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Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
What started as a police chase leads to a carjacking and multiple traffic accidents in the area of downtown Lawrence.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
A man who led police on a chase from Leavenworth County that ended in downtown Lawrence is in custody at this hour. Here's new video from the scene near 10th and Massachusetts from just after 9 tonight, shot by Bart Vandever.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Outdated statutes threaten to close virtual schools around the country, but Kansas is ahead of the curve in online learning. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on how the state is a leader in protecting virtual education.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Lawrence students now have a quick in-class solution every time their hands get grimy. The district is phasing in more than 600 hand sanitizer dispensers this year.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
A local convenience store owner is thankful to be alive today after thwarting an armed robbery. 6News reporter Cory Smith has more on one man's desperate act of courage.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Lawrence native Stephen Six was sworn in today as the state's new Attorney General. Six was sworn in by his father, retired Kansas Supreme Court judge Fred Six.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
State lawmakers postpone a bill that would require drug testing at major traffic accidents. The proposal stems from the death of 19-year-old Amanda Bixby of Tonganoxie, who was killed last February in a car accident.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Two buildings in one of the city's busiest shopping centers remain largely vacant nearly three years after the first shop moved in.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Lawrence City Manager David Corliss says "no thanks" to a salary increase during his annual review today by city commissioners. Corliss says he didn't feel comfortable accepting a raise this year, given the city's tight financial times.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle spent today in Kansas campaigning for Senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
It's a marquee day in Wildcat country. Fans and signs in Aggieville today celebrated K-State's big win over KU last night at Bramlage Coliseum.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
The season-long goals remain, but the undefeated run is over for the Kansas men, and so is their winning streak in Manhattan.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Threes, Beas and B-Walk: that pretty much sums up Wednesday nights in Manhattan, Kansas. After dropping 24 straight games to Kansas in the Little Apple, Kansas State finally won one.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Leading your varsity basketball team in scoring while maintaining a near-perfect GPA is plenty enough to earn you Scholar-Athlete of the Month honors. But for Free State High senior Weston Wiebe, high school is about so much more than the classroom and the hardwood. It's about the music.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
A car chase that began about 9 p.m. in Leavenworth County ended in downtown Lawrence Thursday night. According to Lawrence Police Sgt. Damon Thomas, an armed 24-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man was arrested after carjacking two vehicles and hitting several others throughout the city.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a clerk at a local convenience store thwarts an attempted robbery overnight, and details on the Lawrence city manager turning down his annual raise.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Mayor Sue Hack said city commissioners agreed to give City Manager David Corliss a raise, but the second-year city manager declined to accept it.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
A Snow Advisory is in effect for Douglas County until 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Lawrence police are looking for a man who Wednesday battered a convenience store employee with a handgun and then fired a gunshot before fleeing.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
As the snow falls, salt supplies continue to dwindle in the city's street maintenance department.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
One Lawrence resident has been to every match-up between KU and K-State in Manhattan since the Jayhawks' winning streak began 24 years ago.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
A group of KU students have launched an editable reference Web site about all things KU called WiKUpedia.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Kansas legislators introduced bills on Wednesday to set the state's first limits on carbon dioxide emissions, but allow two coal-fired power plants to be built in western Kansas.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
You may think of hearts around Valentine's Day, but the governor wants you to think about them all year long.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
They say good things come in threes, but you've probably never seen anything quite like this.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
6Sports reporter Kevin Romary takes us on a tour of the new football facility at KU.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Until tonight, KU had taken a bite out of the Little Apple and defeated Kansas State in Manhattan every season for 24 years.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Some unfriendly December weather forced the Free State girls basketball team to delay their match-up with Savannah. Tonight, the Firebirds finally got their chance.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
The Osher Open House scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday has been canceled due to winter weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Douglas County. It will not be rescheduled until fall.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Three burglary suspects were arrested earlier his morning by Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers after a car chase and manhunt that began in Meridan.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
The state would impose its first limits on carbon dioxide emissions but allow two new, coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas under bills legislators were introducing today.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Sade Morris vows she’ll try to maintain a normal heartbeat. For the first time as a collegian, Morris, the second-leading scorer on Kansas University’s women’s basketball team, will be playing tonight in her hometown. “I’m trying not to make it any different than any other game,” Morris said, “because I don’t want to psych myself out.”
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
At a rally in El Dorado today, Governor Kathleen Sebelius made her support for Barack Obama clear. 6News reporter Kendall Jones traveled to El Dorado and explains how Obama is giving hope to local people who made the trip south to hear him speak.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
City commissioners like the idea of making the Internet more available to Lawrence youth, but they're skeptical of a plan to expand access.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
A key city commissioner says it's unlikely the city will put a sales tax question on the ballot and join the school district this spring.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
In news out of the Kansas statehouse tonight, three senators, including two doctors, push to snuff out smoking across the state.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
More than a month after a loaded gun and other police equipment was stolen from a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy's pickup truck, the search continues.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
They are instant connections to the battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. And now, military blogging is connecting to the world of academics.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Kansas is the state of clear skies and roaming buffalo -- or at least the state song says so. In honor of the state's birthday, local students are learning its history. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on their knowledge of the Sunflower State.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
The state's birthday was made even more special today when Governor Sebelius announced which Kansas attractions made the "8 Wonders of Kansas."
