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Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
If the weather holds out, a winter tradition will return Saturday morning for a 15th year. The Old-fashioned Christmas Parade is set for 11 am Saturday morning - stepping off from 7th and Massachusetts Street - and heading to South Park.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
It could be 'last call' for a downtown Lawrence nightclub with a history of violence.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Lawrence City Commissioners violated the state's open meetings act - but can avoid prosecution if they agree to admit their errors and pay for two hours of professional training on the open meetings law.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
A new trial date is now set for a man accused in a 2004 Lawrence murder case.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Hundreds of coats keep Douglas County residents warm as cold temperatures move into the area.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate is merging with Lawrence Realty Associates.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
While Jayhawks are taking center stage - another athlete is quietly competing for a national championship of a different kind. 6News reporter Janet Reid has the story of a fierce four-legged competitor vying for the title of 'Top Dog.'
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The North Iowa Street Bridge over the Turnpike will close early next month for reconstruction.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Bill Kurtis held a book signing earlier today at Local Burger to promote his new book titled 'The Prairie Table Cookbook.'
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
When the world's most powerful couple plans to send the very best, it turns to workers right here in Lawrence.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Tonganoxie boys basketball team lost against the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats by a final score of 47-31.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Tonganoxie girls basketball team lost against the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats by a final score of 67-43.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Lawrence High boys basketball team defeated the Washburn Rural Junior Blues by a final score of 44-39.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Lawrence High girls basketball team defeated the Washburn Rural Junior Blues by a final score of 38-29.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Haskell Indian Nations University pulled out a tough victory over the William Woods Owls. The final score was 75-72.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Kansas basketball team is perfect through 6 games - but none of the wins have come on the road. If the 'Hawks want to improve to 7-0, that will have to change.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it could be the last call for the Last Call nightclub, and more on the Attorney General's finding on an open meetings violation investigation against the Lawrence city commission.
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
A ruling released this morning by the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division found that Last Call’s management “fostered an environment” where “illegal drug activities frequently occur.”
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
The Kansas Attorney General has found that the Lawrence City Commission violated the state’s open meetings law by holding a closed-door meeting to discuss granting economic development incentives to a start-up pharmaceuticals company.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
If you relish the Invigerator Dopplebock or the Octoberfest at Lawrence's Free State Brewing Company, you're in luck. A planned expansion for the business will have them making more of everything on tap and pouring more time into new creations.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Lawrence police arrest the fourth and final person connected to a kidnapping earlier this month at a south Lawrence apartment complex.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
A former presidential candidate spoke to a packed house about his political past and shared his views of presidential politics.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
A Democratic House member who represents Douglas County in Topeka may make a run at a seat for Senator in the next election. 10th District Representative Tom Holland says he's "strongly considering" challenging Republican Senator Roger Pine.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
The city's Parks and Recreation Department announced today it is cutting the hours of operation at the Community Building, the East Lawrence Recreation Center, and the Holcom Park Recreation Center from December 2 to January 5.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
A group of pioneering women are honored today for making their idea for an affordable early education center a reality. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater finds out who these women passed on their school of thought.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Lawrence High School history students got a window into 'Bleeding Kansas' history this month. Author Diane Eickhoff portrayed early Douglas County settler Clarina Nicholas for about 50 students.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
The first "Mayors and Players Turn It On!" fundraiser brought in $3300 for local families struggling with utility bills, and tomorrow organizers hope to do better.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
The holiday season got a little bit brighter for Tonganoxie residents tonight. A new Christmas tree was lit downtown.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
The Lawrence School District Boundary Committee will tackle junior high lines as its first task. Junior high students pick classes in January, so the committee wants to make any changes by the end of the year.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Cut phone lines led to busy signals for Lawrence schools and School District Headquarters for much of the day today. School officials say the line was cut due to street construction at 3rd and Wisconsin.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Senior Mallory West spends her days and most of her nights at Lawrence High School. She doesn't do it because she has to. She does it because she wants to.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Three seasons on the hill and just four career starts for Darnell Jackson. Last night in D-Jax's 91st game as a Jayhawk, he earned start number 5.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
This morning the American Football Coaches' Association named junior cornerback Aqib Talib a first-team All-American.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Last night Kansas crushed Florida Atlantic to improve to a perfect 6-0. Among the highlights: how about freshman walk-on Connor Teahan? Kansas City Rockhurst High grad scored 9 points in 9 minutes.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence High School history students had a view of "Bleeding Kansas" history, and a popular downtown restaurant is brewing up some major expansion plans.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
In case of any emergencies, the district’s hotline cell phone can be reached at (785) 218-4970.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Despite what you may think, a new report shows there's plenty of parking available in downtown Lawrence. You just need to know where to look.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
The IRS is looking for three dozen taxpayers from Douglas County, and they shouldn't mind a bit. The taxpayers are wanted because the IRS still has their refund checks -- more than $18,000 worth.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
An HIV-infected man already convicted in Douglas County of knowingly exposing women to the virus has been convicted in a second county.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
University officials announced today a student who lives in a residence hall was diagnosed last week with Hepatitis A.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Starting January 30th, classes like Business Math, Introduction to Writing and Industrial Safety will be offered from classrooms at the building where the Lawrence Virtual School is housed.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
It's the holiday season, and for many that means an opportunity to help others. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez shows us two local programs making sure everyone has a Merry Christmas.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
A vocabulary lesson puts students' taste buds to the test. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater explains how the students ordered lunch with a side dish of knowledge.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
The holiday season is about to get sweeter thanks to one Lawrence charity. Big Brothers Big Sisters is having their 13th annual Gingerbread Festival and Auction this weekend.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
A leading receiver on the KU football team applied for a diversion today to charges of stealing less than $1000 worth of merchandise from Walmart in June.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
A year ago five seniors helped the Firebirds to a 3rd-place finish at the 6A state tournament. In 2007-2008, a young group of 'Birds tries to take the next step.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
A warm reception from the crowd greeted former Jayhawk Rex Walters, now coaching the FAU Owls. The Jayhawk players, though, were less than friendly during the actual game.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Last spring, junior college transfer Kendrick Harper won the starting job at CB opposite Aqib Talib. An injury kept him from playing most of the season, and in his place a true freshman stepped in.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Tonight an old face enters Allen Fieldhouse wearing a new uniform. Former Kansas sharpshooter Rex Walters returns to the Phog as the head coach of the FAU Owls. Kevin Romary has more from the hardwood.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
Kevin Romary and DJ Whetter play useless fieldhouse trivia.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, an HIV-infected man already convicted in Douglas County of knowingly exposing women to the virus has been convicted on the same charge in Lyon County, and a look at the best and worst parking in downtown Lawrence.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
The Lawrence City Commission sends plans for a seven-story hotel at 12th and Indiana Streets back to a historic review committee.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Alerting parents to school emergencies is just a phone call away. The Lawrence School District now has a notification system in place to reach more parents faster.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
The mother of one of the victims from the Boardwalk Apartment Fire in October 2005 looks to preserve her daughter's memory.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
A rural Douglas County man charged with arson after a lengthy standoff with authorities earlier this month now faces a court hearing.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals this week received approval from the Kansas Bioscience Authority to accept a package worth up to 3.5 million dollars.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
It's all that stands between students and winter break - final exams! But KU students got some tips today that may come in handy at test time.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
A few snowflakes have fallen so far this season, but nothing to cause major headaches on the roadways - yet! The Kansas Department of Transportation wants to keep local snow plowers on top of their game with a tool that's kind of like a "game".
