.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
Lawrence City Hall received about a dozen calls today from people complaining about the taste of their water.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
The announcement of the Wallace Galluzzi volunteer of the year came this afternoon during the annual meeting for the Douglas County United Way.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
Junior guard Russell Robinson sprained the bottom of his right foot in practice on Wednesday, leaving him unable to participate in Saturday's game.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
This evening, Kansas Athletics released the final renderings for the 'Anderson Family Football Complex.'
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
On Wednesday, the Jayhawks had to scrap their entire series with North Dakota State thanks to unplayable field conditions.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
For the month of February, Tyler Miles of Tonganoxie High School has been announced as the HyVee High School Scholar Athlete of the Month.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
Crews who responded to an accident on Linwood Road this evening find the driver lying outside his pick-up truck.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
A famed political analyst visits the Dole Institute of Politics to discuss presidential politics.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review picks a Lawrence house as a nominee for the national register of historic places.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
A new $100,000 piece of technology is improving the ability of doctors at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to diagnosis heart conditions.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
What a night to say goodbye. This evening two Kansas women's basketball seniors played their final contest at Allen Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
When the Kansas men's basketball team needed a basket on Monday night in Manhattan, it was most likely a freshman who delivered.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
The Salvation Army celebrates another year of assisting the Lawrence community.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
Children's Mercy Hospital is trying to make the ride to the hospital just as comfortable as they stay.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
A city advisory board endorses a major tax break for a manufacturer in the East Hills Business Park.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
A woman is found after reports of a possible abduction tonight.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
There is a bill before law-makers and word is, it would make English the official state language.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
On the girls side, the Lady Bobcats also hosting the Piper Pirates at home Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
Over in T-town tonight the Lady Chieftains tried to rebound from their first loss of the season last Friday at Bonner Springs.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
Out at Eudora High tonight, the E-Card boys hosted Louisburg.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
Someday, Kansas State will beat Kansas at Bramlage Colsieum, but it didn't happen last night.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
With universities across the state in need of major repairs, Deferred Maintenance is on the top of many lawmakers minds.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
Staff recommends the station near 19th and Massachusetts and the station at Lawrence Ave. and Stone Barn Terr. remain city property.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
But railroad crews concerned about potential damage to signal lines near the tracks won't be able to remove them until April!
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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!
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
Girl Scout cookies arrive in Lawrence today, and local troops are getting ready to make the big deliveries.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
For at least the third time this season, the Jayhawks had to postpone their season opener due to wet conditions from melting snow.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
The Bobcats came out on fire against Santa Fe Trail, routing the team 68-38.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
The Eudora Lady Cardinals failed to get anything going on the court tonight, as they lose to Louisburg, 49-39.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
On Saturday, 'Habitat for Humanity' dedicated a new house to the Davis family, Blake, Dawn, and their two children.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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!
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
A round of heavy snowfall moved into the Lawrence area late this afternoon and caused several accidents as a result of the icy weather.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
CIty staff now estimates the project at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant will cost more than 19 million dollars.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
A KU hospital spokesman says Chris Orr went home this week after spending more than a month in the rehabilitation wing of the hospital.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Robert Richardson was back in court yesterday in LYon County, charged with exposing two more women to the deadly virus H.I.V.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Workers at the Salvation Army tossed out more than 120 jars of potentially contaminated peanut butter due to a nation recall.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
KU's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted a pancake festival today.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
After a roaring 17-0 start to the season, the Lady Chieftains were served their first loss by the Bonner Springs Bravettes, 41-44.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
The ball just didn't bounce Tonganoxie's way, as the boys squad lost to the Bonner Springs Braves, 58-42.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
KU dropped all three doubles matches against BYU, but managed to win 3 of 6 singles matches. BYU narrowly escaped with the overall victory.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