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Residents across Kansas celebrate the state's 147th birthday. 6News photojournalist Matt Lucht found out what happens when the governor invites the state to a birthday party.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Yesterday afternoon, the temperature was 54 degrees. A cold front brought today's temperature down to 14 degrees, with wind chill at -2.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Two undefeateds remain in Big 12 play, and both call the state of Kansas home. Tomorrow the KU men make the drive west to Manhattan to battle with Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
If Kansas wants to win #25 in a row in Manhattan, the Jayhawks will have to find a way to stop or at least contain Wildcats freshman phenom Michael Beasley.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
The Kansas women's basketball team must take on one of the best players in the nation. On Wednesday, Bonnie's bunch travels to Oklahoma to take on Courtney Paris and the Sooners.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
The Eudora boys spent a cold, snowy night at home hosting the Metro Academy.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Plans for a new apartment complex and nine hole golf course have been pulled from tonight’s City Commission meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, plans for a new golf course and apartment complex in northwest Lawrence are up for approval at tonight's City Commission meeting, and winter weather returns with a vengeance.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Temperatures drop and snow swirls today after Monday's winter respite.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Tonganoxie schools closing at 1:30 p.m. today.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday she will endorse Democrat Barack Obama for president, giving the candidate a Super Tuesday boost.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Music program moved to Monday.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
The 8 Wonders of Kansas were announced today by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius before hundreds of schoolchildren who were in the Statehouse to participate in Kansas Day events.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Voters would decide in the November election whether to enact a smoking ban in their county, under a proposal introduced today in the Legislature.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Presidential candidate will be in Kansas today.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
About 1,200 customers in central Lawrence remain without power after a car struck a pole about 12:30a.m. today along Ninth Street just north of Memorial Stadium.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
The Lawrence school board will send voters to the polls in order to potentially raise taxes.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
President Bush gave his final State of the Union address on Monday night and said while U.S. troops in Iraq are hitting enemies hard, they're still not defeated and there will be tough fighting ahead.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius gave the Democratic response to Bush's State of the Union Address on Monday night.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius' son is behind a controversial board game that's only being sold in Kansas.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
A non-profit Internet service provider is seeking city backing for a loan of nearly $5 million.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Hazmat crews assisted in the cleanup of a chemical spill on Monday in eastern Lawrence.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Department said on Monday that Sunday's blaze at a vacant home in eastern Lawrence was accidental.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Both sides are preparing to go to trial in the case of a Lawrence man accused of killing a KU student in a hit-and-run accident in September 2006.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Two new storm sirens will be up and running in Douglas County by the time tornado season arrives this spring.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Governor Sebelius says there's still no deal on two proposed coal-fire power plants in southwest Kansas.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Chicago may be the "windy city," but Lawrence had it's fair share of strong gusts on Monday as well.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
New homes available last year in Lawrence went faster than the national average.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
A bit of weather history brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
KU players fended off questions regarding KSU freshman Michael Beasley's comments that the Wildcats would beat the Jayhawks at Bramlage, in Allen Fieldhouse and even in Africa.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
For Bonnie Henrickson and the Kansas women's basketball team, the first six games of the Big 12 season haven't gone according to plan.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
The Eudora girl's basketball team handled the Sumner Lady Sabres with ease on Tuesday night.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
For only the second time this season, the Lawrence High girl's basketball team had to practice after a loss.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
According the Kansas head men's basketball coach Bill Self, the Jayhawks' current win streak of 20-0 isn't as impressive as the end of the 2005-06 season's 15-1 run.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius:
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Five hospitals joined forces today to form an alliance aimed at increasing patient access to cutting-edge cancer treatment statewide.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a special election could be in store if the school board members decide tonight to seek a 1% increase in the district's local option budget, and more about Gov. Sebelius' remarks as she gives the Democratic Response to the president's State of the Union address.
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
Democratic congressional leaders this morning heaped praised on Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as she prepared to deliver the Democratic response to President Bush’s State of the Union address.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Fire crews responded to multiple fire calls to a home in eastern Lawrence on Sunday evening.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
The Lawrence school board will discuss a possible election Monday night on a topic that could raise property taxes.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Lawrence is coming off its slowest year for home construction since the Reagan administration.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
In just two weeks, thousands of Kansans will have what political activists call their best chance ever to influence who will emerge as the nominees for President of the United States.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
February is American Heart Month and one Lawrence woman has come up with a hair-raising way to raise money for the cause.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Area residents got a bird's eye view of one of nature's most spectacular creatures on Sunday.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
The result of Nebraska's rematch with KU on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse isn't exactly what the Huskers were looking for.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
The Kansas University women's basketball team took on Texas A&M Saturday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
The LHS girl's basketball team battled the Blue Valley Tigers in the Capital City Classic on Saturday.
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
The Free State girl's basketball team took on the Washburn Rural Lady Blues in the Firebird Winter Classic on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Tough economic times lead to a boom in business for one local non-profit - and now, the local clinic that provides health care to the uninsured faces a space crunch.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
A two-car accident South of Tonganoxie Friday morning injures at least two people.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Contractors working on the first phase of a 1 million dollar renovation project at the Douglas County Courthouse say the project could be done in July - three months early.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Some Douglas County students experience life down on the farm - with an educational twist!
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Kansas will spend time in the national spotlight during the President's State of the Union Address on Monday.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Returning her attention to state politics, Governor Kathleen Sebelius appears to be working with other key state leaders on a possible deal involving two proposed coal-fired plants in Western Kansas.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
One historic downtown building is getting a much deserved face-lift after more than a century as a Lawrence landmark.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Free State Firebirds girls basketball team was defeated by the Goddard Lions by a final score of 52-44.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Lawrence High girls basketball team defeated the Gardner-Edgerton Blazers 58-40 to advance to the title game of the Capitol City Classic.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Tonganoxie girls basketball team defeated the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats by a final score of 50-44.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Hogan Rams dominated the Lawrence High boys basketball team by defeating them 95-69.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcat boys basketball team defeated the Tonganoxie Chieftains by a final score of 54-42.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Jayhawks and Huskers played just two weeks ago. On that night, KU hammered NU by 21 in Lincoln. Preparing for Doc Sadler's team this time around should be much easier. After all, the game plan from matchup number one is still fresh on the minds of the 'Hawks.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
The Kansas Indoor Track and Field team was in action on Friday at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, tough economic times leads to a boom in business for Health Care Access, and more from local high school hoops action.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Senator says, "You ain't seen nothing yet."
