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Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
They're city officials and community leaders but can they take the heat as fire fighters? This weekend, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical showed members of the community what it takes to be one of their own.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
It could be a new chapter for the neighboring cities of Perry and Lecompton as one resident tries to establish a community library. But in this tale of two cities, Beverly Warren never knew her project would become such a saga.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
Health care is expected to be a big issue for lawmakers next year. And as state board is already working on proposals for making sure fewer Kansans go without insurance.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
6News Business Editor Mark Fagan tells us how an independent department store embraces its past while looking to the future after 150 years in business.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
Deferred Maintenance isn't just an issue for the state's universities. 6News reporter George Diepenbrock takes a look at a 20-million-dollar list of requested projects for Lawrence's elementary schools.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
The Lawrence High volleyball team wins 1 of 3 matches at the Joan Wells Invitational.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
Both Free State High and Lawrence High cross country runners endured unexpected temperatures of 80+ degrees during the Rim Rock Farm Classic.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
A severe weather warning remains in effect for Douglas County and southeastern Jefferson County until at least 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Local health experts warn not to overreact to a new study announced this week that women who drink alcohol may be at a higher risk of getting breast cancer - but rather to incorporate the findings into their daily lives.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Do you know any of the writers of the Federalist Papers? That's just one of the questions on a new test for U.S. citizenship released Thursday. As 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing shows us - most Americans may not be able to pass this test.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Kansas may soon decide if a giant coal-fired power plant will be built near Holcomb.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Lawrence has some new celebrities in town - and you won't have to fight through the paparazzi to meet them.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Some sights and sounds from the Lawrence High Homecoming Parade.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
With their starting QB out with an ankle injury, the Lawrence High football team fell to Olathe East by a final score of 37-19.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
The Free State Firebird football squad had no trouble defeating Shawnee Mission East, winning the contest by a final score of 42-14.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
The Eudora Cardinals football team improved to 5-0 after trouncing the Gardner-Edgerton Trailblazers 48-21.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
The Tonganoxie Chieftains earned their first victory of the 2007 football season with a 19-6 win over the Santa Fe Trail Chargers.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk football team carries a 4-0 record into week 5 of the season, but the 'Hawks won't be taking the field on Saturday - instead they will be enjoying their bye week and preparing for KSU next Saturday in Manhattan.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city as some new celebrities, men who are on the front of the U.S. News & and World Report magazine, and complete highlights from week 5 of the high school football season.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
The agency has been considering the project since late last year after holding hearings and receiving public comment. KDHE has given no indication when it will make a decision.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
City leaders get a clearer picture of what it would take to develop a major piece of land at the east edge of town.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
It's all in a day's work for several Lawrence police officers and emergency dispatchers honored today by Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison for their actions during a domestic violence incident last Spring.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
A judge postpones today's hearing for two of the three charged in the death of a Tonganoxie woman found dead in November, 2005, inside a Bonner Springs Dollar General Store.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
The attorney for the man charged with capital murder in the death of an 18-year-old Overland Park woman argues to have the case dismissed on two separate grounds.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
A Topeka man takes his message of cancer awareness to the streets. 6News reporter Crispin Lopez shows us the unique way he plans on doing it.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
The Lawrence Home Builders Association puts on the twice-a-year showcase, giving members a chance to give the public a look inside their projects.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Autumn has arrived - that means it's time for the friends of the Public Library Fall Book Sale.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Surprised to see Jayhawk QB Kerry Meier line up at wide receiver? How about Talib playing offense? Well those aren't the only surprises the Jayhawks have in their offensive arsenal this season.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk football team rolls into a bye week carrying a 4-0 record and their sights set on conference competition.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
The Lawrence High football team got a dose of bad news when they learned that starting QB Clint Pinnick is out with an injured ankle...and may not return for awhile.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Free State High finished in 7th place, and Lawrence High in eighth, in the Sunflower League Tournament.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
With the prep sports season more than a month old, it's time to introduce our first HyVee High School Scholar Athlete of the Month: Eudora High's Morgan Abel.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a new plan developed by the Lawrence City Hall begins to show how much work the community may have to undertake to covert the former Farmland plant into a business park, and the story of a man biking his way across northeast Kansas for a good cause.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Add murder to a list of charges a Washington woman already faces in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 59.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Nearly two years after her murder, three young people have been charged in to the death of a Tonganoxie woman found dead in November, 2005, inside a Bonner Springs Dollar General Store.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
A Hays man is arrested for allegedly setting a pipe bomb in the East Hills Business Park in May. The intended victim? A man dating his ex-girlfriend.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Lawrence firefighters battle a house fire that broke out in North Lawrence just after 5:30 p.m. this evening.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
The city of Eudora heads back to the future next week - celebrating its sesquicentennial.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
The top administrator for a Lawrence-based association is leaving town for an international post.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
The KU Spencer Museum of Art unveiled the Aaron Douglas Mural this afternoon. With the help of a couple paid painters and around 60 volunteers, Lawrence artist Dave Loewenstein completed the piece over the past three weeks.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Members of the Lawrence Breakfast Optimists Club delivered about 40 dictionaries to classes this morning.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Jelly Beans will take center stage next week at Lawrence High School. 6News reporter George Diepenbrock explains why the drama production is meant to help celebrate rather than stigmatize everyone's differences.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team was outplayed by the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers who went on to win all three matches.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
