6News video: KU scientists provides eye in the sky for tornado victims

Monday, May 28, 2007

Scientists from KU are helping recovery for Greensburg tornado victims by providing an eye in the sky.

Belone gets 48 years for killing girlfriend

'I'm sorry that I wasn't man enough to have a good family,' he says

Thursday, May 24, 2007

'I'm sorry that I wasn't man enough to have a good family,' he says

Foster father: Rose had no history of fire problems

But arson suspect did receive counseling for 'fire setting behavior'

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The man charged with setting a deadly Lawrence apartment fire didn't have a reputation in foster care as a firestarter, the man's former foster parent testified this morning.

Boardwalk suspect takes stand in own defense

'Did you start this fire?' 'No, I did not.'

Monday, May 7, 2007

"He said that once he moves out into his own place, he's going to set it on fire," witness Emily Robinson said, describing a statement she says she heard defendant Jason Rose make during a church youth-group meeting a few months before the October 2005 fire at Lawrence's Boardwalk Apartments. "He said it would be the biggest, most beautiful fire he had seen."

Jurors view Rose interrogation video as arson trial continues

Rose then asks what would happen if investigators found out "it was not me."

Thursday, May 3, 2007

They ask questions. He makes denials. They ask more questions. Occasionally, he changes his story slightly. That's the basic dynamic jurors are watching unfold by video this morning on the third day of trial for a man charged with setting the deadly 2005 fire at Lawrence's Boardwalk Apartments. The video shows defendant Jason Rose being interviewed by Lawrence Police Det. Troy Squire and agent Christy Weidner of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Jury selection starts in second Boardwalk arson trial

Jason Rose charged with fire that killed three people.

Monday, April 30, 2007

With defendant Jason A. Rose looking on, attorneys are questioning a group of 42 prospective jurors about how much they know of the case, whether they know anyone involved, and whether they can remain impartial.

6News video: KU libraries rely on century-old art to maintain book integrity

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Hidden in a basement on the KU campus there's a lab where workers use heavy chemicals and heavy equipment to practice an art that's been around for centuries: keeping books in great condition.

KU Hospital Board goes inside to find replacement for CEO Irene Cumming

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Bob Page, chief operating officer at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., today was named successor to hospital President and CEO Irene Cumming.

Methadone use for addiction cure questioned

Sunday, March 18, 2007

The son of supermodel Anna Nicole Smith is just one example - in recent years there's been an alarming jump in the number of deaths associated with the drug methadone, which is used to treat addiction to heroine and other opium drugs.

KU Hospital: Agreement nears with KU Medical Center

Agreement follows weekslong fight over the future

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

The hospital's president and CEO, Irene Cumming, delivered that message this morning in Kansas City during a briefing to the hospital's board. The tentative agreement includes a commitment by the hospital to contribute roughly $12 million more to the medical center next year for an additional 39.5 residency positions, with the goal of adding 75 more in coming years, KU Hospital spokesman Dennis McCulloch said.

Game, flight tickets for KU in short supply

Flights already booked

Monday, March 12, 2007

KU doesn't open play until Friday evening. But as of this morning, almost all flights from Kansas City to Chicago on Thursday and Friday were booked.

Negotiations turn heated in KU Med merger

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007

Heated negotiations are going on this week in a proposed deal to stat sending some KU medical faculty and students to work at a hospital across the state line in Kansas City, Mo.

Offices for KU's top administrators have brand new look

Friday, Feb. 23, 2007

Thanks to a recent six figure overhaul, several offices for KU's top administrators have a brand new look.

State board seeks answers to controversial plan

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007

You might call it a preventative check-up as the state board that oversees KU says its looking for more answers on a controversial plan to send faculty and student across the state line to work in a Kansas City, Mo. hospital.

Rocky marriage getting worse for University of Kansas Hospital and Med Center

Friday, Feb. 9, 2007

The University of Kansas Hospital is worried for their future now that the medical school is looking to strike a deal with another hospital across the state line.

KU buildings evacuated over gas fears

Traffic reopened after 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007

Haworth Hall and others were cleared over fears of a natural gas odor. Students and faculty also exited neighboring buildings, but it was unclear if they were also evacuated.

KBI director is stepping down

Larry Welch resigns after 12 years

Friday, Jan. 12, 2007

Larry Welch resigns after 12 years

Trial delayed in aggravated battery case

Witness in case was shot night before original court date

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007

Witness in case was shot night before original court date

Police apprehend woman sought in connection with Ottawa shooting

The investigation continues

Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

The investigation continues.

Police seeking woman in connection with shooting

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Police this evening are looking for a Lawrence woman in connection with a shooting earlier this week that seriously injured a witness hours before he was scheduled to testify in a criminal trial.

Ottawa woman dies in wreck

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006

The Ottawa Police Department has identified a woman killed in a wreck Tuesday afternoon as Linda Mustain, 57, Ottawa.

Jubilee Cafe hits milestone

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006

They've been serving hot, restaurant-style breakfast to those in need twice a week for the last twelve years but this morning meal-time hit a milestone.

