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No is more excited about KU basketball recruit Cole Aldrich than, well Cole Aldrich. Cole has made some pretty bold predictions about next year's squad.
This year, with Cornish gone and a new offense in place, look for the KU football team to rely more on the passing game this season.
The LHS Lions dominated the Shawnee Mission South Raiders, winning 118 to 67.
Every 3 months, a group of Liberty Memorial High School Students (the former name for Lawrence High) meet for lunch to keep in touch with old friends.
Josh Evans is a little boy with a rare debilitating disease called 'Roberts Syndrome' who has become the poster child for the 'Dream Factory.'
More than a year and a half after Hurricane Katrina, we continue to feel the effects here in Lawrence. The city is preparing to take an in depth look at our own levee system.
The rainy weather may have played a part in two accidents tonight where pedestrians were hit trying to cross the street.
The incident lasted little more than an hour before a teenager who had escaped from the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center was apprehended less than a mile from the facility. However, local parents were upset that they were not informed of the incident as it was in the proximity of a local elementary school.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, tense moments in North Lawrence after a 17-year-old boy escapes and is captured again, and also the city is looking at its levees.
The McDonald's High School All-American game isn't the best showcase for big men, but the 6-11 Cole Aldrich still had a decent showing.
The 6-6 sophomore out of Kansas City averaged nearly 14 points per game this season and was named to the Wooden All-American Team.
Billy Keefe decided to celebrate her birthday in an unusual way.
A bill to allow gambling in Kansas is on its way to Governor Sebelius' desk after a lengthy session in the Kansas Legislature.
For the last three years, Free State High's Andy Petz has been a star for the Firebird baseball team, but he isn't too shabby in the classroom either.
The Tonganoxie softball squad had no problem defeating Jefferson West Thursday afternoon.
The Free State softball team defeated the ONW Ravens squad, 6-5.
The Lawrence High baseball team began the home portion of its 2007 schedule against Olathe South, and walked away with a 12-2 victory.
Head KU football coach Mark Mangino plans on simplifying the offense for his quarterbacks, among other items the team has been working on during spring training.
KU has partnered with the city to celebrate the art of movement with an entire day of dance. The event is called Dance Across Lawrence.
Dress rehearsal for this weekend's performance was held this afternoon for students at South Junior High School as they prepare for their final performance.
The group celebrated its month-long fund-raising efforts today by handing out checks matching last year's total of $50,000.
Each spring, a new flock of tenants take up residence in one couple's backyard, but this year, the Purple Martins have not arrived and that has at least one person feeling blue.
It's a frequent route for commuters and after a year of surveys, engineer studies, and a lot of money, the Mid America Regional Council put their ideas before public eyes.
Price Banks represents about 20 landowners near the site about 8 miles East of Lawrence - who believe the project will drastically change the rural character of the area.
Louis Galloway was found guilty last month of aggravated burglary and aggravated battery in an incident that occurred in September, 2005.
According to police, animal control responded yesterday to a report that three Pitbulls were running loose in the 700 block of N. 3rd st. Animal control spent an hour trying to round them up, then called police for backup. The incident ended with police shooting two dogs - killing one of them.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city partners with KU to have a day of dance this Saturday, and a look at this year's Wakarusa Festival.
Approval of the House-passed bill also ended 15 years of failure by gambling promoters.
Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Sherron Collins, and Darrell Arthur. That's four McDonald's High School All-American players that currently grace the Kansas basketball roster. Barring any leaps to the NBA, that Mickey-D number will jump to five next season.
When it comes to assisting kids in need, you might expect adults to be the ones doing the helping, but this afternoon at one local elementary school it was the young people who were involved.
The Lawrence High softball team will learn a lot about itself in 24 hours as the Lady Lions open their season tomorrow in Olathe against the defending state champion, East Hawks.
The Kansas football team was back on the practice field this afternoon as the Jayhawks are in the middle of 15 workouts leading up to the April 15 spring game.
Did you know every 15 seconds someone under 25 is affected with HIV? The KU group 15 Seconds hopes to inform students about AIDS and HIV with an AIDS awareness week.
It's not everyday the same orchestra that performs for presidents comes to Lawrence.
A KU student shot during a robbery in Denver is released from the hospital while another victim remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.
Lawrence police shoot two dogs in north Lawrence this afternoon, killing one of them.
The woman who helped a convicted murderer escaped last year from a state prison pleaded guilty to a related federal charge today.
Keep your Kleenex handy as allergy season is in full bloom, and this year its worse than most.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders hold off on rental registration proposal, and more about the prospects of expanded gambling in the state.
Under House Bill 2593, counties that are home to regents schools would be allowed to increase the sales tax by one-tenth of one cent to help finance infrastructure improvements. Bill sponsors said the plan also allowed for a property tax increase, although the language for that was not in the draft legislation.
Parents, their daughters, and one local doctor will have a candid conversation tonight about a controversial new vaccine.
