Low-tech edition
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
After months of blowing smoke, things heat up today between the two sides involved in a power struggle at the Statehouse. 6News reporter Ben Bauman has more.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
KU students were given a rare opportunity to hear a U.S. Supreme Court justice speak.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A Lawrence junior high school principal is slated to move to district headquarters next year.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
KU architecture students build more than just construction models. They're rebuilding Greensburg to be a model community.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Earthquakes in America aren't restricted to the coast. As we felt a few weeks ago, they also have the potential to hit the Midwest. 6News reporter Christine Metz tells us about one of the most expensive and unusual earthquake mitigation projects in the country.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Students at Hillcrest Elementary are bringing a taste of Italy to their school for a day, and making the pasta themselves. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
There's no better time than the present to make a run. That's just what head coach Rich Price hopes his team began last night by knocking off the #14 team in the land.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tonight Mike Hill's Free State Firebirds were back home, this time welcoming the Falcons of Olathe South to Free State's field.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Nothing turns a season around faster than knocking off your biggest rival twice in one day.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Senate overrides governor's rejection of coal-plant project, but House will wait.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas House leaders consider an override to Gov. Sebelius' veto of the coal-burning energy plant bill.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Superintendent Randy Weseman announced this afternoon that Central Junior High School Principal Frank Harwood would make the move to district headquarters next school year.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Kansas Senate overrides Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of bill authorizing two coal-fired power plants. The action now turns to the House.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius rejects a proposal for two coal-fired plants in southwest Kansas, which could trigger a veto override vote in the Legislature.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Legislative leaders today said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has rejected a proposal to build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Nervous neighbors tell city leaders they don't want a homeless shelter anywhere near their homes. And the got their way - at least for now.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Charles Branson announced his re-election bid this afternoon on the steps of the Law Enforcement Center.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The trial is underway for one of three people accused of killing the night manager of a Dollar General store in Bonner Springs.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
30 years ago 'The Longest Walk' brought American Indian issues to the steps of Capital Hill. today - members retracing their path were in Lawrence.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
As part of a district-wide wellness event, students at Quail Run Elementary take a new and calming approach to the traditional recess.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Earlier this evening, Lawrence resident and former Governor Mike Hayden became the latest recipient of the Bert Nash Pioneer Award.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is honored today for its exemplary performance in living up to the responsibilities as a community hospital.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Xander Casad, this month's ArtStar hasn't always wanted to be an orchestra director...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
This evening, the Kansas baseball team was awarded Major League treatment. Tonight at Kauffman Stadium, the Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers took the field in this year's first installment of the Border Showdown.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Free State Firebird softball team defeated the Lawrence High Lions by a score of 4-3 in both games played on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
For the Lawrence High baseball team, the time to turn things around is now. Last Friday, LHS won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson throws his hat in the ring for a second term, and the forecast promises springlike weather.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Former congressman Jim Slattery, a Democrat, announces his campaign to face U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, a Republican.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson outlines his goals, if he's re-elected to a second term.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Lawrence public schools are on the move this week as part of a first-ever district-wide wellness event. Some elementary students go for a walk in downtown Lawrence today and get their exercise with KU athletes - including a few champions.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Neighbors are nervous the city's homeless shelter might relocate in their backyards. The Lawrence Community Shelter has had their eye land at 13th and Oregon, but a decision before city leaders has left neighbors with mixed feelings. 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains.
Monday, April 28, 2008
More funds will be needed to run the Lawrence Public Transit System in 2009.
Monday, April 28, 2008
A body found in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County this morning is believed to be that of a canoeist missing since April 19th.
Monday, April 28, 2008
A Douglas County man is guilty of raping two women inside his apartment south of Lawrence.
Monday, April 28, 2008
County Commissioners are reluctant to keep paying for the district court's judge pro-tem position.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Lawrence School Board members want more information about a five million dollar list of budget requests.
Monday, April 28, 2008
During their regular meeting tonight, Lawrence School Board members heard about a reduction in federal grant money for next year for the district.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Government work is putting Lawrence on the map for an Overland Park company.
Monday, April 28, 2008
On Friday, legislators and Governor Sebelius will honor the KU basketball, football, and debate teams for their accomplishments this year.
Monday, April 28, 2008
24 hours after the NFL welcomed four new Jayhawks to the trenches, this evening it appears there could be one more added to an NFL roster come kick-off weekend: James McClinton.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tomorrow, KU will take on Missouri at the home of the Royals, Kauffman Stadium.
Monday, April 28, 2008
This year the Kansas softball team has featured the consistent bat of junior Dougie McCaulley. The California native leads the Jayhawks in both batting average and on-base percentage.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Jayhawk freshman Magdalena Tokarczyk was named to the 2008 All-Big 12 Tennis Singles Team.
Monday, April 28, 2008
A body found this morning in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County has been tentatively identified as that of Shaun Shaw, the missing canoeist, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Expect sunny skies all afternoon today, but some clouds might move in later on this evening.
Monday, April 28, 2008
A jury this afternoon convicted a 49-year-old Douglas County man of raping two women in incidents in December 2005 and April 2006 at his apartment south of Lawrence.