A Lawrence Printing Company is moving down the road, and into the former home of a medical products manufacturer.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Lawrence-based Cardinal Brands announced today it would close its manufacturing plant in Topeka and shift operations to the Kansas City area.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
A rally was held tonight for the 14th annual 'Relay for Life' scheduled for June 8th.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
The Piper Pirates boys basketball team managed to improved to 15-2 after a tough win over the Tonganoxie Chieftains, 60-50.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
On senior night, the Tonganoxie girls basketball team brought their 'A' game, dismantling the Piper Lady Pirates, 62-33.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Behind a stellar performance from Russell Robinson, the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team added another victory to their resume' against Colorado University.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
The company's downtown Lawrence headquarters will remain open.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Amanda Bixby, 19, was killed about 9:15 p.m. at 158th and U.S. Highway 24-40.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
KU gets approval for a nearly $5 million overall at Wescoe Hall.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
An independent pharmacist whose mixtures help people and pets alike is hanging up his white jacket.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
There's more to this week than Valentine's Day, it's also National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
Schools and less expensive holiday symbols filled Lawrence holiday schools to the brim today.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
After 125 years of separation, members of two Ponca tribal councils meet today in Lawrence.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
If you're a florist, then today is the rosiest day of the year because love is in the air it smells like flowers.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
The Kansas women's basketball team was after a third straight win in Big 12 conference play tonight against rival Missouri at Allen Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Convicted felon Leonard Price reached a plea deal with prosecutors for his role in the April 2005 murder of David Boose.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
A quick-acting family member helps his siblings escape a burning home this morning in Linwood.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Today's wintery blast closed Lawrence area schools and for many students its a day of fun on slippery slopes.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
6News meteorologist Jennifer Schack brings us today's forecast as well as predictions for the rest of the week.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
The first time they met, Colorado barely put up a fight as the Jayhawks dismantled the Buffs 97-74, but that was in Lawrence.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Chris Davis' Lions hosted Olathe North Tuesday night at the Jungle.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Lawrence High's girls basketball team played host to Olathe North in a Sunflower League game.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Chuck Law's Firebirds hosted Shawnee Mission North for senior night Tuesday evening in west Lawrence.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Free State's girls basketball team played host to Shawnee Mission North for senior night Tuesday.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
There's a war of words brewing the state house as today lawmakers are one step closer to making english the official language.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
A Topeka man accused of being present during the killing of a 77-year-old Lecompton resident pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony murder.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
No injuries were reported in fire that drew several area fire departments.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
We'll post them online and on the 6News weather crawl
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
For the first time in its 45-year history, the Lawrence Board of Realtors is endorsing three candidates for City Commission.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
Thieves are targeting vehicles at athletic clubs and recreation centers in Lawrence. More than a dozen auto burglaries have been reported this year.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
With less than 30 days until the NCAA announces the tournament bracket, KU is looking to finish the season with a bang.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
Due to winter weather conditions, the KU baseball team was forced to reschedule its meeting with the North Dakota State Bison.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
We'll post them online and on the 6News weather crawl
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
A teenager is seriously injured early Saturday morning after his Jeep crashed into a semitrailer. The accident occurred near the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
One of the original drafts of the Kansas Constitution celebrates its 150th birthday in Lecompton this weekend.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
Yesterday, Olathe East took home the team title with LHS finishing 4th and Free State placing 7th during the Sunflower League Wrestling Meet.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
The Lawrence Journal-World's first staff photographer returned to Lawrence this week, but not to take photographs.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
'Payless Shoe Source' announced today that it will close its Topeka distribution center and relocate it East of the Mississippi River by next summer.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Ronen Sen met today with faculty, administrators, students and the public - including giving a speech at the Kansas Union.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Students in Central Junior High's Advanced Biology class spent the past two days simulating a crime scene investigation and solving the crimes.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Broken Arrow 4th grade Math and Science teacher Ginny Turvey was honored in a surprise ceremony today as 'Teacher of the Month.'
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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!'