Lawrence High track and field coach Jack Hood made his home coaching debut today. This afternoon, the Lions dueled with the Leavenworth Pioneers at 19th and Louisiana.
The Free State High softball team would like nothing more than to spend the weekend of May 25 and 26 in beautiful Wichita. That, of course, is the site of the 2007 state tournament.
Midweek games have not been kind to the Kansas baseball team so far this season. Last week, between two Big 12 series, the Jayhawks split two contests against Northern Colorado and dropped two to Wichita State the Wednesday before that.
You've probably seen them flying around a nearby light, but you've probably never seen one this big.
Negotiations between the Lawrence school district and the local teacher's union - the Lawrence Education Association - are underway.
A house panel is pressuring attorney general Paul Morrison to re-file charges against Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller.
The former home to Lake View Manor in southwest Lawrence could soon get new life, this time as a center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Police release more information tonight that large disturbance in downtown over the weekend.
A judge orders a former KU football player with a history of violence to spend 48 hours in jail and complete an anger management course.
A 9-year-old girl is life-flighted to a Kansas City area hospital after falling out of a tree.
The top two vote getters in last month's city commission primary also lead the pack when it comes to campaign finance this election season. As for school board candidates, those who spend more than $500 have until 30 days after the general election to file and itemized statement of all contributions they've received over $50.
Drivers on Iowa Street will have to continue to deal with four lanes for now as Lawrence city commissioners turned down a plan to add a center lane to a portion of Iowa Street.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lake View Manor may become a shelter for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and job growth is a key issue in the upcoming city commission election.
A bill that supporters said would prohibit illegal immigrants from getting state benefits, including in-state tuition, was dealt a major setback Tuesday. On a 65-56 vote, the House sent House Bill 2367 back to the House Judiciary Committee, which probably will take no action on the legislation, according to the committee chairman.
Bob Page, chief operating officer at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., today was named successor to hospital President and CEO Irene Cumming.
The Lions finished 1 and 2 in contests against three nationally ranked programs, now LHS must leave the road behind and concentrate on it's Kansas competition.
Two series into the Big 12 baseball season and the KU baseball team finds itself 2 games under .500.
With the NCAA Tournament now out of the minds of most Jayhawk fans, all attention has turned to the KU players who may enter into the NBA draft.
After the Jayhawks disappointing loss to UCLA in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers speak about what went wrong.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Students in Eudora start the Kansas Assessment tests tomorrow and they've never been more excited!
Unlike most students in Lawrence, those who attend Bishop Seabury are still on Spring Break - but instead of spending their extended time off sleeping in - these students are using the extra hours to help others.
The Kansas House approved a bill today that could bring casinos to Kansas - as well as slot machines at dog and horse tracks.
Douglas County Commissioners today approved spending nearly $350,000 for renovations to the Law Enforcement Center.
Twenty-seven year old Aubrey Gilbert had his first court appearance today stemming from charges from an incident that happened early Sunday morning in downtown Lawrence.
Commissioners will consider adding three 19th century buildings to the Lawrence register of historic places.
A group of volunteers work to remove a hidden danger from Lawrence playgrounds, but you may be surprise by what they're trying to eliminate.
A tragic end to Spring Break for several area college students as two Lawrence men are among those shot during an armed robbery in Colorado over the weekend. The incident occurred Sunday morning following a concert in Denver.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a group of local volunteers want to expand a program aimed to keep chemicals out of city parks and legislators debate expanded gambling in the state.
County commissioners today accepted a bid from B.A. Green Construction Co. of Lawrence to be the main contractor of the work. Green submitted a bid of $39,370.
Kansas moved a step closer to a major increase in legal gambling as the House on Monday approved a bill that would allow top-tier casinos and slot machines at racetracks.
Before we knew the outcome of last night's game, thousands sat on the edge of their seats, hoping KU would make a return to trip to the Final Four.
There's a new problem rooting is way into rural Douglas County - anywhere from 100-1000 pigs have been released into the land around Clinton Lake for hunting.
Switching gears to the diamond now where today the Kansas baseball team tried to steal a series from 14th ranked Oklahoma State at Hoglund Ballpark.
6Sports director Kevin Romary was at the HP Pavilion last night as a wrap up from San Jose.
If someone would have told you KU forced UCLA into a season high 25 turnovers, you'd think the Jayhawks would have a pretty good chance to win the ball game. Unfortunately, Bill Self's squad gave it away 21 times of its own and missed 19 easy shots to see its season come to an end last night.
But downtown Lawrence was not calm all night as police responded to a call shortly after 2 a.m. in which a pedestrian had been struck by a car in the 700 block of Massachusetts Street.
Former Kansas attorney general Phill Kline says he doubts he'll seek another elected office.
Could the fields around Junction City sprout rice paddies? State and local officials like the idea of growing a ground-breaking crop on the land.
Ever wish there were more hours in the day? That's something Lawrence teachers find themselves wishing for all too often.
