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Both Free State High and Lawrence High cross country runners endured unexpected temperatures of 80+ degrees during the Rim Rock Farm Classic.
The Lawrence High volleyball team wins 1 of 3 matches at the Joan Wells Invitational.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A severe weather warning remains in effect for Douglas County and southeastern Jefferson County until at least 4 p.m.
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.
The Tonganoxie Chieftains earned their first victory of the 2007 football season with a 19-6 win over the Santa Fe Trail Chargers.
The Eudora Cardinals football team improved to 5-0 after trouncing the Gardner-Edgerton Trailblazers 48-21.
The Free State Firebird football squad had no trouble defeating Shawnee Mission East, winning the contest by a final score of 42-14.
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.
Some sights and sounds from the Lawrence High Homecoming Parade.
Lawrence has some new celebrities in town - and you won't have to fight through the paparazzi to meet them.
Kansas may soon decide if a giant coal-fired power plant will be built near Holcomb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free State High finished in 7th place, and Lawrence High in eighth, in the Sunflower League Tournament.
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.
The Kansas Jayhawk football team rolls into a bye week carrying a 4-0 record and their sights set on conference competition.
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.
Autumn has arrived - that means it's time for the friends of the Public Library Fall Book Sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City leaders get a clearer picture of what it would take to develop a major piece of land at the east edge of town.
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.
The Lawrence High tennis team hosted a 4-team invite, but failed to win a single match.
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.
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team was outplayed by the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers who went on to win all three matches.
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.
Members of the Lawrence Breakfast Optimists Club delivered about 40 dictionaries to classes this morning.
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.
The top administrator for a Lawrence-based association is leaving town for an international post.
The city of Eudora heads back to the future next week - celebrating its sesquicentennial.
Lawrence firefighters battle a house fire that broke out in North Lawrence just after 5:30 p.m. this evening.
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.
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.
Add murder to a list of charges a Washington woman already faces in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 59.
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.
Morgan, 48, also was charged with one count of reckless aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in the injury of a third highway worker.
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.
Topeka High defeated the Free State Firebirds on the Soccer field by a final score of 1-0.
The 2-2 Free State football team will be on the road for the next three weeks of action.
For video gamers in Lawrence, today was a big day - it was the much anticipated release of Halo 3 for the Xbox 360.
Highway 59 is among projects that could be in jeopardy if federal highway funds are cut.
Tuesday night, Lawrence City Commissioners gave the KU rowing team unanimous permission to build a new boathouse on the Kansas River at Burcham Park.
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.
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.
Central Junior High School dedicates it's gym in honor of former coach and PE teacher.
Nobody was injured in a blaze that struck a house about 3 miles South of Lawrence.
A man was struck by a truck as he was trying to cross Highway 24-59 just North of Lawrence.
A helicopter was being called to transport the patient.
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.
No one was injured in the blaze at 1081 E. 1800 Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
In a tight battle, the Free State Firebirds narrowly got the win over Lawrence High in the city tennis showdown on Monday.
The Haskell Fightin' Indians volleyball team was unable to defeat the Ozarks Bobcats, losing all three matches.
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team picked a perfect time to turn things around by improving to 2-2 in conference play over the weekend.
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.
Jayhawk TE Derek Fine caught 9 passes for 90 yards and 1 TD in Kansas' 55-3 win over Florida International.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
The story of a Kansas town devastated by a tornado has captured the attention of actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Douglas County joins the city of Lawrence in challenging the U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates.
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.
Locally, the health department has already received it's first shipment of 6,600 flu vaccinations.
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.
A guilty verdict is handed down today against a Lawrence man who threatened to blow up a school building earlier this year.
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.
City and county planners try to determine how South Lawrence will look years down the road.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday released statistics that show violent crime in Lawrence and Douglas County nearly doubled between 2005 and 2006.
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
One year after winning it all at their own Invitational, the Tonganoxie volleyball team had to settle for second place this year.
The Kansas Jayhawk volleyball team defeated Texas Tech.
The Kansas Jayhawk soccer team fell to # 19 California by a final score of 1-0.
The Kansas Jayhawks improved to 4-0 on the season after easily disposing of Florida International, 55-3.
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.
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.
Max McColm died Wednesday at a health care center in Overland Park - making him the 12th victim of the storm. He was 77.
Danforth Chapel was closed through the summer for a $900,000 expansion and restoration, which is now complete.
The KU rowing team will ask the city for special permission to build a six million dollar boathouse in Burcham Park.