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Liberty Hall turns into a 'Winter Wonderland' tonight for the 21st Annual Festival of Trees Auction.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
The KU women's basketball team demolished Creighton Tuesday night in Allen Fieldhouse by a final score of 91-56.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
A school record eleven wins was enough for conference football coaches to name Mark Mangino the Big 12 Coach of the Year.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
A thousand-point scorer who helped KU to the 1993 Final Four will be back in Allen Fieldhouse tomorrow as a member of the opposition.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Five games into his senior campaign, and USC transfer Rodrick Stewart is playing the best basketball of his college career.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
The Lawrence High girls basketball season tips off in three days. This Friday, the Lions take on Washburn Rural in Topeka. Kevin Romary has a season preview...
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the mother of one of the victims of the Boardwalk Apartments fire is looking to preserve her daughter's memory, and an in-depth look at the Lawrence school district's new text messaging system.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
An attorney for Darrel Maley, 57, said Tuesday that Maley recently under went a mental examination. The results of the examination aren’t yet known, but Maley’s attorney, Hatem Chahine, asked that his client be transferred to a mental facility in Kansas City, Mo., for inpatient treatment.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Jefferson County commissioners this afternoon voted two to one against granting a special event permit to landowners of the Circle S Ranch for June's Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
District officials announced tonight that thanks to funding from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center nine WRAP workers will be concentrated in secondary schools.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Broken Arrow Elementary School joins an elite group today receiving the Governor's Achievement Award.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
City leaders hope to hear from the public tomorrow night on a proposal to build a seven-story hotel near the KU campus.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Cleanup continued today on I-70 in Lawrence after a fuel spill late Sunday night. Crews were still on the scene this morning.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
After 20 years in charge of Lawrence's largest bank, Chuck Warner is retiring. Warner has been president of US Bank and its predecessors since 1988.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
The man charged with defending the US returned to his home state today. Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivered a Landon Lecture at Kansas State University.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
More than 2000 coats will be handed out in Lawrence this weekend for the 21st annual Scotch Share the Warmth giveaway.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
A variation on a classic playground game has students doing time at Lawrence Free State High School. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on prison ball and how it keeps kids going in and out of the big house.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Katherine Price delivers tonight's KidCast.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Twelve minutes in his first game back, 16 minutes in game two and 36 minutes last night. So much for the slow and gradual return of Kansas guard Brandon Rush.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
No Big 12 championship game for the Kansas football team this weekend. The Jayhawks now wait for a big-time bowl committee to come calling.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Free State High enters a new boys' basketball season after a 13-12 record a year ago. What last year's mark doesn't tell you is that the Firebirds won 4 of their last 5 contests, all in the state playoffs.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
It was a special night at Lawrence High as the Lions community packed the house. Proceeds go to assistant football coach Devon McAnderson, who suffers from a rare bone disease.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
On Sunday night Kansas survived Arizona in overtime. The game, however, narrowly missed being decided in regulation in one of the most dramatic endings in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Chase Daniel is suddenly the starting QB for the top-ranked team in the land and a contender for the Heisman Trophy. Jayhawk CB Aqib Talib says Daniel "ran the show" in Saturday's Border Showdown.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Basehor-Linwood's Cassie Lombardino will play collegiately at Washburn. Lombardino has the fourth all-time leading score in BLHS history.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, clean-up continued on I-70 in Lawrence after a fuel spill late Sunday night, and Jefferson County commissioners have rejected a plan to host the Wakarusa Music Festival.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Jefferson County Commissioners denied a permit this afternoon to have the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival next summer on private land in the southeastern part of the county.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
Parts of Clinton Lake are expected to attract upwards of 2,000 athletes to compete in an officially-sanctioned IronMan Triathlon event on June 15 that also will serve as the National Collegiate IronMan Championships.
