Low-tech edition
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
The rainy weather may have played a part in two accidents tonight where pedestrians were hit trying to cross the street.
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Josh Evans is a little boy with a rare debilitating disease called 'Roberts Syndrome' who has become the poster child for the 'Dream Factory.'
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
The LHS Lions dominated the Shawnee Mission South Raiders, winning 118 to 67.
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
A bill to allow gambling in Kansas is on its way to Governor Sebelius' desk after a lengthy session in the Kansas Legislature.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Louis Galloway was found guilty last month of aggravated burglary and aggravated battery in an incident that occurred in September, 2005.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The group celebrated its month-long fund-raising efforts today by handing out checks matching last year's total of $50,000.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Billy Keefe decided to celebrate her birthday in an unusual way.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Lawrence High baseball team began the home portion of its 2007 schedule against Olathe South, and walked away with a 12-2 victory.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Free State softball team defeated the ONW Ravens squad, 6-5.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Tonganoxie softball squad had no problem defeating Jefferson West Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Approval of the House-passed bill also ended 15 years of failure by gambling promoters.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Keep your Kleenex handy as allergy season is in full bloom, and this year its worse than most.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The woman who helped a convicted murderer escaped last year from a state prison pleaded guilty to a related federal charge today.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Lawrence police shoot two dogs in north Lawrence this afternoon, killing one of them.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
It's not everyday the same orchestra that performs for presidents comes to Lawrence.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
A 9-year-old girl is life-flighted to a Kansas City area hospital after falling out of a tree.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Police release more information tonight that large disturbance in downtown over the weekend.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Parents, their daughters, and one local doctor will have a candid conversation tonight about a controversial new vaccine.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
A house panel is pressuring attorney general Paul Morrison to re-file charges against Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Negotiations between the Lawrence school district and the local teacher's union - the Lawrence Education Association - are underway.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
You've probably seen them flying around a nearby light, but you've probably never seen one this big.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Bob Page, chief operating officer at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., today was named successor to hospital President and CEO Irene Cumming.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Commissioners will consider adding three 19th century buildings to the Lawrence register of historic places.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Douglas County Commissioners today approved spending nearly $350,000 for renovations to the Law Enforcement Center.
Monday, March 26, 2007
The Kansas House approved a bill today that could bring casinos to Kansas - as well as slot machines at dog and horse tracks.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Students in Eudora start the Kansas Assessment tests tomorrow and they've never been more excited!
Monday, March 26, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Two series into the Big 12 baseball season and the KU baseball team finds itself 2 games under .500.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Ever wish there were more hours in the day? That's something Lawrence teachers find themselves wishing for all too often.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Former Kansas attorney general Phill Kline says he doubts he'll seek another elected office.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
6Sports director Kevin Romary was at the HP Pavilion last night as a wrap up from San Jose.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
So, just how did you wake up today, now that Kansas University is playing for a spot in the Final Four?
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
If the Jayhawks manage to pull out a victory over UCLA, city officials expect downtown Lawrence to errupt in celebration.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
The KU Public Safety Office is investigating the theft of four computers stolen from four classrooms in Summerfield Hall.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
6News took a trip to KU's Museum of Natural History to see what we could learn about the UCLA mascot, the Bruin.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday afternoon, both the Jayhawks and the Bruins held closed practices to prepare for a match-up of the region's top two seeds.
Friday, March 23, 2007
The Oklahoma State Cowboys trounced KU to the tune of a 14-4 victory on the diamond.
