Story archive for May 2007

Thursday, May 31

6News video: Getting a shot in Douglas County will now sting a little more

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Responding to a 6% city budget cut, the health department shoots up the cost of vaccines. The health department says between declining money from grants and now the city, they're using more reserve funds and barely breaking even.

6News video: Year-long construction project on Kasold nears end

Thursday, May 31, 2007

The year-long project on Kasold Drive nears a long-awaited end as crews put the finishing touches on 6 million dollars worth of repairs.

6News video: Early-morning fire inures one woman

Thursday, May 31, 2007

An early-morning fire injures one woman as she tries to help her dog escape the flames.

6News video: Police searching for suspects in in home burglary case

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Two armed men force their way into an East Lawrence home, ordering the women and children inside onto the ground.

6News video: KU Chancellor headed to China

Thursday, May 31, 2007

KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway is headed to China along with a group of KU faculty and administrators.

6News video: Local girl representing Kansas in national spelling bee

Thursday, May 31, 2007

It's bee season in the nation's capital and the sunflower state is buzzing with excitement. Kansas is represented by a speller who competed in the National Spelling Bee Finals tonight.

6News video: Greensburg city council accepts resignation of mayor

Thursday, May 31, 2007

The Greensburg city council accepts the resignation of Mayor Lonnie McCollum.

6Sports video: Rush to have surgery on Friday

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Injured KU basketball player Brandon Rush will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL early Friday morning.

6Sports video: KU's Arthur selected to tryout for World Championship team

Thursday, May 31, 2007

KU forward Darrell Arthur is one of 20 players selected to participate in tryouts for the 2007 USA Under-19 World Championship team.

6Sports video: KU women's golfer receives Big 12 honor

Thursday, May 31, 2007

KU golfer Amanda Costner was named to the Big 12 female sportsperson of the year.

6Sports video: Free State Athletic Director to retire

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Steve Grant, the only Athletic Director Free State High School has ever had, has decided to retire, effective immediately.

6Sports video: Nick DeBiasse named Scholar Athlete for the Month of May

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Lawrence High School senior baseball player Nick DeBiasse has been named the Scholar Athlete for the Month of May.

6News Now: Vaccination costs will be raised

Thursday, May 31, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, effective Friday, June 1, 2007, the health department will raise the cost of all immunizations by two dollars, and a timetable for the construction on Kasold Drive.

Heavy smoke forces apartment evacuation

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Lawrence Fire & Medical responded to a two-alarm fire early Thursday morning at a two-level apartment at 536 Ohio Street.

Wednesday, May 30

6News video: Bridge inspection shows bigger problems for Tongie

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

A routine bridge inspection turns up a much bigger problem in Tonganoxie.

6News video: Proposed coal-plants at center for lawsuit

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

A Lawrence couple sues the state over a Kansas utility's plans to build new coal-fired electrical plants.

6News video: Police search for robbery suspects

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Lawrence police search for two suspects who attempted to rob two 20-year-old women at gunpoint early this morning.

6News video: International bio-science company opens shop in Lawrence

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

An Ireland-based bio-science company celebrates the opening of its north american headquarters right here in Lawrence.

6News video: Lack of regulation for security guards at question

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

They man movie theaters, apartment complexes, night clubs and sporting events, but private security guards are under no regulation from the state.

6News video: Lawrence's summer concert series starts up

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Area musicians are tuning up their instruments tonight to prepare for the return of a summer tradition in Lawrence.

6Sports video: Raiders prepare for opening day

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

On the American Legion diamond, the Lawrence Raiders are less than 48 hours away from playing their first contest of the season.

6Sports video: Free State looks to youngest to take charge

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Win 11 games and advance to the Class 6A state semifinals, and they will come. In this case, they, are an army of 75 at this week's Free State High's football camp.

6News Now: Biotech company open new headquarters

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the IdentiGEN bioscience company opens its new North American headquarters in Lawrence, and a look at the regulations which affect security guards in the city.

What do you know about foreclosures in Douglas County?

The Journal-World and 6News are seeking your help

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The Journal-World and 6News are seeking your help.

Keegan: He’s still a maybe for ‘07-’08

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The question on everybody’s mind before Brandon Rush tore his anterior cruciate ligament playing in a pickup basketball game isn’t any different than the one now being asked: Will he play next season for Kansas University?

Tuesday, May 29

6News video: Kinder, gentler security at Wakarusa Festival

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

t will be a kinder, gentler approach to security at the upcoming Wakarusa Music Festival.

6News video: Lawrence architects tapped to rennovate capitol building

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

When the Kansas State Legislature looked for someone to breathe new life into its' aging capitol building, lawmakers turned to a team of Lawrence architects. Now some eight years later, the firm's work continues amid questions about the project's size and cost.

6News video: Kansas Secretary of Commerce visits Lawrence

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The state's Secretary of Commerce visited Lawrence today to see what the high-tec hotbed has to offer and what the state can do to help.

6News video: School board appoints administrator

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

A rare Tuesday night meeting of the Lawrence School Board nets one new school administrator and sends a host of businesses home with honors.

6Sports video: Lions take third at baseball championships

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

On Monday, after a two-day rain delay, the Lawrence High baseball team played in the state semi-finals for the first time in a half-decade.

6Sports video: Raiders plan season

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The end of the high school baseball season means it's time to turn our attention to the Lawrence Raiders. The city's top American Legion team met tonight for an organizational meeting at CiCi's Pizza.

6Sports video: Reid named player of the week

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

A blast from the Jayhawk past is making a name for himself overseas. Former KU linebacker Nick Reid has been named NFL Europe's defensive player of the week.

6News video: Local artist uses flowers

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

This might not be the version of the birds and the bees you are used to, but it is one that KU professor and a Kansas artist say you need to know about.

6News video: Man flips truck, gets flown to KC hospital

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

A Lawrence man was seriously injured this morning after his pickup truck struck a tree near 21st & Barker.

6Sports video: Rush expected for regular season

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

On November 9 the Kansas Basketball team opens its regular season against Louisiana-Monroe. Head coach Bill Self believes junior guard Brandon Rush could be ready for that contest.

6News video: Prayer Booth no longer standing

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Vandals strike Lawrence's outdoor downtown sculpture exhibition once again. A piece called Prayer Booth no longer stands at the corner of 7th & Massachusetts after it was knocked over late Sunday night.

Keegan: With ACL torn, will Rush play for KU again?

In a word, maybe.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Don’t pin your hopes for the 2007-08 season on the wounded knee of Kansas University junior-to-be Brandon Rush, who soon will undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. If Rush returns at close to full strength, consider that a bonus, but don’t assume that’s going to happen.

6News Now: Statehouse renovations carry large price tag

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the costs of renovations at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka keep growing, and a look at the preparations for the Wakarusa Music Festival.

New principal named for Schwegler School

KU grad spent last two years in Topeka

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Jared Comfort is a Lawrence resident, a Kansas University graduate and for the last two years has been assistant principal at Williams Magnet School in Topeka.

One person injured in morning accident

The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

KC man killed in accident near Linwood

The fatality victim was David M. Armstrong

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

The fatality victim was David M. Armstrong.

Monday, May 28

6News video: Rededication remembers unnamed soldiers

Monday, May 28, 2007

Ancestors of Civil War veterans rededicate a special memorial today, carrying on the legacy of our history.

6News video: Lawrence residents remember sacrifices of armed forces

Monday, May 28, 2007

Lawrence residents gathered earlier today to celebrate the sacrifices of our armed forces.

6News video: Rain limits Memorial Day festivities

Monday, May 28, 2007

Today's rains didn't stop people from spending their day off outdoors.

6News video: Local group finds resting place for early settler

Monday, May 28, 2007

On this memorial day, and early settler to the area finally has a proper resting place.

6News video: KU scientists provides eye in the sky for tornado victims

Monday, May 28, 2007

Scientists from KU are helping recovery for Greensburg tornado victims by providing an eye in the sky.

Kidcast for May 28

Monday, May 28, 2007

Noah Malsbury gives the highs and lows for May 28.

6Sports video: Late rally can't propel LHS past BV West

Monday, May 28, 2007

Three inches of rain on Saturday, graduation on Sunday. Thanks to an off day due to weather and another day dedicated to senior celebrations, the Lawrence High baseball team had to wait 72 hours in between a state quarterfinal victory on Friday and a state semifinal showdown today.

6Sports video: Firebirds disappointed by state tourney results

Monday, May 28, 2007

On the 6A state softball side, Saturday didn't go as planned for the Free State Firebirds. Pam Pine's squad lost a semifinal contest to Derby, before falling in the third place game to Washburn Rural.