Monday, April 28, 2008
KU basketball, debate and football squads headed to Capitol for recognition.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Free State High School gets its first chance in leadership with a new principal who will take the helm this fall.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Board members start discussions on next year's budget for the first time since the local option budget is narrowly approved.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
March of Dimes hosts a fundraising march around downtown Lawrence to support healthy babies.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
KU researchers are evaluating the construction of a new bridge on N. Iowa Street as part of a larger, high-tech effort to monitor construction site progress and efficiency. 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing has more.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
A local structure is among the finalists for the Eight Wonders of Kansas Architecture.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
The search for a De Soto man who went missing last weekend while canoeing near Eudora has ceased.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Glass, plastic, aluminum, paper and now electronics. The City of Lawrence made an effort to recycle unwanted electronics Saturday.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
The flying Jayhawk wing took to the gridiron Saturday to face off against the Kansas State Wildcats. No -- it's not the Orange Bowl Championship Jayhawk football team, but the Air Force ROTC.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
It's a serious and widespread social problem that threatens women from all walks of life. As BoomerGirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton reports, victims are not always young and defenseless.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
In his three seasons at Kansas, he was the face of the KU defense. During his junior campaign, Aqib Talib recorded five interceptions, two of them for touchdowns, and was voted the MVP of this year's Orange Bowl.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Talib wasn't the only Jayhawk selected to take his game to the next level. This afternoon former Kansas offensive lineman Anthony Collins was selected in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Joining Collins and Talib in the league will also be former Kansas tight end Derek Fine.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
This afternoon former Kansas wide receiver Marcus Henry was selected as the fifth pick in the sixth round for the New York Jets.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
This afternoon Tracy Bunge's softball time was trying to snap their six-game conference losing streak with a visit from the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The VFW post in Tonganoxie was the site for a local soldier's homecoming -- one that was heartfelt and sincere.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The DA is on a mission: to warn kids about the risks of alcohol before they get behind the wheel.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Community leaders gathered today to celebrate new beginnings and recognize longtime accomplishments.
Friday, April 25, 2008
More than 100 people filled the new Sabatini Multicultural Resource center on the KU campus for a dedication ceremony today.
Friday, April 25, 2008
A tornado left people near Beloit in Mitchell County cleaning up today.
Friday, April 25, 2008
A community is recovering after a hail storm leaves behind destruction.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The final project for 15 Lawrence High students involves horsepower and revved engines. The school is celebrating technical education with an open house throughout the school day.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Political unrest and violence in Kenya made a bad situation worse for the people of that African nation. Now the director of Kenya Operations for Comfort the Children International is making appearances in Lawrence.
Friday, April 25, 2008
It's never fun to play a team on a roll, but that's just what the Kansas baseball team had to do tonight.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Lawrence High baseball team finally placed a home game at Ice Field. This evening, the Chesty Lions hosted a doubleheader with the Leavenworth Pioneers.
Friday, April 25, 2008
On Wednesday, Mario Chalmers made it official. He will test the waters of the NBA Draft.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Several Jayhawks will be glued to their television sets this weekend for the NFL Draft.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The first step in meeting Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self’s request for better student-athlete housing will begin this summer with the renovation of Tower A at Jayhawker Towers.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Baldwin City police arrested a 21-year-old woman this morning on numerous drug charges, including possession and sale of hallucinogenics and depressants.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A community event this weekend hopes to raise enough money to outfit a new special care nursery with the equipment needed to take care of premature or sick newborns. The new nursery will make life easier during a difficult time for countless families, something one Douglas County couple knows the importance of.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A man convicted of shooting three people outside a Lawrence nightclub will have to register with the state as an offender when he gets out of prison.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Massachusetts Street will get torn up again this summer. Fortunately the construction this year won't take as long as some past projects. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Lawrence home builders are looking forward to showing off their best work during the annual Spring Parade of Homes.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
From Jayhawk Boulevard to the Chi Omega Fountain and Mount Oread, the KU campus is full of plant life -- shrubs and trees that will be on display Saturday for the first ever Spring Flora Tour.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A group of KU students try their hands at reworking the federal budget this afternoon.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
KU won the basketball championship. Now rival Missouri is leading the polls in a different competition -- one that's not quite as pleasing.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Earlier this week, the Kansas baseball team struggled against Wichita State. In fact, in two games against the Shockers this year, the Hawks are winless. That, however, is on the baseball side.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Today the Free State High girls' swim team made the short trip to Lawrence High. It was senior day as Blue Valley North and Olathe South round out the quad.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
We've been watching our newest Hy-Vee High School Scholar-Athlete of the Month run for four years. Now, Lawrence High's Kelly Renfro has little more than a month left in her prep career.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Legislative leaders propose a new plan to allow two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Mass. Street will get messy again this summer for road resurfacing, and the forecast has a chance of rain.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Lawrence High School baseball game scheduled for this evening at Ice Field has been moved to CBAC in Olathe.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Senate President Steve Morris and House Speaker Melvin Neufeld make new offer to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on coal-fired power plants.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
In search of budget savings, the Kansas Legislature wants to know if any state historic sites could be sold.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A week ago, Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur announced their intentions to enter the NBA draft. Today, Mario Chalmers says he will also test the waters of the NBA. Also, several Jayhawk fans react to the news.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A Lawrence man accused of a series of car break-ins is behind bars tonight.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A 20-year-old man is out of the hospital after being shot during a robbery at a south Lawrence apartment.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Today's bad weather forced an early end to the continuing search for a missing canoeist on the Kansas River.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Police were called to the Lakeview Business Center just after 2 p.m. this afternoon. Officers found the body of a 49-year-old Lawrence woman inside the cab of a pickup truck.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Investigators believe an overheated appliance sparked a fire at a central Lawrence apartment just before 4 a.m. early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
If you've ever wondered what life is really like for the men and women who 'protect and serve' - now's your chance!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The KU Tuition Advisory Committee has recommended that the university hike up the tuition by 6% next year.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
School leaders received training today about the district's new notification system.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The curtain goes up tomorrow night for Lawrence High School's annual Showtime Music Revue.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Mario Chalmers will enter the 2008 NBA draft. However, Mario announced that he will not sign with an agent. That means Chalmers has the option of returning to school if his pre-draft workouts don't go as planned.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