Friday, March 23, 2007
After defeating the BVNW Huskies 6-3, the Free State Firebird baseball team improved to 2-0 on the season.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Friday, March 23, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
A routine traffic stop near the East Lawrence toll plaza revealed 14 people suspected of being in the country illegally crammed into the vehicle.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
A downtown mural project is awaiting city approval this week. The project would honor several black artists with strong ties to Lawrence.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Advance voting started last week for the local elections in Douglas County and election officials say turnout has been less than stellar.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
One group hopes to clear up misconceptions about their beliefs on stem-cell research.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Jayhawks survived the tight defense of the Southern Illinois Salukis to advance on to the 'Elite Eight' round of the NCAA Tournament.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Jayhawk baseball team hosts 14th-ranked Oklahoma State on Friday to kick off the home portion of their Big 12 schedule.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
A truck spins off a highway south of Lawrence today, seriously injuring the driver, and triggering a unique chain of events.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Douglas County commissioners decide tonight to delay seeking a consultant to study major trafficway needs south of Lawrence.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Investigators determine a fire early Sunday at a Lawrence property rental office was intentionally set.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
A Lawrence man who let police on a 130-mile chase across two states reaches a plea deal with prosecutors.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The leader of a Lawrence private school will step down at the end of the next school year.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
As we're sure you know, KU faces Southern Illinois in the Sweet 16 tomorrow night, but do you know the opponent's mascot?
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The KU men are preparing for the second weekend of the NCAA tournament for the first time in three seasons.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The defending state champion Free State Firebirds opened the baseball season today.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
A Lawrence man is found guilty of possessing a gun as a felon and will be sent back to prison.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Fewer fender benders may be in the future for a notorious stretch of Iowa Street.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
A historic battle may be brewing in east Lawrence to save a 137-year-old house.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The investigation continues into a fire that destroyed a home in southwest Leavenworth County.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
A Lawrence woman is sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing more than $300,000 from Jayhawk bowling supplying.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
More details tonight about a the local impacts of a nationwide pet food recall that involves 88 brands of dog and cat food.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Kansas assistant basketball coach Tim Jankovich was introduced as the new head coach at Illinois State this afternoon.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Let's head to the gridiron toddy, where last week the KU football team began spring practice on campus.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
A Lawrence teacher is arrested for having sexual intercourse and sodomy with a minor.
Monday, March 19, 2007
A group of about 100 anti-Iraq war protesters rally in Lawrence today on the fourth anniversary of the war's beginning.
Monday, March 19, 2007
The case of a Lawrence man charged with murdering his girlfriend will soon be in the hands of jurors.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Firefighters from several area departments are on the scenes of a large house fire just over the county line in far southwestern Leavenworth County.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Douglas County leaders finalize a deal to provide incentives for finishing early to the contractor working on repairs to the Lecompton bridge.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
After the last two NCAA tournament, some KU fans called for the head of Kansas coach Bill Self.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Up next for Kansas is Southern Illinois. Sounds like a perfect game to be played in St. Louis in the Midwest bracket right? Wrong.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
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.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Red, cushion seats at the United center or the trusty Barcalounger in the rec room?
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Here at home, the madness continues as faithful fans gathered to watched the Jayhawks face off with Kentucky.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
A two-alarm fire causes significant damage to a Lawrence business.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Nearly a mile of US Highway 59 shut down last night as a result of a two-car accident just south of Lawrence.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
One of the city's oldest parks is in the midst of a major facelift.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
A sea of green flooded downtown Lawrence yesterday for the 20th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.?
Saturday, March 17, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
As a birthday gift for his mother, Ford CEO Alan Mulally donated a new van to the Lawrence Senior Center.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
A Lawrence police officer who shot and killed an armed woman in September will not face criminal charges.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
A new city park will bear the name of Lawrence's out-going Parks and Recreations Director.
Friday, March 16, 2007
The Tonganoxie School District is out two principals after an emotionally-charged school board meeting.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Friday, March 16, 2007
After not receiving a bowl invitation at the end of last season, the KU football team is anxious to prove themselves worthy this year.