With starting QB Todd Reesing off to an excellent start this season, KU's Kerry Meier may not see much action at QB - but that won't stop this great athlete from find other ways to crack the lineup.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
The Lawrence High tennis team hosted a 4-team invite, but failed to win a single match.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a Washington woman now faces murder charges in a hit-and-run accident on Highway 59, and charges were filed today for a man leaving a pipe bomb at an East Lawrence business earlier this year.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Morgan, 48, also was charged with one count of reckless aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in the injury of a third highway worker.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
A man was struck by a truck as he was trying to cross Highway 24-59 just North of Lawrence.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Nobody was injured in a blaze that struck a house about 3 miles South of Lawrence.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Central Junior High School dedicates it's gym in honor of former coach and PE teacher.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
If you build it, they will come - at least that's what volunteers and staff members think at the Lawrence Habitat ReStore hope this weekend.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Bill Duncan discusses Lawrence's prospects for building on momentum already established by the region's animal-health corridor, which accounts for nearly a third of global animal-health sales of $15.2 billion.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Tuesday night, Lawrence City Commissioners gave the KU rowing team unanimous permission to build a new boathouse on the Kansas River at Burcham Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Highway 59 is among projects that could be in jeopardy if federal highway funds are cut.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
For video gamers in Lawrence, today was a big day - it was the much anticipated release of Halo 3 for the Xbox 360.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
The 2-2 Free State football team will be on the road for the next three weeks of action.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Topeka High defeated the Free State Firebirds on the Soccer field by a final score of 1-0.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
For 48 years, John Hadl's 98-yard interception return for a TD in 1949 stood as the longest interception return in Kansas football history. But now, Hadl's record has been topped by KU defensive ace Aqib Talib.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
A helicopter was being called to transport the patient.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, fire damages an abandoned home southwest of Lawrence late Monday night, and a look at the late-night release party for Halo 3.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
No one was injured in the blaze at 1081 E. 1800 Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
City and county planners try to determine how South Lawrence will look years down the road.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Editors who work at a national magazine say that American retirees would be hard-pressed to find a better place than Lawrence to spend their retirement years.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
A guilty verdict is handed down today against a Lawrence man who threatened to blow up a school building earlier this year.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
State officials are warning that a potential shortfall in federal highway funds could jeopardize several projects in Kansas - including a 240 million dollar project to reconstruct Highway 59.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Locally, the health department has already received it's first shipment of 6,600 flu vaccinations.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
On a bus tour of schools, members of the public could ask questions and learn about the need for an upcoming 45 million dollar bond issue going before voters this November.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Douglas County joins the city of Lawrence in challenging the U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
The story of a Kansas town devastated by a tornado has captured the attention of actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Jayhawk TE Derek Fine caught 9 passes for 90 yards and 1 TD in Kansas' 55-3 win over Florida International.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
After two uncharacteristic fumbles in Florida International territory for Brandon McAnderson, the senior Jayhawk RB bounced back to his usual form to help trounce FIU 55-3 last Saturday.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team picked a perfect time to turn things around by improving to 2-2 in conference play over the weekend.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
The Haskell Fightin' Indians volleyball team was unable to defeat the Ozarks Bobcats, losing all three matches.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
In a tight battle, the Free State Firebirds narrowly got the win over Lawrence High in the city tennis showdown on Monday.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday released statistics that show violent crime in Lawrence and Douglas County nearly doubled between 2005 and 2006.
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
County commissioners on Monday agreed to negotiate a contract — which could be worth more than $53,000 — with the Government Finance Officers Assn. to study county finances
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
This year's freshman class at KU is not the class of 2011, but most likely the class of 2012 or 2013. By the end of this year, only about 31% of students who started at KU four years ago will be ready to graduate.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
The firm opened in 1957 on Massachusetts St. as 'Richard C. Peters, Architect.' Today, as GLPM, 26 employees build onto a legacy that includes more than 900 designs around town - from City hall to the public library, Budig Hall and the Lawrence Art Center.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
The KU rowing team will ask the city for special permission to build a six million dollar boathouse in Burcham Park.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
Danforth Chapel was closed through the summer for a $900,000 expansion and restoration, which is now complete.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
Max McColm died Wednesday at a health care center in Overland Park - making him the 12th victim of the storm. He was 77.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
So much for Summer 2007. We are heading into Fall, and with the days getting shorter, we don't seem to have that extra daylight to get everything done around the house. But 6News Meteorologist Matt Elwell has some quick and easy tips to get your home ready for Fall.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
Cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry is big business thanks to Baby Boomers hitting midlife. As Boomergirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton reports - today's consumers have even more choices for achieving a brighter smile.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawks improved to 4-0 on the season after easily disposing of Florida International, 55-3.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk soccer team fell to # 19 California by a final score of 1-0.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team defeated Texas Tech.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
One year after winning it all at their own Invitational, the Tonganoxie volleyball team had to settle for second place this year.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
KU takes on MU at Arrowhead Stadum on November 24. Jerry Neverve wants to give discounts to people who don't go to the game.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Firebirds are one of the highest-scoring teams in the state, but had a big challenge in Olathe North. The Eagles picked off interceptions and won, 29-10.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Free State High School Homecoming parade marched down Wakarusa Drive Friday afternoon.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The illegal dumping of substances into the Lawrence sewer system appears to be the focus of a federal investigation by the EPA.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Kansas football team will take on Florida International. At stake is the Jayhawks' chance to start the season at 4-0.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Lions' QB is hurt early in the game. The Falcons went on to add insult to injury, beating Lawrence High 28-9.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