Monday, Nov. 26, 2007
The Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board has asked utility regulators to recuse themselves from considering Westar’s proposed rate increase after seeing an internal Westar e-mail that says Sebelius said utilities would be “fully compensated” for trying to increase wind energy.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
The dream of a perfect season and BCS championship was scratched out by the border rival Missouri Tigers. 6Sports reporter Andrew Baker joins us live from the Newscenter with more from the Border Showdown.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Hours before kickoff Saturday, ESPN made Arrowhead Stadium the perfect scene for the perfect big game preview.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
KU fans flocked to various locations around Lawrence to grab a seat for the most anticipated game of the season. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez has more.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Lawrence police say a man entered Hird Retail Liquor near 6th St. and Kasold around 5:40 Saturday night.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Crews are setting up for The Shelter Inc.'s 21st annual Festival of Trees. The event opens to the public tomorrow and will be on display throughout the week.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Lawrence residents brought their furry friends to the Lawrence Humane Society for the annual Santa Paws event.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
A state agency believes it has found a way to cover the largest uninsured segment of the population: the 19- to 25-year-old crowd.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
The holiday shopping season is officially underway. As BoomerGirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton reports, that means some boomer-aged women could be tempted to spend more than they can afford.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
The new BCS standings were released, and the Jayhawks are still in BCS bowl contention, but first: how the unbeaten season slipped away last night at Arrowhead.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Amidst all the Border Showdown hype, the Kansas basketball team was at home tonight with the always dangerous Arizona Wildcats.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
Lawrence High School will host its 14th annual Pack the House event tomorrow night. Money raised will be donated to Coach Devon and his family to help alleviate his medical expenses.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
30 minutes of postgame analysis, highlights, interviews and more from 6News
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007
The Kansas football team drops 21 points on the Missouri defense in the fourth quarter, but it's still not enough tonight at Arrowhead Stadium. Posted Nov. 25, 2007.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007
Lawrence native Rick Morris won’t be getting much sleep for awhile. Morris will begin watching the Kansas-Missouri football game at 4 a.m. Sunday. That’s Iraq time.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007
Tammy Ford, of Lawrence, is facing a clothing conundrum. She and her husband will be at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., today to cheer on the Kansas University Jayhawks, but they may have to do so clad in the University of Missouri’s colors. “I’m a little bit worried because my coat is black, and my husband’s is gold,” she said.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007
It was the rarest of days in Memorial Stadium. The flags were limp, even the one high atop the construction crane that was supposed to be the season-long symbol of new heights the Kansas University football team would reach in the future.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Santa Claus was in town before Christmas, and his arrival drew a big crowd.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
The biggest Border Showdown in recent history is almost here, however one Lawrence resident is in a unique situation when it comes to Saturday's game.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Lawrence shoppers flocked to stores this morning and said they saved a bundle on electronics and other gifts.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
A new shoe from Nike targets special needs for American Indians.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Believe it or not, there's a pretty big basketball game Sunday night at Allen Fieldhouse
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
The Lawrence High basketball team is on the hunt for another run at the state title.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
In less than 24 hours, the endless buildup and hype for possibly the biggest game ever played in Arrowhead Stadium will come to an end and the Border Showdown will be decided on the field.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Saturday night's KU-MU match-up is on national TV, but the game is expected to draw some worldwide attention.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
The Kansas women's basketball team defeated the Drake Bulldogs on Friday night, 69-49
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Security will be heavier than usual for Saturday night's KU-MU football game
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
An unranked Arkansas beat top ranked LSU on Friday night, which means a win for KU on Saturday would make the Jayhawks the number one ranked team in the nation.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
LSU, the No. 1 team in college football, lost this afternoon to Arkansas, 50-48.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
Thanksgiving dinner may be over, but the increased risk for food poisoning that goes with the holiday is just beginning.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence-area shoppers didn't have to wait for the sun this morning. Hundreds stood in lines in the dark hoping to get steep discounts on Christmas gifts. Plus the holiday season officially comes to Lawrence with Santa's arrival atop Weaver's department store.
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
The hope of walking out with early-morning discounts fueled hundreds of people — some who waited hours in temperatures below 20 degrees — eager to start their Christmas shopping.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
No tickets? No worries. There will be plenty of opportunities to watch Saturday's football game between KU and MU right here in Lawrence.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
Feeding a Thanksgiving meal to over 200 hungry stomachs in no simple task, but community volunteers made it look easy today.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
Santa will make an early stop in downtown Lawrence on Friday evening.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
The Dream Factory, group out of Kansas City that specializes in helping children, is recruiting volunteers in hopes of starting a chapter in Lawrence.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
A Lawrence real estate agency is going back to its roots.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
While most Lawrence schools have Web sites, only one can boast an online newspaper.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
Head KU men's basketball coach Bill Self, one of the biggest football fans on campus, will no be able to attend this weekend's border showdown at Arrowhead Stadium.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
According to KU cornerback Aquib Talib, even with the biggest football game in Kansas history a little less than 48 hours away, there's always time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family...even if it's at McDonald's.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
The KU football team held practice as usual on Thanksgiving in preparation for this weekend's Border Showdown.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
Kansas big men Darrell Arthur, Sasha Kaun, Darnell Jackson and Cole Aldrich dominated in Wednesday night's win over Northern Arizona University.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007
After a seven day break, the KU women's basketball team will take the court against Drake on Friday night in Dallas.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
A patchwork of relief efforts poured into Greensburg after a tornado left the town in ruins, but now some victims will feel the warmth of a new donation from the area.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
In addition to the turkey and the travel, local bargain-hunters are gearing up for another Thanksgiving tradition. Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, and the early bird may get the best deals.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Some kettles are already on the streets, but the official kickoff of the Salvation Army's annual fundraiser is set for Friday evening.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Don't have tickets to the Border Showdown? You can catch some of the excitement early by attending Saturday's live taping of ESPN's GameDay.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Once the Border Showdown wraps up on Saturday, 6News will be here live for a special broadcast.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
He rose from obscurity amongst a field of big political names to win the 1988 Democratic Presidential nomination, and next week, he'll be in Lawrence.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
We want to give our viewers a heads-up on a programming change on Thanksgiving: we won't be here at 6:00, but we will be here at 10:00 with all your local news.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
It was 2004 the last time the Kansas basketball team started the season 3-0. That year the Hawks shot out of the gate to a 14-0 record. Tonight, sans Sherron Collins, the Hawks went 4-0 against NAU.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
They stand 5'10" and 6 feet tall, respectively, but every Saturday Todd Reesing and Chase Daniel have proven that not having an NFL-typical body can still produce Heisman Trophy results.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Foul trouble will make or break the Kansas women's basketball team this season, and that applies specifically to standout sophomore Danielle McCray.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