This afternoon, Texas guards D.J. Augustin and A.J. Abrams both announced they will declare for the NBA draft.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
It's a Big 12 Championship weekend for conference tennis and golf teams. For the queens of the court, it all starts tomorrow. And for the Kansas Jayhawks, there's reason to be optimistic for not only the opening round, but for the weekend as well...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Police are investigating an unattended death at the Lakeview Business Center, 2901 Lakeview Rd.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Lawrence is under a Flash Flood Watch until Thursday morning, as heavy rain is expected to fall tonight.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical responded to a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at an apartment building at 1311 Tennessee.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lawrence police are on the scene of a shooting in south Lawrence.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
People living in a quiet neighborhood near 15th and Iowa aren't happy about one developer's plan to build there. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
A jury hands down a guilty verdict today against the woman accused of leaving a hit-and-run accident that killed two highway workers last summer south of Lawrence.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
A fire this morning forces the evacuation of a south Lawrence apartment building.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Search crews continue their efforts to find a 26-year-old De Soto man four days after his canoe capsized in the Kansas River.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Crews complete temporary repairs to a Basehor sewer main that broke near Hog Creek over the weekend.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Eudora School Board selects an interim leader while the search is on for a new superintendent.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Your lawn may not only be a reward of hard work. Soon it could also show just how environmentally friendly you are.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Today is Earth Day, and local students are stocking up on paper. But they're not cutting down trees. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater tells us about their paper trail.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Two Lawrence residents are named Business Persons of the Year by Baker University Partners in Progress.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
To commemorate Earth Day, the state turned to an artist whose medium of choice has been giant crop patterns.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The first time around, Wichita State left their mark on Hoglund Ballpark with a 7-3 win over the Jayhawks. Tonight, it was KU's turn to fight back against the Shockers.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
It was a busy night on the diamond for our area prepsters. At Holcom Park, LHS played host to Shawnee Mission West.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Free State Firebirds played host to Shawnee Mission South tonight.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Lawrence High softball team was in action today against Leavenworth and Shawnee Mission West.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Free State High ladies locked up with Leavenworth this afternoon.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Free State High girls' soccer team roster is loaded with the number 9, and most are under the category of grade. Ordinarily, that's not a good thing for a varsity coach, but in this case, it is. Kevin Romary has more.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
You experienced the championship. Now read the book.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical continues investigating an apartment fire.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a fire forces the evacuation of the SouthPointe Apartments, and the forecast looks clear and mild overnight.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
A woman was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of four charges in connection with a police chase after a double fatality hit-and-run last year in Douglas County.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Prosecutors are trying to prove a Douglas County man raped two women in separate incidents in 2005 and 2006, but the man’s attorney said the sex was consensual and the women had motives to accuse him.
Monday, April 21, 2008
An unusual carbon spill leaves city official scratching their heads. As 6News reporter Jesse Fray found, the city's drinking water was never in danger, but the spill caused a big mess.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Friends and family of a man missing after his canoe capsized over the weekend gather tonight on the banks of the Kansas River for a vigil.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Two men plead guilty in federal court today to charges related to selling stolen goods to the Yellow House Store in Lawrence.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Douglas County's District Attorney filed additional charges against a man involved in an eight-hour standoff with police earlier this month.
Monday, April 21, 2008
A woman charged in the deaths last year of two highway workers south of Lawrence testifies that she wouldn't stop for a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper because she didn't know who he was.
Monday, April 21, 2008
If a group of KU students has its way, licensed Kansas could carry concealed firearms on campus.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Some local students learn all about Mother Nature today as part of the first-ever Earth Field Day. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the environmental experience.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sewage spills into a Leavenworth County stream, leading state health officials to warn residents near Hog Creek to stay out of the water.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Lawrence was well-represented today in the world's oldest marathon.
Monday, April 21, 2008
A Lawrence man was injured tonight after his motorcycle collided with a deer east of Bonner Springs.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Kansas sophomore point guard Sherron Collins underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery this morning.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Kansas baseball team takes the day off after beating #8 Nebraska 6-3 on Sunday.
Monday, April 21, 2008
If you attended the Kansas Relays on Saturday, there's a chance you saw a future Olympian in action.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed a provision that would have financed a $50 million expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy.
Monday, April 21, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, about 130 local elementary students learned about keeping the Earth healthy at the Earth Awareness program, and there is a chance of rain overnight.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has vetoed a bill imposing new restrictions on abortion.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The new principal at Free State High School is in his fourth year as Jefferson West’s principal.
Monday, April 21, 2008
A fire caused by a carbon spill at the Clinton Water treatment plant forced emergency crews to shut down a one-mile stretch of Wakarusa Drive for a brief time this morning.
Monday, April 21, 2008
A Lawrence man was injured this morning in a motorcycle-deer collision on Kansas Highway 32 east of Bonner Springs.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
The search continues for a 26-year-old De Soto man after the canoe he was in capsized on the Kansas River.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
The race is on again, as runners took off for the second Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K run.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Demolition took a little over four hours Saturday to reduce four buildings to rubble.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Lawrence parents and administrators are calling it the perfect storm in helping fight a serious problem among teenagers.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Visits to the doctor's office as well as the grocery store are very important for area seniors. The Douglas County Senior Center helps out with those rides - but the current vehicles used for the task are in need of replacement.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Schwegler Elementary School holds it's last major celebration for it's 50th anniversary.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Lawrence celebrated Earth Day with a parade down Mass. Street and festivities in South Park.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
As the saying goes: all good things must come to an end. And on Saturday, the 81st Kansas Relays came to a close - but not before a few records were broken along the way.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
On the courts this afternoon, the Kansas tennis team was trying to end their regular season schedule with a win over Iowa State.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Rescuers searching for a canoeist who went missing after a boating accident yesterday said they do not believe he is alive.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
A man has been missing near the Kansas River in Eudora since about 5:50 p.m. after a boating accident.