So, just how did you wake up today, now that Kansas University is playing for a spot in the Final Four?
Concerns over housing safety in the Oread neighborhood have residents calling for higher rental standards. People living in the area say they want the same treatment in their high-density, multi-family zoned neighborhood as in other parts of Lawrence.
After defeating the BVNW Huskies 6-3, the Free State Firebird baseball team improved to 2-0 on the season.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys trounced KU to the tune of a 14-4 victory on the diamond.
Friday afternoon, both the Jayhawks and the Bruins held closed practices to prepare for a match-up of the region's top two seeds.
After 16 appearances, KU is no stranger to the Final Four. However, for current KU coach Bill Self, it would be a first for his coaching career.
6News took a trip to KU's Museum of Natural History to see what we could learn about the UCLA mascot, the Bruin.
About 150 cyclists from six states pedal into Lawrence this weekend for the 2007 Jayhawk Cycling Classic. The three-day event starts tomorrow with a road race and 10-mile team trial.
The 'Downward Dog' and 'Lotus' poses may be the next big method in treating the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments for cancer survivors.
The KU Public Safety Office is investigating the theft of four computers stolen from four classrooms in Summerfield Hall.
It appears rat poison is to blame for the tainted pet food that led to the death of more than a dozen dogs and cats in the US.
If the Jayhawks manage to pull out a victory over UCLA, city officials expect downtown Lawrence to errupt in celebration.
KU's road to the Final Four in Atlanta goes through UCLA. Tip-off for the showdown is 24 hours away and 6News reporter Mark Fagan caught up with some KU fans in San Jose on the brink of the big dance's biggest stage.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Jayhawk fans feel relief after matchup against SIU and look forward to the game against UCLA, and more about rental registration.
Moments after outlasting Southern Illinois to reach the Elite Eight in this year's NCAA Tournament, Kansas basketball players settled into their folding chairs in the locker room to answer questions about the Salukis' defense, Brandon Rush's efficient sharpshooting and Rodrick Stewart's inspired play. Then they told us what they'd be doing on the off day, the one before taking on UCLA in the regional finals Saturday.
Menu Foods, dealing with the after-effects of a massive recall of pet food, said Wednesday that it would shut down its Emporia plant for a few days but that no layoffs would be involved.
A body recovered this week on the Kansas River was that of a missing kayaker who capsized earlier this month, the Wyandotte County coroner’s office said.
Temperatures in the 70s, no humidity to speak of and, well, several hundred Jayhawks willing to rub it in a bit for the folks back home.
While most students are taking a break from the books during Spring Break, KU quarterback Kerry Meier has been studying the team's new playbook.
The Jayhawk baseball team hosts 14th-ranked Oklahoma State on Friday to kick off the home portion of their Big 12 schedule.
The Jayhawks survived the tight defense of the Southern Illinois Salukis to advance on to the 'Elite Eight' round of the NCAA Tournament.
One group hopes to clear up misconceptions about their beliefs on stem-cell research.
Advance voting started last week for the local elections in Douglas County and election officials say turnout has been less than stellar.
The city began its annual compost giveaway today. The compost is free and open to anyone interested - as long as its for non-commercial use.
A downtown mural project is awaiting city approval this week. The project would honor several black artists with strong ties to Lawrence.
A routine traffic stop near the East Lawrence toll plaza revealed 14 people suspected of being in the country illegally crammed into the vehicle.
The man known to the world as 'Bud' Melman on David Letterman's late night talk show died this week at the age of 85. Jayhawk fans will remember Melman for a slightly different 'late night' performance.
Journal-World Business Editor Mark Fagan caught up with some Jayhawk fans in San Jose and tested their knowledge of KU's opponent, Southern Illinois.
In a packed downtown Lawrence bar, a crowd of anxious KU fans couldn't help but feel a bit panicked during KU's tight win over Southern Illinois.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a routine traffic stop reveals illegal immigrants, and complete coverage of the Jayhawks' Sweet Sixteen game.
As we're sure you know, KU faces Southern Illinois in the Sweet 16 tomorrow night, but do you know the opponent's mascot?
The defending state champion Free State Firebirds opened the baseball season today.
The KU baseball team split a doubleheader with Northern Colorado today. The Jayhawks now stay home for a Big 12 series with Oklahoma State over the weekend.
It's official - Time Jankovich is on the way out, and Danny Manning is moving up, but that's not until after the KU hoops season comes to an end.
The KU men are preparing for the second weekend of the NCAA tournament for the first time in three seasons.
As for the Jayhawks Thursday Illinois - Southern Illinois - the Sweet 16 is nothing new. The Missouri Valley Conference champs have been to the big dance every year since 2002.
When KU and Southern Illinois take the hardwood in San Jose tomorrow, two of the top defensive teams in the nation will be going head-to-head.