Plenty of people find love on the Hill, but this couple bring new meaning to the term "lovebirds." The happy couple have played the Big Jay and Baby Jay mascots.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Jaguars roll over the Chieftans, 35-0.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it's proof that birds of a feather flock together. A former Big Jay and Baby Jay mascots plan to marry next month, plus complete highlights from all the action in week four of high school football.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Blaine L. Cook, 23.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
A mother and daughter suspected in a deadly hit and run accident south of Lawrence return to court this morning.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
52-year-old James Roesner says he was flying from Abilene to the downtown airport in Kansas City for business when his single-engine plane failed around 8:30 a.m. this morning.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Fire officials believe an early morning blaze at a South Lawrence apartment was intentionally set.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Enrollment appears to be steady in Lawrence schools with the district gaining another boost from the Lawrence Virtual School.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Lawrence city leaders may challenge recent census numbers that show a decline in the city's population of a little less than one percent last year.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Residents had the chance to let local leaders know what they think about the future of transportation in Douglas County.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Lessons learned at Hallmark's production center in Lawrence are about to be sent to other company plants.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline says he will not seek public office in 2008.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Todd Reesing for Heisman? Probably not...but the Jayhawks' starting QB has kicked off the 2007-2008 KU football season off with a bang after stellar play in KU's first 3 games.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
The Lawrence High football program is known for having senior QBs and double-TE sets, but this season, head coach Dirk Wedd has changed all that.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
More than 20 high school girl golf teams converge on Alvamar today for the Lawrence Invitational.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
The Free State Firebird volleyball team defeated the Olathe South Falcons, 2 games to 1.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
The Lawrence High Lions volleyball team defeated the Leavenworth Pioneers to improve to 5-8 on the season.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, fire officials believe that an early-morning blaze in a vacant apartment was intentionally set, and new developments in the fatal Highway 59 accident case.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
The Lawrence school district gained 169 students compared to last year, according to figures released Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
City Manager David Corliss alerted city commissioners that city planners are recommending that Lawrence challenge the most recent Census population numbers, which showed the city’s population declined by a little less than 1 percent in 2006.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
No one was injured early this morning after firefighters made quick work of a reported fire at an apartment at 1745 W. 24th St.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
“Elected office is not the only manner in which one can engage with passion the significant issues of the day and after my tenure as district attorney I will engage other opportunities in which to do so,” according to the statement.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Sabrina J. Morgan, 26, who is charged with aiding a felon in that chase, saw her bond reduced from $1 million to $100,000 during a hearing in Osage County District Court.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
An engine failure caused a Salina man to make a crash landing this morning in a Jefferson County cornfield about four miles northwest of the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
KU launches an investigation into how area media received documents listing the personal information of hundreds of students.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
A spokesman with the environmental protection agency confirmed today that EPA criminal investigators and agents with the FBI executed a federal search warrant at a building operated by 'MagnaGro' at 600 East 23rd St.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
A man involved in a Valentine's Day accident that killed Tonganoxie resident Amanda Bixby walks out of court this morning owing a $50 fine.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
At this evening's board retreat, a majority of board members voiced support for hearing more about moving Lawrence High and Free State home football games from Haskell Stadium.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Local non-profit groups have until Monday evening to apply to be a beneficiary of the 2008 St. Patrick's Day parade. The deadline has been moved up this year to help with budgeting.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
They rush into burning buildings to save our lives, but this week, they're saving themselves. 6News reporter Janet Reid was there as members of the Lawrence - Douglas County Fire and Medical Department participated in what they consider to be their most important training.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Federal dollars are on the way to assist a Southeast Kansas town that faces problems from cave-ins and sinkholes due to abandoned mines.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Florida International has lost 15-games in a row and the Kansas Jayhawks are looking to push that streak to 16 after this Saturday's game.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
After four weeks of action, the Eudora High football squad has spent more time on the road driving to away games than actually PLAYING.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
For the 3rd time in 4 weeks, the Lawrence High football team will be traveling to Olathe - this time to play against Olathe South.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, KU is investigating the release of documents that contain information of employees, students and staff.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
A teenage boy who tried to cross a busy street during rush hour is in the hospital tonight. The accident happened after five Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Construction workers return to Highway 59 this morning - one week after two of their co-workers died from a hit-and-run.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
A Topeka doctor is in the hospital tonight after a driver hit his car, which was pulled over on the shoulder of I-70.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
The trial is underway in Federal Court for a Lawrence man accused of making threatening calls that sent schools across the district into lock-down last Spring.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
A judge sentences 22-year-old Frank Dead to 2 1/2 years behind bars for his role in a robbery and attempted robbery at two Lawrence convenience stores.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Baker University students, faculty, and alumni get a visit today from a well-known Washington journalist and author.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Special Education teacher Kelley Young was shocked this afternoon to see superintendent Randy Weseman and his prize patrol present her with a Lawrence horizon Award given to outstanding second-year teachers.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Both neighborhood and KU leaders express support the for project 0 once dubbed Eldridge on the Hill - now tentatively called the Oread Inn.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Wanting to ditch the salad in your diet? This just may be the excuse you're looking for. Dole Foods announces its recall of bagged salad under the name 'Dole Hearts Delight.'