The Kansas volleyball team was in action tonight in Lubbock for more than likely Emily Brown and Caitlin Mahoney's last match.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
After a six-day layoff, the Kansas men return to action in the Jayhawk Invitational against Northern Arizona. DJ Whetter has more from the Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
DJ Whetter and Andrew Baker play useless Fieldhouse trivia.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
No opponent this season has held the Missouri football team to fewer than 30 points. That's the task the Jayhawks' second-ranked defense is charged with this weekend.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, these days the KU basketball team is taking a rare backseat on the local sports scene with the upcoming Border Showdown on Saturday. Plus we'll take a look at a local woman's efforts to keep residents of tornado-ravaged Greensburg warm this winter.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
About 1,350 Westar Energy customers were without power in west Lawrence.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack will not be prosecuted for violating the state's conflict of interest laws.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
The fate of a controversial downtown Lawrence nightclub, Last Call, and the decision to renew its liquor license, rests in the hands of state officials.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
City commissioners approved plans by Downtown Lawrence, Inc. to hold an outdoor watch party for the football game between Kansas and Missouri.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
With the KU football team undefeated, fans are showing their support through haircuts and tattoos.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
A federal gun charge filed earlier this year against the owners of the "Yellow House Store" has been dropped.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Lawrence Police need your help finding a fourth person wanted in connection with a kidnapping earlier this month at a south Lawrence apartment complex.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
A one-vehicle rollover accident late this afternoon on K-10 highway sent a Eudora man to a Kansas City hospital.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
A new report has found that teenagers are getting their noses out of books, and what little they do read they don't understand.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Tonganoxie residents could have two controversial issues on the ballot for a special election early next year.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
A turkey smoker caused fire damage to a garage early Tuesday morning in Tonganoxie.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Former Piper basketball player Nate Daniels is now an Ichabod. Last Thursday the Washburn freshman took the court against Kansas University in Allen Fieldhouse.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Brandon Rush is back. After five months of ACL rehabilitation, the Jayhawks junior guard saw ten minutes of action last Thursday against Washburn.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
The Border Showdown between Kansas and Missouri will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City this year and next.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Investigators with the Morrison’s office said Hack didn’t properly fill out a state-mandated Statement of Substantial Interest form showing that she owned more than $5,000 in stock in the Lawrence-based company. But assistant attorney general Barry Disney said the violation was technical in nature and would not be prosecuted.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a federal gun charge filed earlier this year against the owners of the 'Yellow House Store' has been dropped, plus we'll look at the lengths KU fans go to support the 'Hawks in the Border Showdown.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
City leaders hammered on guns, gangs and drugs as poart of a hearing in front of the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control, who will decide whether to renew Last Call's state drinking license.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
A Lawrence man faces jail time after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges. 23-year-old Austin Newport entered the plea today in Douglas County District Court.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Formal charges are filed today against four men arrested in a beating Saturday in East Lawrence. The 43-year-old Lawrence man injured in the beating was flown by emergency helicopter from Hobbs Park Saturday evening.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
The Douglas County District Attorney's office files more kidnapping charges in connection with an incident November 10th when a woman was held in an apartment for several hours.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Overpopulation in Lawrence schools may have school district boundary committee members drawing new lines. Committee members will see new demographic data at the meeting, and the changes in school make-up could be a cause for new borders.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Promoters of a popular summer music festival in Lawrence explore possibilities for a new venue. 300 acres north of the Circle S Ranch and Country Inn in southern Jefferson County is one option being considered for the 2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Judy Kettle, a longtime first-grade teacher at Wakarusa Valley Elementary, was awarded the Master Teacher honor from the Lawrence School District this morning.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
This week's big KU-MU game is about more than a chance to play for the Big 12 title. It's also a chance to sell more stuff.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Quailan Gibler-Fowler presents tonight's KidCast.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
The Kansas football team prepares to embark on their epic battle against the Tigers this Saturday. The Jayhawks have had one constant to rely on all season: their defense.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Today quarterback Todd Reesing was named Big 12 co-offensive player of the week, while Kansas tackle Anthony Collins was selected as an Outland Trophy finalist.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
A recovering Brandon Rush and a sidelined Sherron Collins means more minutes to go around in the Kansas backcourt. That includes a chance for invited walk-on Connor Teahan.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Today the 2008 Kansas baseball schedule was released. For the sixth season in a row, the Hawks will begin the year in Hawaii, and they'll face off against Missouri at Kaufmann Stadium on April 29th.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
For the past four years, Emily Brown has been the face of KU volleyball. On Saturday she left the Horejsi Center the same way she walked in: with a smile on her face.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
The Missouri defense enters Saturday's Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium ranked 29th in the nation against the run, giving up 122 yards per contest. This weekend that unit will go up against KU's 1000-yard rusher, Brandon McAnderson.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the Lawrence school district has a new Master Teacher', plus the district will soon take a look at possible boundary changes at several schools.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
The equipment will include plasma televisions, video presenters, computer touch screens, microphones and equipment racks at an estimated cost of up to a total of $57,821.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Judy Kettle, who has taught 32 years in the district, stopped shaking long enough to get a hug from Superintendent Randy Weseman, as her colleagues, friends, family members and the entire elementary school looked on.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
With the victory over Iowa St., the Jayhawks continue their unbeaten season and are now only one game away from a date with the Big 12 Championship in San Antonio.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
The frenzy for food and football have local establishments packed on gamedays.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
Four men were arrested on aggravated battery charges after a fight Saturday in east Lawrence.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
An early morning fire forced a man and his son out of their home.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
Papa Keno's pizzeria is temporarily closed after a weekend fire. An electrical short caused the fire Saturday afternoon.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
KU hosted two youth oriented learning activities today, including the annual Carnival of Chemistry and a Harry Potter themed School of Witchcraft.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
Watkins museum held it's monthly youth activity yesterday with "T" is for Thanksgiving. The museum holds a youth oriented "History with a Twist" event each month.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department held its annual holiday bazaar today at the Lawrence Community Building.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
It causes weight gain, fatigue and occurs most often in stressed out, boomer-aged women. But as Cathy Hamilton reports, Hypothyroidism is still largely misunderstood.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
It was a special day for senior volleyball players Emily Brown and Caitlin Mahoney as the Jayhawks hosted Iowa St. on senior day.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
Brandon Rush may have returned, but the injury bug is still a factor for the Kansas basketball team. With Sherron Collins out with a foot injury, Rodrick Stewart has stepped in, and stepped up.
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
KU's dream season lived on after a victory over Iowa St. on Saturday. The win helped put the Jayhawks at number two in the BCS rankings.