Bruins, Panthers, Salukis, and Jayhawks, oh my. The four top seeds in the west regional are all still alive and all held practices at HP Pavilion in San Jose today.
When parents of students at one local elementary school wanted to start an after school program, they didn't' turn to the district for help.
The leader of a Lawrence private school will step down at the end of the next school year.
A Lawrence man who let police on a 130-mile chase across two states reaches a plea deal with prosecutors.
Investigators determine a fire early Sunday at a Lawrence property rental office was intentionally set.
Douglas County commissioners decide tonight to delay seeking a consultant to study major trafficway needs south of Lawrence.
A truck spins off a highway south of Lawrence today, seriously injuring the driver, and triggering a unique chain of events.
Once the season ends, either with a joyous victory and a national title or a heartbreaking loss and a postseason for questions, it’ll be decision time for some Jayhawks.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a different look at the showdown between KU and Southern Illinois, and the conclusion of the series about the effects of mining on small towns.
Fewer fender benders may be in the future for a notorious stretch of Iowa Street.
The Lawrence High basketball team is heading for warmer and hopefully dryer weather this weekend. Brad Stoll's squad will open its season on Friday in Tulsa. Okla.
Weather has once again put a damper on the KU baseball team's plans. Wet field conditions have postponed the Jayhawks game against Northern Colorado until tomorrow.
Let's head to the gridiron toddy, where last week the KU football team began spring practice on campus.
Kansas assistant basketball coach Tim Jankovich was introduced as the new head coach at Illinois State this afternoon.
The Kansas basketball team has arrived in the capital of Silicon Valley tonight. The Jayhawks play their sweet 16 contest Thursday evening in San Jose, Calif.
A Lawrence woman is sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing more than $300,000 from Jayhawk bowling supplying.
The investigation continues into a fire that destroyed a home in southwest Leavenworth County.
A historic battle may be brewing in east Lawrence to save a 137-year-old house.
Four months after the accident involving Kansas State's Cat Tracker fan bus in Lawrence, a passenger whose stuck his head on an overpass continues to defy the odds.
For many of us spring break means kicking back, sleeping in, and maybe heading out of town but for facilities and maintenance crews that work for Lawrence public schools, spring break means putting it into high gear and getting some work done.
A Lawrence man is found guilty of possessing a gun as a felon and will be sent back to prison.
Justice for the victim and relief tonight for prosecutors as a jury finds a Lawrence man guilty on all counts in the beating death of his longtime girlfriend.
More details tonight about a the local impacts of a nationwide pet food recall that involves 88 brands of dog and cat food.
Ten dogs and cats have died nationwide from eating a certain types of pet food and for one area couple and their cat, it may already be too late.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, while teachers and students look forward to spring break, work crews will be performing a lot of construction, and more about President Bush's visit to the Kansas City area.
It's an often overlooked link to the state's past, but for those still living in parts of Kansas where the mining industry laid its roots more than a century ago, the impacts go far deeper than the scarred earth left behind.
Brian Myers gives the highs and lows for March 19.
Assistant KU men's basketball coach Tim Jankovich has accepted the head coaching job at Illinois State and is expected to be introduced at a press conference tomorrow in Normal, Ill.
After three practices, it's break time for the Kansas football team. THe Jayhawks, like the rest of the KU student body, are off this week for spring break.
Kansas junior Rodrick Stewart isn't the only one in his family heading to the Sweet 16. On Sunday, his twin brother Lodrick scored 10 points for USC as the Trojans beat Texas to advance.
Up next for Kansas is Southern Illinois. Sounds like a perfect game to be played in St. Louis in the Midwest bracket right? Wrong.
For Kentucky, it was a frustrating afternoon for 40 minutes as Tubby Smith's team watched on as Kansas shot 75 percent from the field.
After the last two NCAA tournament, some KU fans called for the head of Kansas coach Bill Self.
For the first time in three years, the Kansas men's basketball team is still alive in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament as the Jayhawks punched their tickets on Sunday in Chicago by whipping Kentucky 88-76.
Your parents always told you not to play with your food, well today area kids got a chance to disobey good manners and have some fun with food.
Here's some news that should have you breathing a sigh of relief - four years of testing shows that air quality in Douglas County is good and that ozone levels are very low compared to the greater Kansas City area.
News tonight of a major pet food recall - 88 different kinds of dog and cat food brands have been taken off the shelves at stores such as Dillon's, Wal-Mart and Petsmart as a result.
Governor Sebelius says legislators are moving too slowly on health care issues as she chided lawmakers today for not embracing her plan to extend state health care coverage to all children under the age of six.
Douglas County leaders finalize a deal to provide incentives for finishing early to the contractor working on repairs to the Lecompton bridge.
Firefighters from several area departments are on the scenes of a large house fire just over the county line in far southwestern Leavenworth County.
The case of a Lawrence man charged with murdering his girlfriend will soon be in the hands of jurors.
A group of about 100 anti-Iraq war protesters rally in Lawrence today on the fourth anniversary of the war's beginning.