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Leaders of KU's 'Transportation Research Institute' are aiming to add to the field of research into so-called 'Biofuels.'
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Three games into the 2007 Kansas football season and sophomore running back Jake Sharp already has more rushing yards he had his entire freshman campaign.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Even though the final score shows KU winning 45-13, the Jayhawks looked very sloppy against Toledo last Saturday evening.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Despite taking a five-shot-lead into the final round of the Kansas Invitational, the KU men's golf team fell short of a first-place finish.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
The Kansas Jayhawk soccer team was able to defeat the Missouri St. Bears, but needed OT to do so. Final score, 1-0.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
An extra day of preparation may pay huge dividends for the Free State High football team this Friday night.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
One person was flown by emergency helicopter to an area hospital after being injured in an accident at 23rd and Vermont.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, construction workers returned to Highway 59 one week after co-workers were killed in a hit-and-run accident, and the second Lawrence teacher given the Horizon Award.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Lawrence Corder, 37, was in fair condition at St. Luke’s Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
It was the deadliest fire in our city's history. One year ago today, flames swept through an East Lawrence home, killing five of its residents.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
About 100 neighbors express concerns for a new business park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Developers for the proposed 144-acre business park and commercial development West of the airport answered questions tonight.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
Social studies teacher Jason Springer received the first of two lawrence Horizon Awards - given each year to exemplary second-year teachers.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
A standing-room-only crowd filled the Dole Institute of Politics this morning. Under the shadow of the American flag, it was the biggest moment in most of their lives. As 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing shows us, the United States has 100 new citizens.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
More and more Baby Boomers are pushing past retirement age, and returning to University towns - like Lawrence. In the final installment of our series on aging, 6News reporter Christine Metz talks with local leaders to find out how Lawrence prepares for an aging population.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
The Chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is on the KU campus today - a place she knows her way around.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
The first phase of a multi-year preservation effort is next month at the 104-year-old Douglas County Courthouse.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
The Free State Firebird volleyball squad defeated the Leavenworth Pioneers to improve to 9-2 on the season.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
The Lawrence High Lions soccer squad lost to the BV Jaguars by a final score of 7-1.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
Three games into the season, the Kansas Jayhawk football team has been firing on all cylinders on offense. Already KU's top defensive player, Aqib Talib has been a big part of the offense pulling down a TD catch in each game thus far.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
After round one of the Kansas Invitational, the Kansas Jayhawk golf team is atop the leader-board.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, residents remember the anniversary of the city's deadliest fire, and 100 people unite together on KU's campus for a special cause.
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
“It’s helping us maybe make contact with people who may have seen something or may have something that will help us with our investigation,” Douglas County Sheriff’s Lt. Kari Wempe said.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Lawrence police investigated an early morning fight at a nightclub that sent one person to the hospital. According to a police spokesman, a 23-year-old man was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and later flown to Kansas University Hospital.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Traffic has been a hot topic around Lawrence High School and it's congested neighborhood for several years. With upgrades on the horizon, parents and students at Free State say their school needs improvements too.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
This weekend, Lawrence celebrated two special birthdays with one musical event. The city celebrated its 153rd birthday as a longtime resident Clyde Bysom celebrated hig 90th.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Right now, a harvest is going on in northwest Missouri that you might not expect: tobacco. For more than 100 years, farmers have grown the plant just across the state line.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Those 65 and older are logged on, plugged in and online -- they're tech-savvy seniors. Boomers say as they enter retirement they'll want and expect to hop on a computer for what they need.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Lawrence now has its very own pet mortuary, ready to help grieving owners bid farewell to their beloved dogs, cats and other animal companions. Heavenly Pet Memorials is the second location in northeast Kansas to be opened by Jeannene and Robert Freeman.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
When the Jayhawks locked up with Toledo last season, it was a double overtime thriller with the Rockets eventually clinching the win. But with a new year also comes new opportunity.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
When Lawrence residents celebrate the city's 153rd birthday this weekend, they'll also toast one man who's lived here most of that time.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
A warm welcome home today for hundreds of Kansas National Guard Soldiers - including several with ties to the Lawrence area.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Detectives have followed-up on 45 leads in the investigation of the deaths of two construction workers earlier this week.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
A 20-year-old Baker University student has died nearly two weeks after a rollover accident south of Lawrence.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
A block of the Lawrence downtown area was closed off for most of Friday night to celebrate 'Get Downtown,' a celebration featuring live music, food, drinks, and fun.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Twenty percent of all Kansans will soon be 65 or older as the Baby Boomers enter retirement. Is Lawrence ready to handle that growing population? 6News reporter Haley Harrison has more on one growing service designed to keep seniors in their own homes longer.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