6Sports video: Lady Cardinals proud of state tourney run

Monday, May 28, 2007

At the 4A state softball tournament in Mulvane, the Eudora Cardinals completed an historic weekend with a run to the championship game.

Sunday, May 27

6News video: LHS grads reflect on high school years

Sunday, May 27, 2007

There was plenty of pomp and circumstance this afternoon as hundreds of seniors became graduates as Lawrence High students graduated first this afternoon.

6News video: Free State grads reminisce in memories

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Close to just one hour after the Lawrence High ceremony wrapped up, Free State High seniors took their turn at 4 p.m.

6News video: Scholarship helps Latino graduate

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Well college is the next step for many of today's graduates and the Latino Community Coalition of Douglas County is helping one now former Free State graduate get there with a little financial support.

6News video: Residents appreciate city's clean-up efforts at cemetery

Sunday, May 27, 2007

This weekend marks the third anniversary of the city taking over a local resting place with a history of neglect.

6News video: Local scouts honor fallen soldiers

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Despite the showers on Saturday, young scouts took time to honor fallen soldiers.

6News video: Pool openings brings health warnings

Sunday, May 27, 2007

School is closed and that means the pool is open but swimmers may not be the only thing wadding in the waters at area pools.

6Sports video: Older brother says Rush tore his ACL

Sunday, May 27, 2007

He may not be his brother's keeper, but he's sure sounding like his brother's speaker.

6Sports video: Lady Cardinals fall in championship game

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Yesterday two of our area softball teams were playing for a birth into the state title game and one team that did advance to the championship contest was the Eudora Lady Cardinals in Class 4A.

6Sports video: Free State softball takes 4th place at state

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Also playing in a state semifinal game Saturday morning was the Free State softball team.

6Sports video: Heavy rains postpone state baseball tourney

Sunday, May 27, 2007

On the prep baseball diamond, a champion has yet to be crowned in Class 6A as heavy rains in Wichita postponed games until Monday.

6Sports video: LHS lady's 4x400, 4x800 teams take second at state

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Just a few miles down the road in Wichita yesterday were the finals of the state track and field meet, but unfortunately no city schools took home a gold medal in running events.

Friday, May 25

6News video: Big changes in store for students just 48 hours before graduation

Friday, May 25, 2007

Because of a construction project that seriously hampers access to parking at Memorial Stadium, graduation ceremonies have been moved to the school district's backup location - Allen Fieldhouse.

6News video: Rashawn Anderson to spend over 15 years in jail for shooting

Friday, May 25, 2007

A judge orders a Topeka man to spend more than 15 years in prison for a shooting outside a Lawrence nightclub that killed one man and injured another.

6News video: Woman responsible for annual Memorial Day tribute begins to pass the torch

Friday, May 25, 2007

By Monday, every grave in the veteran's plot at Oak Hill Cemetery will bear a small bouquet and an American flag. However, after almost 30 years, the woman responsible for this annual tribute is beginning to pass the torch.

6News video: 24 Hours in Lawrence: Junkyard Jazz at the American Legion

Friday, May 25, 2007

If there's one place in Lawrence where time stops, it's the American Legion every Thursday night at 7:30. This is where about 100 people get their kicks to the sound of the Junkyard Jazz Band.

6News video: 24 Hours in Lawrence: A night on Massachusetts Street

Friday, May 25, 2007

We conclude our look at a day in the life of Lawrence with a staple of life for the younger crowd in town -- a night out on Massachusetts Street.

6News video: High gas prices won't stop Memorial Day travel

Friday, May 25, 2007

Even as gas prices continue to rise, a recent survey says Memorial day travel will actually increase this year.

6Sports video: Brandon Rush withdraws from NBA draft, returns to KU

Friday, May 25, 2007

KU basketball player Brandon Rush, who had earlier entered his name into consideration for the NBA draft, has now decided to return to KU for another season of Jayhawk basketball instead.

6Sports video: 3 area high schools are 3 wins away from a state title

Friday, May 25, 2007

The LHS baseball team defeated the # 2 Olathe East Hawks to stay alive in the 6A State Baseball Tournament. In other news around the diamond, the Free State softball squad defeated Shawnee Mission West and Eudora shut-out the Girard Trojans.

6Sports video: Day 1 goes well for local participants at All-Class Track and Field Meet

Friday, May 25, 2007

Day 1 results are in at the All-Class State Track and Field Meet and several local participants are still in the chase for a medal.

6News Now: High school graduations moved to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, May 25, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, work around Memorial Stadium will force Lawrence High and Free State High School graduation ceremonies to be held at Allen Fieldhouse, and high gas prices may affect travel on Memorial Day weekend.

LHS, Free State change location of graduation on Sunday

Friday, May 25, 2007

The graduation ceremonies for Lawrence High School and Free State High School will be held at Kansas University's Allen Fieldhouse, rather than Memorial Stadium, on Sunday.

Thursday, May 24

6News video: City's budget crisis begins to cost some city employees their jobs

Thursday, May 24, 2007

City leaders confirmed today one full-time employee is now out of a job and say more job cuts could come.

6News video: Proposed youth sports facility could cost city 40 million dollars

Thursday, May 24, 2007

New dollar figures released today show costs of nearly 40 million dollars for a new indoor and outdoor youth sports facility in Lawrence.

6News video: Lawrence man to spend nearly 50 years in prison for beating his girlfriend

Thursday, May 24, 2007

A Lawrence man will spend nearly 50 years in prison for beating his girlfriend to death with a table leg last summer.

6News video: Police investigate local bank robbery

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Police were called to Capital City Bank -- inside the HyVee at 6th and Monterey Way -- around two this afternoon to investigate a robbery.

6News video: 24 Hours in Lawrence: the afternoon docket call

Thursday, May 24, 2007

One of the most hectic places in Lawrence on any given afternoon is the Douglas County District Court. Their cases may not make headlines, yet everyday dozens of defendants move through the courtrooms. It's usually standing room only at the afternoon docket call.

6News video: 24 Hours in Lawrence: following an elementary school bus driver

Thursday, May 24, 2007

If you need a little extra energy, you might be able to borrow some from the group of elementary school students Jody Brown picks up and drops off every day of the school week.

6News video: 24 Hours in Lawrence: a trip to the grocery store

Thursday, May 24, 2007

As students get home from school -- we turn from our lives in the office -- to our lives on the home-front as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers. But during that transition from work to home, there's often one stop along the way...the grocery store.

6News video: LMH hosts annual 'State of the Hospital' address

Thursday, May 24, 2007

The community reception - held in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital's atrium - highlighted the hospital's accomplishments in the past year.

6News video: English visitors walking across America pass through Lawrence

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Two English visitors to Lawrence are finding a way to beat the high as prices - they're walking - not just in Lawrence - but across America.

6Sports video: Softball team adding to Eudora's rich history

Thursday, May 24, 2007

The town of Eudora is filled with history going back over 150 years. Now, thanks to the high school girl's softball team, there is more history being made in 'E-town.'

6Sports video: All-class State Track and Field Meet kicks off in Wichita

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Baseball and softball tournaments aren't the only state championships taking place over the weekend. The All-class State Track and Field Meet will also be taking place this weekend in Wichita.

BoomerGirl.com, KUsports.com win national awards

Thursday, May 24, 2007

The sites, which are owned by The World Company, won EPpy Awards Friday from Editor & Publisher and Mediaweek at the annual Interactive Media Conference and Trade Show in Miami.

6News Now: Hy-Vee branch of Capital City Bank robbed

Thursday, May 24, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, police are investigating a mid-afternoon robbery at the Capital City bank branch in Hy-Vee on west Sixth Street, and another installment of the 24 Hours project.

PLAY price tag could run more than $20 million

No consensus reached

Thursday, May 24, 2007

City and county commissioners, school board members and chamber leaders were presented a report detailing the feasibility of building several new recreation facilities that have been studied by the citizens’ group PLAY — Partners for Lawrence Athletics and Youth.

Belone gets 48 years for killing girlfriend

'I'm sorry that I wasn't man enough to have a good family,' he says

Thursday, May 24, 2007

'I'm sorry that I wasn't man enough to have a good family,' he says

Wednesday, May 23

6News video: South Junior High closes its doors for final time

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

School's out for many local children, but the end of the school year marks the end of an era for one local junior high.

6News video: Area lakes ready for busy Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Memorial Day is almost here, and that means busy times at area lakes.

6News video: Lawrence earns honor for residents' lack of stress

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Kick back and relax because travel guide publisher Frommers says we live in one of the most stress free places in the country.