A Lawrence teacher is arrested for having sexual intercourse and sodomy with a minor.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a female teacher at Lawrence High School was suspended after being charged for indecent liberties with a minor, and the first part of a special series studying the environmental impact of mining.
In the midst of ongoing, contentious negotiations with Kansas University Medical Center, KU Hospital president and CEO Irene Cumming announced Monday that she is resigning effective in July.
A female teacher in her first year at Lawrence High School was suspended today after being charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a minor, a school district official said today.
The contractor, A.M. Cohron & Son Inc., would receive $10,000 for each day that repairs to the Kansas River bridge at Lecompton were completed enough to allow the bridge to reopen. The incentive would be good for up to 10 days, or a total of $100,000.
Red, cushion seats at the United center or the trusty Barcalounger in the rec room?
One of KU's favorite alums was on hand at the United Center today. Former Jayhawk guard and current Chicago Bull Kirk Hinrich watched his alma mater beat Kentucky today.
Of course the story-line of today's game had to be the sophomore trio of Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers. The three super soph's recorded 56 of the 'Hawks' 88 points.
Two traditional powers, but only one spot in the Sweet 16. This afternoon, KU and Kentucky squared off in Chicago in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
The son of supermodel Anna Nicole Smith is just one example - in recent years there's been an alarming jump in the number of deaths associated with the drug methadone, which is used to treat addiction to heroine and other opium drugs.
A sea of green flooded downtown Lawrence yesterday for the 20th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
One of the city's oldest parks is in the midst of a major facelift.
Nearly a mile of US Highway 59 shut down last night as a result of a two-car accident just south of Lawrence.
After one week of testimony, the state is expected to wrap up its case tomorrow against a Lawrence man accused of killing his longtime girlfriend.
A two-alarm fire causes significant damage to a Lawrence business.
Here at home, the madness continues as faithful fans gathered to watched the Jayhawks face off with Kentucky.
No question KU fans all over are celebrating. Our own Mark Fagan caught up with those jolly Jayhawk fans who had a chance to watch tonight's game in person.
The Kansas University men’s basketball team will return to Allen Fieldhouse tonight and is expected sometime between 10:15 and 10:45 p.m.
So, which of the blue basketball blue bloods — Kansas or Kentucky — will have luck on their side and survive their second-round matchup in Chicago, sending them into the NCAA Tournament’s regionals in San Jose, Calif.?
With the crimson and blue of KU sharing space at the United Center with UK's big blue, some unaffiliated fans might find it difficult to keep things straight.
After not receiving a bowl invitation at the end of last season, the KU football team is anxious to prove themselves worthy this year.
During the Kansas Jayhawks 107-67 victory over Niagara, former Free State High standout Brady Morningstar threw down a monstrous dunk to put the 'Hawks over 100 points in the contest.
The Kansas Jayhawks, intent on not losing in the first round for 3 straight years, attacked the basket against Niagara en route to a 107-67 victory.
Students across town are celebrating the beginning of Spring Break this afternoon, their parents, however, are more worried about keeping them occupied during the break.
The Tonganoxie School District is out two principals after an emotionally-charged school board meeting.
A new city park will bear the name of Lawrence's out-going Parks and Recreations Director.
Robin Roberts testified yesterday that Christopher Belone admitted to him that he had beaten Linda Begay after a dispute. Today, the defense questions the credibility of his testimony.
A woman lost control while heading East on the Kansas Turnpike earlier Friday afternoon. The woman was flown to KU Medical Center for emergency treatment.
A Lawrence police officer who shot and killed an armed woman in September will not face criminal charges.
Get the green gear ready to go! The 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off in downtown Lawrence at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
As a birthday gift for his mother, Ford CEO Alan Mulally donated a new van to the Lawrence Senior Center.
Journal-World Business Editor Mark Fagan caught up with several Jayhawk fans in Chicago who were enjoying the sights and sounds of the town while anxiously awaiting the Jayhawks first round match-up with Niagara.
Every year for the last 16 years, once March Madness fever sweeps across town, the students of Pinckney Elementary pull out their Jayhawk banner and head to the streets of Lawrence.
Ernie Shaw has been with the department for 31 years. He currently is the superintendent of recreation operations, meaning he oversees all recreation programs, recreation centers and the city’s swimming pools.
Sherron Collins grew up in 'The Windy City' and played his prep ball just blocks away from the United Center.
While no #16 seed has ever defeated a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Niagra Purple Eagles are still feeling very confident with their chances on beating KU.
After pummeling Penn. State by 13 two nights ago, the Jayhawks got rocked by in-state rival Wichita State last night, 18-3.
After Senior Jon Cornish rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time in over a decade last season, the team wonders who will step up this year?
Both KU and Niagra are fighting for the same thing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament: respect.
Since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams, no #16 seed as EVER knocked off a #1 seed, leaving KU fans with history on their side.