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
In a very tight battle, the Free State High Firebirds boys basketball team was unable to top the Leavenworth Pioneers, 61-59.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Before the boys team ever hit the court, the Lady Firebirds fended off the Leavenworth Pioneers, 47-39.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Lawrence High boys basketball improved to 10-5 after a win over Shawnee Mission West, 61-53.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
The Lawrence High Lady Lions were outplayed by the Shawnee Mission West Vikings, losing 55-32.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
The Lady Chieftains improved to 16-0 after an ugly win over the Lansing Lions, 66-33.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
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.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Rose wasn't immediately a suspect until SRS metioned he had a history with fire, detective testifies.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
API Foils Inc. is looking to spend 17 million dollars on expansions to its plant at the East Hills Business Park.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
It's widely accepted that Lawrence is a bedroom community. And a new survey looks at what exactly drives people out of town.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
A noted photojournalist, KU Alumnus, and former photographer at the Lawrence Journal-World, Rich Clarkson is to be recognized for his career.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
Two well-known people associated with KU basketball lend their names to raise awareness against the number 1 disabling disease in the country: arthritis.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
In San Diego, California, the Kansas Jayhawk Softball Team won their first game of the year, 3-2, over UC Santa Barbara.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
It was one of the worst fires in the city's history and today the man accused of setting it, goes on trial.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
The local director of emergency management leaves the department after being pressured to resign by county staff.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
With the primary election for Lawrence city commission less than three weeks away, campaign season gets into full swing.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
Changes in the state's medicaid funding plan lead a well known boys home in Lawrence to suspend operations.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
The utility that provides natural gas service in Lawrence is being sold to a South Dakota-based company.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
Three days after falling into second place, the Kansas Jayhawks try to stay there by beating Sunflower rival Kansas Sate.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
What a start for the Kansas baseball team. The Jayhawks are a perfect 5-0 on the year after sweeping Hawaii-Hilo last weekend.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
County Administrator Craig Weinaug on Wednesday confirmed that she had resigned. He declined to discuss the circumstances of the resignation.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
Black Hills will purchase Aquila's electric utility in Colorado and its gas utilities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
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.”
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
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.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Fears of a natural gas odor forced officials to clear Haworth Hall, Robinson Gymnasium, The Dole Center, and The Hall Center for Humanities.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
A bill before state lawmakers would make vaccinations against one sexually transmitted disease mandatory for all 6th grade girls in Kansas.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Starting today, local students are showcasing their finest work at the 56th Annual Douglas County Science Fair.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Those people who help students with issues BEFORE they become serious problems are hard to find in the Lawrence area.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Douglas County Farm Bureau and the Clinton Parkway HyVee Store sponsored the 'Race Against Hunger' today.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
A bill passed by the student senate will make KU's academic spaces completely wireless in two years, at a cost of 2.6 million dollars.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
When KSU returns to Allen Fieldhouse tomorrow night for the first time since a stunning 59-55 victory over KU, they'll do so as the hottest team in the Big 12.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
The Jayhawks finally earned their first conference win tonight, beating the Colorado Buffaloes in overtime, 70-68.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Snapping their 6-game winning streak, the Lawrence High Lady Lions were beaten by Shawnee Mission South, 57-53.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Behind a game-winning shot from Dorian Green, the Lawrence High boys basketball team was able to hold off Shawnee Mission South, 45-43.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
The Free State Lady Firebirds were able to hold off Shawnee Mission Northwest, taking the victory 36-33.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
In a night of close games, the Free State Firebirds were unable to beat Shawnee Mission Northwest, losing 47-45.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
After a record setting day last Saturday at the Sunflower League Swim Meet, Chase Torgerson is ready to finish his Firebird career with a gold medal in Topeka on February 17th.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, KU moves closer to becoming a completely wireless campus, and latest on the jury selection for the trial of Jason Allen Rose.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Senate Bill 163 would prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation. State law already prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, family status, national origin or ancestry.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Rep. Anthony Brown and state Rep. Tom Hawk, D-Manhattan, are pushing legislation that would give Kansans a $2,500 refundable state income tax credit if they purchase a hybrid vehicle.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
Haworth Hall and others were cleared over fears of a natural gas odor. Students and faculty also exited neighboring buildings, but it was unclear if they were also evacuated.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
The fatality victim was identified as John Michael Nunn, 43, of Valley Falls. Nunn was driving a 1991 Honda Accord south on Kansas Highway 4 near the Shawnee County line when the car went left of the center line, a Highway Patrol report stated.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
After more than six hours of sometimes intense questioning, Assistant District Attorney Amy McGowan and defense attorney Ron Evans picked 12 jurors from a pool of more than 100 - the 12 that gave attorneys every indication they'd be able to judge evidence against Rose without prejudice or emotion.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
A week-long planning workshop to decide the best way to shape up several Lawrence neighborhoods wraps up tomorrow with a presentation to City Commissioners, based on what they've heard from Lawrence residents.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Jason Rose, 21, is charged with setting the fire in October, 2005, that killed three people and injured at least 20 others.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