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Police are looking for a suspect in two weekend acts of vandalism, including the destruction of a memorial for an area high school student.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
The fate of a proposal aimed at repealing Lawrence's domestic registry remains up in the air just as a new study shows rapid growth in the number of same-sex couples in Kansas.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
A man accused of trying to lure a Lawrence junior high student in to a car in December will stand trial.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Lawrence's largest architecture firm is getting even bigger.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Some Lawrence elementary students are bringing a lost art back to life.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
There's something fishy going on at the Kansas Statehouse, and it all revolves around the bluegill.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Congressional leaders reached a tentative deal on Thursday to stimulate the economy that could put some money back in your wallet.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
When Iowa State decided to tighten the defense on KU's guards Wednesday night, the Jayhawks took over in the paint.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
It took five overtimes, but Baylor stayed perfect on Wednesday night by beating Texas A&M to join KU at the top of the Big 12.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
The Free State Firebirds kicked off the Firebird Winter Classic by taking on Hutchinson.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
The Lady Lions' first opponent in the Capital City Classic in Topeka was Topeka-Seaman High School.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Prosecutors in Leavenworth County today filed a murder charge against a 23-year-old Lansing man in the shooting death of a pregnant woman.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a man accused of trying to lure a Lawrence junior high student into his car in December will stand trial, and a local architect draws up plans for an expansion.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
A new report lists teaching as one of the top professions that may not live up to the employee's expectations. As 6News reporter Lindsey Slater shows us, the students aren't the only ones learning in the classroom.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The Lawrence School District will host public forums on the boundary changes for the next school year.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
A Kansas health policy authority is asking legislators to increase the state cigarette tax in hope of expanding health care coverage and offsetting the costs of smoking.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Former Senator Bob Dole donated $500,000 to the institute at KU that bears his name. With the gift the endowment at the Dole Institute of Politics grows to $8.5 million, on the way to its goal of $20 million.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The director of the Dole Institute of Politics says he plans to return to KU in March. Bill Lacy took a leave of absence last semester to run the presidential campaign of former Senator Fred Thompson.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Teen drivers in Kansas may have to wait another year to get behind the wheel under a proposal being considered by state lawmakers. 6News reporter Jessica Drew has more on the proposed change.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
A Kansas house member wants the state to create a special license plate with the motto, "In God We Trust." Colby Republican Jim Morrison says he's acting on an idea presented by his neighbors.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius is sending a letter to President Bush requesting a federal disaster declaration for 60 Kansas counties because of December's ice storms. Included on the list are Jefferson and Leavenworth counties.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The Lied Center is trying to put a new spin on story time. 6News reporter Cory Smith has more on their efforts to bring music to area youngsters.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The numbers are downright ridiculous. On the season, the undefeated Kansas men have the best scoring margin average in the nation at plus 24 points a game. Break it down, and the Jayhawks average 83 points while giving out just 59.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The Free State High girls' basketball team is preparing for tournament basketball tonight. Brian Duncan's squad hosts the Firebird Winter Classic starting Thursday.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Just ten days into the 2008 Big 12 conference men's basketball season, and only three unbeatens remain. This evening 2-1 Iowa State hopes to become the first team to knock off the Jayhawks.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
The Lawrence High boys' basketball team has righted the ship after a rough stretch. LHS has won two of its last three thanks in large part to its biggest player.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, former Senator Bob Dole has donated $500,000 to the institute which bears his name, and a look at the possible expansion and relocation for Health Care Access.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Parents can attend public forums tonight and Thursday about proposed changes in school boundaries that would affect students who live in Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park, 1900 W. 31st St.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Lansing and Leavenworth police have launched a joint investigation into a Tuesday night homicide that claimed the life of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who had escaped injury in a house-bombing earlier this month.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Lawrence City Commissioners voted unanimously tonight to allow the police department to move forward with a program to test the use of Tasers.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
About 25 legislators visited KU today and were given a glimpse of ongoing research to improve the health of Kansans.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Parents who never got answers after their daughter was killed in an accident say the Kansas law needs some teeth. 6News reporter Sophia Spencer has more on the Bixbys' push for Amanda's law.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Law enforcement officials say it's the only drug use on the rise among young adults, and they hope to get started soon on combating the problem.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Legislators in both chambers are working on bills to help build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas, but they're not sure how the measures will deal with a regulatory decision blocking the plants' construction.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
All the turmoil in financial markets is getting plenty of attention worldwide, including in a classroom on Mount Oread. Fifty students in Chris Anderson's International Finance class found themselves with a real-life case study to open class this morning.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
The man who oversaw Lawrence's Parks and Recreation for more than 30 years will receive special recognition from the state later this week.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Lawrence public schools rank in the top ten in the nation when it comes to public school quality.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
The home for one of the city's largest private sector employers is under new ownership.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
The similarities between the Kansas women's basketball team and the Colorado women are too many to ignore. This season the Jayhawks and the Buffaloes are both 12-5 overall and 1-3 in conference.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Bill Self's squad returns to Allen Fieldhouse tomorrow night to battle Iowa State. The Cyclones have been one of the peskiest foes for the Jayhawks in recent years.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
This evening the grapplers of Lawrence High played host to Free State. The Lions tore through the Firebirds, ending the contest with a 65-9 victory.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Depending on which way you look at it, the Kansas women's basketball team is either in a tie for 6th in the Big 12, or in a tie for 12th. It's hard to believe that four games in, seven conference squads have identical lead records of 1-3.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
It wasn't pretty, but it was a win: something not all great Kansas basketball teams can say about visiting Columbia, Missouri. The '01-02 and '02-03 teams also won at Mizzou, and they both advanced to the Final Four.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, tasers for Lawrence police and expanded sidewalk dining in downtown Lawrence will make for a busy night at the city commission meeting.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Two men were arrested in Johnson County early Sunday following a shooting on Kansas Highway 10.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
6News reporter Cory Smith was on hand as Lawrence residents honored the memory of civil rights leader Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. today.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Downtown Lawrence bar owners are toasting the idea of expanded sidewalk dining, but not everyone is ready to raise their glass to the idea.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
The Lawrence Police Department wants to buy 10 Tasers at a cost of $900 each.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
An unattended candle is blamed in a weekend fire at a West Lawrence apartment complex. The three-alarm blaze started in a second floor bedroom and damaged about a dozen units.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted people from all walks of life to join together to address community issues. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on how some Lawrence residents are honoring King's example on his day of service.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Student actors have to be versatile, and this month's ArtStar award winner is a good example of that. Journal-World features editor Terry Rombeck introduces us to Anthony Twarog.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
MLK day means no school for Lawrence area students. But instead of sleeping in and being couch potatoes, some decided to wake up early for some fun. Project Skill-a-Thon gave kids the opportunity to do a number of hands-on activities.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
It's safe to say the Kansas men had to grind out a victory against Missouri this weekend. The Jayhawks and Tigers traded the lead 10 times at Mizzou Arena, with KU coming out on top by a 76-70 final.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood girls' basketball team began its season in November with six returning seniors and a new head coach. Now new head man Noah Simpson has his Bobcats off to a 12-0 start.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
No rest for the Eudora High girls' basketball team: on Saturday the Cardinals finished second in the Tonganoxie Invitational. This evening, the E-town ladies were back on their home hardwood against Metro Academy.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
North Carolina's loss is Kansas' gain, but only by one spot. Memphis claims the top spot this week in both college national basketball polls, just a handful of points ahead of KU thanks to Maryland's win at UNC.