Friday, April 18, 2008
An earthquake more than 400 miles away was felt right here in Lawrence. The earthquake happened early Friday morning - in Illinois! About five minutes later, it sent rumblings through Lawrence.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Eudora school superintendent Marty Kobza announced he's accepted a similar job in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
Friday, April 18, 2008
A Fort Riley man is injured in a roll-over crash late Friday afternoon in southern Douglas County.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Trial begins next week for one of the two men charged in the 2005 murder of a Tonganoxie woman at a discount store.
Friday, April 18, 2008
A veteran of the city's banking industry will serve as the interim President and CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, April 18, 2008
550 eager spectators were in attendance tonight for the Lawrence Public Schools Foundation Fundraiser.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Lawrence residents are set to celebrate Earth Day in a big way this weekend.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Instead of their regular P.E. classes today, hundreds of students learned techniques on running, jumping, and throwing.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Gray skies, temps in the 40's, wind chill in the 30's and drizzle...sounds like Kansas Relays Weekend! And, as luck would have it, it is...
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Free State Firebirds baseball team suffered their first loss of the season Friday night.
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Lawrence High baseball team came back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat Kansas City Ward by a final score of 7-6.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Downtown De Soto and the residential neighborhood to the north were without electrical power for about 3 1/2 hours Friday, after a truck brought down two power poles at the city shop.
Friday, April 18, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Chuck Warner, a veteran of the city's banking industry, was chosen as the interim CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, and the weekend weather appears to be warming up.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Eudora school Superintendent Marty Kobza announced Friday he was leaving the district to accept a similar position in Hot Springs County, Wyo.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Longtime banker Chuck Warner has been chosen as interim president and CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Lawrence residents felt the rumblings of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern Illinois and Indiana at 4:37 a.m. today.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Two KU underclassmen will head to the pros next year. 6Sports reporter Andrew Baker joins us from the News Center with the latest.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
There isn't much of an argument that the face of this Jayhawk team will change over the offseason, some of those changes coming today as fans gathered around the nearest TV to hear the news for themselves.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Lawrence is settling down after KU's national championship win. 6News reporter Jesse Fray spoke with the police chief, who says keeping local celebrations safe took faith -- and two decades of planning.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Kansas Board of Regents is looking to enhance safety and security at all state universities.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A judge orders a Pratt Community College student to stand trial on charges of breaking into a KU women's dorm and raping a student inside.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The condition of a five-year-old girl who was struck by a bullet in the head while playing outside her rural Linwood home is improving.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has vetoed a second bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Portions of the Baker Wetlands are being burned off as part of a maintenance project by the property's caretakers.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
This weekend marks the second running of the Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has a preview of the event.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
When the Kansas men's basketball team takes James Naismith Court next year, they'll likely have to do it without Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Kansas senior Egor Agafonov leaves his mark on the Kansas Relays.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
No baseball today for the Lawrence Lions or the Free State Firebirds.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city's post-National-Championship went much more smoothly than in 1988, and thunderstorms roll through the area.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Two Lawrence High students were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lunch-time wreck near 23rd and Louisiana streets.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
If you thought there was something burning this morning, you were right.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Kansas University junior guard Brandon Rush and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur each made it official Thursday afternoon - they've both thrown their hats into the 2008 NBA Draft ring. Rush intends to sign with an agent soon, while Arthur is testing the waters, not inking with an agent yet as he said he's looking for a spot in the top half of the first round.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has identified David Ray Gonzalez, 45, Shawnee, as the man who died Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover wreck east of De Soto.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Nearly every KU basketball fan has their own opinion about Roy Williams, and some express them a little more openly than others. One thing is for sure: there is no secret about how one local business owner feels about Roy.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Room 306 of KU's Snow Hall turned into election central today as students from Hillcrest Elementary learned how math can be applied to real-life situations.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The city is looking at giving you the option of "going green" even after you die. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
It's been 20 years since a Linwood resident and his car went missing. While there are rumors about what might have happened to the high school senior, police say they are no closer to solving the disappearance. 6News reporter Karrey Britt has more.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
A new family has made a rather public home out of an East Lawrence neighborhood.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The Kansas baseball team was after its second consecutive win in consecutive nights.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
This morning the 81st edition of the Kansas Relays got underway at Memorial Stadium.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The River City baseball festival gets underway Thursday. Mike Hill's Free State Firebirds will play host to 27 teams from Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, 20 years to the date after 17-year-old Randy Leach went missing, his disappearance remains a mystery.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Lawrence Memorial Hospital trustees this morning voiced confidence in the hospital’s 2007 audit that included a $5.6 million increase in revenue from 2006 to $137.2 million.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Tax day can bring a lot of stress to Lawrence residents, but several entertainers at the downtown post office are hoping to relieve some of that tension.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A developer's request for annexation of 155 acres into the city of Lawrence is now in the hands of the Douglas County Commission.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A judge made the decision that a past sex-crime conviction can be brought up in the trial of a man accused of exposing himself to West Junior High students in December.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Lawrence police release a security camera photo of a gunman who robbed the Glass house Liquor Store last week.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Edwardsville City Council votes to allow a huge casino-resort project along I-70, just south of the Kansas Speedway.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has received a second bill allowing coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Over the past week, farmers have been reaping the benefits of our waste. Enough biosolids are being used to cover 150 football fields as they are being spread on crop land.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
It's been hard to ignore KU this year. Athletic achievements - like the Orange Bowl victory and the NCAA National Championship in men's basketball - have put KU in the national spotlight and ramped up school spirit.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Ron and Jessica Schneider came up with the idea to make a post a 'Mario For President' sign in the 6th floor of the US Bank building to honor Mario Chalmers during Sunday's parade.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
With a full plate of road work scheduled in Lawrence, city leaders are shifting their priorities to make it less of a headache for you.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Kansas University baseball team defeated the Baker Wildcats by a final score of 11-6, but lose pitcher Wally Marciel for the season due to injury.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Kansas softball team continues to tip-toe it's way through the Big 12 Conference season. With 10 league games left on the schedule, the 'Hawks find themselves in position to snag a top 4 seed in next month's Big 12 Tournament.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A cold and stormy Spring has allowed the Free State softball team to play only five games so far this season.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Tonganoxie High has a new boys basketball coach. 1994 THS graduate Shawn Phillips takes over for David Walker.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has received a second bill for coal-burning energy plants, which observers expect her to veto.