The Lawrence High Lions held off the Shawnee Mission North Indians, winning the contest by a final score of 31-21.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
The Eudora Cardinals improved to 3-0 after a stomping of the Wellsville Eagles. The final score was 41-15.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
The Tonganoxie Chieftains are still in search of their first victory after losing to the Bonner Springs Braves, 30-8.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
The Piper Pirates football team lost to the Mill Valley Jaguars Friday night with a final score 15-9.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats topped the Perry-Lecompton Kaws Friday night by a final score of 27-21.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
After losing to Toledo in overtime last season, the Kansas Jayhawks are out for revenge this Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, when residents celebrate Lawrence's 153rd birthday this weekend, they'll also celebrate a man who has lived here for 90 of those years, and more about the city's plans for a new sewer plant.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Timothy Brundage and Matthew Jordon are members of the 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment which deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Detectives ask for your help as they continue to investigate Tuesday's fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 59.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
One person remains hospitalized tonight after a crash involving five vehicles this morning northwest of Lawrence.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
New federal indictments are announced today by the US attorney's office against the owners of the Yellow House store.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
In the course of a week, a boldly-colored mural - commissioned by KU's Spencer Museum of Art - has appeared to go with the museum's ongoing Aaron Douglas exhibit.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Community leaders want to know how you want to get around Douglas County years down the road. They're putting together the Transportation 2030 Plan.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Contestants took turns rocking out with the video game 'Guitar Hero' for the Guitar Hero Corporate Challenge at Maceli's - an event to benefit the Douglas County United Way.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
The Free State Firebirds shut-out the Leavenworth Pioneers by a final score of 41-0.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
The Lawrence High Lions football team is ready for their home opener against Shawnee Mission North at Haskell Stadium.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
The Eudora High Cardinals kick off their home opener against Wellsville tomorrow night.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
The Tonganoxie football team has started the season 0-2, but hopes to change that after their home opener Friday night against Bonner Springs.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Through the first two games of the season, the Jayhawks' special teams unit has been nothing short of fantastic.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Former KU head coach Terry Allen will be in Manhattan this weekend when Missouri State hits the turf against the K-State Wildcats.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, three people were taken to area hospitals after crash on the Farmer's Turnpike, and details on providing input on the county's new transportation plan.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Sheriff Ken McGovern said it appeared that one vehicle headed west on North 1800 Road – or the Farmer’s Turnpike – rear-ended another vehicle. That started a chain of events that led to striking a vehicle headed south on East 800 Road. Two other vehicles headed east were also involved.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
The list of charges begins against two women accused of leading police on an 11-mile chase after a fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 59 Tuesday morning. The accident killed two highway construction workers, 30-year-old Tyrone Korte of Seneca and 24-year-old Rolland Griffith of El Dorado.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Business leaders joined area educators for the biggest foodfest in town: the annual Taste of Lawrence, organized by the Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Some 1,700 educators and business leaders opened their mouths for a taste of Lawrence this evening. The annual event, conducted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, gave 27 food vendors a chance to serve up some of their favorite fares.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
The vision for a major business park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport has shrunk considerably. Lawrence businessman LJes Santaularia says he no longer plans to pursue a 900-acre business park on property near the airport.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
An after-school program designed to entertain Lawrence junior high students on early release days will is back for another year. Lawrence Arts Center drama director Ric Averill led students from Central Junior High to downtown Lawrence for the kickoff of the second year of "Wednesdays at Liberty Hall."
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
It was quite a kickoff today for the community fundraising campaign for the Douglas County United Way. 16 businesses and organizations brought in more than $450,000 for the United Way in the Pacesetter portion of the fund drive.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Happy Birthday to the 'Hawks! The first classes at KU were held 141 years ago today.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Engineers at KU are working on a new communication system to help alert highway workers of potential danger.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Through eight quarters of football this year, the Kansas Jayhawks defense has surrendered just seven points. Leading the charge? Linebacker Joe Mortensen.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Let's do some math. The Kansas football team beat Central Michigan 52-7 in week one. Central Michigan beats Toledo 52-31 in week two. In week three, Toledo comes to Lawrence to take on Kansas.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
There's no easing into the Big 12 schedule for the Kansas volleyball team.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
It's a short week of preparation for the Free State High football team. The Firebirds will host Leavenworth under the Thursday night lights of Haskell Stadium.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, two women who led police on an 11-mile chase after a hit-and-run accident which killed two construction workers on U.S. Highway 59 were charged in Osage County.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
A cloud of smoke visible from Kansas Highway 10 and other parts of eastern Douglas County is from a controlled burn.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Bond was set at $2 million today for the woman authorities say led police on an 11-mile chase after two construction workers were hit and killed along U.S. Highway 59 Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Relief could soon be on the way to a busy intersection known for traffic backups each day when school starts and lets out. The Lawrence School District now has a plan to ease the delays and save some trees in the process.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