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007
Emergency crews were called to 2609 Pickwick Place shortly after 2:45 a.m. early Saturday morning to investigate reports of smoke coming from the single-story residence.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce fires back over a controversial package of economic incentives designed to keep a start-up pharmaceuticals company in town.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Eric and Lynn Walther searched their 13 acres, and from 9,000 trees, they found the perfect one for the governor's mansion.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
To some, wearing the jersey of your favorite player is the sign of a true fan. And in Lawrence, basketball jerseys have long been the campus staple - at least until this season.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Before tailgating and the Jayhawk mascot as we know it today - there was Glee and Jerry Smith - a Lawrence couple who have attended every home football game since 1941.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The state announced that Southwest Junior High School has been given an energy award for a solar panel program.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The last time that Kansas University’s football team went 10-0, a “good meal” at a downtown restaurant cost 15 cents, a teenage trend of “progressive buggy rides” was emerging and Lawrence streets were being paved for the first time with brick. The year was 1899.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
A one-car accident early this morning south of Basehor claims the life of a Bonner Springs man.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Financial relief could be on the way for a southeast Kansas mining town threatened by ground collapses.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawks will look to improve on their 10-0 record against Iowa State in the 2007 home finale.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Brandon Rush scored seven points and had three rebounds sparking a slow-starting KU team to a 92-60 victory over the NCAA Div. II Ichabods.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The Jayhawk women's basketball team is on hiatus from the hardwood until November 23 when they square off against Drake at the SMU Tournament in Dallas, Texas.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Caitlin Mahoney and Emily Brown will make their final appearances at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center on Saturday - Senior Day for the KU volleyball team.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Free State senior volleyball standout Genny Salvatore has inked her letter of intent to play collegiately for the Rhode Island Rams.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
The Haskell women's basketball team narrowly defeated the Waldorf Warriors by a final score of 61-54.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a local Scotch pine now resides at the Governor's mansion for Christmas, and a look ahead at the KU-ISU game.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Eric and Lynn Walther have run the cut-your-own farm just west of Lawrence for more than twenty years, but this is their first time sending a tree to the governor.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
A new rivalry has sprung up between Free State and Lawrence High Schools, and it's all about hand-to-hand combat. Both schools now have official Rock, Paper, Scissors clubs.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
A man involved in a 10-hour stand-off with police now faces criminal charges. 57-year-old Darrel Maley was booked into the Douglas County Jail yesterday.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Two women arrested in connection with a weekend kidnapping now face a slew of charges, including the kidnapping of two children.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
In case of an emergency, KU officials can now send a message directly to students' cell phones. They tested the new "text alert" system today and say that now, all systems are go.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
After 33 years of service, the leader of the Lawrence Arts Center announced her retirement. Ann Evans has been the Executive Director of the Arts Center since it was founded in 1975.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
For 30 years, the Great American Smokeout has helped people nationwide stop smoking.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Educators met in Lawrence to discuss pre-kindergarten education and how to make it accessible to every child in Kansas.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
A local charity celebrated "America Recycles Day" in a big way. "Cans for the Community" presented two $500 checks today: one of the Social Service League and another to the Lawrence Arts Center Preschool.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
For Schwegler Elementary's 50th anniversary students made a knowledge tree using only compost and their bodies. The osage orange tree was designed by conceptual artist Daniel Dancer.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt place a friendly wager on the Border Showdown. They have agreed to wear the colors of the opposing team if their team is defeated on Saturday.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Five and a half months after surgery to repair a torn ACL, Jayhawk junior guard made his 2007 KU debut this evening against Washburn University.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Bonnie Henrickson received good news on Wednesday: the Jayhawks signed three players for next season, including one of the top 50 players in the nation.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Senior tight end Derek Fine has seen the Jayhawks come from 2-10 in 2002 to 10-0 in 2007.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
The Hawks play yet another small Kansas school tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. Kevin Romary has more from the hardwood.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Useless fieldhouse trivia with DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Thirteen KU seniors will say goodbye to Memorial State when they take on Iowa State in the last Jayhawk home game of the year.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Aqib Talib is a finalist for the Bronco Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive college player of the year.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, in case of emergency, KU officials can now send a message directly to students' cell phones, and the latest in the arrest of the man who held police at bay for two hours earlier in the week.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The man in custody for barricading himself at his home south of Lawrence Friday is in the Douglas County Jail tonight. Darrel Maley, 57, was arrested today on an arson charge.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
A new study says more sleep may help reduce a child's chance of becoming obese.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The changing face of warfare was the hot topic of discussion tonight at the Dole Institute of Politics. Lieutenant General Wiliam Caldwell spoke about the evolution of military conflict and its tactics.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
With thousands of books but no money to make the Perry Lecompton Library a reality, one resident thought the saga had come to end. That was until a gift from an unlikely source helped her open a new chapter.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Residents at the Sunrise and Hawker apartments near the KU campus take extra security steps this week after a burglar broke into several homes and made off with hundreds of dollars in cash and electronics this weekend.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The Fraternal Order of Police files a lawsuit in Douglas County District Court asking a judge to let them continue operating a firing range at the FOP lodge southwest of Lawrence.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The public improvements needed for an airport business park could total $8 million. City Manager David Corliss says the City Commission will consider a number of important policy issues regarding the development.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
A sure sign that the holidays are upon us: crews were out this morning along the east side of Massachusetts Street stringing Christmas lights in trees.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Six Jayhawk fans on Kentucky Street added "10-0" in Christmas lights to the front of their house after Saturday's football victory.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Freshman forward Krysten Boogaard sees the KU women's basketball team to a 64-58 victory over UMKC.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The Jayhawk women take on UMKC tonight in what could be Coach Bonnie Henrickson's 200th win. Kevin Romary has more from Allen Fieldhouse.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary play useless Fieldhouse trivia.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The Kansas men's basketball team picked up three expected letters of intent on the first day of the national signing period.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The Kansas defense is preparing to face one of the top touchdown combinations in the country this weekend: Iowa State senior quarterback Brett Myer and senior wide receiver Todd Blythe.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
The Sunflower State showdown resumes tonight in Manhattan as the Hawks travel to take on Kansas State.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Much of the Kansas football team's success can be attributed to turnovers. While the offense takes care of the ball, the defense is taking it away.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a new study says more sleep may help reduce a child's chance of becoming obese, and a look at a literal "Rock Chalk Jayhawk."