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, an unattended candle is blamed for a weekend apartment fire, and more about a possible change to sidewalk dining rules in downtown Lawrence.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
A three-alarm fire forced 20 Lawrence residents from a West Lawrence apartment complex early Saturday morning.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
A fall from a ladder at a rural Eudora home sent a person to the hospital via air ambulance.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
A 43-year-old Baldwin City man was killed inside a mobile home early Saturday morning.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry launched a distance learning program last semester, allowing a dozen professionals to follow lectures from computers in California, Saint Louis and Boston. Now the department is hearing from companies from as far away as India about plugging into the program.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
Nearly 45 years ago, more than 250,000 people marched on Washington, D.C., demanding equal rights. As 6News reporter Janet Reid explains, a Baker University professor was right there in the middle of it.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
Yesterday afternoon as the Kansas Jayhawks prepared for their first installment of this year's Border Showdown, Roy Williams and the #1-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels suffered their season's first blemish.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
The Kansas women yesterday afternoon won their home half of the Border Showdown against the Missouri Tigers.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
Yesterday on senior day the Kansas swim team hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers, looking to improve to 5-3 on the year.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
Yesterday the Kansas track & field team hosted their annual Kansas Invitational.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
The Lady Chieftains handed the Eudora Cardinals another loss on Saturday at the Tonganoxie Invitational.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
Last night at the Basehor-Linwood tournament the undefeated Bobcats locked up with the undefeated Platte County Pirates.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
After the ladies set the standard, the Basehor boys scraped together a narrow win in their own tournament against the Holton Wildcats.
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008
Lawrence firefighters responded about 5:30 a.m. today to an apartment fire at 2040 Heatherwood Drive, which is northeast of 23rd Street and Kasold Drive.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
A Douglas County District Court judge will soon leave his robe and gavel behind and head to Topeka to take over as Kansas Attorney General.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Here in Douglas County, the search is on for a replacement for the District Court seat left open with Stephen Six's departure to Topeka.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Summer may be months away, but that doesn't mean accidents at lakes and ponds in Lawrence can't happen. 6News reporter Cory Smith braved the bitter cold and caught up with the Douglas County Fire & Medical Department as they broke the ice on water rescues.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
A Lawrence man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of unlawfully possessing a sawed-off shotgun.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
The state Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a former Kansas State professor in the killing of his ex-wife in 2003.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration completed its investigation into an accident at a communications tower in rural Douglas County that killed two men.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
In an effort to bring KU student groups together, a ceremony at the Union today honored a former peacemaker who did just that.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Calls of a man with a weapon at a KU residence hall led to some tense moments Thursday night.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
After helping the Kansas University football team win the Orange Bowl, Darrell Stuckey, a KU sophomore and football safety, has proved hard work and perseverance pay off.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
For Saturday we'll see a little bit of sunshine, but temperatures are not going to break that freezing mark.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
One week into the Big 12 conference men's basketball season, and only three unbeatens remain in league play. KU's opponent tomorrow, the Missouri Tigers, had a change, but MU blew it on Wednesday night against Ohio State.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
On Thursday night John Schneider scored a game-high 28 points as the Lawrence High boys' basketball team defeated the Topeka Seaman in the first round of the Topeka Invitational tournament. Tonight, round two for LHS against a much better opponent.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
The Tonganoxie High girls' basketball team edged past the Silver Lake Eagles in the Tonganoxie Invitational tonight.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
The Eudora High girls' basketball team crushed the Lansing Lions today and will go on to play for the Tonganoxie Invitational title on Saturday.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Former Kansas and NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty to lying to investigators in the Balco steroid case.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Bad news for Kansas defensive lineman James McClinton: he suffered a minor seizure on Monday in Houston where he was preparing to play in the annual East-West Shrine game.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
A judicial nominating commission for Douglas County soon will take applications to replace District Court Judge Stephen Six, who Gov. Kathleen Sebelius named this morning as Kansas attorney general.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six today was appointed state attorney general by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A bill proposed in the Missouri Senate would make the Kansas Jayhawk the official game bird of the "Show Me" state.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Governer Kathleen Sebelius will appoint a new Attorney General tomorrow during a news conference at the statehouse.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A woman charged with leading the police on a car chase following a fatal hit-and-run accident south of Lawrence faces a preliminary hearing next month.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Long gone are the days of clapping chalk board erasers together after class.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A proposal to pump up to six hundred and fifty million gallons of water from the Kansas River to parts of southern Douglas County has some farmer along the Kaw concerned.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A multi-car pile-up led to the closure of I-70 east of Lawrence for a brief time late Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Several people around town got a workout on Thursday by removing snow from their sidewalks.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Lawrence community gathered Thursday night to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Eudora Cardinals played the Jeff West Tigers Thursday night in the Tonganoxie Invitational.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Tonganoxie took on the Silver Lake Eagles Thursday night in the Tonganoxie Invitational.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Invitational saw a match-up of two undefeated teams on Thursday night when the Basehor-Linwood Lady Bobcats took on the Holton Lady Wildcats.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats took the hardwood against the Ottawa Cyclones in the BLHS Tournament Thursday night.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Lawrence High Lions opened Topeka Invitation play against the Topeka Seaman Vikings on Thursday night.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Some members of the KU men's basketball game choose to watch fellow undefeated North Carolina on Wednesday night rather than their next opponent, the Missouri Tigers.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
History is against KU when an undefeated Kansas basketball team travels to play an unranked Missouri team in Columbia. Despite that, the Jayhawks are looking forward to the trip.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Only paperwork stands in the way of Kansas football's defensive coordinator, Bill Young, accepting a coaching job at the University of Miami.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A five-vehicle accident has caused eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 to close beginning at mile marker 204, just east of the East Lawrence interchange.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will name a new state attorney general Friday morning.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the temperatures are frigid but the snow has been cleared from the major roads.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office resorted to making a police radio broadcast Wednesday night to squelch false rumors about a manhunt for escaped prisoners.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
A listing of cancellations due to inclement weather.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Snowy and slick road conditions keep emergency crews busy responding to a number of accidents across our viewing area tonight.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
The Kansas Board of Regents serves notice to state universities to not expect business as usual when setting tuition rates for next year.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
A new program at a Lawrence Junior High changes the three R's of education and gets better student behavior. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on what's keeping kids out of the principal's office.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Plans for a new business park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport are now grounded.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack is turning to the state's Governmental Ethics Commission for guidance on how to properly separate her family's business interests from her duties as a city commissioner.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Efforts could be underway in Topeka to re-energize a proposal for two coal-fired power plants in Western Kansas.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Tonight's event was held in honor of the non-profit's 2007 campaign which received 1.7 million dollars in donations.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