Journal-World Business Editor Mark Fagan caught up with several Jayhawk fans in Chicago and asked them for some 'editorial input.'
Schwegler Elementary teacher Gary Hammer was named the 'Sunflower Teacher of the Month' in a surprise assembly today.
While most of Lawrence is focused on a certain basketball competition, dozens of students at Langston Hughes Elementary are more concerned with a math competition.
More than 1300 Kansans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, and more than 500 people will die from it.
Last night, an SUV and a Sedan collided near 10th and Kentucky Streets, leaving one woman and an infant in need of medical care.
Organizers of the downtown farmer's market are looking to add an extra day of produce each week, but instead of hosting the market downtown, the plan calls for the market to be held in front of the Merc.
The owner of 'Naughty But Nice' was back in Municipal Court today on charges of running a sex shop in an illegal location.
On the stand during day 4 of the Christopher Belone Trial, Robin Roberts testified that Belone had told him he beat his girlfriend, Linda Begay, after finding her in bed with another man.
This year, the Lawrence Humane Society is working hard to raise funds for its expansion project - and a big part of their campaign involves a St. Patrick's Day Parade float.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, testimony resumes in the trial of a Lawrence man accused of killing his girlfriend, and talk that Guantanamo Bay may be closed and its inmates sent to America, including detention centers in Northeast Kansas.
The House on Thursday removed Kansas University Medical Center from its budget ax, but maintained requirements for the center to enter an affiliation with Missouri-based St. Luke's Hospital. "This puts the issue to bed for the Legislature, and allows us all to go forward," state Rep. Kenny Wilk, R-Lansing, said.
Online streaming video of the NCAA mens' tournament game is back and while it can meet the demand for fans to see out of market games, questions persist about potential impact on overall internet usage.
Last year, eight seniors helped lead the Free State High baseball team to its first state title. Today, all eight of those former Firebirds are playing in college. Meanwhile, back at 6th and Wakarusa, Mike Hill's team is trying to find a way to reload instead of rebuild.
To the diamond now where the KU baseball team tried to remain undefeated at Hoglund Ballpark this season with a win over Wichita State.
While the Jayhawk basketball team was loading the bus in Lawrence, the KU football team was just a few feet away beginning spring practice.
In each of the last two years ago, the Kansas men's basketball team has left Allen Fieldhouse for the first round of the NCAA tournament, only to return three days later. This time the 'Hawks left home, hoping to stay away longer than three days.
Thirty-five degrees, with rain eventually changing over to snow. No, that's not our forecast, but that is the forecast for Chicago this evening where the Jayhawks have arrived safely.
Becoming a top university of research is a big goal for KU officials, and today KU graduate students got a chance to show off their projects at the university's graduate research competition.
It's old, it's small, and parking is a bear. That's what area residents soon will be hearing about the Lawrence Public Library - but you might be surprised who's spreading the word.
There are plenty of things to do on school property in Lawrence - play on the playground equipment, use the wide open spaces for game or activities, but one thing you apparently can't do is camp.
The Kansas Legislature also came out with a bill that will certainly attract the attention of taxpayers this tax season.
Local high school students go head to head with the people who govern their school lives.
If you've been out enjoying the weather in Lawrence's parks this week you've probably enjoyed the work of one of city hall's longest running leaders.
Day three of a murder trial in Douglas County District Court has the defense attorney accusing one of the state's witnesses of committing the crime.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the man responsible for Lawrence's trails and parks prepares to end his career, and new ads will tout the city's new public library.
The measure now goes to the full Senate where it is expected to pass. “Generally speaking, bills that don’t actually do anything have a high rate of passage,” said Sen. Pete Brungardt, R-Salina, and chairman of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee.
About 10 rolls of paper towels had caught on fire around 11 a.m.
Two Lawrence towing companies were on the scene with troopers to try to clear the vehicle from the road, she said. The vehicle was removed around 10:30 a.m., as traffic was still backed up for about a half-mile each direction, witnesses said.
In 2001, the NCAA basketball tournament committee expanded its field from 64 to 65. That on added team added on game to the big dance. Tonight, the tournament opens in Dayton, Ohio, with that game - the winner of which will travel to Chicago to take on the No.1 Jayhawks of Kansas.
After an uproar at last night's school board meting, officials agree to let teachers have a say in major educational changes at their school.
To the diamond now, where the Kansas Athletics Department picked a perfect day to schedule a softball double-header with UMKC.
Mother nature provided a beautiful afternoon on the diamond as the Kansas baseball team hosted Penn State.
This time tomorrow, head coach Mark Mangino and the Kansas football team will have one spring practice under their belts.
For the first time ever, the University of Kansas plays the victor of the opening round game.
Lawrence City Commission candidate James Bush will soon leave his job as pastor of a Lawrence church.
I-70 may not be the only toll road linking Lawrence and Kansas City in the future.