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
Runita J. Bell, 32, and Annetta D. Moten, 40, both of Lawrence, are to have their first appearances Thursday in Douglas County District Court. Both were arrested on county warrants.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
City Commissioners apologize tonight for the way they handled a tax refund package for a growing pharmaceuticals company - a deal members of the public call a violation of the public trust.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Two women get quite a scare overnight after their vehicle windows are shattered while driving on Lawrence roads less than two hours apart.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
After 65 days of weather delays, construction at South Junior High should wrap up by the end of the month. And while construction crews scurry to get the job done, the school's designer's are soaking up praise.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
One young man goes above and beyond the call of duty to help the homeless tonight. The Baldwin High senior says he did it because once, he was in their shoes.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
It's part of a downtown promotion. For each touchdown KU scores, customers receive 5% off their purchases - with a maximum discount of 30%.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Nationally, Todd Reesing winning the Heisman Trophy still seems like a long-shot, but a grassroots effort may get underway for the Kansas quarterback thanks to one of his teammates.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
While it didn't exactly come as a surprise that the KU women's basketball team won their season opener against Hartford - but the fact that a freshman led the team in scoring and rebounding certainly did.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Don't rule out KU basketball star Brandon Rush for Thursday's contest against Washburn.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Tomorrow night, the Jayhawk volleyball team travels to Manhattan to take on K-State as the 'Hawks head down the home stretch of this season.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
When Brandon McAnderson was recruited, he was brought in as a fullback - a player to block for the running back and to gain extra yardage here and there. However, the senior has excelled at the running back position and is only 61 yards shy of 1,000 yards rushing this season.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
With Sherron Collins sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a foot injury and Brandon Rush still recovering from a torn ACL, the Jayhawk basketball team hopes the big men will take charge.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Developing from 6:35 p.m. city commission meeting. We'll see what the public has to tell commissioners about the Deciphera deal.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, two women driving in Lawrence overnight had their vehicle windows shattered, and city leaders will examine their handling of the closed-door deal for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
City leaders announced today that the Census Bureau has added 505 people to the 2006 population estimate for Lawrence. The bureau also added 436 people to the Douglas County total.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Police investigating two incidents of shattered windows on vehicles overnight in Lawrence.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Free State High School senior Quinn Brabender started making movies as a weekend hobby, but as a member of Firebird Productions he's gotten so good that students and staff specifically request his handiwork on film project.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
The state's decision to block two coal-fired power plants could put an end to wind farm projects in western Kansas.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
A 20-year teaching veteran in Lawrence got a special honor today: Kristin Neider is the October Teacher of the Month.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Local drivers are now shelling out about $3 per gallon for gas. 6News Reporter Crispin Lopez has more on the rising price of filling up at the pumps.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
A fight at a Lawrence club led to a deadly shooting in Kansas City. Police say 18-year-old Dominic Bradley died after a shooting on I-435.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
At one point, doctors had thought he died. Almost 15 years later, Don Young says he's still surprised to be alive.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Lawrence city commissioners plan to discuss a controversial tax incentive deal at their weekly meeting tomorrow night.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
City leaders will consider plans for a seven-story hotel complex at 12th and Indiana. Developers have asked city commissioners to approve a sales tax to pay for upgrades to nearby streets and sidewalks.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
It's not unusual to see KU students lined up for tickets for an athletic event outside Allen Fieldhouse, but this line of fans was not waiting for tickets to the next basketball game.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
The completion date for South Junior High was pushed back two more weeks. An update on the project shows the effect of weather delays.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Blake Gibler-Fowler gives tonight's KidCast.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
The winter sports seasons are officially underway for the prepsters: tryouts and workouts started today for boys' and girls' basketball, boys' swimming and diving and wrestling.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
This afternoon KU's leading scorer Sherron Collins underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot after turning his ankle in last night's game.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
With the absence of Sherron Collins, senior Russell Robinson is even more vital for the Jayhawks' success.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Kansas sophomore Sade Morris scored a career-high 17 points as KU opened the season with a 75-72 win over Hartford.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
In last Saturday's sweep in Stillwater, Junior QB Aqib Talib recorded a career-high 9 tackles.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
With the Jayhawks trailing in the second quarter, Todd Reesing's completion to Marcus Henry not only moved the chains but kept the momentum for the Jayhawks.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
The Haskell Indians won their first game of the season tonight against the Missouri Valley Vikings.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it's not unusual to see KU students lined up outside Allen Fieldhouse waiting for tickets, but this time they're in line for KU-MU Arrowhead tickets, and more about the school district's athletic facilities.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
Police believe that a fight that started in a Lawrence club led to a deadly shooting in Kansas City.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
She said she had been held by a 27-year-old Lawrence man who threatened her with a gun, and a 32-year-old woman who beat her with a kitchen utensil.
Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
The televisions and other electronic devices would make it easier for attorneys to show evidence to juries and judges by better using DVDs, VCRs, document cameras and computer software, court officials said during today’s commission meeting
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
The investigation continues into a 10-hour standoff on Friday, south of Lawrence that left a home destroyed by fire.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
A 4-million-dollar upgrade is giving a chemicals plant north of town more than a strong position in the consumer electronics industry.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
Since 2001, more than 4,000 Afghanistan and Iraq veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice. For each fallen soldier, a fellow soldier has the solemn duty of knocking on a door and delivering the news that every family dreads.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion gather together to remember those who served in the armed forces.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
It may be Lawrence's oldest piece of infrastructure, but now the Kansas River's Bowerstock Dam, built in 1874, is getting a fresh look.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
More than 300 horses will parade down Massachusetts Street in the 15th Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk football team improved to 10-0 after defeating Oklahoma State by a final score of 43-28.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk men's basketball team defeated the UMKC Kangaroos by a final score of 85-62.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk women's basketball team barely defeated the Hartford Hawks by a final score of 75-72.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
In the past two years, the Patriot Guard has grown from an idea hatched by American Legion Riders in the small south-central Kansas town of Mulvane to a fixture at the funerals of fallen soldiers throughout the country.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
In the beginning, people came by the hundreds. Now, the weekly peace vigil draws a few dozen attendees.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department took the man into custody and sent him to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for an assessment, said Lt. Kari Wempe. A nursing supervisor at LMH confirmed the man’s identity as Darrel Maley and said he was transported to a Kansas City hospital.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
This perfect season has more KU fans cheering on their Jayhawks outside of Memorial Stadium. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez explains why fans are waving the wheat at road games.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
A stand-off south of Lawrence entered its tenth hour as a man continued to hold officers from several different agencies at bay.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Douglas County Sherriff's deputies have surrounded a house southeast of Pleasant Grove shortly after one o'clock this afternoon.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
State lawmakers next year may consider a new law that would require drug testing at accident scenes where there was an injury or death.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Marines recognize 232 years of service today at the Dole Institute of Politics.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Central Junior High School students who raised over $100 for the school's annual Fun Run fundraiser were able to splatter their teachers in the face with pies as a reward.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Kansas Supreme Court orders a new trial for a man convicted in the 2004 shooting death of a Lawrence man.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Lawrence High School music department is raising money the best way they know how: by playing music.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Kansas Attorney General's office is now handling the investigation of possible open meetings violations against the Lawrence City Commission.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Jayhawks swept the Lousiana-Monroe Warhawks tonight at Allen Fieldhouse, 107-78.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The Jayhawk women's basketball team jumped into regular season play with an overtime exhibition thriller.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
The KU football team looks to improve to 10-0 this Saturday against Oklahoma State.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
A year ago, the Kansas basketball team opened the season by ripping Northern Arizona and then falling to Oral Roberts. Tonight the '07-'08 season begins against Louisiana Monroe.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Kevin and DJ face off in a game of useless fieldhouse trivia.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson has asked Atty. Gen. Paul Morrison to take over an investigation of possible open meetings violations by the Lawrence City Commission — saying the investigation has “expanded to consider the actions of individual city commissioners.”