An accident on Highway 49 this morning ended iwth the deaths of two construction workers and a chase for the suspects. The two men were killed a half-mile south of Pleasant Grove where they were part of a crew working to repave the road.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Two blocks, $1 million and 340,000 bricks. That's what will go into a project next year on the 600 and 700 blocks of Ohio Street.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Six years ago today, the world changed. And for a group of KU students, a two-hour vigil helped them honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
The date, September 15, 2006. The event, Kansas vs Toledo. The result, a gutwrenching 37-31 double overtime loss for the KU football team.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
In 2004, the Kansas football team smacked Toledo 63-14 in Lawrence. Last year, the Rockets got their revenge knocking off the Jayhawks at the glass bowl 37-31 in double overtime.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
No longer will we call them the Olathe far west Lions. Instead, this week they are the Lawrence Lions for the first time this season.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
This afternoon, the Firebirds soccer team hooked up with Olathe Northwest.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Three weeks into the Kansas volleyball season and the non-conference portion of their schedule is complete. Tomorrow night, Ray Bechard's squad opens its Big 12 slate with the Sunflower Showdown.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
The Eudora High volleyball team hosted a triangular this evening.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a hit-and-run accident on Highway 59 this morning claimed the lives of two construction workers.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway and School of Medicine Dean Barbara Atkinson today presented a draft affiliation agreement between KU and St. Luke's Hospital to the KU Hospital Authority Board.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
Remains found in a shallow grave near the Missouri River are those of two missing children last seen when their father picked them up for a weekend visit in 2004, police said Tuesday.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
The KDOT employee killed was Tyrone T. Korte, 30, of Seneca. Korte was an Engineering Technician and had worked at KDOT since November 2002. The second, a contract employee, was Rolland Griffith, a 24-year-old from El Dorado. UPDATE: KDOT has suspended repaving work on the road until next week. Both lanes of traffic should be open Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007
15 teams converged on Eagle Bend Golf Course for the Firebird Invitational this afternoon.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
The September 11 attacks happened thousands of miles away, yet two important remnants of that day rest here in Lawrence.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Leaders in the Lawrence Homeless Community look for an agency to coordinate all available housing. At a meeting of about 50 people this afternoon, the Community Commission on Homelessness asked a local agency to step forward and become this clearinghouse.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Another step down, one more to go before teacher contracts are officials. Lawrence School Board members approved a new teacher contract that will boost salaries more the $1 million from last year.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Two of the beer industry's "real men of genius" were in town speaking to a KU class about marketing, and they say they're consuming more knowledge than they're serving up.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Underage drinkers, beware! State and local law enforcement officials teamed up in an effort to curb alcohol violations in Lawrence bars, restaurants and liquor stores.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Douglas County leaders finalized a formal agreement to partner with the Federal Highway Administration on completing the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway. On a 2-1 vote, the County Commissioners put the finishing touches on a four-year-old agreement with the FHA to mitigate teh effect to historic properties by completing the highway.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
On opening weekend, we sang the praises of Todd Reesing and the Kansas offense. This week, it's time to give thanks to the Jayhawk defense. After all, on Saturday, it was fantastic.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Kansas return man Marcus Herford was named the co-Big 12 special teams player of the week. The Jayhawk junior from DeSoto, Texas returned three kickoffs for 149 yards against Southeastern Louisiana.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
After a run of three NCAA tournament appearances in four years, the Kansas soccer team has been on the outside looking in for the past two seasons.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Two games, two receiving touchdowns for the guy who only plays offense part-time. All-American cornerback Aqib Talib is usually known for his big plays on defense.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tonight's Lawrence Journal-World, Douglas County leaders formalize an agreement to complete the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway, and school leaders may formally approve the salary packages for Lawrence teachers.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Commissioners Bob Johnson and Jere McElhaney voted for approval but Commissioner Charles Jones voted against it. Jones opposed the original agreement executed n 2003. Jones said he opposes the 32nd Street route in the SLT proposal.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
A KU graduate died after being injured in an accident on I-70 at the east Lawrence Interchange. The 21-year-old Auburn native Melissa Beth Evans died Saturday at Kansas University Hospital.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
If you favor a little different taste of the local art culture, across town was the place to be this weekend. Haskell Indian Nations University hosted its annual Indian Art Market.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
The KU marching band and area high school bands paraded through downtown Lawrence Saturday to mark the 60th Annual Band Day.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
1975 was the last time a Kansas football team held back to back opponents under ten points, until Saturday. The Jayhawks were looking to start the year 2-0 for the fourth straight season against FCS opponent Southeastern Louisiana.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
The Kansas Volleyball team looked to sweep the competition at the Jayhawk Classic. Off the Eagle serve, Emily Brown set up Savannah nows with the spike.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
The ladies of the Kansas soccer team are still looking for the win column.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
It's a changing of the literary guard for an independent bookstore born 20 years ago in downtown Lawrence. The new owners of the Raven say they're ready to thrive in an industry where others have closed the book on book sales.