"Cat Tracker" accident victim identified

K-State fan hit the bottom of overpass

Monday, Nov. 20, 2006

K-State fan hit the bottom of overpass.

Decker found guilty of murder

Friday, Nov. 17, 2006

Closing arguments are over.

One injured in two-car accident

Vehicles collide near 27th and Missouri

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006

Two vehicles collide near 27th and Missouri.

Trial underway in baby's death

Jay Decker charged with killing daughter

Monday, Nov. 13, 2006

This is Jay Decker's second trial on the charge.

Virtual reality growing more popular

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006

E-mail and instant messaging seem old-fashioned compared to a new form of online communication that's growing more popular each day. Six News reporter Eric Weslander takes a visit to virtual reality.

Giles cited for battery

Incident comes days after KU player reinstated to basketball team

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006

Incident comes days after KU player reinstated to basketball team

Sheriff's department identifies body

Monday, Oct. 16, 2006

Death of Lawrence man considered "suspicious."

Richardson found guilty on four out of five counts in HIV trial

Monday, Oct. 2, 2006

Jurors this morning found a Lawrence man guilty of intentionally exposing three women to HIV but found him not guilty of exposing a fourth.

Sheriff says man wanted on warrant shoots himself

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006

Sheriff's deputies were outside the door when shot sounded.

Chief: Woman "desired" death in encounter with police

Marsha Lynn Mace was shot after shooting at police

Monday, Sept. 25, 2006

Marsha Lynn Mace was shot after shooting at police

Woman injured in standoff with police

Olin says shooting happened after threats of suicide

Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006

A woman was injured this afternoon during a police standoff at a northwest Lawrence trailer park, witnesses said.

Final 3 bodies recovered, identified at fire site

Final death toll officially at five

Monday, Sept. 18, 2006

The death toll of a Sunday morning fire at 1205 N.J. has officially grown to five.

Lawrence residents updating traditional bicycle

Friday, Sept. 8, 2006

He's built hot-rod cars for years but now a Lawrence man hopes to electrify the world of cycling.

Sexual offender laws tightened

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006

A state-run web site lets the public see the names and faces of sex offenders living in Kansas.

Cases raise questions about domestic violence

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006

Three times in the past three years, a Lawrence-area woman has been killed and her boyfriend had been charged in the death. This is raising questions about how well the criminal justice system deals with domestic violence.

Man brings shell to Law Enforcement Center

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006

Man brought the shell to Law Enforcement Center in a Styrofoam cooler.

HIV case questions vagueness of law

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006

It's been 20 years since AIDS became a hot-button issue and now it's back in the news in Lawrence with the case of a man charged with knowingly exposing at least five women to the disease.

Store fills needs of Hispanic residents

Monday, Aug. 14, 2006

Throughout the 1990's the number of Hispanics in Lawrence grew at roughly double than the rest of the population and one local business is hoping to cash in on that growth.

Identity of train victim released

Police name person struck by UP train Saturday

Monday, Aug. 14, 2006

Autopsy results pending

Murder victim's child finds new home

Friday, Aug. 11, 2006

Seven-year-old Ciara Ross was at the center of one of the high profile murder cases in Douglas County history - her mother was killed and her father is in prison for it, but as of today, Ciara has a new mother.

Fire victims struggling with medical bills

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006

A program offered by the state is helping the victims of the Boardwalk Apartment blaze get back on their feet. So far the Crime Victims’ Compensation Board has paid out more than $69,000 to nine fire victims.

Crash injures two teens

Car rolled over north of Lawrence

Friday, Aug. 4, 2006

Driver ejected as car rolled several times

New evidence causes mistrial in Decker case

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006

A mistrial is declared in the case of a Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder of his 5-month old daughter.

Details emerge about killing of Douglas County man

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Topeka resident Leonard Price, 44, is charged in the death of David Boose, 77, but prosecutors say there could be more suspects.

Speed, wet roads, alcohol led to Tonganoxie men's deaths

Preliminary accident report released this afternoon by Lawrence Police

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Speed, wet roads and alcohol all were contributing factors in the wreck early Friday that killed two Tonganoxie men, according to a preliminary Lawrence Police report released this afternoon.

Group sees Kansas as worth exploring

Saturday, July 15, 2006

OK, let's face it: a lot of people think Kansas is dull, boring and not worth exploring. Larry Woydziak is not one of those people.

Preparations continue for man's child abuse murder trial

Attorneys discuss number of photographs to show of slain infant

Friday, July 14, 2006

Final trial preparations are under way in the case of a Lawrence man charged with murdering his infant daughter through repeated child abuse. Defense and prosecutors were in court this morning arguing about how many photos of infant Risha Lafferty’s body should be allowed at the upcoming murder trial of her father, Jay D. Decker.

Early morning wreck kills two Tonganoxie men

Friday, July 14, 2006

Those reported killed were Jacob Wyrick, driver of the 2001 Ford Mustang, and passenger Benjamin Pickert.

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