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the Kansas Supreme Court overturns a 2004 murder conviction of Lafayette Cosby, and the impact of the wildly successful KU football season on the local economy.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies have surrounded a residence south of Lawrence, east of Pleasant Grove Hill.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
A legislative committee on Friday recommended a bill that would require drug testing at accident scenes where there was an injury or death.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Lafayette Cosby, then 25, was accused of shooting Robert Martin, 28, at close range April 4, 2004, at a late-night party at Jefferson Commons, an apartment complex at 2511 W. 31st St.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
More questions emerge today as the mayor announces her ties to a startup company that received a controversial economic incentives package.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' sense of humor was a slap in the face to Kansas winemakers this week.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
The businessmen behind the proposed Oread Inn want to purchase another piece of property at 12th St. and Oread Ave.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has cancelled her scheduled visit to the Dole Institute.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Friday classes - few college students have them and nobody wants them. It's a national problem according to the U.S. Surgeon General and as 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing shows us, it's true at KU, too.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
11,000 women under the age of 40 learn that they have breast cancer each year. This group's co-founder was in her 20's. Here's the story of how someone so young gained a lifetime of wisdom.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
It was 'ready...set...STACK' at Perry Elementary School today as more than 100 students tried to stack their way to a new world record.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
A former Lawrence resident returns home to make Central Junior High School students a part of art.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
The operating permits for the state's 16 coal-fired power plants are up for renewal by October, 2008.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Danielle McCray exploded for 36 points - including 13 in overtime - as the Jayhawks defeated the Emporia State Hornets, 74-64.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk basketball regular season officially tips off Friday night when the 'Hawks host the UL-Monroe Warhawks at Allen Fieldhouse.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Despite a 9-0 start to this season, the current 'Hawks easily recall last year's 42-32 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Central Junior High's student body turns into art today, and the latest on the allegation of open meetings violations against the Lawrence City Commission.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's scheduled visit to Lawrence Friday has been canceled, according to a message the Dole Institute of Politics sent this afternoon.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
In a press release at southlawrencetrafficway.org, FHA said there were “no feasible and prudent alternatives” to the proposed routes, which goes through the Baker Wetlands.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
The Battle for the Baker Wetlands is about to begin. A federal decision paves the way to finally fund the completion of the South Lawrence Trafficway - but it may also open the door to litigation.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
The Oread neighborhood is now considered a national historic district. City officials say the architectural styles in the neighborhood helped win the designation.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
To help keep up the historic character of the Oread area - neighborhood leaders ask the city for new solutions to help maintain rental homes.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
A two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon south of Eudora sends a Lawrence man to a Kansas City hospital.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
It was a day of trying to get your foot in the door - the classroom door that is - on Mount Oread. With state leaders warning about a teacher shortage in certain fields - 6News reporter George Diepenbrock talks about how soon-to-be KU education graduates and school districts tried to find the perfect match.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Thursday is 'National Parents as Teachers Day' and Lawrence activities will include three special playgroups at East Heights Early Childhood Center through next weekend.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Hillcrest Elementary is the home to a unique playground and the students get moving to help preserve it.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
200,000 American women get breast cancer each year. And for 5-10 percent of those women, DNA is the cause. Finding the gene mutation takes a simple blood test - but few are finding out if they're at risk.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
A chapter comes to an end for plans to expand the Lawrence Public Library.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
This Saturday when the KU football team heads to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State, they hope to accomplish a feat that hasn't been done since 1899 - start the football season 10-0.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
After losing only one key player from last year's squad, the KU basketball team doesn't feel as much pressure as it did a year ago entering into a new season.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Kansas University sophomore Sade Morris is hoping to lead by example this season for the women's basketball team.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
The No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns defeated the KU volleyball team, winning 3 straight matches.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Even though the KU football team finds itself on the road this weekend in Stillwater, many of the current Jayhawk players will feel right at home in Oklahoma.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
With 12 of the 17 players on the KU mens basketball roster playing the guard position, Brady Morningstar has decided to take a 'red shirt' this season.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Dezmon Briscoe, a Kansas University freshman football player and one of the Jayhawks’ leading receivers, will appear in court at the end of the month on charges of theft by deception, less than $1,000.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a look at the future has in store for the proposals now that federal officials have picked 32nd Street as the only feasible option for completing the controversial SLT, and more on how schools are trying to fill a teacher shortage.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
In the midst of a full-throttle energy debate in Kansas, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday helped launch a nationwide initiative to get state governments to reduce energy consumed by computers.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Kansas Turnpike officials prepare for the largest project in the history of the 50-year-old road. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez has the details about the major construction plans in north Lawrence.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Federal regulators say a route in the Baker Wetlands is the only feasible option for completing the controversial South Lawrence Trafficway, a project that has been in limbo for more than a decade.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The Lawrence City Commission tonight unanimously approved a license that would allow the Bourgeois Pig to continue serving alcoholic beverages on its sidewalk dining space.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Eudora voters passed two ballot measures today with a 34% voter turnout. The first measure is the school district's largest bond in history, and the second is Charter Ordinance 10.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
KU is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting out windows at a campus dining hall.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
A former Lawrence teacher convicted of having sex with a student will stand trial next year on charges that she violated a court order in the case.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
A 34-year-old Lawrence man was fishing at Lake Shawnee Monday morning when he fell into the water and drowned.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
An accident involving a school bus tied up traffic for a short time this morning on W 6th St. A truck turning left from Crestline to head west on 6th St. was struck by a school bus headed east.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The 6News series on breast cancer awareness continues with the story of Charmaine Campanini, who is not the only one in her house who has been diagnosed.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
In the absence of Brandon Rush, the Hawks made the most of their floor time tonight. Darrell Arthur had a game-high 20 points.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
This time last year, the closest the Jayhawks were to the BCS standings was watching on TV. Kansas faces Oklahoma State ranked in the top five.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats ended their season tonight, closing the book on four years of passion and desire for Bobcat football.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Two Topeka men charged in connection with multiple armed robberies in Lawrence appeared in Douglas County District Court this afternoon.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Regulators with the Federal Highway Administration began distributing a long-awaited report Tuesday that determines that a 32nd Street route for the trafficway is the only feasible and prudent alternative that would allow for completion of the bypass project.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Journal-World reporter Chad Lawhorn offers live coverage of the Lawrence City Commission meeting.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a Lawrence man dies after falling into the water a Lake Shawnee on Monday morning, and the latest on plans to replace two bridges over the Kansas River.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The item has been deferred from the commission agenda to the Nov. 13 meeting.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department said Eric Cruce, 34, was fishing at the lake Monday morning when he fell in the water and drowned.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