6News video: Westar employees ensure bright start to day

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Giovanni Acabal and Karla Guerrero ensure our start to the day is as bright as it is early at the Westar Energy Plant in northern Lawrence.

6News video: Watching, waiting part of delivery nurse Colleen Walker's job

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Working with those expecting often results in plenty of unexpected moments and for labor and delivery nurse Colleen Walker, watching the clock and waiting is just part of the job.

6News video: Cooking for 550 a typical day for area school cooks

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Whether your family is growing or not, imagine what it would be like to cook for 550 - well that's just a typical day for a group of six women who prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for hundreds at Central Junior High.

6Sports video: Tonganoxie star inks with Kansas State

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

For four years, she's been a star athlete at Tonganoxie High School, next year she'll star at Kansas State University.

6Sports video: It's a family affair for the Free State softball team

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Being part of sports team is kind of like having a second family, but not if you're a member of the Free State High softball team, then it's literally your family.

6Sports video: Suspension revoked for LHS's DeBiasse

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Good news today for Brad Stoll, Nick DeBiasse and the Lawrence High baseball team, the LHS first baseman will be allowed to play in the Lions first state tournament game Friday.

6News Now: High water levels at Clinton Lake should not interfere with Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Memorial Day is just around the corner, and Clinton Lake officials expect thousands of people. Also, the next installment of the 24 Hours project, covering Lawrence from noon to 6 p.m.

Lawrence resident named to head KBI

AG: Bob Blecha 'epitomizes what a real Kansas lawman is'

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Attorney General Paul Morrison on Wednesday promoted Bob Blecha of Lawrence to lead the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Tuesday, May 22

6News video: Commission approves domestic registry 4-1

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Lawrence becomes the first city in the state to create a way to publicly recognize gay and lesbian couples.

6News video: Police search for attempted rape suspects

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Police investigate an attempted rape after a 25-year-old woman is found running nude in north Lawrence.

6News video: Bridges focus of turnpike renovation

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

It's the largest project in the 50-plus year history of the Kansas Turnpike.

6News video: Lawmakers focus last-day efforts on Greensburg

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The last day of the legislation called signy die is typically a ceremonial day, but this year circumstances forced lawmakers to get down to business.

6News video: Eugene George starts milking his day well before sunrise

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

We begin well before sun-up south of Lawrence, where Eugene George awakes well before dawn to milk his day for all its worth.

6News video: Mike Tennyson finds overnight hours prime to baking the day's goods

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

And there's nothing like a cold glass of milk to wash down a fresh pastry and for Munchers Bakery owner Mike Tennyson the overnight hours are prime time for baking the day's goods.

6News video: Hillcrest teacher honored by Wal-Mart

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The world's largest retailer surprises a Lawrence elementary school teacher this morning.

6Sports video: LHS hoping for more at state tourney

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

This Friday the 13-8 Lawrence High baseball team will play in its first state tournament game in five years and this year, Brad Stoll's team is hoping for more.

6Sports video: KU release's men's basketball non-conference schedule

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The 2007-2008 Kansas men's basketball schedule is out, sort of - non-conference games at least.

Commission approves domestic partnership registry

First in the state

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Registry will be first in the state.

Monday, May 21

6News video: City facing major budget cuts

Monday, May 21, 2007

With the city of Lawrence facing major budget cuts due to a revenue shortfall -- more details on the potential impacts emerge tonight. One location likely to see some noticeable changes due to a 6% funding cut - the Lawrence Public Library.

6News video: City continues push for domestic partnership registry

Monday, May 21, 2007

Lawrence could soon become the first city in the state to create a domestic partnership registry, which is a program that would legally recognize unmarried couples who live together and depend on each other to live.

6News video: KU's R.O.T.C. commissions more than 30 new officers

Monday, May 21, 2007

KU's R.O.T.C. branches held a commissioning ceremony this morning at the Kansas Union to introduce the newest officers of the United States Armed Forces.

6News video: Some students at Haskell aren't getting much of a Summer break

Monday, May 21, 2007

Haskell Indian nations University is offering summer school for the first time in years. About 200 students enrolled for the classes, which began today.

6News video: Sustainability Town Hall forum held at Liberty Hall

Monday, May 21, 2007

The next time you go to the grocery store, why not save your plastic bags to reuse, or better yet, bring a cloth bag? That was one of the many ideas discussed tonight at a sustainability town hall forum held at Liberty Hall.

6News video: Group helping Greensburg residents find and nourish missing pets

Monday, May 21, 2007

6News reporter Laura McHugh explains how one group is bringing comfort to the tornado-torn town of Greensburg, Kansas in the way only a pet can.

6News video: KU community has raised over $30,000 to help Greensburg

Monday, May 21, 2007

The KU community has raised more than $30,000 to help recovery efforts in Greensburg, the Kansas town devastated by a deadly tornado earlier this month.

6News video: Interactive story gives public chance to experience what it's like as a 911 dispatcher

Monday, May 21, 2007

An interactive story produced by Channel 6 and the Journal-World gives the public a chance to see what it's like to sit in the dispatcher's chair. You can view the ljworld.com interactive story at www2.ljworld.com/how_911_works/.

6News video: Kidcast for May 21st, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007

A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.

6Sports video: Jayhawk football star Talib named Playboy All-American

Monday, May 21, 2007

Jayhawk junior football standout Aqib Talib spent the weekend in Phoenix for a photo shoot for Playboy Magazine's All-American Football Team.

6Sports video: KU baseball squad feeling good about the program's future

Monday, May 21, 2007

The Kansas baseball team may have been knocked out of Big 12 Tournament contention with a loss to NU on senior day, but Ritch Price's squad has plenty of reasons to think the future will be bright for Hoagland Ballpark.

6Sports video: Free State senior swimmer signs with University of Denver

Monday, May 21, 2007

Free State senior swimmer Chase Torgerson has signed a letter of intent to swim for the University of Denver in Colorado.

6News Now: Lawmakers expected to create disaster relief bill

Monday, May 21, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, lawmakers will be expected to take up a disaster relief bill when they reconvene tomorrow and the kickoff for the World Company's "24 Hours in Lawrence" project.

Sebelius vetoes KU Hospital proviso

The feud between the medical center and KU Hospital has been boiling all year before the Legislature

Monday, May 21, 2007

The feud between the medical center and KU Hospital has been boiling all year before the Legislature.

Sunday, May 20

6News video: Graduates look back at college years

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Four-thousand graduates make a trip down the hill today in KU 135th commencement ceremony.

6News video: Job outlook positive for recent grads

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Well graduation day is not without its worries as many students move forward to test the job market.

6News video: MIP penalties hit the pocket book

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Its been a week of celebration for KU students, but those caught drinking underage often find themselves paying for the party long after its over.

6News video: Non-traditional grad relishes her accomplishment

Sunday, May 20, 2007

When you think of a college graduate, you probably imagine a person in his or her twenties but tonight but tonight Boomergirl.com editor Cathy Hamilton introduces us to a woman, well into her forties, who didn't let her a little thing like age stop her from pursuing her dreams.

6News video: Local family with ties to Greensburg move forward

Sunday, May 20, 2007

We continue our local coverage of the Greensburg, Kan., tornado tonight with a look at how one family with tries to Lawrence looks to overcome the destruction.

6News video: Construction project to limit access to N. Lawrence

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Driving to and from parts of northern Lawrence gets challenging as a major construction project starts.

6Sports video: KU baseball falls in season finale

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Play like there's no tomorrow and for the Kansas baseball team, there literally is no tomorrow.

6Sports video: Former Jayhawk makes major league debut

Sunday, May 20, 2007

In other KU baseball news, former Jayhawk Travis Metcalf made his major league debut yesterday with the Texas Rangers.

6Sports video: Local high schools finish swim seasons

Sunday, May 20, 2007

To the prep pool where yesterday in Topeka, both Free State and Lawrence High wrapped up his girls swimming season with the state meet.

Friday, May 18

6News video: Leaders make cuts to city's budget

Friday, May 18, 2007

The scope of Lawrence's budget shortfalls comes into focus today as city leaders begin to outline proposed cuts.

6News video: Search for criminal disrupts nearby town

Friday, May 18, 2007

Area law enforcement spend much of the day in the Tonganoxie area searching for a man wanted for the rape and attempted murder of a Topeka woman earlier this week.

6News video: Judge denies request for new trial in Belone case

Friday, May 18, 2007

A judge denies a defense attorney's repeated requests for a new trial for a Lawrence man convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend.