Friday, March 16, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
The owner of 'Naughty But Nice' was back in Municipal Court today on charges of running a sex shop in an illegal location.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Last night, an SUV and a Sedan collided near 10th and Kentucky Streets, leaving one woman and an infant in need of medical care.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
More than 1300 Kansans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, and more than 500 people will die from it.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Schwegler Elementary teacher Gary Hammer was named the 'Sunflower Teacher of the Month' in a surprise assembly today.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Journal-World Business Editor Mark Fagan caught up with several Jayhawk fans in Chicago and asked them for some 'editorial input.'
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Both KU and Niagra are fighting for the same thing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament: respect.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Sherron Collins grew up in 'The Windy City' and played his prep ball just blocks away from the United Center.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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?
Thursday, March 15, 2007
After pummeling Penn. State by 13 two nights ago, the Jayhawks got rocked by in-state rival Wichita State last night, 18-3.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Local high school students go head to head with the people who govern their school lives.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Kansas Legislature also came out with a bill that will certainly attract the attention of taxpayers this tax season.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
While the Jayhawk basketball team was loading the bus in Lawrence, the KU football team was just a few feet away beginning spring practice.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
To the diamond now where the KU baseball team tried to remain undefeated at Hoglund Ballpark this season with a win over Wichita State.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
About 10 rolls of paper towels had caught on fire around 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Lawrence City Commissioners prepare to crack down on problem bars and nightclubs.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Testimony resumes today in the trial of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
A beating and robbery in a downtown Lawrence alley lands three men behind bars.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Months of debate about two city projects come to an end in Tonganoxie.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The board of regents' chief executive officer gives Governor Sebelius some credit for tackling a backlog of repairs on university campuses.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
I-70 may not be the only toll road linking Lawrence and Kansas City in the future.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Lawrence City Commission candidate James Bush will soon leave his job as pastor of a Lawrence church.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
For the first time ever, the University of Kansas plays the victor of the opening round game.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
This time tomorrow, head coach Mark Mangino and the Kansas football team will have one spring practice under their belts.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Mother nature provided a beautiful afternoon on the diamond as the Kansas baseball team hosted Penn State.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
To the diamond now, where the Kansas Athletics Department picked a perfect day to schedule a softball double-header with UMKC.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Proposed changes to the district's English as a Second Language Program enrage dozens of parents and teachers from one local elementary school.
Monday, March 12, 2007
The bridge over the Kanas River that connects Perry and Lecompton closes today for the next five months.
Monday, March 12, 2007
A vocal crowd of about 25 attended tonight's City Commission Candidate debate, hosted by the North Lawrence Improvement Association.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Kansas Turnpike officials say the unidentified powder found in a trash can was disposed of - and won't be investigated further.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Nine businesses served by the 'Lawrence Regional Technology Center' have attracted more than 60 million dollars in financing during the past four years.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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...
Monday, March 12, 2007
Local travel agents say Chicago's proximity to Kansas makes it easy and relatively cheap for fans to see tournament action up close.
Monday, March 12, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Late last night, the Kansas Jayhawks returned from Oklahoma City only to be greeted by several happy fans cheering on the victorious 'Hawks.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Police look for a young man today who they say robbed a convenient store at gunpoint.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Commuters heading to or from Perry and Lecompton will have to allow an extra 30 minutes for their trip.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Grab a notebook and a camera, here's your chance to get a journalist.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
The St. Patrick's Day crown was passed down tonight after racers laced up their sneakers for the 18th annual Shamrock Shuffle yesterday.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
For many women entering mid-life, means an opportunity for change, especially in the work force.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
The defending Big 12 Tournament softball champions took the field today in the finals of the Jayhawk Invite.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
On the prep scene yesterday, both the Free State boys and girls basketball took home third place at the state tournament.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
City Commissioners will discuss whether to create a new entertainment venue licensing system when they meet next week.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
The 57 member University Senate voted unanimously at its March 1st meeting to support the idea of a Domestic Partnership Registry.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Today, President Bush is in Brazil, where he and Brazil's president highlighted a planned ethanol deal.