At a voter education forum, each candidate had two minutes to speak their mind, then got to meet the public.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Last month, law professor Stacy Leeds announced her candidacy for Principal Chief of the 260,000-member nation which is based in Oklahoma.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Superintendent Marty Kobza is one of eight educators around the country chosen as a technology advisor to the National School Boards Association.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
City leaders credit a new policy in effect since September for the improvements in the Lawrence Community Shelter.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Kansas is on the short list of states in the running for a 450 million dollar bio-security research facility. Senator Pat Roberts was in Topeka today to rally for the facility.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Dozens of students at Lawrence High School were 'killed off' today to teach students a sobering lesson about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
A bit of weather history brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Alan Mulally, leader of one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, is coming to Lawrence next month to join his mother in leading a parade.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Two days later, and it still stings. This afternoon, head coach Bill Self shared that sentiment at his first press conference since KU's 69-66 loss to Texas A&M last Saturday.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
After five games in Hawaii, Ritch Price's Kansas Baseball team is 5-0. this coming weekend, Tracy Bunge's Kansas softball team will try to equal that solid start.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
On the prep hardwood tonight, the Eudora Lady Cardinals faced off against the Ottawa Cyclones. The Cardinals we outplayed by Ottawa, losing, 56-32.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a team of designer put the finishing touches on city plans for Lawrence areas, a grim reminder to high school students on the dangers of drinking and driving, and Sen. Pat Roberts rallies a support for a bio-defense facility in Kansas.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., on Monday rallied officials behind an effort to land a $450 million federal laboratory that will work on disease threats. “Securing this facility would be one of, if not the greatest economic development initiatives in state history,” Roberts said in a speech to a joint session of the Kansas House and Senate.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
It was a full house last night at the Allen Fieldhouse for the showdown between KU and Texas A&M - actually the house was too full.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country, but for people younger than 35, its unusual.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
It's been more than a year since fire swept through the Boardwalk Apartments, killing three people and injuring at least 20 others and this week the man accused of setting that fire goes on trial.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
Tonight 6News introduces a new Sunday night series with Cathy Hamilton, editor of Boomergirl.com. In her first installment, Cathy looks at the ever increasing number of Boomer-aged women on the single scene and finds out how they are finding love.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
It was a "Souper Bowl" of a different kind at the Lawrence Arts Center yesterday.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
Parents of high school students in Lawrence have banded together for almost two years now, providing support for one another and learning valuable parenting strategies from local experts along the way.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
Heading into last night's game, history was definitely on the Jayhawks' side. In the previous 11 match-ups KU had never lost to Texas A&M.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
Last night's loss was not enough to deter the KU men's basketball team from holding its annual Special Olympics basketball clinic.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
In prep action this weekend, Free State boys swim and diving team finished fifth at the Sunflower League meet.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
The Free State boys basketball team knocked off previously unbeaten Shawnee Mission East 67-60 in overtime.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
The state identifies three intersections as among Lawrence's most dangerous, but you may be surprised by the ones they've picked.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
The postal worker struck by a truck Thursday in downtown Lawrence is in serious but stable condition tonight.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
A former KU police officer claims he was wrongfully fired for accessing his girlfriend's campus email account and that the department discriminated against him because he's a white male.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Twelve days of independence results in more than 10 years of additional imprisonment.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
A former group-home worker accused of abusing a mentally disabled client pleads no contest to a reduced charge.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
The state supreme court upholds the conviction of a rural Oskaloosa man sentenced to life in prison for killing his 14 year old sister-in-law in 1999.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Although he doesn't get to walk the red carpet at next week's Grammy Awards, KU associate professor Robert Koenig is nominated for an award.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Years of tight quarters and portable classrooms are over for one local junior high school.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Just days after city crews attempt to make an ice rink in Watson Park, police are called there for a possible child endangerment report.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
While lining up before a basketball game is a KU tradition, students had an additional reason for it today. The KU-Texas A&M game tomorrow will take center stage nationally as part of ESPN's college basketball gameday.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
According to the guys playing in the game, it's a rivalry that's comparable to Lawrence High versus Free State High. It's the 4A version of the city showdown, only these two cities - Eudora and Baldwin - really don't like the other city.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Sticking with class 4A, the Piper Pirate boys taking on Leavenworth Immaculata at home.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
The Lawrence High boys hooked up with Sunflower League foe Olathe East tonight at the Jungle.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
The red-hot Lawrence High girls basketball team goes for win number six in a row tonight against Olathe East.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Earlier this week, the Jayhawks showed they definitely belonged on "Big Monday." Tomorrow night in prime time, KU hopes to hold home court when ESPN College Gameday come to town for a much anticipated match-up against No. 8 Texas A&M.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, state identifies three intersections as Lawrence's most dangerous, students and staff at Southwest Junior High move to new rooms, and details of a lawsuit filed by a former KU police officer against the department.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Daryl D. Pickens Jr., 36, suffered critical leg, face and neck injuries just before 6 a.m. when his 1991 Ford F150 pickup struck the pillar just west of the Kansas Highway 7 interchange.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
Convicted murderer John Manard told a judge he had no regrets about escaping from the prison in February 2006 and any sentence the court might impose would be “a small sacrifice” for the twelve days he spent on the outside.