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
For 28 long years, the Lawrence Fall Arts and Crafts Fair has drawn vendors and shoppers alike to South Park. But the fair, a source of revenue for the city's parks and Rec department hasn't been as popular as in years past.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007
Tonganoxie Mayor Mike Vestal admitted Friday to sending an e-mail containing the picture of a naked woman and a racist joke to several individuals. He offered to resign his position as mayor, if that is what residents wish. “Oh my God, oh my God. You’ve got to be kidding me. Oh, Lord have mercy,” Vestal said this afternoon when a Journal-World reporter showed him a copy of the e-mail that was sent from his account.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
The mayor of Tonganoxie apologizes today after admitting to sending a pornographic e-mail from his computer.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Lawrence police suggest being mindful of some new enforcement strategies and even a new law on KU gamedays that could quickly turn a good time into a major loss.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
A 21-year-old Auburn woman is flown by emergency helicopter after being injured in a two-car accident this morning on I-70 at the East Lawrence interchange.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
A fall from an apartment early this morning sends a Lawrence woman to the hospital via emergency helicopter.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Part of a Toyota Corolla wound up underneath a school bus before the start of school this morning.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Whether it's music, art, or nature - there's a little something for everyone in Lawrence this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Dozens of teams hit the course at Alvamar today for the 26th Annual Penny Jones Golf Tournament.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
After a slew of gallery closings the past few years, a new art venue opens tonight with a marquee lineup of local artists.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Getting a rare start at running back, senior Ryder Werts rushed for 84 yards and three first-half TDs to lead Free State High to a 57-14 victory against host Shawnee Mission South Friday night.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
The Eudora Cardinals football team improved to 2-0 after a 30-13 victory over the Central Heights Vikings.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats football team lost to the Mill Valley Jaguars by a final score of 21-10.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
The Veritas Christian football team got off to a bad start on their new field by falling to the Topeka Cair Paravel Lions 42-0.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
The KU football team readies for week two against an FCS opponent. Last week, Michigan lost to one of those former Division 1-AA schools, but don't expect the Jayhawks to fall victim to SE Louisiana in the same manner.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
At the Horejsi Center, the Kansas volleyball team opened day one of the Jayhawk Invitational.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Getting a rare start at running back, senior Ryder Werts rushed for 84 yards and three first-half TDs to lead Free State High to a 57-14 victory against host Shawnee Mission South Friday night.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a fall from an apartment sends a Lawrence woman to a hospital via helicopter, and highlights from week 2 of the high school football scene.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
A Topeka man was not killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle collision on the Kansas Turnpike in Lawrence.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Police said the fall, which was reported at 3:28 a.m., was accidental. No other details were available.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Reginald Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the Kansas Board of Regents, was recenly elected chair-elect of the State Higher Education Executive Officers association.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Dispatch said one person was transported to the Lawrence Service Area and flown by emergency helicopter to KU Medical Center.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
A Lawrence School District school bus and a gold Toyota Corolla station wagon were involved in a crash this morning before school at Free State High School. There were no injuries reported and the bus had just unloaded students
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
He's serving a life sentence for the 2003 murder of his ex-wife - but a former Kansas State University English professor believes he deserves a new trial.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
Lawrence sales tax collections for August were down compared to a year ago - and were less than what city leaders had budgeted.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
A group of state attorney generals declare war on school violence - among them - our top state law enforcer, Paul Morrison.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
Cynthia Carroll and Linda Zarda Cook are both ranked in Forbe's list of the '100 Most Powerful Women in the World.'
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
Malnourished, neglected, and ill - words state officials use to describe more than 250 animals relinquished from a pet store in Hays.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
She's seen her hometown and old high school destroyed in a devastating May tornado - now New York School principal Nancy Degarmo and several Lawrence teachers have provided a boost for Greensburg teachers.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
In 2005, he red-shirted. In 2006 he did not see any game action as a freshman. In 2007, however, KU sophomore Raimond Pendleton is making a name for himself.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
After a disappointing loss to Olathe North last week, the LHS football team bounced back to shut-out the Olathe Northwest Ravens by a score of 28-0.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
Free State high school defeated Lawrence High on the soccer field by a final score of 2-0.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
In another 'City Showdown' tonight, Free State high held off LHS on the volleyball court.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
The HyVee High School Game of the Week is all about 8-man football tomorrow night.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Thomas Murray's attorney makes his case for appeal in front of the Kansas Supreme Court, and new sales tax numbers from the city continue to lag.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
A former Kansas State University English professor convicted of killing his ex-wife in rural Douglas County was denied a fair trial because of inappropriate statements made by prosecutors, a defense attorney argued Thursday before the Kansas Supreme Court.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Lawrence city leaders took the first step to have the license of a controversial downtown nightclub revoked. Mayor Sue Hack sent a letter today to the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Unit requesting a hearing to determine whether the license of Last Call should be renewed.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
The city of Lecompton wants more watchful eyes on its city streets. County leaders met in Lecompton to discuss adding part-time law enforcement to the town.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
They're city employees, but they spend most of their time in or near Lawrence schools working with students. Typically, the city has funded School Resource Officers and crossing guards, but they're now asking the school district to pick up a larger share of the tab.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
The search continues for missing aviation pioneer Steve Fossett. He's been missing since Monday when he took off in northern Nevada in a small plane without filing a flight plan.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
It's not often that a smaller division school beats a bigger division school in college football. But that's just what Southeastern Louisiana will try to do this weekend in Lawrence against Kansas.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