6News video: Man accused of killing Lecompton jeweler gets first-degree murder charge

Friday, May 18, 2007

A man accused of fatally shooting a retired jeweler from rural Lecompton during a home burglary two years ago will be tried for first degree murder.

6News video: City leaders travel to tornado-destroyed town

Friday, May 18, 2007

Efforts to re-establish basic city services continue in Greensburg today, two weeks after an EF-5 tornado destroyed almost everything in its path.

6News video: Gas station mural shows off teens' talent

Friday, May 18, 2007

With gas prices so high, it's hard to pay attention to anything else at the pump besides your wallet, but one new work of art might just change that.

6News video: Art a la carte

Friday, May 18, 2007

Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.

6Sports video: 'Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with win over NU

Friday, May 18, 2007

Last time the Kansas baseball team took on Nebraska, the Jayhawks upset the Cornhuskers to win their first-ever Big 12 title.

6Sports video: Smith wins second senior amateur championship

Friday, May 18, 2007

Day two of the Kansas Senior Amateur at Alavmar Golf Club ends with Kansas City's Andy Smith winning his second championship.

6Sports video: Firebird softball expected nothing less than state birth

Friday, May 18, 2007

Three of our local teams are headed to the state tournament, but for the Free State High softball team, the state qualifying moment was a bit more subdued.

6News Now: Police search for suspect at Tonganoxie High School

Friday, May 18, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Tonganoxie High School goes into lockdown as police search for a man wanted in connection to a rape in Topeka, and a look at proposed city budget cuts.

Thursday, May 17

6News video: KU looks into fixed tuition rates

Thursday, May 17, 2007

The KU administration proposes a fixed tuition for incoming freshmen for the first time in the school's history.

6News video: KU senior took long road to walk down the hill

Thursday, May 17, 2007

This Sunday, KU senior Neil Melton will graduate with his peers, but because Melton took a detour to his walk down the hill, earning his degree took five-and-a-half years.

6News video: KCMO police arrest two suspect in death of Lawrence man

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Kansas City, Mo., police make two arrests in the shooting death of 37-year-old Lawrence native Derek Orchard - he graduated from Lawrence High in 1988.

6News video: Federal jury indicts Parker for bomb threats

Thursday, May 17, 2007

A federal grand jury indicts a Lawrence man accused of making threats that forced the evacuation of three schools and caused thousands of parents to pull their kids out of class.

6News video: Business returns to normal after pipe bomb scare

Thursday, May 17, 2007

It's business as usual today at Vangent - formerly known as NCS Pearson - in the East Hills Business Park, a day after a bomb scare shook employees at the 24-hour call center.

6News video: Heavy rain cause sewer leakage in local creek

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Recent heavy rains cause the bank of a creek to give way, breaking a city sewer line sending wastewater into a public stream.

6News video: College transition challenging for home-schooled students

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Making the transition from high school to college can be overwhelming - there's new people, challenging classwork - and higher expectations.

6News video: Lawrence's art community coming together for tornado victims

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Lawrence's art community comes together to help the residents of Greensburg.

6News video: Pinkney students get science lesson first-hand

Thursday, May 17, 2007

If you ever wondered what makes missiles and rockets go so fast you probably should have stopped by Pinkney Elementary School this afternoon.

6Sports video: Regional baseball results set up city showdown

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Lawrence High's regular season didn't exactly go great, but the Lions finished the season with a record of 11-8, good enough for the fourth seed in today's regional tournament at Free State High.

6Sports video: LHS knocks off No. 1 Free State to advance to state

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Last year, both Free State and Lawrence High made it to the regional final, and tonight the two city teams met for the third time this season, this time for a ticket to state on the line.

6Sports video: Lady Lions fall to Washburn Rural 1-0

Thursday, May 17, 2007

To the pitch where the Lawrence Lions took on Washburn Rural in the second round of soccer regionals tonight.

6Sports video: Lawrence links hosting senior amateur championship

Thursday, May 17, 2007

It's been a long time since the city of Lawrence has hosted the Kansas Senior Amateur championships, the last time being in 1991 at Lawrence Country Club.

6News Now: Bomb squad deals with device at Pearson

Thursday, May 17, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Overland Park bomb squad detonates a potentially threatening device at Pearson, and the man accused of making a bomb threat last month faces federal charges.

Broken line dumps sewage into stream

The city is urging residents, and pets, to stay out of the stream until at least Sunday.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

The city is urging residents, and pets, to stay out of the stream until at least Sunday. City leaders said the appropriate representatives from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have been contacted.

Wednesday, May 16

6News video: Authorities respond to pipe-bomb scare outside a Lawrence business

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

The F.B.I., a bomb squad, and federal explosives agents responded to a Lawrence business tonight, to investigate what appeared to be an explosive device.

6News video: Learning Outside the Lines: A look at virtual schools in the home-school world

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

For most people, home-schools and public schools are two very different things, but for at least one group of students, they're sort of meshed together.

6News video: New York Elementary honors 2 former students lost in tragedy

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Students at New York Elementary celebrate the memory of 2 former students who lost their lives in a tragic incident last Fall.

6News video: Lawrence School District honors retirees

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

The school year is ending, but the journey into retirement is just beginning for some employees of the Lawrence School District.

6News video: LMH nearing completion of first phase of expansion work

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

The first phase of expansion work at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is nearing competition.

6News video: Developers have big plans for new retirement community

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Developers have big plans for a new retirement community in Northwest Lawrence.

6News video: Kansas National Guard head to Greensburg to inspect temporary hospital

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Kansas National Guard leaders are back on the ground today in Greensburg to give an overview of a temporary hospital put in place after the May 4th tornado.

6Sports video: Stephanie Magnuson announced as new LHS volleyball coach

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Joan Wells, Jo Huntsinger, Molly Lamere, and now...Stephanie Magnuson. Today, Lawrence High introduced its' 4th volleyball coach in school history.

6Sports video: Ross Randall to step down as head KU golf coach

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Kansas head golf coach Ross Randall announced that he would be retiring from his duties after 28 years. However, he will stay with the program as Director of Golf Operations. Tomorrow, the Jayhawks begin what could be their final tournament with coach Randall as their leader...

6Sports video: Piper High baseball falls short against Bishop Ward

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

A win would have sent Piper to the state tournament, however, Bishop Ward defeated the Pirates 6-5 and ended their season.

Bomb squad responds to East Hills Business Park

Access blocked to the area

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Access blocked to the area

6News Now: Students dedicate memorial to victims of house fire

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, students at New York Elementary for a special ceremony to honor the Glover family, and more about expansions at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Tuesday, May 15

6News video: City manager to submit list of budget-cutting ideas

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

City manager David Corliss alerted Commissioners at their meeting tonight that he will submit a list of budget-cutting ideas to consider next week.

6News video: It's Alvamar against Alvamar in court

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Alvamar's board of directors is suing it's former management company, saying it's leaders didn't keep shareholder's interest in mind.

6News video: Schools selected for 'All-Day K' begin preparing for the new program

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The Lawrence School Board says 'yes' to all-day kindergarten, now the eight schools selected to launch the new program must make preparations for the Fall.

6News video: Commissioners okay road project in NE Lawrence

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Lawrence City Commissioners make plans for a multi-million dollar road project in Northwest Lawrence at 6th Street and George Williams Way.

6News video: Woman airlifted from two-car crash on Iowa Street

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Police say a 44-year-old Perry woman was heading South on Iowa when she drove her SUV into a pick-up truck in the left-hand lane.

6News video: Americorps spreading their message across Lawrence

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Americorps Community health team members work at 40 sites in 19 states, and Lawrence is one of them. This week, they want to spread the word about what they do -- and their work starts at the Comfort Neighborhood where they helped build a home for Habitat for Humanity.

6News video: Learning Outside the Lines: Home-schooled students hone their social skills without the structure of traditional school events

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Imagine your education without recess, PE class, school plays, or even school dances. Tonight, in part three of our series: Learning Outside the Lines, we take a look at how home-schooled students hone their social skills - without the structure of traditional school events.

6News video: High school students fighting for change take their cause all the way to Washington D.C.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Next month, LHS students Alexia Welch and Sarah Ybarra and their film teacher, Jeff Kuhr are heading to the capitol to show off a film originally created for a school project.

6News video: Deb Engstrom announced as 'Teacher of the Year!'

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Sunflower Bank has named Deb Engstrom as 'Teacher of the Year' for her work as a Special Education teacher at Lawrence High.