A special guest at a Lawrence school helps students gain a better understanding of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
The federal government is investigating what went wrong at a SE Kansas power plant.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
If meat products from cloned animals are headed to market, a Lawrence-based company will be able to track them.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Kansas University defensive coordinator Bill Young denied a published report stating he accepted a job at Miami on Wednesday. "I haven't accepted a job anywhere," Young said when reached Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
The Kansas University women's basketball team's rough start to the Big 12 slate got no smoother Wednesday night, as No. 6 Baylor slugged Bonnie Henrickson's squad 59-35 in Waco, Texas.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
In 2002, they led Dirk Wedd's team to a 8-3 record and a spot in the Class 6A Semi-finals. Five years later, they helped Mark Mangino's squad to a 12-1 record and an Orange Bowl win. Coincidence? Certainly not! Kevin Romary takes a look at the careers of Brian Seymour and Brandon McAnderson.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Columbia, Mo. is the perfect place for junior guard Brandon Rush to continue his torrid conference shooting stretch.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will travel to Columbia on Saturday to take on rival Missouri.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack is turning to the state’s Governmental Ethics Commission for guidance on how to properly separate her family’s business interests from her duties as a city commissioner.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Roads crews have begun to treat roads for possible snow accumulation, but the Kansas Department of Transportation still cautions drivers to travel with caution because of hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service issued a snow advisory that is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. A hazardous weather advisory was also issued for the evening due to strong winds.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a new program at West Junior High changes the "Three Rs" to Respect, Responsibility and Readiness.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Board wants to know why tuition continues to out-pace the consumer price index.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
A school bus carrying 20 West Junior High students backed into another vehicle this morning near Sixth Street and Monterey Way, but no injuries were reported.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, police were called to the 2300 block of Ridge Court to investigate a stabbing.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The last thing Darnell Jackson wanted to see Monday night was his buddy, Blake Griffin, hit the deck because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
After the questionable practices regarding the Deciphera deal, Lawrence city leaders got a lesson on Tuesday afternoon on the state's open meetings act.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Lawrence city leaders unanimously approved a request to establish the Climate Protection Task Force in an effort to reduce Lawrence's carbon footprint.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Major upgrades could be on the way to athletics facilities at the city's two high schools.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Governer Kathleen Sebelius would like lawmakers to increase the state's budget in the next fiscal year.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Speeding was the primary violation found by Lawrence police and Douglas County Sheriff's officers during saturation patrols conducted Friday night and Saturday morning.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Dozens of community members met Tuesday night to discuss a city-wide plan to address the problem of homelessness.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Haskell Indian Nations University officially welcomed students, faculty and staff for the spring semester on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Raintree Montessori honored the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by reenacting one of his most famous speeches.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Brain power was on display Tuesday at Lawrence school district headquarters.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Cordley Elementary School announced it's first Teacher of the Year nominee on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The midway point has come and gone for the Kansas men's basketball team, and the Jayhawks are still perfect.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The Lady Cardinals took on the Lady Redmen in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The Eudora boy's basketball team took on the Rossville Bulldogs in the Tonganoxie Invitational on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The Tonganoxie girls took on the Rossiville Lady Bulldogs in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The Chieftains took on the Atchison Redmen in the Tonganoxie Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats handled the Platte County Pirates in the Basehor-Linwood Invitational on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Residents of the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Louisiana and Mississippi streets will be without water until late this evening, following damage to a water main near 19th Street today, according to an announcement from the city.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, planning for repairs along the Bowersock Dam could cost the city $120,000, and new proposals for school athletic facilities.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Kansas athletics officials have scheduled a free public event to celebrate the football team’s Orange Bowl victory.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Kansas University and public employee retirees will get some help in a “lean” budget.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius outlined her recommendations for the legislative session on Monday. Now come the details.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Eastbound traffic on the Kansas Turnpike near the Eastern Terminal toll plaza was blocked for more than an hour following an accident involving two semitrailer trucks about 9:30 p.m. Monday, according to Kansas Turnpike Authority dispatchers. With the driving lanes blocked, authorities routed traffic along the shoulder.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
The Lawrence school board laid the foundation for budget decisions for the 2007-08 school year on Monday night.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Governor Kathleen Sebelius kicked off the 2008 legislative session with tonight's state of the state address.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
After refusing to stop for Baldwin police, three people were injured after losing control of their car early Sunday north of Baldwin City.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Lawrence city leaders say the community's current economic development policy is too political, and are searching for a way to make it more objective.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Lawrence car dealership Custom Highline is looking to reopen next month, as three financial institutions seek to recoup at least $2 million in loans they say they are owed.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
After less than 48 hours since the Jayhawks took the floor against Nebraska, they went against Oklahoma and looked to remain unbeaten on Monday night.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats put their undefeated record on the line on Monday in round one of the Bobcat Basketball Invitational.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
It's finally time to hit the hardwood for Free State and Lawrence High, and that doesn't necessarily means the basketball court.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday said Kansas should confront climate change by producing more renewable energy and becoming a national leader in alternative fuels.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders plan a major overhaul of the city economic development policy, and the governor will deliver the annual State of the State address.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Workers this morning were spiffing up the renovated House chamber for tonight’s State of the State address to be delivered by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
Lawrence residents finally get to see what they paid for - South Junior High School hosts an open house for all to see the completed building.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
As the economy continues to slide, nationwide unemployment tops a two-year high at five percent. But the work force in Kansas has yet to feel the pinch.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
An Arkansas company is bringing a new apartment concept to Lawrence - one that's as much as playing as it is living.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
It's a strong woman who can bounce back after the disintegration of a long-term marriage. Boomergirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton met such a woman who turned a devastating blow into a business.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
Move over Jimmie Johnson, there is a new champion raver in town 0 or there might be as soon as he gets his driver's license! Johnathon Kinder smoked away the competition at the Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Pack 30-71 Saturday.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
The Kansas Jayhawk men's basketball team added another victory to their season after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 79-58.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawk women's basketball team by a final score of 71-51.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
The Free State High wrestling team didn't fare too well at the Bobcat Classic by coming in at last place.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