Friday, March 9, 2007
This weekend the Annual Shamrock Shuffle takes place on the Kansas River Levee in North Lawrence.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
The BV West Jaguars knocked the Free State Firebirds out of the Boys 6A State Tournament with a final score of 52-41.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
The #3 Piper Pirates were held to just 30 points against the #2 TMP-Hays Monarchs in a losing effort at the State Tournament.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Emergency crews are responding to a hazardous materials spill at the Interstate 70 service station east of Lawrence.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Friday, March 9, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Lawrence Police are looking for two men suspected of rifling through unlocked dorm rooms during a recent KU basketball game.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
A new fleet of buses will soon arrive on the KU campus after student senators took an unusual step to get them approved.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
The KU men's basketball team begins its march to a Big 12 Tournament Championship today against Oklahoma.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
In an exciting game that extended into over-time, the Free State girls basketball team managed to hold off Washburn Rural, 56-53.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
The Tonganoxie Lady Chieftains took home a victory over the Abilene Cowgirls, winning the match-up 45-36.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
After knocking off the #1 seeded Shawnee Mission West, the Free State Firebirds look to stop their next opponents, the BV West Jaguars.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Iowa State Cyclones Friday afternoon to advance and face off against Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Linda Sue Warner, of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is Haskell Indian Nations University's next president. Thomas M. Dowd, director of the Bureau of Indian Education in Washington, D.C., made the selection.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city is gaining popularity as a visitor destination, and details of a doctor leaving KU Med Center.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
The team bus left from Allen Fieldhouse about 1:30 for Topeka's Forbes Field. At Forbes, the team will board a plan for their flight to Oklahoma City and a first-round match-up with the Oklahoma Sooners. Kansas squeaked by the Sooners in Norman, Okla., when they met earlier this season.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
State lawmakers look to put an end to an increasingly rapid crime trend. Theft of materials like copper, brass and stainless steal are skyrocketing and a new bill in the senate would add regulations to those who buy and sell the materials.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Lawrence police arrest two men accused of following a man home from a local nightclub, then beating and robbing him.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Work begins today to bring a national retail pharmacy to town.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Local high school students turn their attention to a global issue after seeing a documentary about thousands of Ugandan children who've been kidnapped and forced to fight as soldiers, two high school seniors decided to make a difference.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
A bill to make English the state's official language continues to move forward as house members tweaked it to make it less objectionable.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
It's March Madness and basketball fans everywhere have the fever, but at Free State Brewery here in Lawrence they've got a different kind of fever in 64 different varieties.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
The Firebirds entered the 6A state tournament as the 8th seed, setting up Chuck Law's squad for a match-up with top seeded Shawnee Mission West this evening in Emporia.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
At the 4A level, the third-seeded Piper Pirates opened their state title run against Andover Central this evening in Salina.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
While Wednesday belongs to the boys, Thursday is all about the ladies. Tomorrow the Free State girls basketball team opens state tournament play against No. 4 Washburn Rural in Emporia.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
In class 4A, Tonganoxie High makes it fifth-ever trip to the state showcase, this time as the top seed taking on No. 8 Abilene in Salina.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
The KU ladies were also in action tonight in the second round of the Big 12 Conference Women's Tournament against Baylor in Oklahoma City.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
A former Free State Firebird is headed to the NCAA tournament.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, local high school students are trying to spread the word about the civil war in Uganda, and Kansas lawmakers continue discussions of making English the state's official language.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Supporters of declaring English the official language of Kansas said Wednesday it would help immigrants succeed, but opponents said the legislation was an insult. “This bill is a slap in the face of all the good people of this state -- loyal Americans, loyal Kansans -- who happen to speak languages other than English,” Phillip DeLaTorre of Lawrence told the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee. But state Rep. Mario Goico, R-Wichita, said, “What this bill will do is unlock the door and allow people to thrive.”