Monday, April 14, 2008
For one Jayhawk fan, celebrating KU's big win over North Carolina ended abruptly when he was stunned by a Taser gun. As 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains, it was all over a beer bottle.
Monday, April 14, 2008
A Lawrence man who reportedly kept police in a standoff for more than eight hours Sunday is charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery.
Monday, April 14, 2008
A suspect in a Douglas County murder case is sentenced to 63 months in a federal prison today on an unrelated firearms conviction.
Monday, April 14, 2008
6News reporter George Diepenbrock tells us how a group of musicians will relieve stress on Tax Day even if the Internet cuts their fun short.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Fixing a leaky skylight and water damage in the 105-year-old Douglas County Courthouse could get expensive.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Every 15 seconds an American is infected with HIV. This week, a KU group is sharing that message with students in order to raise awareness of the risks associated with unprotected sex.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Over the past 24 hours many Jayhawk fans have turned their attention from the hardwood to the gridiron in what has been a seamless transition from one season to another.
Monday, April 14, 2008
It's been three months since the Kansas football team knocked off Virginia Tech and was crowned Orange Bowl champions. Tonight at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawk faithful caught their first glimpse of KU for the 2008 season.
Monday, April 14, 2008
After spending two seasons as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University, former Kansas sharpshooter Rex Walters is heading to San Francisco.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Kansas State University freshman Michael Beasley announced today he is declaring himself eligible for this year's NBA draft.
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Tonganoxie and Piper High School softball teams had combined to play only two games this spring. Weather conditions cleared today, however, for both the Chieftains and the Pirates.
Monday, April 14, 2008
On Sunday, the Kansas baseball team capped off their three-game set with Texas Tech.
Monday, April 14, 2008
KU’s Public Safety Office received 664 reports in 2007, down from 737 reports the prior year and a more than 50-percent decrease from a decade ago.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Bonner Springs Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old resident at Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a homicide.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Most district post offices will close at their regular hours for Tax Day.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The champion Jayhawks make their way down Massachusetts Street for a celebratory parade this afternoon. KU fans lined Mass. Street from 7th to 19th to give their beloved basketball players some well-earned praise.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
After the parade, many people stayed to do some shopping on Mass. Street. Some store owners say the championship has kept them busy all week.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A check of the history books reveals great Jayhawk hoops teams and their fans have a long tradition of parading through downtown Lawrence to celebrate an exceptional season.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A standoff with police at a Lawrence residence lasts more than eight hours before ending peacefully.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Douglas County AIDS Project hosted the 'Hitting the Bricks to Stop AIDS' Walk and 5K Run Saturday morning.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
With his now-famous 3-point shot in the NCAA Championship game against Memphis, Mario Chalmers became a hero to the Jayhawk nation. Boomergirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton caught up with Mario's mom to get her take on that 'One Shining Moment' no one will soon forget.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Today's championship parade filtered down Mass. Street and then proceeded south towards South Park. From then, it was on to Allen Fieldhouse where the 2008 team was introduced for one final time.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
After being swept last weekend in Baylor by the Bears, the Kansas baseball team did a little sweeping of their own against Texas Tech.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Kansas University softball squad won the first game against Texas, 8-1, but lost the nightcap, 2-1.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A man surrendered to Lawrence police about 12:30 p.m. today, following a standoff in the 3000 block of Bainbridge Circle.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Just like in 1988, Jayhawk fans will line the streets at 3 p.m. on Sunday to give the men's basketball team one last hurrah. On Friday, police announced Sunday's parade route has been extended.
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Topeka man will serve 15 years in prison for a shooting outside a Lawrence nightclub that injured three people.
Friday, April 11, 2008
The Farmer's market rings the opening bell for the first time this season at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Some parts of Douglas County spent the day cleaning up after high winds and heavy rains swept through the area Thursday night.
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Langston Hughes sixth grader's passion for maps lands him in Abilene to compete in the state geography bee.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Lawrence City Commissioners soon will have to decide how aggressive they want to get in adding new business park land to the city.
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Lawrence family is hoping to carry on a 20-year tradition this Sunday. When the national champions make their way down Mass. Street for the celebration parade, look for a little something yellow in their hands.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Conditions this afternoon definitely weren't ideal for a typical day on the diamond, but the Kansas baseball team was happy just to return to action.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Just like Kansas men's basketball head coach Bill Self predicted, Thursday's press conference was anti-climactic.