The board of regents' chief executive officer gives Governor Sebelius some credit for tackling a backlog of repairs on university campuses.
State leaders are looking into tax cuts for seniors. House Bill 22-64 would mean seniors would not have to pay income tax on social security retirement benefits.
A KU institution is getting an overhaul as work started on a 600-square foot addition to Danforth Chapel - a popular wedding location for KU students and Lawrence residents.
Months of debate about two city projects come to an end in Tonganoxie.
A beating and robbery in a downtown Lawrence alley lands three men behind bars.
Testimony resumes today in the trial of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Lawrence City Commissioners prepare to crack down on problem bars and nightclubs.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence city commissioners are looking into requiring bar and nightclub owners to obtain new licenses, and a profile of retiring Parks & Recreation director Fred DeVictor.
The hospital's president and CEO, Irene Cumming, delivered that message this morning in Kansas City during a briefing to the hospital's board. The tentative agreement includes a commitment by the hospital to contribute roughly $12 million more to the medical center next year for an additional 39.5 residency positions, with the goal of adding 75 more in coming years, KU Hospital spokesman Dennis McCulloch said.
Last week marked the first time in Free State High history that both the boys and girls basketball teams made it to the state tournament in the same year.
Head boys basketball coach David Hall is resigning after 15 seasons as the Piper Pirates head man to spend more time with his young family.
KU will play the winner of the NCAA Tournament play-in game between Florida A&M and Niagra. Here we take a look at one of those teams: Niagra.
KU will play the winner of the NCAA Tournament play-in game between Florida A&M and Niagra. Here we take a look at one of those teams: Florida A&M.
Upon earning the #1 seed in the NCAA tournament, the Jayhawks must await the results of a 'play-in' game to determine their first round match-up.
Late last night, the Kansas Jayhawks returned from Oklahoma City only to be greeted by several happy fans cheering on the victorious 'Hawks.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Local travel agents say Chicago's proximity to Kansas makes it easy and relatively cheap for fans to see tournament action up close.
School officials have made headway on a lot of projects related to the March 12th, 2006 microburst, but there is still work to be done...
Around 8 am on Sunday, March 12th, 2006 - a microburst with straight line winds in excess of 80 mph tore through the city - damaging scores of buildings and causing an estimated 8 million dollars in damage.
Nine businesses served by the 'Lawrence Regional Technology Center' have attracted more than 60 million dollars in financing during the past four years.
Kansas Turnpike officials say the unidentified powder found in a trash can was disposed of - and won't be investigated further.
Police say a student attacked the Baldwin City Primary Center Principal with his hands, feet, teeth and possibly caused a broken rib on February 27th.
Christopher Belone faces a number of charges - including second degree murder and kidnapping - in connection with the death of his live-in girlfriend of seven years, Linda Begay.
Lawrence fire and medical leaders are proposing a new fire code that would ban open flame grills from the wooden decks of apartment complexes with three or more units.
A vocal crowd of about 25 attended tonight's City Commission Candidate debate, hosted by the North Lawrence Improvement Association.
The bridge over the Kanas River that connects Perry and Lecompton closes today for the next five months.
Proposed changes to the district's English as a Second Language Program enrage dozens of parents and teachers from one local elementary school.
Teachers said it would be a hardship on them to be certified. Parents were worried about losing longtime teachers who didn’t want to get the training. But after hearing comments and debating and discussing the issue for more than two hours, the Lawrence school board decided on a 5-1 vote tonight to go ahead with a controversial plan to designate Sunflower and Schwegler schools as “neighborhood” ESL schools.
Will re-open Tuesday at 9 a.m.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it's the one year anniversary of the Lawrence microburst plus everything you need to know if you're following the Jayhawks to Chicago for the NCAA tournament.
KU doesn't open play until Friday evening. But as of this morning, almost all flights from Kansas City to Chicago on Thursday and Friday were booked.
Say what you will about the holiday season or a nice summer vacation, but to a hoops-crazed town like Lawrence, this truly is the best time of year.
On the prep scene yesterday, both the Free State boys and girls basketball took home third place at the state tournament.
The defending Big 12 Tournament softball champions took the field today in the finals of the Jayhawk Invite.
30 wins, a Big 12 regular season title and a conference tournament championship - what does that get you? A No. 1 seed, more specifically the last one left.
For many women entering mid-life, means an opportunity for change, especially in the work force.
The St. Patrick's Day crown was passed down tonight after racers laced up their sneakers for the 18th annual Shamrock Shuffle yesterday.
Grab a notebook and a camera, here's your chance to get a journalist.
Tonganoxie middle schoolers will one day remind their grandchildren about the times they walked uphill, two and a half miles, down a busy street, with no sidewalks to get to school. Since the new school opened this January, students have been forced to tromp across front yards and through the street en route to class.
It was an afternoon of thrills for KU fans and while things were tense during today's Big 12 Championship final, the Jayhawk faithful have cause to celebrate and look forward to the real beginning of the real madness.