KU police say this weekend someone fired a bullet from a small-caliber weapon through a window at Mrs. E's cafeteria. Last month several other windows were shot out at the dining hall.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Lawrence police are still trying to determine who fired the gunshot that wounded a man outside a north Lawrence club this weekend.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
The November 13 City Commission meeting will include an explanation of the recently approved package of economic development incentives for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
The city and county may soon start accepting proposals for open space projects. The Eco-Squared Committee will ask city commissioners to begin collecting ideas.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
City commissioners will discuss the possibility of a new sales tax at their meeting tomorrow night. They're considering at least four options.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
A Lawrence-based bioscience operation is getting a lift from federal regulators. Identigen North America is joining three dozen other ag-related operations to earn a consistency designation from the USDA.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Ads today in some Kansas newspapers contend the state's decision to reject two coal-fired power plants will help the natural gas-producing countries of Russia, Iran and Venezuela.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
We generally think of women battling breast cancer, but tonight 6News reporter Jana Corrie joins us with one local man's story of survival.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Jacob Osburn presents tonight's KidCast.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Eudora councilman Bill Whitten is fighting City Hall from within. Whitten opposes an ordinance that would allow the mayor to appoint department heads for two years, not one.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Hillcrest Elementary students and their parents will walk in Centennial Park to raise money to repaint equipment in the only wheelchair-accessible playground in Lawrence.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Saturday's KU-NU game changed football history for both teams: the 76 points the Jayhawks hung on the Huskers were the most KU has ever scored in any conference game.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
KU senior guard Rodrick Stewart will try to carry on the momentum from a great opening evening in the Hawks' final exhibition game tomorrow night.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Free State High basketball standout Jenna Brantley debuted in yesterday's KU-Pitt State game. She scored her first collegiate points for Pitt State.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Year four of the Bonnie Henrickson era launched on Sunday. Jayhawk sophomore guard Danielle McCray was dominant from the opening tip.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
KU freshman forward Nicollette Smith is beginning to make a name for herself after just one game.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
KU sophomore guard Sherron Collins racked up a game-high 18 points and 5 assists in just 23 minutes in Thursday's exhibition game against Pitt State.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a gunshot rang out on the KU campus sometime Friday night or Saturday morning, shooting out windows at Mrs. E's cafeteria, and news on the Eudora election.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
“Why are these men smiling?” the full-page ad asks below photos of Iranian President Mahmoud Amadinejad, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
It's a hot topic and one that's growing in the classroom. Global warming is a controversial issue, but with a growing public concern, teachers are bringing the heat to the classroom
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
Police say a Kansas City man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning following a fight outside the club Allstars.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
It's a 45 million dollar bond issue three years in the making. Tuesday, voters will decide. 6News reporter Haley Harrison has more on a proposed Eudora school's bond issue.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
You could call her Lawrence's lunch lady. For the past two and a half years, Dianne Morgan has served as the coordinator for L.I.N.K., but will be stepping down as soon as a new coordinator can be hired.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
The Douglas County 4-H Club hosted the 78th Annual Achievement celebration today.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk football team continued it's Big 12 dominance with a 76-39 victory over Nebraska to improve to 9-0 on the season.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
The Kansas women's basketball team had little problem defeating the Pittsburg State Gorillas. The final score was 82-48.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
The Holton Wildcats ended the Basehor-Linwood Bobcat's season with a 38-0 thrashing.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Kansas versus Nebraska: only two other schools have played more in NCAA football history. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez finds out whether a Jayhawk victory tomorrow will stir up a celebration similar to the one that happened in 2005.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
A downtown business wants to keep serving cocktails on the sidewalk, and that's leaving some other bar owners hoping to do the same.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
It may be one of the smallest areas designated as public space in Lawrence, but don't try to tell that to the founders of the Pocket Park.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
The city's newest fire station now has a new addition. The Lawrence Arts Commission unveiled a sculpture known as "Beacon" this afternoon at Fire Station 4.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is now working to overturn the decision that blocks the construction of two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Tonight the Free State Firebirds failed to get their payback against the Olathe South Falcons in the opening round of the state playoffs.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
The undefeated Kansas Jayhawks take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers tomorrow. If the oddsmakers are correct, KU will win by three touchdowns.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Class 4A postseason play continues tomorrow when the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats face the Holton Wildcats.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Freshman Katie Williams scored twice in the Kansas soccer team's match against rival Missouri this afternoon, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 victory.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
The Buhler Crusaders advanced to the class 4A finals after winning against the Piper Pirates.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Thursday marked the debut of three Kansas freshmen at Allen Fieldhouse. The Hawks ripped Pittsburg State 94-59 in their exhibition opener.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Olathe South beat Free State High on opening weekend, but the Firebirds get home field advantage tonight.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. filed a petition today seeking to overturn the state’s rejection of its permits to build two coal-fired power plants in western Kansas.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
A vision for a new Lawrence road to relieve East-West traffic congestion began to take shape this morning as city commissioners brainstormed how to extend 31st St. from Haskell Ave. to O'Connell Road.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Season ticket holders now have their hands on the coveted KU-MU football tickets, but for some the excitement was short-lived once they found out where they would be sitting.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
It's dancing with the sixth-graders at Lawrence's Quail Run Elementary. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the stepping and swinging.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
A nearly $50 million expansion at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is slightly ahead of schedule. LMH leaders told city commissioners that the new emergency room should be open by mid-February.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
It's taken nearly a century for the Jayhawks to get this far into a football season undefeated, and that has a longtime Lawrence resident welcoming his late father's return to the news.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Corpus Christi Catholic School breaks ground on a building that will serve generations of students to come.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
The head of Sunflower Electric Power Corporation calls on Governor Kathleen Sebelius to reverse the denial of two coal-fired plants and asks for an apology.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Ornaments on the Kansas tree in Washington, D.C. will feature the theme "Remembering Greensburg."
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
The Jayhawks hit the hardwood of Allen Fieldhouse tonight in their first exhibition game. Kevin Romary has more from the fieldhouse.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
A season of much promise begins tonight for the 4th-ranked Kansas men's basketball team. This evening the Jayhawks open exhibition play against Pittsburg State.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
6Sports reporters DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary play KU basketball trivia.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Though KU enters this Saturday's game as a 19-point favorite over NU, the Hawks aren't walking around campus like rock stars.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Plenty of experience returned to the hardwood this evening for Bill Self and the Kansas men. Kevin Romary has post-game highlights.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Last week Kansas runningback Brandon McAnderson racked up 183 yards and 2 touchdowns against Texas A&M. This weekend B-Mac comes home to face the worst rushing defense in the nation.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Both the Free State and Lawrence High gymnastics teams are headed to Hutchinson this weekend for the state meet.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, some Lawrence School Foundation donors want their money put to ballroom dance lessons for students in four elementary schools, and more about the son of Coach "Bert" Kennedy, who coached the 1908 Jayhawks football team.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson is investigating whether the City Commission violated the state’s open meeting law as part of a process authorizing a tax rebate for a local company.
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