The Tonganoxie wrestling team finished in first place during the Tonganoxie Invitational.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
It's a new year with new beginnings for the Lawrence Arts Center. After three decades on the job, Executive Director Ann Evans said goodbye to the center, leaving some tough shoes to fill. 6News reporter Cory Smith has more.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Outgoing Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison leaves office in less than three weeks, and speculation continues to increase on who Governor Kathleen Sebelius will name as his replacement.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
If you depend on a home security system to keep you safe, you may soon be out of luck. 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains why a new federal law may put your safety in danger.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
A hefty tax increase on cigarettes will be a key issue when Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka next week for the start of the 2008 session.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Deanell Tacha takes home a lifetime achievement award from the community she's been embracing for the last 34 years.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
It's been months since we've seen the sun before 7 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m., and the lack of light can lead to depression for some.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Westar Energy announced it has finalized a series of wind farm projects across Kansas.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Everything must go: that's the attitude as organizers prepare for a unique auction tomorrow in East Lawrence.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
FDR, Will Rogers and several other key figures from the 1930s will come to life this summer in downtown Lawrence.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Tonight marks the ceremonial beginning of a new year for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and its new leader says he's ready to get to work.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
The last time out it was not pretty for the Lawrence High boys' basketball team: on Tuesday, Shawnee Mission East rocked the Lions by 22. Tonight, LHS hoped to turn things around against Olathe South.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Earlier this week the LHS girls lost their first game of the season. The Lions regained their footing tonight against Olathe South.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
The Free State High girls came up short against the Lancers tonight.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Eudora High challenged DeSoto tonight, with the EHS boys falling in double overtime. The Lady Cardinals fared better, topping the Wildcats 52-34.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
A year ago the Kansas men's basketball team beat Nebraska not once, but twice. It's not that the Jayhawks beat the Huskers, but how they did it.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
The Lawrence High boys' basketball team takes center stage tonight in the Hy-Vee High School Game of the Week.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Kansas wide receiver Marcus Henry has been added to the Shrine Game roster.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Six years ago, Brandon McAnderson and Brian Seymour roamed the halls of Lawrence High as seniors. Today, they're both Orange Bowl champions.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the Lawrence Arts Center has a new interim director, and the latest on the search for a new Kansas Attorney General.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
The 6Sports, Journal-World and KUSports.com staffs combine to come up with a list of the most memorable plays from each weekend this fall during KU’s historic 12-1 run to the Orange Bowl title. Watch them all right here.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Local law enforcement officials announced a crackdown on convenience stores and other retail shops selling illegal drug paraphernalia.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
A woman charged with running into and killing two highway workers along Highway 59 last year now has a new attorney.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
The reward for information leading to arrests in the recent robberies of two Lawrence liquor stores has increased to $3000.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
KU administrators and safety officers joined up with campus and Lawrence police to take on a three-day course on preparing for critical incidents in the area.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
If you're hitting the roads in or around Lawrence tomorrow, be warned: extra officers will be on patrol.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
More than 100 builders, bankers and business boosters were encouraged to raise a stink about the city's possible delayed construction of a new sewage treatment plant.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
As Kansas moves toward state-sponsored casino gambling, officials pledged to keep a close -- and clean -- eye on the proceedings.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Members of the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area have raised about $200,000 of the $300,000 they need to develop a plan for how to promote the area's Civil War history.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Everyone knows winter weather means poor driving conditions, but your daily commute could be doing more damage to your car than you think.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
A program called 'The Knitting Teach-In' began Monday at Central Junior High as a way for students to give back to the community.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
They're the guns that won the Civil War and the American West, and today their modern-day replicas get a workout.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Fifteen games down, sixteen conference match-ups to go: the Big 12 season gets underway for the undefeated Kansas men in less than 48 hours.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Former Kansas guard Jeff Boschee was back in Lawrence last night as the head man of the Barstow Knights. Boschee's coaching path mirrors that of his mentor Roy Williams.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Mario Chalmers' tweaked groin muscle is feeling much better. He will play against the Cornhuskers after sitting out Tuesday's win over Loyola.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Once a player, now a coach: that's the story for former KU sharpshooter Jeff Boschee.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, local law enforcement officers are getting training for emergency situations, and the latest developments in the case of last year's fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Lawmakers in one St. Louis-area town want to clean up the language in their bars. 6News reporter Cory Smith went bar hopping to find out what Lawrence owners think of the proposed bill.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Plans for a new sewer treatment plant southeast of Lawrence may get put on hold. City leaders are working to determine the timeline for the $88 million project along the Wakarusa River.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A long-range plan for improving the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds was presented to the County Commission tonight.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Five state senators announced today they would make a smoking ban a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A judge ordered a registered sex offender to stand trial on charges of enticing a child he met in an Internet chat room.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A judge ordered a 21-year-old Lawrence man to stand trial on charges of raping a woman late last month after meeting her at a local nightclub.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
The semi-tractor trailer that overturned on Highway 24 northwest of Lawrence during a brief heavy snow storm Tuesday morning carried hundreds of boxes of Girl Scout cookies.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
For many female cancer patients, the hardest part of the process is losing their hair. 6News reporter Laura McHugh explores a national program that's giving women back what they've lost right here in Lawrence.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
The Kansas women began Big 12 conference play this evening against an angry Oklahoma State squad. The last time KU battled OSU, the Jayhawks knocked the Cowgirls out of the first round of the Big 12 tournament.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Former Kansas guard Jeff Boschee now stalks the sidelines of high school gyms as the head boys' basketball coach for the Barstow Knights. Boschee was back in Lawrence this evening as his team battled Bishop Seabury.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A young squad with a new leader takes the mat for Lawrence High this winter. First-year head coach Pat Naughton takes over the Lion wrestling team with four returning state qualifiers, none of which are seniors.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A ban on smoking in public places got some added firepower Wednesday as five Republican state senators announced they would make it a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, stylists at a Lawrence salon give patients a sense of confidence, and details on possible changes to the timeline for constructing a second sewer plant.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
A walk along the Kansas River in Topeka turned interesting for one hiker, who found a fragment of a human skull, said Sgt. Daniel Lotridge of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Almost six years after first proposing the project, Wal-Mart and local developers passed a final hurdle Tuesday night to building a second store in Lawrence.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The city commission voted on Tuesday night to allow free, ten-hour parking on the top level of the New Hampshire street garage for the next year.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Homeless advocates met on Tuesday to discuss housing, transportation and employment issues facing the homeless in the Lawrence community.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Watkins Community Museum will soon have a new system in place to deal with the threat of fire.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