Commuters heading to or from Perry and Lecompton will have to allow an extra 30 minutes for their trip.
Police look for a young man today who they say robbed a convenient store at gunpoint.
After a stagnant first period, an inspired Jayhawk's squad held off the Oklahoma Sooners in route to a 64-47 victory in the Big 12 Tournament.
The season is over for the Free State girl's basketball team after a 73-49 loss to the Wichita Heights Falcons in the 6A Girls State Basketball Tournament.
The #3 Piper Pirates were held to just 30 points against the #2 TMP-Hays Monarchs in a losing effort at the State Tournament.
After an amazing season, the Tonganoxie girls basketball team has been eliminated from the state tournament by the Colby Eagles, losing 73-67 in OT.
The BV West Jaguars knocked the Free State Firebirds out of the Boys 6A State Tournament with a final score of 52-41.
André De Shields - a Broadway actor, singer, writer, composer, lyricist, choreographer, director and educator - is on the Kansas University campus this weekend to work with students and talk to the public.
An emergency helicopter took a female victim to a Kansas City area hospital after her car slammed into a brick wall at the Harvard Square Apartments.
This weekend the Annual Shamrock Shuffle takes place on the Kansas River Levee in North Lawrence.
Today, President Bush is in Brazil, where he and Brazil's president highlighted a planned ethanol deal.
Pinckney Kindergarten teacher Lynn Heffley earned the award for elementary teacher of the year while Lawrence High School English teacher Ron Lang won the secondary teacher of the year award.
Instead of operating just two elementary sites where non-English speaking students can attend school - board members will consider increasing that number based on how much they can reasonably accomplish and afford.
The 57 member University Senate voted unanimously at its March 1st meeting to support the idea of a Domestic Partnership Registry.
Lawrence Police are asking for your help in identifying two men that may have information about a recent string of dorm room break-ins at KU.
Witnesses say the 'War Mother Memorial' bronze statue was pushed off its base and onto the ground this afternoon, causing an estimated $16,000 in damage.
City Commissioners will discuss whether to create a new entertainment venue licensing system when they meet next week.
KTA crews emptying the trash along I-70 discovered a suspicious looking white powder. The substance forced three people to seek medical treatment and blocked off traffic to a portion of the Lawrence Service Center for hours.
Tonganoxie High School principal Tatia Shelton and Tonganoxie Middle School assistant principal Darren Neas each were suspended for three days, said school board member Darlyn Hansen. Reasons for the suspensions, which began Thursday and will continue through Monday, were not given.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence school district names its Teachers of the Year, and complete coverage of area high school teams fight for State championships.
Emergency crews are responding to a hazardous materials spill at the Interstate 70 service station east of Lawrence.
The University of Kansas medical school would have to guarantee that its proposed affiliation with a for-profit, Missouri-based hospital system won’t reduce the number of medical residents at the University of Kansas Hospital under a measure added to the proposed state budget Friday.
The proviso states that the KU Medical Center would get no state funding if it affiliates with St. Luke’s unless it also gets majority support from the KU Hospital board, the Kansas Board of Regents, and the Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education Board.
A Pinkney kindergarten teacher and a Lawrence High School English teacher have been named as the top teachers this year for Lawrence’s public schools.
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Iowa State Cyclones Friday afternoon to advance and face off against Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament.
After knocking off the #1 seeded Shawnee Mission West, the Free State Firebirds look to stop their next opponents, the BV West Jaguars.
After a tough win yesterday, the Piper Boys are in the final four and now must face off against the 22-1 Thomas Moore Prep.
The Tonganoxie Lady Chieftains took home a victory over the Abilene Cowgirls, winning the match-up 45-36.
In an exciting game that extended into over-time, the Free State girls basketball team managed to hold off Washburn Rural, 56-53.
The KU men's basketball team begins its march to a Big 12 Tournament Championship today against Oklahoma.
One local business supports budding high school photographers by exhibiting their work, putting it up for sale and using the money to hand out a scholarship for one of the best.
A new fleet of buses will soon arrive on the KU campus after student senators took an unusual step to get them approved.
Lawrence Police are looking for two men suspected of rifling through unlocked dorm rooms during a recent KU basketball game.
The city attracted nearly 800,000 day and overnight visitors last year, according to the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau - that's up 5.4 % from a year earlier.
There's an idea moving through City Hall that may require you to do more than just sharpen your saw to cut down your backyard tree.
The pilot blames the crash on failure of the tail rotor - saying it stopped working about 15 minutes into the flight - when the aircraft was near 1500 feet.
Doctor Linda Sue Warner will take over the top position at Haskell University. Thomas Dowd, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education in Washington DC made the final selection.
On Saturday, Stewart and Sarah Albert will gather around the Christmas tree and open presents with their 13-month-old son, Calvin. Stewart is a helicopter pilot for the Missouri National Guard who missed holidays while serving in Iraq.