Friday, April 11, 2008
The route for Sunday’s parade of champions for the Kansas Jayhawks has been extended beyond downtown. The parade, as originally scheduled, will start at 3 p.m. at Seventh and Massachusetts streets, and move south on Massachusetts toward South Park. But instead of stopping there, the parade crew of KU players, coaches, support staffers and members of the pep band and Spirit Squad will continue down Massachusetts to 19th Street. From there they’ll turn and head west, toward 19th and Naismith Drive.
Friday, April 11, 2008
High winds, heavy rain leave their mark
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Good news for KU basketball fans today as KU head coach Bill Self makes his intentions known for next year. 6Sports reporter Andrew Baker joins us live in the News Center with details.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
This weekend's Jayhawk championship parade will have a different feel than the one in 1988.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
A captive audience filled the Dole Institute of Politics this afternoon for a very special guest.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
A Lawrence woman is challenging the state's suspension of her license to operate an in-home day care.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tonight the police are looking for the man who robbed a liquor store in southwest Lawrence.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
City leaders are keeping their fingers crossed that they'll have more to celebrate than just a national championship.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
An after school research project is looking to curb bad habits at a young age and to turn elementary students into healthy adults. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Lawrence Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee presented a total of $44,000 to two local organizations today.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
It didn't take head coach Bill Self long to make a decision. Andrew Baker has more.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
So far, the Self era at KU has been a great one. For more on the Jayhawks' five-year run under Self, here's DJ Whetter.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Plans are in the works for Bill Self, Mario Chalmers and the rest of the NCAA Champion Kansas Jayhawks to ride down Massachusetts Street in the city’s first championship parade in two decades. Joining the team as parade participants Sunday will be athletics support staff, the pep band and members of the Spirit Squad. Unlike years past, there will be no room for public floats, good-luck charms or other folks who might want to join in.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Lawrence police have released a description of a suspect in a reported armed robbery Wednesday night at Glass House Liquor, 2301 Clinton Parkway.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Lawrence certainly loves a parade, and late today, Jayhawk fans learned they'll have one this weekend.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
KU holds the title to two championships this year: the NCAA basketball tournament and the Orange Bowl. But what do fans do now? 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Douglas County's new judge officially takes the bench today.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
A Lawrence man who died after a run-in with law enforcement was not killed by use of a Taser stun gun.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Construction crews strip away time in a historic Lawrence neighborhood. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has the story.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Developers won't say when bulldozers will be brought in to begin making room for the new Oread Inn.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
In this month's segment of our series "Friend to Friend," 6News reporter Sophia Spencer talks with a breast cancer survivor who was vigilant about exams.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
One Lawrence teacher is being praised tonight for going above and beyond his students' expectations. The students who nominated Stuart Strecker say his method of teaching helps them learn languages better.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The hunt was on in downtown Lawrence today as junior high students took to the streets in search of bronze.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Former Jayhawk Julian Wright was in San Antonio on Monday to root on his old teammates. DJ Whetter has more.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Less than 48 hours removed from Monday's national championship, Kansas head coach Bill Self and athletic director Lew Perkins met this afternoon to discuss Self's future at Kansas.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
A parade has been set for Sunday afternoon in downtown Lawrence to honor the Kansas University basketball team.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, construction crews are stripping away time in a historic Lawrence neighborhood by exposing bricks on Ohio Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Lawrence High School girls C-team softball game scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. No reschedule date has been set, according to the LHS Athletic Department.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
KU returned to Lawrence as national champions today for the first time since 1988. They were greeted at Memorial Stadium by a sea of crimson and blue!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Prospects for a parade to celebrate KU's national championship are a lot like the weather that greeted the team home today - cloudy at best.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Today, Jayhawk fans were still out and about in downtown Lawrence, still on cloud nine.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Last night's huge celebration left its mark on the city. There were broken windows and several injuries - but police say overall the night was a success.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The controversial Oread hotel project gets the final green light...and demolition will begin tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Mark Woodward is the incoming CEO of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Jayhawk fans are taking advantage of well-deserved bragging rights - and they're grabbing the gear to do it.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Some sights and sounds in the aftermath of the Jayhawks' dramatic OT victory in San Antonio to win the national championship.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The celebration may have subsided on Mass. St., but that wasn't the case this afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Mario Chalmers' miracle three-point shot is featured on the cover of this week's issue of SI.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
A Lawrence-based association with more than 100 employees in town and more than 20,000 members worldwide is getting a new boss. Mark J. Woodward, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, starts July 1 as chief executive officer of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Woodward was introduced this morning to employees at the association’s headquarters, 1421 Research Park Drive.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
It doesn’t look like a parade will be part of Kansas University’s National Championship celebration.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Team expected to return to Lawrence around 3 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Former Lawrence mayor Marty Kennedy took his Hawkinator float out for a spin on Monday to celebrate KU's national championship berth.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Some dedicated fans went to great lengths to make sure they got seats at their favorite bars to watch Monday night's game.
Monday, April 7, 2008
At Tuesday's meeting, city commissioners may decide to close a Lawrence road for construction for much of the summer.
Monday, April 7, 2008
The Lawrence and Free State high school tennis teams went against each other on Monday.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Some containers of mint chocolate chip ice cream are being recalled from Dillons stores in Kansas, the grocery chain’s parent company announced Monday evening.
Monday, April 7, 2008
It certainly wasn't your ordinary Monday in Downtown Lawrence. Beer, bounty and basketball were everywhere to be seen.
Monday, April 7, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, dozens of Jayhawk fans were lined up at their favorite downtown hangouts by 9 a.m. this morning, and festivities may get rained on.
Monday, April 7, 2008
People looking to celebrate outside tonight as part of National Championship festivities should prepare to get wet — and not just with champagne.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Because of the Kansas University basketball game tonight, Lawrence Community Theatre has extended auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun."