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.
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.
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.
The Lions' QB is hurt early in the game. The Falcons went on to add insult to injury, beating Lawrence High 28-9.
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.
Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.
The illegal dumping of substances into the Lawrence sewer system appears to be the focus of a federal investigation by the EPA.
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.
The Kansas football team will take on Florida International. At stake is the Jayhawks' chance to start the season at 4-0.
The Free State High School Homecoming parade marched down Wakarusa Drive Friday afternoon.
The Jaguars roll over the Chieftans, 35-0.
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.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Blaine L. Cook, 23.
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.
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.
The Lawrence High Lions volleyball team defeated the Leavenworth Pioneers to improve to 5-8 on the season.
The Free State Firebird volleyball team defeated the Olathe South Falcons, 2 games to 1.
More than 20 high school girl golf teams converge on Alvamar today for the Lawrence Invitational.
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.
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline says he will not seek public office in 2008.
Lessons learned at Hallmark's production center in Lawrence are about to be sent to other company plants.
Residents had the chance to let local leaders know what they think about the future of transportation in Douglas County.
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.
Enrollment appears to be steady in Lawrence schools with the district gaining another boost from the Lawrence Virtual School.
Fire officials believe an early morning blaze at a South Lawrence apartment was intentionally set.
A mother and daughter suspected in a deadly hit and run accident south of Lawrence return to court this morning.
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.
The Lawrence school district gained 169 students compared to last year, according to figures released Thursday afternoon.
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.
No one was injured early this morning after firefighters made quick work of a reported fire at an apartment at 1745 W. 24th St.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
For the 3rd time in 4 weeks, the Lawrence High football team will be traveling to Olathe - this time to play against Olathe South.
After four weeks of action, the Eudora High football squad has spent more time on the road driving to away games than actually PLAYING.
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.
Federal dollars are on the way to assist a Southeast Kansas town that faces problems from cave-ins and sinkholes due to abandoned mines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KU launches an investigation into how area media received documents listing the personal information of hundreds of students.
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.
Baker University students, faculty, and alumni get a visit today from a well-known Washington journalist and author.
An extra day of preparation may pay huge dividends for the Free State High football team this Friday night.
The Kansas Jayhawk soccer team was able to defeat the Missouri St. Bears, but needed OT to do so. Final score, 1-0.
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.
Even though the final score shows KU winning 45-13, the Jayhawks looked very sloppy against Toledo last Saturday evening.
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.
Leaders of KU's 'Transportation Research Institute' are aiming to add to the field of research into so-called 'Biofuels.'
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.'
Both neighborhood and KU leaders express support the for project 0 once dubbed Eldridge on the Hill - now tentatively called the Oread Inn.
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.
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.
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.
A Topeka doctor is in the hospital tonight after a driver hit his car, which was pulled over on the shoulder of I-70.
Construction workers return to Highway 59 this morning - one week after two of their co-workers died from a hit-and-run.
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.
One person was flown by emergency helicopter to an area hospital after being injured in an accident at 23rd and Vermont.
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.
Lawrence Corder, 37, was in fair condition at St. Luke’s Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.
After round one of the Kansas Invitational, the Kansas Jayhawk golf team is atop the leader-board.
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.
The Lawrence High Lions soccer squad lost to the BV Jaguars by a final score of 7-1.
The Free State Firebird volleyball squad defeated the Leavenworth Pioneers to improve to 9-2 on the season.
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
The first phase of a multi-year preservation effort is next month at the 104-year-old Douglas County Courthouse.
The Chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is on the KU campus today - a place she knows her way around.
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.
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.
Social studies teacher Jason Springer received the first of two lawrence Horizon Awards - given each year to exemplary second-year teachers.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After losing to Toledo in overtime last season, the Kansas Jayhawks are out for revenge this Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats topped the Perry-Lecompton Kaws Friday night by a final score of 27-21.
The Piper Pirates football team lost to the Mill Valley Jaguars Friday night with a final score 15-9.
The Tonganoxie Chieftains are still in search of their first victory after losing to the Bonner Springs Braves, 30-8.
The Eudora Cardinals improved to 3-0 after a stomping of the Wellsville Eagles. The final score was 41-15.
The Lawrence High Lions held off the Shawnee Mission North Indians, winning the contest by a final score of 31-21.
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.
A 20-year-old Baker University student has died nearly two weeks after a rollover accident south of Lawrence.
Detectives have followed-up on 45 leads in the investigation of the deaths of two construction workers earlier this week.