6Sports video: Free State knocks off LHS and Topeka Trojans to win Regional Championship

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

After disposing of Lawrence High this afternoon, the Free State Firebird softball squad continued their excellent play with a 3-1 win over the Topeka Trojans for the Regional Championship!

6Sports video: LHS tops Free State in 6A Regional Soccer match-up

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The Lawrence High Lions defeated the Free State Firebird soccer team in 6A Regional action by a score of 1-0.

6Sports video: KU baseball seniors need to 'step up' to make it to state

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

With one week left in the regular season for the KU baseball team, it's time for the '07 senior class to step up. One of those guys who's answered the call is leadoff center-fielder Kyle Murphy.

6News Now: George Williams Way improvements under discussion

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city commissioners are making plans for a multi-million dollar project on George Williams Way, and continuing our look at home-schooling.

Monday, May 14

6News video: 'All-day K' gets unanimous approval

Monday, May 14, 2007

The Lawrence School Board members unanimously approved a measure tonight to implement a full day kindergarten program in 8 of the school's 15 elementary schools.

6News video: Waters at Clinton Lake reach second highest level ever

Monday, May 14, 2007

Waters at Clinton Lake rise to their second highest level ever - this just two weeks before Memorial Day Weekend. Lake officials caution only the most experienced boaters should brave the lake.

6News video: Area locals argue over weed killing chemical at Lone Star Lake

Monday, May 14, 2007

A chemical used last year to kill a troublesome weed at Lone Star Lake has area fisherman and property owners disagreeing about whether to use it again this year.

6News video: More than 500 plastic tubs from Lawrence reach Greensburg

Monday, May 14, 2007

Lawrence residents donated more than 500 plastic tubs to provide a weather-proof place for residents to store small belongings salvaged from the devastating storm.

6News video: A brawl outside a local nightclub sends one person to the hospital and two others to jail

Monday, May 14, 2007

Police arrested two men early Sunday morning for allegedly kicking and hitting a man found lying on the ground outside Club Axis.

6News video: Learning outside the lines: Home-schoolers appreciate flexible schedules

Monday, May 14, 2007

They get up, get dressed and go to school -- just like thousands of other kids in Lawrence. But instead of hopping in their car or on the bus -- Olivia and Emalee Fox just take the short trip to their dining room table. They're home-schooled. In tonight's installment of "Learning outside the Lines," Deanna Richards takes you inside their educational world.

6News video: Sherry Vratil announced as winner of this year's 'Bobs Award'

Monday, May 14, 2007

All of Wakarusa Valley Elementary gathered in the school's gymnasium this morning to celebrate 6th grade teacher Sherry Vratil winning this year's 'Bobs Award.'

6News video: Local mother wins $2,000 in Mother's Day gift

Monday, May 14, 2007

82-year-old Jean Dunn's two sons bought her lottery tickets on Mother's Day. Jean scratched the 'Bonus Crossword' ticket late Sunday night and soon realized she had stuck gold!

6News video: Kidcast for May 14, 2007

Monday, May 14, 2007

A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.

6Sports video: Jayhawk baseball team has sights on the Big 12 Tourney

Monday, May 14, 2007

The Kansas Jayhawk baseball team currently sits in the 9th spot in the Big 12 and with the regular season winding down, the 'Hawks are looking to move up into Big 12 Tourney contention.

6Sports video: The Eudora baseball team tops Spring Hill

Monday, May 14, 2007

The Eudora Cardinals stay alive in the 4A Regional Baseball Tournament by defeating the Spring Hill Broncos, 7-3.

6Sports video: Eudora defeats Tonganoxie on the softball diamond

Monday, May 14, 2007

The Eudora Cardinals defeated the Tonganoxie Chieftains in the 4A Regional Softball Tournament, 5-3.

6Sports video: The Piper softball squad defeats Baldwin 1-0

Monday, May 14, 2007

The Piper softball team defeated Baldwin in a low-scoring affair, 1-0.

6Sports video: LHS senior soccer star injured, but ready for action

Monday, May 14, 2007

Abby Vestal, the Lawrence High School soccer team's sole senior, may have an injured foot, but that won't stop her from participating in the upcoming city showdown against Free State.

6News Now: New talk about all-day kindergarten

Monday, May 14, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, school leaders will revisit prospects of an all-day kindergarten on the Lawrence district, and a first-hand look at the cleanup efforts in Greensburg.

Mother's Day gift: A winning lottery ticket

Lawrence woman claims $2,000 prize

Monday, May 14, 2007

Mother's Day worked out quite well for Jean Dunn.

Sunday, May 13

6News video: Number of home schooled children increasing

Sunday, May 13, 2007

According to the US Department of Education, the number of homeschooled children is increasing 7 to 15 percent a year. In the first of our five part series - Learning Outside the Lines - we take an in-depth look inside a world more people are choosing - but one that few know much about.

6Sports video: KU baseball completes sweep of Chicago State

Sunday, May 13, 2007

In two out of the last three games against Chicago State, the Kansas Baseball team made the Cougars cry uncle by beating them by 10 or more runs. Today, the Jayhawks went for a sweep against the windy city squad and another early knockout.

6News video: Lecompton bridge project a financial hardship

Sunday, May 13, 2007

For two months, it's been a major roadblock in their lives, and with summer around the corner, things will only get worse. In this update of the Lecompton bridge project, we take you to Lecompton where residents say it's a financial hardship they'll never recover.

6News video: Lawrence celebrates Mother's Day

Sunday, May 13, 2007

This weekend is all about one woman - mom. And for families of all sizes, colors and varieties, mom is an extraordinary person to celebrate.

6Sports video: Cycling Championships wrap up

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Hundreds of cyclists took to the streets in downtown Lawrence for the third and final day of the National Collegiate Cycling Championships. In the division one men's race, Colorado State's Phil Mann took top honors. Mann is a 2002 graduate of Shawnee Mission East. Stanford took the D-1 overall team title with Western Washington University winning the D-2 title.

6News video: 12th annual Mutt 'n' Strut

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Lawrence's Humane Society held its 12th annual Mutt 'n' Strut fundraiser Saturday morning. This year, more than 400 dog owners signed up to pledge money and walk the one or two mile courses.

6Sports video: KSHSAA decides baseball, softball regional match ups

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Despite numerous rainouts, postponements and umpire shortages, the Kansas State High School Athletics Association was actually able to figure out the brackets for this week's regional baseball and softball matchups.

Friday, May 11

6News video: Jason Rose found guilty on several charges, but not murder

Friday, May 11, 2007

Jurors reach a verdict in the case of a Lawrence man charged with setting one of the most destructive fires in city history. Prosecutors may have gotten a conviction in the case, however it wasn't the one they were hoping for.

6News video: Greensburg looking to go 'green' in rebuilding efforts

Friday, May 11, 2007

It's been one week since a massive tornado tore through the town of Greensburg, Kansas, and now efforts are focusing on rebuilding the town to make it a much more environmentally friendly, greener Greensburg.

6News video: More Lawrence locals head to Greensburg to lend a hand

Friday, May 11, 2007

The outpouring of assistance to get Greensburg back on the map continues from across Kansas and here in Lawrence as more locals are headed to the tornado-ravaged town to lend a hand.

6News video: Alison Nye named teacher of the month

Friday, May 11, 2007

Specials honor go out tonight for local educator Alison Nye, who was named the Sunflower Bank Teacher of the Month.

6News video: Haskell kicks off graduation season in Lawrence

Friday, May 11, 2007

Graduation season officially arrived this morning with commencement at Haskell Indian Nations University.

6News video: 9th Annual BBQ competition kicked off today

Friday, May 11, 2007

With the weekend finally here, Lawrence residents can look forward to some good old fashioned barbecue at the 9th Annual BBQ Competition.

6Sports video: Free State baseball team tops SM East Lancers

Friday, May 11, 2007

The Free State baseball team defeated the Shawnee Mission East Lancers on Friday, winning 4-3.

6Sports video: LHS rolls over SM South Raiders on the baseball diamond

Friday, May 11, 2007

The Lawrence High Lions easily defeated the Shawnee Mission South Raiders by a score of 9-3.

6Sports video: KU softball squad eliminated from Big 12 Tourney

Friday, May 11, 2007

After knocking off Iowa State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament, the Jayhawk softball squad was eliminated by Oklahoma in the second round.

6Sports video: Jayhawks finish 20th overall in time trial portion of cycling event

Friday, May 11, 2007

Hundreds of student-athletes from around the nation competed this afternoon in the time trial portion of the USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals.

6News Now: Jury finds Rose guilty

Friday, May 11, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Jason Rose was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and other charges in the Boardwalk fire trial, and a cycling championship will roll through downtown on Saturday.