Monday, April 7, 2008
The day just wouldn't be complete without a home-made Jayhawk driving up and down Mass. Street.
Monday, April 7, 2008
A 21-year-old Lawrence man faces an aggravated battery charge after police found a man injured Saturday night near 10th and Missouri streets following Kansas University’s Final Four victory.
Monday, April 7, 2008
So what if the game doesn't start until 8:21 p.m. If you want to win a championship, it is all about preparation — and waiting in line.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Kansas closed yesterday's game with a 30-16 run that will send the Jayhawks into the national title tomorrow evening against #1-seeded Memphis. Earlier today Kevin Romary was in San Antonio with the Kansas/Memphis connection.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Rodrick Stewart lived one of his dreams last night when he took the hardwood as a member of a Final Four squad. Unfortunately, he needed crutches to reach the Alamodome floor. DJ Whetter has more.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The crimson and blue celebration in downtown Lawrence continued into the morning hours, and now the attention turns to Monday night and the national championship game.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Forget the champagne. A pair of Lawrence entrepreneurs have another beverage in mind to toast a Final Four season by the Jayhawks: vodka.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Runners traveled from one beer-making business to another today in the 14th annual Brew to Brew run.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Members of a Kansas-based group gathered to remember a Lawrence man who died last week after being tased outside a Topeka plant.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A 28-year-old Lawrence man was shot early Saturday inside an east Lawrence bar.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
In 1928, Kansas Governor Ben Paulen promoted the aviation industry with an airplane tour of airports in Kansas. This weekend the Lawrence Municipal Airport was part of recreating that historic event.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
There's nothing worse than not being able to fall asleep when you really want to. As BoomerGirl Cathy Hamilton reports, some people with sleep problems are taking the natural route to relief.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Last night the Kansas men handed the North Carolina Tarheels just their third loss of the season after an 84-66 win in the Alamodome. Now the Jayhawks stand just one win away from their first national championship in 20 season. DJ Whetter is in San Antonio with more.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Kansas and Memphis combine to claim four national titles, but all four belong to the Jayhawks in their 100+ years of basketball history. For more on the Tigers, here's Kevin Romary.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
On the courts this afternoon, the Kansas tennis team was trying to get back on track with a win against Texas Tech.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Fireworks are crackling over the night sky tonight as fans celebrate in the streets, on the sidewalks, inside cars and everywhere else in Lawrence.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
After KU's Final Four victory, the 6News team was on hand to bring you live updates from the celebrations in downtown Lawrence, analysis of the game, and postgame coverage from San Antonio.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Lawrence is buzzing about Kansas University's Final Four game tonight against North Carolina.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Wake up to alarm at 5:50 a.m. Check. Starbucks coffee and muffin. Check. 6:15 a.m. sit outside Buffalo Wild Wings, 1012 Mass. St., with blankets and a chair to wait for doors to open at 10:30 a.m. Check.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
A 28-year-old Lawrence man was shot early Saturday morning inside Cross Town Tavern, 1919 Haskell Ave. Suite 6&7, Lawrence police Sergeant Susan Hadl said.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The madness is nearly off the charts leading into tomorrow night's showdown with North Carolina. Businesses are cashing in as Rock Chalk Nation amps up.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The 2008-2009 dates have been finalized at the Lied Center. The full list of events was released earlier tonight for what is set to be another exciting season of entertainment on the KU campus.
Friday, April 4, 2008
No Rod Stewart this weekend, and almost no media guides as well. Kevin Romary has that story.
Friday, April 4, 2008
It figures to be a party atmosphere this weekend for Jayhawk fans who made the trek to San Antonio for the Final Four. 6Sports director Kevin Romary caught up with a few of them earlier today at the Alamodome.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and its top administrator are parting ways.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Leaders of the Lawrence Community Shelter will ask the city's help to secure more than half a million dollars in federal funds for a new facility.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The vote is now official: the Lawrence school district's local option budget increase passes.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Local law enforcement officials are preparing for quite a party. Thousands of fans are expected to flock to downtown Lawrence and the KU campus to cheer on the Jayhawks Saturday night.
Friday, April 4, 2008
You think it's madness out there now as we head into tomorrow's showdown between KU and North Carolina, but that's nothing compared to the party that went on in Lawrence 20 years ago tonight.
Friday, April 4, 2008
With just 24 hours remaining before the Jayhawks and Tarheels take the floor, the last thing Kansas wanted was to suffer a setback. Kevin Romary has more.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Tomorrow evening Bill Self will try to contain AP Player of the Year Tyler Hansborough. But for Roy Williams, the responsibilities extend even further. DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary have more from San Antonio.
Friday, April 4, 2008
When the Jayhawks take on the Tarheels tomorrow night, two former players won't be rooting for KU. Kevin Romary has more.
Friday, April 4, 2008
This afternoon UNC head coach Roy Williams addressed the media for one final time.
Friday, April 4, 2008
We all know the connections that Roy Williams has to Kansas, but what about Larry Brown? DJ Whetter has more.
Friday, April 4, 2008
This afternoon the Kansas football team returned to the gridiron in preparation for next weekend's spring game.
Friday, April 4, 2008
On the diamond tonight, the Kansas baseball team tackled 29th-ranked Baylor.