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Partners Kansas University and KU Hospital -- at odds over a planned affiliation with a Missouri hospital -- also disagreed Wednesday on whether progress was being made in resolving the dispute.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Lawrence City Commissioners give a major tax break to an east Lawrence business.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
An Olathe man involved in a motorcycle accident Sunday in west Lawrence dies from his injuries.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Fire forces evacuation of a Tennessee Street apartment complex tonight.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A fire early this morning damages and destroys a pickup truck south of Eudora.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Lawrence police make a disturbing discovery while serving a search warrant on a residence in south Lawrence.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A Lawrence man convicted in the 1984 rape and murder of an elderly woman will soon be up for parole.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would add extra steps for minors in Kansas to get an abortion.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Changes for Lawrence school administrators means savings for the district, but that won't mean the money will be available for programs materials.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
College students say they're experiencing an unforgettable spring break, and it's right here in Lawrence.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Here's what the Kansas men do know: they have the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament, and they've earned a bye in the first round. What the Jayhawks don't know is who their opponent will being round two.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A 27-4 record, a Big 12 conference regular season championship, a top-4 ranking and a top 25 RPI rating may not be enough to earn the Kansas men's basketball team a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. However, three wins this weekend and it would be hard to deny the Jayhawks a top seed in the big dance.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The Kansas women opened play in the Big 12 Tournament down in Oklahoma City this evening against Oklahoma State.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
It was a beautiful afternoon for some baseball as the Kansas Jayhawks took on Tabor College at Hoglund Ballpark today.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The Firebirds tip-off tomorrow in the state tournament in Emporia after two sub-state upsets earned them the 8th seed in the 6A bracket.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The Piper boys basketball team started the season as the top-ranked team in class 4A and now take the No. 3 seed to tomorrow's state tournament in Salina.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Habitat for Humanity receives a helping hand, and more on the talks about the affiliation between KU Med and St. Luke's in Kansas City.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A proposal to sell Kansas University Hospital that emerged last week in the Senate got a foothold in the House on Tuesday. Under the proposal by state Sen. Chris Steineger, D-Kansas City, the state would sell KU Hospital and use the proceeds to pay for repairs at regents universities and help the state pension system. State Rep. Lee Tafanelli, R-Ozawkie, introduced a companion bill to Steineger’s in the House Appropriations Committee.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Two measures sought by conservatives to restrict cloning research may be dead for the 2007 legislative session. Hearings on the bills, which had been scheduled for Tuesday before the House Federal and State Affairs Committee, were postponed indefinitely.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
An Olathe man injured in a weekend motorcycle accident in Lawrence, died Monday at Kansas University Hospital, Kansas City, Kan, Lawrence Police said this morning.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
President Bush named former Sen. Bob Dole and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala on Tuesday to lead an investigation of problems at the nation's military and veterans' hospitals.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
A fire early this morning destroyed a pickup truck and damaged a house south of Eudora, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. No one was injured.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Two new cases of mumps have been reported. A KU spokesman confirms the 22 and 23-year-old individuals are KU students. With Spring Break right around the corner, health officials say they want to get the word out now about what people should do if they think they have mumps - and what they can do to avoid it.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Early Saturday morning, a man wearing a ski mask and armed with a handgun somehow was able to get into an apartment at The Hawker.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Douglas County Commissioners say they think Craig Weinaug is doing a good job of guiding the county through the implementation of rural development and subdivision regulations and rewarded him with a 4% pay raise.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Lawrence City Manager David Corliss is set to receive a 4% raise at tomorrow night's city commission meeting.
Monday, March 5, 2007
A candidate forum tonight at the library drew a standing room only crowd as Lawrence voters got their first chance to hear from the City Commission and School Board candidates running in the general election.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Superintendent Randy Weseman announces a restructuring plan today - effective at the start of the 2007-2008 school year.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Representatives from the KU Medical Center were at the Capitol today - one week after a controversial suggestion to sell the hospital.