Dance performance canceled tonight

No reason offered

Friday, May 11, 2007

No reason offered.

GUILTY

Jason Rose found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated arson and aggravated battery

Friday, May 11, 2007

Jason Rose found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated arson and aggravated battery. Sentencing is set for June 18.

Thursday, May 10

6News video: KU takes steps to strengthen its emergency response system

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Almost a month after the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, KU is taking new steps to strengthen its emergency response system. The new method? Text message alerts.

6News video: Jurors to reconvene tomorrow for second day of deliberations

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Jurors in the murder trial for the man accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment Fire will reconvene tomorrow for a second day of deliberations.

6News video: Tonganoxie city leaders ponder what to with erroneous city signs

Thursday, May 10, 2007

It's been carved in stone and now, Tonganoxie city leaders ponder what to do with two permanent fixtures to their town with one big typo.

6News video: Northeast Kansas town loses its entire police force

Thursday, May 10, 2007

At last night's Overbrook city council meeting, city leaders shocked the town by voting to get rid of all seven officers on the police force.

6News video: Man connected to Anthony Vital murder to stand trial on gun charges

Thursday, May 10, 2007

A Lawrence man linked to an unsolved Douglas County homicide will stand trial on deferral gun charges.

6News video: Rolling Prairie Farmers' Alliance kicks off 14th season

Thursday, May 10, 2007

It may be a growing trend across the nation, but many Lawrence residents have a long tradition of eating local food. This week, one of the links between local farmers and consumers kicks off its 14th season in NE Kansas.

6News video: Local help is on the way to cleanup Greensburg

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Heeding a call from state emergency management leaders for personnel with specific skill sets, a handful of Douglas County employees will assist the town in cleanup efforts.

6News video: Local chess players among best in the nation

Thursday, May 10, 2007

There are plenty of competitive chess teams in schools across the country, but one - in Lawrence - is catching the attention of the rest.

6News video: Some of the nation's best cyclists to be in town this weekend

Thursday, May 10, 2007

The Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships return to Lawrence for a third straight year, and to make way for the time trial portion of the races, parts of the K-10 bypass will shut down Friday morning.

6Sports video: Free State takes round two of city showdown against LHS

Thursday, May 10, 2007

One day after the Lawrence High Lions defeated the Free State Firebirds on the baseball field, the Firebirds avenged the loss with an 8-2 victory.

6Sports video: KU softball game postponed until Friday morning

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Fans eager to watch KU take on the Iowa St. Cyclones in the first round of the Big 12 softball tournament will have to wait another day due to a rain delay.

6Sports video: Cyclists arrive in Lawrence today for national event

Thursday, May 10, 2007

More than 400 cyclists checked in today at the Holidome for the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals. Races begin tomorrow and run though the weekend.

Pizza Hut sales in Lawrence will benefit Greensburg

E-mail saying otherwise is incorrect

Thursday, May 10, 2007

E-mail saying otherwise is incorrect.

6News Now: Cycling race will close roads in area

Thursday, May 10, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, some of the nation's best cyclists will be in town for a race, and more about graduation ceremonies as Haskell.

Kansas Senate leaders want legal opinion on KU Hospital issues

Sen. Majority Leader Derek Schmidt and Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley released a joint letter this morning

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Sen. Majority Leader Derek Schmidt and Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley released a joint letter this morning.

Victims, rescue workers recall tornado

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Jessica Minor, who grew up in Coldwater, contacted friends in nearby Greensburg who shared their experiences from Friday night’s tornado.

Wednesday, May 9

6News video: Fate of Jason Rose now rests in the hands of the jury

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The fate of a Lawrence man accused of setting the Boardwalk Apartment fire that claimed three lives is now in the hands of jurors.

6News video: Former Lawrence mayor helping the people of Greensburg, KS.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

A former Lawrence mayor attempts to bring victims of the Greensburg tornado something they don't have: plastic containers to store their belongings.

6News video: Bush views Greensburg tornado damage first-hand

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Today, President Bush viewed damage from the Greensburg tornado both from a helicopter above the town and by walking down the ravaged streets.

6News video: City officials looking to make lawrence a green energy leader

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

City leaders want to make Lawrence a national leader in the green energy field. The city government already gets 3% of its energy supply from renewable sources and is now looking to city residents to follow their example.

6News video: Jayhawk Bookstore owner calling 'foul' over reformat

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The owner of the Jayhawk Bookstore is calling 'foul' over competitors' decision to reformat the release of vital book ordering information.

6News video: Lawrence residents can lick stamps and hunger at the same time

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The National Association of Letter Carriers has its 15th Annual Food Drive in which thousands of towns and cities across the nation participate in.

6News video: Local schools celebrate National School Nurses Week

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

They provide comfort and care when students feel their worst, and this week, school nurses are honored here in Lawrence and across the nation.

6Sports video: LHS tops Free State in baseball city showdown

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

In the latest installment of the Free State vs. Lawrence High city showdown, the Lawrence High Lions baseball team came out on top, defeating rival Free State 4-1.

6Sports video: Free State in 11th place at Lawrence Invitational

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Twenty-five local prep golf teams took to the green at the Lawrence Invitational today, and while Free State stands at 11th place, LHS didn't fare as well by slipping to 21st.

6Sports video: Free State softball squad splits series with Olathe East

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The Free State softball team may have split a two-game series with Olathe East, but they won the one that counted for league play, 1-0.

6Sports video: KU softball team faces new format in Big 12 tourney

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

When the KU softball team takes the field for the Big 12 Tournament, they will do so under a new format. The days of double-elimination are over...

6News Now: Rose trial has final testimony and closing arguments

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, closing arguments begin in the trial of Jason Rose, and President Bush visits the tornado-ravaged town of Greensburg.

Boardwalk arson trial goes to jury

Final witnesses discuss suspect's ability to tell truth from lies

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Prosecutors, defense clash over the level of "reasonable doubt"

Posny, passed over twice, becomes new state education commissioner

She missed out on job when conservatives controlled the state board

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

She missed out on job when conservatives controlled the state board

Tuesday, May 8

6News video: Local storm chasers catch Greensburg tornado on film

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Three local storm chasers become celebrities for the only known video of the twister that destroyed Greensburg, Kansas. Their video gives the only ground level, up close view of the 1.7 mile wide tornado that hit the small town last Friday night.

6News video: KU professor asks City Commissioners to suspend tax abatement program

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

At their weekly meeting tonight, Commissioners reviewed an annual report of eight businesses that received the tax breaks in 2006.

6News video: Defense continues to make its case in Jason Rose Trial

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The defense continues to make its case in the trial of a Lawrence man accused of setting a massive apartment fire that claimed three lives.

6News video: Wal-Mart at 6th and Wakarusa still up in the air

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The waiting will continue a bit longer to find out what's next for a proposal to build a Wal-Mart store at 6th St. and Wakarusa Drive.

6News video: Charges dropped against owners of 'Yellow House'

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

A federal judge dismissed charges Monday against 'Yellow House' owners Guy and Carrie Neighbors. They were arrested in December after being indicted on charges of possessing guns while using a controlled substance.

6News video: Officials are closely monitoring Kansas River levels

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

This Spring's heavy rainfall doesn't quite compare with the 1993 Summer rains, but local officials are closely monitoring the Kansas River levels.

6News video: Lawrence high schools to offer 'long distance' language course

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Imagine learning to speak a complex foreign language without ever coming face to face with your instructor -- that scenario will be a reality next year for high school students in Lawrence.

6Sports video: Free State dominates Olathe North on the diamond

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Behind a magnificent performance from Andy Petz, the Free State Firebirds dominated the Olathe North Eagles, winning 12-2.

6Sports video: Lawrence prep baseball teams suffering from heavy rainfall

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

More than ten inches of rain has fallen during the past eight weeks, turning most of Lawrence's prep baseball players into groundskeepers.

6News video: Bush and Sebelius at odds over federal response to Greensburg

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The White House is calling the federal response to the Greensburg tornado a success story - this statement comes one day after Governor Sebelius said federal response to the city has been slowed because needed manpower and equipment is in Iraq.

6News video: Local groups helping to raise money for Greensburg, Kansas

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Even though Greensburg is more than four hours SW of Lawrence, several local groups are doing their best to make up the distance.

6News Now: Defense witnesses testify in Rose trial

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the defense continues to call witnesses in the Jason Rose trial, and more on the flood conditions through most of the Sunflower State.