The Lawrence High tennis team hosted a triangular this afternoon. The Lions took on Olathe South and Shawnee Mission South.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
At Free State high all talk this week focuses on defense. In the Firebirds' season opening loss to Olathe South, Bob Lisher's team surrendered 34 points and 416 yards of total offense.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
The Lawrence High football team is less than 24 hours away from its second game of thee season. Tomorrow, the Lions take on Olathe Northwest at the College Boulevard Activities Center.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Todd Reesing wasn't the only new guy that produced for the Kansas offense last Saturday. Much of the credit for KU's 52-7 beatdown of Central Michigan has to go to first-year offensive coordinator, Ed Warinner.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence city leaders today took the first step to have the license of the controversial downtown nightclub 'Last Call' revoked by state regulators.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Mayor Sue Hack sent a letter today to the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control unit requesting a hearing be held to determine whether the license of Last Call, 729 N.H., should be renewed in November.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Jurors found Murray guilty of first-degree murder, based largely on his suspicious statements and actions after Ross’ death, even though there was no physical evidence clearly linking him to the crime. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
The power of words helps deliver justice for the family and friends of a Tonganoxie woman who died in a Valentine's Day car accident. Amanda Bixby was just 19 years old when she was killed in the accident on Highway 24-40.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
City commissioners advanced plans to build the Burroughs Creek Trail through east Lawrence at their weekly meeting.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
A 20-year-old Baker University student injured Sunday in a rollover accident is in critical condition tonight in a Kansas City hospital's care unit.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
KU's top administrator moved to the head of the class. One class in particular that he teaches each Thursday at his residence, the Outlook.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
It's smooth sailing for the Kansas riverkeeper. Laura Calwell and a team of volunteers floated into Riverfront Park today, completing a two-day canoe trip that began in Topeka.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Swimmers in downtown Lawrence this afternoon didn't need to worry about wearing bathing suits, putting on sunscreen, or even staying on a leash.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
After weekends in Oregon and Michigan, the Kansas volleyball team finally came home. Ray Bechard's squad played its first contest in Lawrence against its rival from just across the border.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Conventional wisdom says two heads are better than one. And if you ask Kansas football coach Mark Mangino, he feels the same way about running backs.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
No huddle, get to the line of scrimmage, take your time, check the defense, get a signal from the sideline, then snap the ball. It's all part of the new offense run by Ed Warinner and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
The Tonganoxie Chieftains are more than deserving of a shot at the state tournament. In fact, for six years, they've been one match away.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who has cheated death time and again in his successful pursuit of aviation records, was missing Tuesday after taking off in a single-engine plane the day before to scout locations for a land-speed record, officials said.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders could blaze a new trail through East Lawrence at their weekly meeting tonight, plus it's a dream come true for man's best friend - an outdoor water park all to themselves!
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
A prayer vigil is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight for Molly Larson at the Osborne Chapel.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
For the second time in two days, an emergency helicopter was called to the scene of a crash in rural Douglas County. The latest this afternoon, just after 2:00, when a single vehicle crashed on Highway 56 about a mile and a half west of Baldwin junction.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Dormitories at the University of Kansas go on lock down this fall; it's the University's next step to reinforce safety of the 4,500 students who live on campus.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Eudora teachers and the school district say they need more time to reach an agreement on salaries and benefits for educators. A meeting last week with a government mediator will continue with another session on September 19.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
The Wetlands Preservation Organization of Haskell recently received a $7,000 grant. They had no problem putting the money to good use to help educate the public on the Haskell-Baker wetlands.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Construction begins this week for a stretch of Highway 59. For much of September and October, crews will be repaving Highway 59 between south Lawrence and the Douglas County line.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
In its first month in existence, 25 couples have registered with the state's first domestic partnership registry. Lawrence launched Kansas' first recognition for unmarried couples August 1.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Saturday, the Kansas offense exploded onto the scene by going vertical, racking up over 300 yards through the air. When the switch was made earlier in the year to Ed Warner as the new offensive coordinator, change was to be expected, but not this quickly.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
This past weekend for Colby Wissel and the men's cross country team was just another day at the office. The Jayhawk senior continued his reign on Rim Rock by finishing first for the second time in three years knowing it would be his last in the Crimson and Blue.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
A Baker University spokesman says the 20-year-old woman, a junior from Vancouver, Washington, is at a Kansas City area hospital after the accident this afternoon two miles southeast of Lawrence. The white Nissan Pathfinder was headed north on County Road 1055 around 12:30 when it veered off the road.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
Event the sluggish real estate market isn't slowing down an area home inspector. Steve Bauer recorded his 10,000th inspection last week when he reviewed the condition of a home west of Centennial Park.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
An entire body of artwork, based on a breakfast food favorite, heats up discussion for diners at a local bakery. It's the quirky subject matter that's the talk of the town making its creator, a Eudora High art teacher the toast of the town.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
From Greenland to Antarctica, KU researchers have gone to the coldest regions of the planet as they work on one of today's hot-button issues: global warming. Their travels are spurred by the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
More women in the 40's and 50's seem to be switching careers for work that is more challenging or rewarding. One woman traded a Hollywood lifestyle for work that betters children's lives.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
The 2007 college football season is officially underway and Kansas football fans finally received some answers to their questions. Just how would Todd Reesing perform after earning the starting QB job? And would the Kansas defense bounce back after a season that ranked them dead last in the country on pass defense?
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
It was back to business as usual this weekend for Colby Wissel and the KU mens and womens cross country teams. For the third consecutive year, bot teams swept the competition at the Bob Timmons Invitational.
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
A medical crew and Douglas County Sheriff's officers have responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident southeast of Lawrence.
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