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
A legislative committee Friday rejected a proposed moratorium on coal-burning power plants. The only lawmaker who could be heard opposing the motion to derail the bill was state Rep. Vaughn Flora, D-Topeka, who authored the proposed moratorium.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Downtown mail carrier Jerry Totten was seriously injured today after he was hit by a truck while trying to cross the street. It happened this morning at the intersection of seventh and New Hampshire.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Representative Lance Kinzer filed legislation to prohibit cities and counties from approving domestic partnership registries - like the one currently before Lawrence City Commissioners.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
The trial for Jason Rose - the man accused of starting an apartment fire that killed three people - will start next week with his confession allowed as evidence.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Young adults are taking part in a new addictive habit - and it's making our community a better place. Yes, we are talking about volunteering!
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Former Missouri Governor Bob Holden and KU graduate Scott Morris will be leading study groups which kick off later this month at the 'Dole Institute.'
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Molly Ivins, a caustic, yet, comic newspaper columnist, died earlier this week. More than 400 newspapers featured her columns.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
In January, the city issued 111 notices to property owners who did not clear their sidewalks within 24-hours of a snowfall.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Students in Douglas County are waiting longer to try drugs and alcohol, but using MORE than other students in the state when they do. That's part of the latest good news/bad news data collected from a voluntary state-wide drug and alcohol survey students take every year.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
While many of us may be familiar with the current issues facing KU, problems run deep at other universities in the state as well.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
The Kansas Baseball team, of course, won last year's Big 12 Conference Tournament for the first time in school history and is now ready for the new season.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Lovers of a good defensive battle should be in heaven this Saturday when the Kansas men host Texas A&M at Allen Fieldhouse.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Tomorrow night, the Eudora Cardinals face off against their biggest rival: Baldwin in the HyVee High School Game of the Week.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
In a rivalry game, the Eudora Lady Cardinals could not top the Baldwin Bulldogs, 47-38.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Students in Douglas County wait longer to try alcohol and drugs — but use more than other students across Kansas once they start.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a mail carrier is taken to hospital after a pedestrian-vehicle accident this morning, an effort at the Statehouse to stop Lawrence's proposed domestic partnership registry, and city commission candidates grade the community.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Details remain sketchy of the cross-border affiliation plan. KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway said this afternoon that some details of what the affiliations will look like haven't been finalized, and that KU likely would not release the contents of the letters of intent, which were signed Wednesday night.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Jennifer Hurley — facilitator for the PlaceMakers consulting team that is conducting a week-long planning session for the city — also told city commissioners and planning commissioners that she had never seen a community where developers are more upset with the amount of time it takes to have projects approved.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Rep. Lance Kinzer, R-Olathe, has filed legislation -- House Bill 2299 -- which would prevent any city or county from establishing a domestic partner registry that “recognizes any domestic partnership not recognized under state law.” The proposed registry before the Lawrence City Commission would recognize same-sex partnerships as well as opposite-sex, unmarried partnerships.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
During a motions hearing today, Judge Jack Murphy ruled that the trial of Jason Rose would begin as planned next week, despite a motion from Rose’s attorney asking the case be dismissed.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Helicopter ambulance takes victim from the scene.
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
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