Foster father: Rose had no history of fire problems

But arson suspect did receive counseling for 'fire setting behavior'

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The man charged with setting a deadly Lawrence apartment fire didn't have a reputation in foster care as a firestarter, the man's former foster parent testified this morning.

Monday, May 7

6News video: High waters force emergency crews into action

Monday, May 7, 2007

One family called emergency officials a little after nine this morning, with no way out of their home. Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical along with Wakarusa Fire and Rescue responded.

6News video: Man rescued after being stranded on an island in the Kansas River

Monday, May 7, 2007

A rescue team saved a homeless man who was living near Riverfront Park in a tent. Early in the morning, the area flooded, leaving him surrounded by water.

6News video: Hundreds flock to see raging river

Monday, May 7, 2007

Over the course of the day, hundreds of people took in the best show in town - the raging waters of the Kansas River.

6News video: Tonganoxie city officials monitoring sewer plant for flooding

Monday, May 7, 2007

With much of Leavenworth County now in a state of emergency, Tonganoxie city officials closely watch the sewer plant which, as of this morning, was under ten feet of water.

6News video: Rose takes the stand in Boardwalk Apartment Trial

Monday, May 7, 2007

Two key witnesses take the stand as the trial for the man accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment fire enters its second week.

6News video: Local interfaith group to shelter the homeless

Monday, May 7, 2007

A local interfaith group wants to give the most basic of necessities - shelter- to area homeless suffering from mental illness.

6News video: President Bush to visit Kansas town ravaged by tornado

Monday, May 7, 2007

President Bush, on Wednesday, will visit the town that a tornado practically wiped off the map -- Greensburg, Kansas.

6News video: Turnpike tolls set to increase in July

Monday, May 7, 2007

Most Turnpike tolls will increase about 5% starting July 1st. A spokeswoman for the Turnpike says the toll increase is needed to keep up with escalating costs and to help pay for future big-ticket items.

6News video: Cancelled Art in the Park will not be rescheduled

Monday, May 7, 2007

The 46th Annual Art in the Park was canceled yesterday because of storms and now Lawrence Art Guild President Linda Baranski says the event will NOT be rescheduled.

6News video: Kidcast for May 7th, 2007

Monday, May 7, 2007

A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.

6Sports video: KU men's golf team to compete in NCAA regionals

Monday, May 7, 2007

For the ninth time in ten seasons, the Kansas men's golf team will compete in NCAA regional play.

6Sports video: LHS swimmer to play for Missouri State

Monday, May 7, 2007

Monday afternoon, Lawrence High Lion swimmer Chelsea Dirks-Ham announced plans to swim at Missouri State College.

6Sports video: KU baseball cancels game with Rockhurst

Monday, May 7, 2007

The cancellations just keep piling up for the KU baseball team. Tomorrow night's game against Rockhurst has been called off due to a scheduling conflict.

6Sports video: KU hot on the trail of 2009 basketball recruit Xavier Henry

Monday, May 7, 2007

It's never too early to look into the future of the KU men's basketball program. This past weekend, hundreds of high school hoopsters came to Lawrence for the Jayhawk Invitational - including 2009 recruit Xavier Henry.

Boardwalk suspect takes stand in own defense

'Did you start this fire?' 'No, I did not.'

Monday, May 7, 2007

"He said that once he moves out into his own place, he's going to set it on fire," witness Emily Robinson said, describing a statement she says she heard defendant Jason Rose make during a church youth-group meeting a few months before the October 2005 fire at Lawrence's Boardwalk Apartments. "He said it would be the biggest, most beautiful fire he had seen."

Flood warning issued; North Lawrence watched closely by officials

Rain collapses health center roof in Jefferson County; Kansas River to crest above flood stage

Monday, May 7, 2007

Continuing rains were expected to push the Kansas River above flood stage later in the week, Douglas County emergency officials said Monday morning.

Sunday, May 6

6News video: Large apartment complexes see slow appreciation

Sunday, May 6, 2007

All across the city property tax values at large apartment complexes are appreciating at slower rates than smaller rental properties surrounding them.

6News video: Sorority sustains damage after truck crashes into building

Sunday, May 6, 2007

A group of KU students woke up this morning to a strange sight. A small truck crashed into the side of their sorority house.

6News video: Pinckney celebrates birthday, anniversary

Sunday, May 6, 2007

It was an old-school birthday party yesterday at Pinckney Elementary. The school celebrated it's 135th birthday and the 75th anniversary of the existing building.

6Sports video: KU baseball postponed

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Today, a win against K-State in the Sunflower Series finale would have moved the Kansas Baseball team just barely out of last place in the league standings. But after mother nature had her way canceling today's game, the Jayhawks once again found themselves in the Big 12 cellar.

6Sports video: Jayhawk Invite wraps up

Sunday, May 6, 2007

The Jayhawk Invitational Tournament wrapped up today on KU's campus. The three-day event concluded with winners crowned in three age divisions.

6Sports video: KU softball preparing for tournament

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Heading into the final weekend of the Big 12 softball slate, the Iowa State Cyclones had only one win on their conference resume and was guaranteed in getting the last seed in next weekend's tournament. The Jayhawk, however were trying to get a top-six seed.

6News video: 'Living to 100' discussed at aging conference

Sunday, May 6, 2007

If you could live to be 100, would you really want to? The secret to a long life may have less to do with genetics and more to do with good, old-fashioned healthy living.

6News video: Habitat for Humanity house dedicated

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity dedicated it's fourth house over the weekend. The build was sponsored by a partnership of local banks and Lions Clubs.

6Sports video: Student-athletes help 'Habitat'

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Kansas student-athletes lent a helping hand to Lawrence's Habitat for humanity.

6News video: Semi-trailer accident slows turnpike traffic

Sunday, May 6, 2007

An injury accident east of Lawrence shut down the turnpike this afternoon. It happened at mile-marker 207 around 3 p.m.

Accident on Kansas Turnpike temporarily closes I-70

Sunday, May 6, 2007

An accident on the Kansas Turnpike a few miles east of Lawrence this afternoon caused Interstate 70 to be closed temporarily.

Douglas County in flash flood watch

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Rainfall rates of up to two inches per hour have been reported.

Art in the Park canceled today

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Art in the Park, scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. today in South Park in Lawrence, has been canceled because of the weather. No makeup date has been set.

Saturday, May 5

At least 7 dead after tornado levels Kansas town

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Tornadoes killed at least seven people and leveled most of this southwest Kansas town, a state official said Saturday. Rescuers with dogs searched door to door for survivors.

Man stabbed early this morning

Saturday, May 5, 2007

About 2 a.m. today, a 24-year-old man was stabbed several times near North Fifth and Locust streets.

6News video: Lawrence students learn about city's most historic landmarks

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Lawrence students take a step back in time today with a tour of some of the city's most historic landmarks.

Friday, May 4

6News video: City survey shows residents worry over streets, sidewalks & traffic flow

Friday, May 4, 2007

Lawrence citizens want city leaders to focus on streets, sidewalks, and traffic flow. That's according to many of the 1,100 Lawrence residents surveyed earlier this year.

6News video: Jurors continue to hear testimony in Boardwalk Apt. Trial - Day 4

Friday, May 4, 2007

One week of testimony wrapped up today in the trial of Jason Rose, who is accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment Fire back in 2005.

6News video: 44th Annual Swap Meet a great place to get rid of old car parts

Friday, May 4, 2007

If you're looking to get rid of an old car part or just want to meet some auto enthusiasts, look no further than Lawrence's 44th Annual Swap Meet.

6News video: Pinckney Elementary celebrates 75 years

Friday, May 4, 2007

Teachers and current and former students are among those expected tomorrow for the festivities at Pinckney Elementary - which is celebrating 75 years of schooling.

6News video: Annual leadership summit held today in Lawrence

Friday, May 4, 2007

Business and government leaders from across Kansas converge on Lawrence today for the "Leadership Kansas" program.

6News video: KU students celebrate the 70's across Jayhawk Blvd.

Friday, May 4, 2007

A "celebration of the 70's" broke out today on KU's campus as dozens of students marched on Jayhawk Blvd. to tunes from the era of Watergate, bell-bottoms, and streaking.

6Sports video: KU baseball team loses close battle with rival K-State

Friday, May 4, 2007

The rival Kansas State Wildcats barely topped the Jayhawk baseball team today, winning the contest 2-1.

6Sports video: Piper High senior won't travel far to play college basketball

Friday, May 4, 2007

Friday afternoon, Piper High senior Nate Daniels signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Washburn University.

6Sports video: Jayhawk Invitational Tournament tipped off Friday night

Friday, May 4, 2007

The Jayhawk Invitational Tournament tipped off tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. Several teams throughout the nation come to campus for the 3-day event.