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Basehor baseball team took on Tonganoxie in the Hy-Vee High School Game of the Week.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Kansas University junior basketball guard Brandon Rush has a Missouri court date related to a family court and child support case when the season ends.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday vowed to veto another bill approved by the Legislature that would require construction of two 700-megawatt coal-fired plants.<
Friday, April 4, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the local-option budget vote officially passes, and complete coverage from San Antonio leading up to the Final Four game between KU and UNC.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Lavern Squier is leaving the organization.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Many Jayhawk fans treat basketball like a religion - which may bring them right in line with the intentions of founder James Naismith.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The economy is struggling - growth in Douglas County is slowing - times are tight. And it will leave city leaders with some tough decisions to make as they tackle next year's budget here in just a few weeks.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
April is crime victims awareness month and Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six is traveling the state visiting with the people who assist those victims.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Two suspects plead 'not guilty' this afternoon in the beating death of a 62-year-old Lawrence man.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Senate votes to override Governor Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in Southwest Kansas.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Some local students get their film debut - but you won't see them on camera.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The home of the Jayhawks is already a winner in the Final Four...or so says a property-information website, which has Lawrence winning the National Championship of the NCAA housing market.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Kevin Romary and D.J. Whetter have found themselves in sunny San Antonio right in the middle of a Final Four frenzy!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Last night, the Kansas baseball team barely broke a sweat after cruising to a 13-0 victory over Saint Mary. Unfortunately for the 'Hawks, their next series will present a much bigger challenge.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Kansans would be able to vote on whether to add to the Kansas Bill of Rights a constitutional right to hunt and fish, according to a proposal before the Legislature.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Kansas Senate today voted to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ veto of a bill that would allow the construction of two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius says she’s looking foward to tasting North Carolina barbecue.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, legislators think supporters of two coal-fired plants may have enough votes to override Gov. Sebelius' veto, and the forecast may improve from today.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Supporters of two coal-fired power plants said today they may have enough votes to get around a veto by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Kansas University Coach Bill Self doesn’t mind his players celebrating after a win, and that goes for supporters of the program, too.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Lawrence High School junior varsity boys tennis matches scheduled for today at Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka have been canceled.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
This Saturday, many KU fans will be donning the Crimson and Blue. Face paint will also be in full force, but those signs of support are temporary - we found a couple of Lawrence residents who have made their Jayhawk pride much more permanent.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Douglas County Clerk's Office spent the day investigating dozens of provisional ballots from Tuesday's Local-Option Budget Election.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Shawnee County Sheriff Dick Barta says deputies responded to the Goodyear Plant late Saturday night for a medical emergency.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Work should be completed by the end of next week on a sidewalk project impacting traffic on parts of 6th Street.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
County leaders are taking a fast-track to fixing a rotting wooden beam in the attic of the Douglas County Courthouse.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The city's airport is about to get busy as a one-of-a-kind air tour heads to Lawrence. More than 20 airplanes are expected to land in Lawrence on Saturday.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Local elementary students travel back in time today for a good old-fashioned joust!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Starting tonight, the Kansas basketball team will call San Antonio home. Shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, the Jayhawks landed in the Lone Star State to prepare for this weekend's Final Four.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Kansas University’s baseball team snapped a four-game losing streak and defeated Saint Mary, 13-0, on Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Free State (2-2) earned its first two victories of the season after a 2-game sweep of Shawnee Mission East.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
This week promises to be a difficult one for former Kansas basketball head coach Roy Williams.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
"Two to go" is the rally cry of the men's basketball team as it heads to San Antonio to face North Carolina in the Final Four. The players want to continue the successes of this season.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it will be Friday before Lawrence school district officials will know the final results from the local-option budget vote, and the 'Hawks hit the road for the Final Four.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
A Lawrence man was stunned with a Taser three times by a Shawnee County Sheriff’s deputy shortly before his death, officials said Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Lawrence school district's local option budget increase gets unofficial approval today by just over 50 votes. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more from the newsroom.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The school board discovers if Lawrence voters are willing to let them raise the local option budget and property taxes. Polls opened at seven this morning. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the vote.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
One day after the House advanced an unprecedented tax on carbon dioxide emissions, the proposal failed.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Demolition on a property at 12th and Louisiana will likely begin next week for the new Oread Inn.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The City Commission voted Mike Dever in as the man in charge for the next year.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Windsor assisted living facility in Lawrence faces a $10,000 fine after regulators uncovered evidence of resident neglect.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A Lawrence man died after being tased by a Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputy at the Goodyear plant in Topeka.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
If you're still looking for somewhere to watch the big KU game on Saturday, the answer might be in your own backyard.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
An electric massage machine and a stretching apparatus for athletes: those are just a couple of notable inventions by Dr. James Naismith.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Jayhawk might seem like a unique Lawrence entity, but it turns out a handful of other schools across the nation use the mascot as well.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A wet winter slowed progress on construction of the new Highway 59 freeway in Franklin County, but a spokesman for the Kansas Department of Transportation says workers should catch up as the weather warms.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A coaching change took place in the Big 12 today, and it happened at Bill Self's alma mater.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
For the 13th time in school history, the Kansas men's basketball team is headed to the Final Four. Andrew Baker has more.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Kansas baseball team took on Sunflower State rival Wichita State this evening.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Lawrence High and Free State High faced off in the first head-to-head city showdown of the spring sports season.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
It's too close to call. With all 61 precincts reporting, voters are supporting the school district's request to increase its local option budget. The results — 3,783 in favor, with 3,730 against — also include advance ballots.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Windsor, an assisted-living facility in Lawrence, is facing a $10,000 fine after state regulators reported residents suffering from various forms of neglect, including bed sores and improperly cared-for hands, and facing risks of falling.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, voting was slow as the Lawrence school district seeks permission to increase its local-option budget, and weather promises to stay cool overnight.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A fire alarm this afternoon at Central Junior High School temporarily suspended voting in the special election for Lawrence school district voters.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will be watching birdies instead of shooting turkeys.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
One day after the House advanced an unprecedented tax on carbon dioxide emissions, the proposal failed 51-74.
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