A warm welcome home today for hundreds of Kansas National Guard Soldiers - including several with ties to the Lawrence area.
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.
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.
Timothy Brundage and Matthew Jordon are members of the 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment which deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Former KU head coach Terry Allen will be in Manhattan this weekend when Missouri State hits the turf against the K-State Wildcats.
Through the first two games of the season, the Jayhawks' special teams unit has been nothing short of fantastic.
The Tonganoxie football team has started the season 0-2, but hopes to change that after their home opener Friday night against Bonner Springs.
The Eudora High Cardinals kick off their home opener against Wellsville tomorrow night.
The Lawrence High Lions football team is ready for their home opener against Shawnee Mission North at Haskell Stadium.
The Free State Firebirds shut-out the Leavenworth Pioneers by a final score of 41-0.
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.
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.
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.
New federal indictments are announced today by the US attorney's office against the owners of the Yellow House store.
One person remains hospitalized tonight after a crash involving five vehicles this morning northwest of Lawrence.
Detectives ask for your help as they continue to investigate Tuesday's fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 59.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There's no easing into the Big 12 schedule for the Kansas volleyball team.
Through eight quarters of football this year, the Kansas Jayhawks defense has surrendered just seven points. Leading the charge? Linebacker Joe Mortensen.
Engineers at KU are working on a new communication system to help alert highway workers of potential danger.
Happy Birthday to the 'Hawks! The first classes at KU were held 141 years ago today.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Business leaders joined area educators for the biggest foodfest in town: the annual Taste of Lawrence, organized by the Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.
A cloud of smoke visible from Kansas Highway 10 and other parts of eastern Douglas County is from a controlled burn.
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.
The Eudora High volleyball team hosted a triangular this evening.
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.
This afternoon, the Firebirds soccer team hooked up with Olathe Northwest.
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.
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.
The date, September 15, 2006. The event, Kansas vs Toledo. The result, a gutwrenching 37-31 double overtime loss for the KU football team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 teams converged on Eagle Bend Golf Course for the Firebird Invitational this afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The September 11 attacks happened thousands of miles away, yet two important remnants of that day rest here in Lawrence.
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.
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.
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.
The ladies of the Kansas soccer team are still looking for the win column.
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.
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.
The KU marching band and area high school bands paraded through downtown Lawrence Saturday to mark the 60th Annual Band Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a slew of gallery closings the past few years, a new art venue opens tonight with a marquee lineup of local artists.
At the Horejsi Center, the Kansas volleyball team opened day one of the Jayhawk Invitational.
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.
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.
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats football team lost to the Mill Valley Jaguars by a final score of 21-10.
The Eudora Cardinals football team improved to 2-0 after a 30-13 victory over the Central Heights Vikings.
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.
Dozens of teams hit the course at Alvamar today for the 26th Annual Penny Jones Golf Tournament.
Whether it's music, art, or nature - there's a little something for everyone in Lawrence this weekend.
Part of a Toyota Corolla wound up underneath a school bus before the start of school this morning.
A fall from an apartment early this morning sends a Lawrence woman to the hospital via emergency helicopter.
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.
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.
The mayor of Tonganoxie apologizes today after admitting to sending a pornographic e-mail from his computer.
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.
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.
A Topeka man was not killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle collision on the Kansas Turnpike in Lawrence.
Police said the fall, which was reported at 3:28 a.m., was accidental. No other details were available.
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.
Dispatch said one person was transported to the Lawrence Service Area and flown by emergency helicopter to KU Medical Center.
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
The HyVee High School Game of the Week is all about 8-man football tomorrow night.
In another 'City Showdown' tonight, Free State high held off LHS on the volleyball court.
Free State high school defeated Lawrence High on the soccer field by a final score of 2-0.
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.
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.
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.
Malnourished, neglected, and ill - words state officials use to describe more than 250 animals relinquished from a pet store in Hays.
Cynthia Carroll and Linda Zarda Cook are both ranked in Forbe's list of the '100 Most Powerful Women in the World.'
A group of state attorney generals declare war on school violence - among them - our top state law enforcer, Paul Morrison.
Lawrence sales tax collections for August were down compared to a year ago - and were less than what city leaders had budgeted.
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.
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.
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.
The Lawrence High tennis team hosted a triangular this afternoon. The Lions took on Olathe South and Shawnee Mission South.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swimmers in downtown Lawrence this afternoon didn't need to worry about wearing bathing suits, putting on sunscreen, or even staying on a leash.
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.