6Sports video: Firebirds fare well in regional tennis tournament

Friday, May 4, 2007

The Class 6A Regional Tennis Tournament was supposed to take place on Thursday, but rainy conditions postponed the fun until today. For Free State, the day was full of fun, but for Lawrence High...not so much.

6Sports video: Firebird girls soccer squad looks to make school history

Friday, May 4, 2007

It was a soggy Senior Day for the Free State soccer team. With a 4-1 loss to Olathe North yesterday and two games left in the regular season, the Firebird ladies know their objective: to make school history.

6News Now: Rose's confession viewed in court

Friday, May 4, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, jurors watch Rose's videotaped admission that the started the Boardwalk Apartments fire during the fourth day of his trial, and more about the results of a recent citizen's survey.

Roberts speaks at KU, touts importance of research funding

Friday, May 4, 2007

He spoke to the School of Engineering's advisory committee and explained to them the areas in which Kansas can set itself apart from other states, particularly in how it can help safeguard the national food system.

Thursday, May 3

6News video: Jurors watch video-taped interrogation in day 3 of Jason Rose trial

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Hours of questions, followed by hours of denials in day three of the trial for the man accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment Fire. All day jurors viewed the video-taped police interrogation of Jason Rose.

6News video: Gas prices continue to climb across the nation

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Gas prices continue climbing and in Lawrence, it now costs about $3.00 per gallon to keep you on the road.

6News video: Wheat crops damaged by Easter freeze

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Farmers who had been counting on a bountiful wheat crop now are wondering how much they'll be able to salvage.

6News video: Lawrence residents celebrate national day of prayer

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Lawrence residents joined the faithful all over the world today, in a national day of prayer.

6News video: Senior citizens may benefit from aging in this modern era

Thursday, May 3, 2007

As baby boomers reach their golden years, there's a major population swing in progress. While there are many concerns about having an older nation, there are also several positives that will benefit us all.

6Sports video: Free State soccer squad loses on rainy Senior Day

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Lots of rain didn't damper Senior Day for the Free State High girls soccer team, however opposing Olathe North did, beating the Firebirds 4-1.

6Sports video: Free State foursome of seniors look to run all the way to state

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Two years ago, the Free State High four by 100 meter relay team took third place at the State Track and Field meet in Wichita. A year later, the Firebirds didn't even get the chance to run. Luckily for Austin Winn, Christian Ballard, Ryan Murphy, and Brian Murphy, there's one last chance...

6News Now: Rose interrogation tape viewed by jurors

Thursday, May 3, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, jurors view tape of Jason Rose's interrogation on the third day of his trial, and more about rising gas prices.

Firefighters respond to stove fire

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Damage was confined to the stove, but firefighters remained on the scene as of 11:30 monitoring the carbon monoxide levels.

Praeger issues Medicare phone scam alert

A caller claims to be a Medicare representative from your area Medicare office.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

A caller claims to be a Medicare representative from your area Medicare office. The caller reports that all Medicare beneficiaries will receive $200 or $150 per month to pay for prescription drugs, and the beneficiary will receive a new Medicare card showing proof of the new benefits.

Jurors view Rose interrogation video as arson trial continues

Rose then asks what would happen if investigators found out "it was not me."

Thursday, May 3, 2007

They ask questions. He makes denials. They ask more questions. Occasionally, he changes his story slightly. That's the basic dynamic jurors are watching unfold by video this morning on the third day of trial for a man charged with setting the deadly 2005 fire at Lawrence's Boardwalk Apartments. The video shows defendant Jason Rose being interviewed by Lawrence Police Det. Troy Squire and agent Christy Weidner of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Wednesday, May 2

6News video: City leaders may take unusual step to remedy revenue problems

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Faced with revenue shortfalls, city leaders may take an unusual step in the coming weeks to remedy the problem. The city is exploring what would happen if they cut up to 6% out of this year's budget.

6News video: Victims' testimony continues in Boardwalk Apt. Fire Trial

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

More victims re-live their harrowing escape from a burning building as the trial continues for the man accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment Fire in 2005.

6News video: Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute receives $50,000 grant

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute received a $50,000 grant this morning to help put more than 1100 Kansas firefighters through training programs.

6News video: General Richard Myers speaks at the Dole Institute about terrorism

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Out of uniform and speaking on his personal experience with the war on terror, General Richard Myers addressed a packed audience tonight at the Dole Institute of Politics.

6News video: Legislators agree on final spending bill

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

In the Kansas Statehouse, Legislators agreed late this morning on a final spending bill.

6News video: Lighting strikes storage facility near Eudora

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

A lightning strike at a storage facility near Eudora causes an estimated $50,000 in damage.

6News video: San Diego resident stops in Lawrence during long walk to the White House

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

One man is putting his best foot forward and today, more than 1800 miles later, he's in Lawrence en route to Washington D.C. to protest the Iraq War.

6News video: Local helicopter part and component supplier is moving to Eudora

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

A Lawrence company that supplies part and components to helicopter owners and repair shops is moving to Eudora.

6Sports video: KU baseball has yet another game postponed

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The KU baseball team would be happy simply playing a game at home. Rainy weather caused the squad to postpone yet another game.

6Sports video: Firebird softball team primed for state championship run

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Riding a 13-1 record, the Free State High softball team is primed for another trip to the state tournament.

6News Now: Testimony continues in Jason Rose trial

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, survivor of the Boardwalk Apartments fire describe their experiences in the second day of the new trial of Jason Rose, and the city of Lawrence is looking at possible budget cuts.

New casino rules approved by state agency

Flurry of activity expected

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The eight-page document OK’d unanimously by the Kansas Lottery Commission during a telephone-conference meeting, will kick off a flurry of activity over the next few months.

Accident reported on K-10; injuries minor

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Crews have reported to dispatchers that one person has suffered injuries that appear to not be life threatening.

Attempted robbery reported near convenience store

Suspects not found

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Lawrence police are investigating an attempted robbery that involved a reported physical altercation early this morning near the Kwik Shop, 1714 W. 23rd St.

Brothers tell of jumping from the flames; other witnesses describe fleeing fire

Jason Rose trial in second day of testimony

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Two brothers -- Victor and Joel Lamberto -- took the stand this morning -- testifying through a translator that they were forced to jump from their third floor window to escape the flames.

Tuesday, May 1

6News video: Area residents head to park for immigrant right rally

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

For the second straight year, rallies today for immigrant rights across the country coincide with "May Day" - a time to celebrate social and economic contributions around the world.

6News video: New jury in Boardwalk Apt. Fire Trial hear grisly details of the tragedy

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Tales of pain, suffering, and heroism take center stage as the re-trial for the man accused of setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment fire gets underway.

6News video: Tornado sirens send thousands to shelter in Shawnee County

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, tornado sirens sounded across much of Shawnee County where thousands took shelter from the severe storm.

6News video: Unfinished police reports hold up bomb threat case

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Unfinished police reports hold up attorneys in the case of a man who made bomb threats to the city on April 19.

6News video: Dozens of neighbors turn up to protest Wal-Mart on Wakarusa

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Lawrence residents lined up in City Hall tonight to oppose plans for a 1,000 square foot Wal-Mart Super Center at 6th St. and Wakarusa Drive.

6News video: Lawrence School District partners with JCCC for career technical training

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

The Lawrence School District partners with nearby Johnson County Community College to fill a void in the community.

6Sports video: FSHS tops LHS in city softball showdown

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

The Free State Firebirds topped the Lawrence High Lions in the city softball showdown.

6Sports video: LHS baseball game postponed due to weather

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

The Lawrence High Lions took on the Shawnee Mission North Indians on the baseball diamond today, but the game is left unfinished due to severe weather with both teams tied at 4.

6Sports video: Busy afternoon of collegiate signings at Free State

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

It was a busy afternoon of signings at Free State High School. In all, four of the Firebirds top female athletes inked letters of intent to play their chosen sports at the next level.

6News Now: New trial begins for Jason Rose

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, in opening statements, prosecutors say that the Boardwalk Apartments fire was set deliberately by Jason Rose, and more about immigration rallies across the nation.

Severe weather hits northeast Kansas

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Tornado sirens began sounding this afternoon in Shawnee County with one tornado reportedly touching down near Alma, Kan., about 40 miles west of Topeka.

Tools stolen from LHS being recovered

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Lawrence police say they have recovered most of nearly $4,000 worth of hand tools taken in a burglary from the Lawrence High School auto shop.

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