A former Lawrence teacher convicted of having sex with a student is appealing her sentence.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Text book seller Beat the Bookstore will relocate to the building that formerly housed adult novelty shop Naughty buy Nice, which has complied with a city ordinance to move its location to a state highway.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Do no harm. That's the advice local leaders gave to state lawmakers on Tuesday as they prepare to head back to Topeka for the upcoming legislative session.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
A group of Lawrence High students raise student safety awareness by helping the Ali Kemp Educational Foundation.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The mayors of Lawrence and Blacksburg, Va., the home of Virginia Tech., settled a friendly wager tonight.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The 7-0 Lady Lions put their perfect record on the line Tuesday night against another undefeated team, Shawnee Mission East.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Lawrence High boy's basketball squad fell to Shawnee Mission East on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Free State girls took their record to 4-3 with a victory over Olathe East on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Free State boys squeaked by the Olathe East Hawks on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Lady Chieftains had their way with a Perry-Lecompton squad on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The Tonganoxie boy's basketball team got their second win of the season on Tuesday night after out-dueling Perry-Lecompton.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins talked on Tuesday about foregoing their senior seasons to enter the NFL draft.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Bill Self's squad reached a perfect non-conference record after defeating Loyola (Md.) on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, six years after the initial proposal of a second Wal-Mart, city commissioners will review the final plan for its development, and a look at the Southeast Area plan and parking in the city garage.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Three state Senate leaders today proposed extending the school finance law one more year and increasing funding to keep up with inflation.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
An Ottawa man was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for using a computer to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Area legislators heard a common theme this morning during an annual breakfast sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Douglas County offers a few options when it comes to hospice health care, but an in-patient program has yet to be established. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater describes how the Lawrence Health Agency wants to add another option.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
U.S. Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Boyda says she expects congress to take another stab at immigration legislation this year.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Erika Dvorske will start work January 14th as the new president and CEO of the United Way of Douglas County.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
At their weekly meeting tomorrow night, City Commissioners are scheduled to consider final plans for the development on the NW corner of 6th Street and Wakarusa Drive.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
The Southeast Area Plan specifically explains future uses for the land South and East of 23rd Street and O'Connell Road.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Long-term free parking may soon become available in downtown Lawrence.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Don's Steak House has served its last beef and catfish dinners, as owner Gary Bartz recently closed the operation that opened in 1962.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
We continue our Friend 2 Friend series tonight with a 7th grade social studies teacher who learned the hard way that sometimes the most important life lessons can't be found in books. 6News reporter Sophia Spencer brings us her story.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Michael Vick, who pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges, will serve the remainder of his 23-month sentence in Leavenworth.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
As expected, Juniors Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins will skip their senior seasons to enter the NFL Draft.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Kansas University football assistant coach Tim Beck was officially named running-backs coach at Nebraska on Monday.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
It turns out the starting lineup is the perfect place for KU basketball senior Darnell Jackson.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Opponents of the 7-0 LHS girls basketball team are still trying to figure out which 'Bird' to stop. Andrew Baker has more on LHS' sharp-shooting sisters Danielle and Taylor Bird.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Michael Vick, who pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges, appears to be transferring to a drug rehabilitation program in Leavenworth County.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, an adult novelty store complies with a court order to vacate its Mass. Street location, and United Way of Douglas County has a new leader.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
A proposal to build an in-patient hospice center in southern Lawrence will be explored by Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association and the county commission.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
The United Way of Douglas County has hired Erika Dvorske of Kansas City, Kan., as its new president and CEO, the agency announced this morning.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
Students and teachers of one Lawrence junior high are finally settled into a finished home. Weather delays pushed back the completion of South Junior High, but after winter recess, kids and staff received a present of their own.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
In 2007. a storm of foreclosures swept the nation. But Kansas - and Lawrence in particular - weathered the mortgage crisis better than most.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
First it was The Crossing - a popular student watering hole near 12th and Indiana Streets. Now, just around the corner, Bullwinkles, another longtime college hangout, closes its doors.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
The Douglas County Department of Public Works announced the bridge on North 1400 Road near East 190 Road will be closed Monday for deck replacement.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
A water and oil mixture leaked out of an oil pump and an estimated 100 gallons of oil spread across a field and into a nearby creek.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
Just how anonymous are we? It's a question that online bloggers may be asking more frequently. A recent case involving the ljworld.com web site is sparking national criticism from first amendment advocates who say local law enforcement went too far in trying to find the identity of an online poster.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
She led the Jayhawks girl's squad on the basketball court for more than 30 years. As Boomergirl.com editor Cathy Hamilton reports - now she wants to lead the country to better health through the internet.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
On Saturday, the Jayhawk men's basketball team remained perfect after a 85-60 beating of Boston College.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
Before KU's 24-21 Orange Bowl victory over Virgina Tech, head coach Mark Mangino decided to have the team wear their undefeated red uniforms.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
The Lawrence High Lions girl's basketball team easily defeated Lincoln Prep over the weekend by a final score of 73-31.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
The Topeka Trojans defeated the Free State Firebirds boys basketball team by a final score of 65-46.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
The Free State Firebirds girls basketball team was defeated by the Topeka Trojans by a final score of 58-55.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Orange Bowl champs received a heroes' welcome upon their return to today to the Sunflower State.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Moments after the Jayhawks clenched the victory, fans poured out of downtown bars to celebrate.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
A hot item on the streets of Lawrence today: Orange Bowl championship t-shirts.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
A 21-year-old woman is home safe after being abducted from a Topeka grocery store and forced to drive to Kansas City before her captors let her go in Lawrence.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
KU's sweet win in Miami helps erase the foul taste that generations of Jayhawks endured.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
For the first time in nearly 40 years, last night the Jayhawks returned to the Orange Bowl to put a cap to the season they'll never forget.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Lost in the middle of all the Orange Bowl celebration is the Kansas men's basketball team. Tomorrow morning the Jayhawks look to stay unbeaten at Boston College.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Kansas women were on the road earlier this afternoon. The Hawks fought their way past Xavier to a 62-60 finish.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Lawrence High boys were looking for their fourth win against Olathe Northwest tonight as the prepster basketball season resumed.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The LHS girls locked up against the Olathe Northwest Ravens tonight.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Free State High School girls' basketball team took on Olathe North tonight.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Hy-Vee High School Game of the Week tonight saw the Baldwin High boys trounce the Eudora High Cardinals, 46-38.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine told Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius “the ham is on its way.”