Monday, March 5, 2007
You've seen the crime shows on TV, now's your chance to find out what life is really like for the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday.
Monday, March 5, 2007
County Commissioners reached agreement today with 'tenants to homeowners' to add new homes to a county-owned lot in the 1100 block of Rhode Island Street.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Four weeks of fresh food does a body good - at least that's the way it worked for 29-year-old Daniel Fisher. On January 25th the self-proclaimed fast food junkie began participating in a very local experiment.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Upon hearing that some troops overseas spend their downtime hitting golf balls, Kyle Taylor, one of the owners of Golf USA, collected 2500 clubs and over 12,000 balls to send abroad.
Monday, March 5, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, March 5, 2007
KU sophomore Julian Wright has earned First Team All-Big 12 honors in both major polls, today. Julian is the only Jayhawk to do so.
Monday, March 5, 2007
With 31 games in the books, the Jayhawks pulled off an impressive 27-4 record to earn them the Big 12 title, but now it's tournament time and the Jayhawks look to extend their winning ways.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Kevin Durant, the most talked about player in the country, came in to Allen Fieldhouse with a lot of pressure on his back - and he responded with 25 amazing first half points finishing with 32 points.
Monday, March 5, 2007
It's hard to throw a party, break up with your boyfriend, or fail a class these days on the KU campus without it being reflected on the popular website facebook.com. It's just one sign of the changing face of communication.
Monday, March 5, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, after a months-long quite period mumps are back in Douglas county and restructuring is taking place at the Lawrence school district's administrative level.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug received a 4 percent compensation increase today from Douglas County commissioners.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
It's a lucky end to an almost deadly night as police respond to a home invasion call early Saturday morning at the Hawker Apartments.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
A man was seriously injured in an accident this evening, but the motorcycle he was driving barely has a scratch.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Moms and dads are usually the ones working overtime to take care of their families, but in this case, a local parent education group is carrying some of the load - asking the state legislature to help them - help parents, help their kids.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
It's no secret southern Leavenworth County is a booming area. The city of Basehor is growing at a feverish pace and the school district can't keep up.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
City commissioners could soon approve a major tax break for an east Lawrence business looking to expand.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
It's a playground for your pooch and it's getting some much needed improvements.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
A fundraiser for the Lawrence St. Patrick's Day parade brought in some major green yesterday.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Play ball - finally! After numerous delays due to bad weather, the first home game of the 2007 KU baseball season took place today at Hoglund Ballpark.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
After winning the Big 12 regular season team title yesterday at Allen Fieldhouse, some individual Jayhawks were honored today as the League announced the coaches picks for the All-Big 12 team.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
In girls class 6A, Free State beat cross-town rival Lawrence High for the third time this season, 36-30 to advance to the state tournament in Emporia.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
In 4A action last night, the Tonganoxie Lady Chieftains advanced to state with a 46-34 win over Eudora.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
The Piper Pirates punched their ticket to the state tournament with a 41-39 win over Baldwin.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Yesterday at the state bowling meet, the Firebirds placed second overall as a team behind Maize.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Armed man invades women's home in the 1000 block of Missouri.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Flames could be seen coming from the second floor window of a home near 28th and Ousdahl. One person was taken by ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment.
Friday, March 2, 2007
The city is growing - but not as much as it used to - and the smaller numbers could have a big impact on future growth plans.
Friday, March 2, 2007
A tornado that claimed eight lives at an Alabama High School Thursday raises the question of school's tornado procedures.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Dr. Seuss did more than just write children's classics, he helped change a generation of struggling readers into literature lovers!
