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Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
Tensie Oldfather served on the board of directors for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. Her $4 million gift in 2000 helped found the Douglas County Community Foundation, a charitable organization that supports a variety of activities meant to improve life in Douglas County.
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006
Two people sent to hospital.
Monday, Sept. 18, 2006
Family members summoned at 5 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
A three-alarm fire this morning at 1205 N.J. killed at least two people, officials said.
Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
Construction work recently shifted to overnight after Chancellor Robert Hemenway, who teaches a class there, complained about construction noise interrupting classes.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
Security measures reviewed, beefed up.
Sunday, June 4, 2006
Twenty-five years ago this week, federal officials reported the first known cases of AIDS in the United States. Today, nearly 1 million Americans and 40 million people around the world are living with the disease. More effective medicines, better access to treatment and improved prevention in the last few years have helped extend the livespan of AIDS survivors.
Thursday, June 1, 2006
All but one member of the Kansas congressional delegation have signed a letter endorsing a 32nd Street route for the South Lawrence Trafficway, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts announced today.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Florida-based Circus Pages has put up flyers around town advertising a May 24 performance featuring jungle cats and elephants, but city attorneys say such animals aren't allowed in town under city code.
Monday, May 1, 2006
About three-dozen pro-immigration protesters gathered downtown at noon today, part of nationwide demonstrations against proposed crackdowns on illegal immigrants.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
The number of state employees earning more than $100 thousand a year has skyrocketed in recent years, according to the state records obtained by 6News and the Lawrence Journal-World. The number of top earners went from 740 in 2002 to nearly 1,200 last year.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
A Lawrence daycare center has been suspended by the state, accused of “frightening and physically harmful” punishment of a child in its care.
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Ten more cases of mumps have been diagnosed in Douglas County, authorities said this afternoon, bringing the total to 21 since last week.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Baker University has named its first woman to take the reins as president of the private university in Baldwin City.
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006
The West Nile virus has raised lots of fears since it first appeared in the United States a few years ago, but infections have been rare. Now a Eudora family is dealing with the aftermath of the disease.
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006
A Lawrence-based member of the Kansas National Guard was killed in a bomb attack in Iraq on Monday, officials said today.
Monday, Feb. 6, 2006
Police are chasing hundreds of leads from the early Sunday morning downtown shooting that killed one man and injured another — but many of the main witnesses aren’t talking.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006
Air ambulances make thousands of flights each year all around the country, saving the lives of countless patients. But the National Transportation Safety Board says these helicopters need to be operated under more stringent regulations.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
The 2006 gubernatorial campaign came to town Tuesday morning. Former Kansas House Speaker Robin Jennison stopped in Lawrence as part of a 15-city tour to announce his pursuit of the GOP nomination.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
Former Kansas House Speaker Robin Jennison made an appearance in Lawrence this morning as part of a 15-city tour to formally announce his campaign for governor.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2006
David Shulenburger, the outgoing provost at Kansas University, is taking a new job in Washington D.C., KU officials announced Monday afternoon.
Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005
Many children in Lawrence woke up this morning to presents and goodies under the tree, but after the holidays are over, dozens of area youngsters will still be in need of friendship and guidance.
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
Voters on Thursday will decide if the city will allow Sunday liquor sales.
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
Saint Luke AME Church in Lawrence is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
Nearly 200 dogs and cats were delivered to the Lawrence Humane Society on Wednesday and Thursday, all of them seized from a single residence in Miami County.
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005
Prices at the pump have come down but home heating prices are heading up, which some economists say could restrain shoppers from spending too much this holiday season.
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005
Lawrence and Johnson County officials are pondering a cross-county transit system that would carry commuters between Kansas University, Johnson County Community College and KU's Edwards Campus.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2005
Linda Finger will step down as director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning office effective Dec. 31, City Manager Mike Wildgen announced late this afternoon.
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005
Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., this afternoon decried Tuesday’s shutdown of the U.S. Senate by Democrats who accused him of foot-dragging in an inquiry into the Bush Administration’s use of pre-war intelligence on Iraq.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005
It's that time of year again, when college students start to wear down after a couple of months of late-night fun and studying.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2005
At least 15 people and perhaps as many as 25 were seen at Lawrence Memorial Hospital as a result of the early morning fire at Boardwalk Apartments in the 500 block of Fireside Drive.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2005
A massive fire “totally destroyed” a 76-unit Lawrence apartment building early Friday morning, injuring 17 people — including two who were taken by helicopter to Kansas City hospitals.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005
Workers at an East Lawrence warehouse are complaining about corn dust. The AB Coker warehouse sits just north of the South Lawrence Co-op, where 40,000 bushels of corn have been processed in recent days.
Friday, Sept. 30, 2005
Lawrence public school teachers will have to wait at least two more weeks before finding out if they will get a big raise. More than 150 teachers showed up for salary negotiations with the Lawrence school district on Friday.
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005
Douglas County farmers could find out this week if they will still be able to receive services from the local office of the Farm Service Agency. Reports say that about 27 of the 103 FSA county offices could be closed, which has some farmers concerned.
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005
Americans continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the anniversary of another tumultuous event in the nation’s history. As 6News reporter Joel Mathis finds out, many residents are angry about the disasters while some are hopeful about life after 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005
The United Way of Douglas County began its annual fundraiser Thursday to provide money to local social service agencies. The event kicked off with a breakfast at the Lied Center where a parade of local business leaders announced how much their employees have already raised.
Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005
If the South Lawrence Trafficway is built through the Baker Wetlands, Kansas Department of Transportation plans more man-made wetlands to the area. But is it as good as what is already there?
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005
With the Hobbs Taylor Lofts almost complete, some Bottleneck patrons are worried that the Bottleneck will be gentrified out of the neighborhood. But the Bottleneck’s owner says he’s not too concerned.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005
Classes start at KU on Thursday, and that can only mean one thing: Lawrence bars are getting busier. Local bars say they're stepping up efforts to catch fake identification cards and stop underage drinkers from buying beer and other drinks.
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005
Americans may not be as thrifty as they used to be. Officials say the national personal savings rate dipped to 0 percent in June -- the lowest since the Great Depression.
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
As obesity rates rise across the country, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking ways to get state residents to eat better and exercise more. That effort extends to an innovative program for Lawrence senior citizens.
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005
Studies show that most Americans don't take all of the vacation that they have coming to them. So 6News reporter Joel Mathis hits the street to find out if Lawrence residents are taking time out to relax.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Fifteen years ago this week, President George HW Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Since then, buildings, parking spots and restroom designs have changed especially here in Lawrence.
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Firefighters say last week’s fire of Village Square Apartments was caused by leftover ashes from a cookout on a patio in an upstairs apartment. Now officials say they are considering outlawing grilling on apartment balconies during the revision of the city’s fire code.
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Speeding motorists banking on a buffer on 5 to 10 mph over the posted speed limit before getting stopped by police may be leading to more highway deaths.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Now that Americans are living longer, some people in Washington think we should be working longer too. Lawmakers want to raise the retirement age to 69 because they say it will keep social security solvent.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
One of the oldest congregations in Lawrence will be celebrating its sesquicentennial this weekend. The First Baptist Church in West Lawrence first began with seven members on June 25, 1855. Now, the church has more than 400 members
Monday, June 20, 2005
Lawrence Fire & Medical will stand down to concentrate on firefighter safety.
Monday, June 20, 2005
The Douglas Dounty Sheriff's Department has identified the man who died Sunday at the Wakarusa music festival.
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