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the Jayhawks arrive as heroes in the Sunflower State, and fans flocked to Forbes to greet them.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
The Kansas University athletics department currently has no immediate plans for a Lawrence parade to celebrate Thursday’s Orange Bowl victory.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
Police are on the lookout for two kidnappers today after a woman reported being forced at gunpoint to drive them to the Kansas City area.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
KU Jayhawks football team landed at Forbes Field this afternoon.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
The Land Institute poll says that the majority of Kansans support the state's decision to reject two coal-fired energy plants.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
After significant public outcry over the closed-door agreement between Deciphera and the city, the company has decided not to expand at this time.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
The woman says she stole money from her boyfriend to buy drugs and then was held 15 hours against her will.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
The vehicles may be associated with liquor store robberies.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
With just an hour to go before the Orange Bowl kickoff, fans were out in force.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Baker students will spend the next eight days helping build family homes.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Virginia Tech's senior class has had at least 10 victories every year, while KU is coming off a record season. The 'Hawks are playing for respect, and Tech is playing to maintain a legacy.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Amidst all the Orange Bowl festivities, the Kansas men's basketball team has quite a large ACC test in front of them.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Tomorrow night the Kansas women's basketball team will take to the road after their recent win over Boston. Kansas is looking to improve to 11-2 on the season against Xavier.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Area high schools are back in session this afternoon, and it didn't take long for the boys' swimming and diving teams to hop back into the pool.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Police and paramedics were called to a Lawrence dog park this morning after a man was found shot in a car.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
KU is known for its basketball program, and now the football team is garnering national attention. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the fans that are catching football fever.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Deciphera Pharmaceutical has nixed plans to expand their facility in the East Hills Business Park, and full coverage of the Orange Bowl game.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Lawrence Police closed the city’s off-leash dog park east of Clinton Lake for several hours Thursday morning.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals has nixed plans to expand at the East Hills Business Park following significant community outcry over how the city approved a package of economic development incentives for the start-up company.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Kansans support the state’s recent rejection of two coal-fired power plants by a two-to-one margin, according to a poll released today.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
Just over 24 hours until KU kicks off against Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Tonight we bring you the story of one fan who's waited nearly 40 years to see the Hawks play in Miami.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
On the eve of the Orange Bowl, several fans took advantage of the sunshine today on South Beach and say they are thankful to have the chance to see the Jayhawks in a BCS contest.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
A 47-year-old Arkansas man is back in a Douglas County courtroom today, charged with trying to lure a teenage girl into his car outside a Lawrence junior high school.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
The man arrested Tuesday morning at Lawrence Municipal Airport in connection with a bank robbery will appear before a federal judge tomorrow in Kansas City, Kansas.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
In five months, 30 couples have registered as domestic partners in the City of Lawrence. City officials launched the state's first recognition for unmarried couples August 1st.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
It took almost 24 hours for the first baby of 2008 to arrive at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, but Kiowa Joseph Olberding's parents were glad to greet him.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
Damage from the latest winter storm in Kansas pushes the 2007 total to more than $625 million in reimbursable losses.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
Lawrence may be Jayhawk country, but there are a few Virginia Tech Hokies that roost here. With the Orange Bowl putting the two birds head to head, the Tech grads are ready to cheer on their team.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
We're finally just a little less than 24 hours until the Jayhawks and the Hokies take the field. Today coaches Mark Mangino and Frank Beamer made their final Orange Bowl preparations. DJ Whetter's in Miami with more on the Jayhawks' dream that has become reality.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
In other news from Miami, head coach Mark Mangino assured KU fans that Kansas is the place for him.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
Tomorrow's game against Virginia Tech is the Jayhawks' third trip to the Orange Bowl. Tonight in Hollywood, Florida, members of the Jayhawks' 1969 Orange Bowl team gathered at a reunion.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
For the past week we've covered all the hard-hitting stories of this year's Orange Bowl, including the true definition of a Hokie. It's time to flip the coin and find out how much the Hokies know about the Jayhawks.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
Today coaches Mark Mangino and Frank Beamer met with the media one last time before the Orange Bowl. Kevin Romary has more from Miami.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
The Kansas men's basketball team continues its streak of perfection after a recent 86-53 win over Yale on Saturday. Yet as the Jayhawks take to the road for their last nonconference trip of the season, things could be better down low on the low block for the Kansas men.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, it took almost 24 hours for the first baby of 2008 to arrive as Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 9:47 p.m. Tuesday night, and the latest on the Jayhawks' big game in the Orange Bowl.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Whether you rang in the new year with a little bubbly or maybe a brewski, you may still be feeling the effects of your night out. So what's the best cure for a hangover?
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Lawrence municipal airport authorities arrested a man on Tuesday who was wanted in connection with a Missouri bank robbery.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Lawrence police are asking for help in finding a suspect or suspects in two Monday night liquor store robberies.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Two Kansas politicians are making headlines of very different sorts at the start of the new year.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
As KU prepares for its Orange Bowl appearance, some fans are thinking of a similar game.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
For many KU fans, seeing the Orange Bowl on a big screen TV just doesn't do it.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Mark Mangino and the Jayhawks were forced to practice in some unexpected elements in Miami on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
When it comes to picking the pocket of opponents on the hardwood, there are few better in the nation than KU's Mario Chalmers and Russell Robinson.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
Head coach Bonnie Henrickson and the Kansas women's basketball team rang in the new year by hosting their annual Holiday Hoops clinic.
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