Friday, March 2, 2007
A Lawrence woman will serve nearly six years in federal prison for trying to arrange a 'hit' on her ex-boyfriend.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Chuck and Karen Warner will guide the Douglas County United Way Fund Drive for 2007-2008. Last year's drive brought in 1.63 million dollars.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Members of the Lawrence Children's Choir will soon join the ranks of some of the most famous musicians in history as they take the stage at Carnegie Hall.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Speaking to a packed house on the K-State campus, former President Bill Clinton focused his speech on globalization while making a visit through Kansas.
Friday, March 2, 2007
KU's student-athlete advisory committee is working on a plan to create and distribute an alternative to the infamous T-shirt that contains an implied obscenity directed at KU rival Missouri.
Friday, March 2, 2007
The Lawrence High boys finished their season 15-7 after a 69-48 loss to the Leavenworth Pioneers in the Sub State Title Game.
Friday, March 2, 2007
In the Sub State Title Game, the Free State boys knocked off the Olathe South Falcons, 49-34, behind 18 points from Christian Ballard.
Friday, March 2, 2007
In the 4A Sub State Semifinals, the Tonganoxie Lady Chieftains easily defeated the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, 57-34.
Friday, March 2, 2007
The Baldwin Bulldogs were eliminated from the 4A Sub State Semifinals at the hands of Eudora, 42-30.
Friday, March 2, 2007
KU head coach Bill Self predicted this preseason that Kevin Durant would be an amazing player and now he hopes his Jayhawks can stop him Saturday morning for sole possession of the Big 12 title.
Friday, March 2, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, one person suffers minor injuries after a fire breaks out in east Lawrence, and a group of KU students say a t-shirt message taunting Missouri is worn out.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Lawrence Douglas County Fire-Medical crews responded to a duplex at 1027 New Jersey at 7:06 a.m.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Division Chief Doug Green says the first crews on the scene saw light smoke coming from the home -- and extinguished a fire in an office area.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Shortly after 11 last night, a one-vehicle accident occurred near 23rd and Alabama. Three people were injured in the accident.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
In all, five people have been arrested since the BB gun trouble was first reported early Wednesday morning.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
City leaders briefed downtown businesses on their plans to begin the third straight year of a waterline replacement project.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
After a visit to Washington D.C., Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius returns to Kansas - with some surprising things to say about her trip.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
It's not unusual to see green foods in a school cafeteria - but green eggs and ham? Kids from Eudora's Nottingham Elementary enjoyed the famous dish to honor Dr. Seuss' 103rd birthday.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Several Lawrence residents have been engaging in rock, paper, scissors battles at a local bar for a chance to compete in the finals in Las Vegas.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
With sole possession of the Big 12 title on the line, the stakes have gotten even higher for KU's upcoming battle against Texas this Saturday.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
The Free State Lady Firebirds advanced to the next round of the 6A Girls Sub-State Tournament after a victory over the Leavenworth Pioneers, 63-33.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
The Lady Lions pulled out a clutch victory over Shawnee Mission North West to advance to the next round of the 6A Girls Sub-State Tournament, winning 56-54.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
To advance to the next round of the 4A Boys Sub-State Tournament, the Piper Pirates easily topped the Bishop Ward Cyclones, 76-56.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
The Baldwin Bulldogs advanced to the next round of the 4A Boys Sub-State Tournament after a close victory over the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, 40-38.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Exactly one month after being seriously injured in an accident in downtown Lawrence, Jerry Totten has returned to work. The doctors predicted it would take three months, but Jerry figured he would only need one.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
A car slammed into a utility pole on K-10 Highway just before four o'clock this afternoon. The accident sent two women to area hospitals.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
A car carrying two females drove off the north side of westbound Kansas Highway 10 near O'Connell Road, striking a utility pole and causing a live wire to fall nearby.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, police make another arrest in BB gun vandalism, and an injured mailman is back at work.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
The president of AT&T in Kansas is Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ choice to become the state’s next secretary of commerce. David D. Kerr, who also serves as chairman of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, now awaits Senate confirmation as Sebelius’ appointment to replace Howard Fricke, who announced his retirement at the end of last year.
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