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Monday, July 7, 2008
The surroundings may have been different this year, but the Lawrence Jaycees are happy with the result of their Fourth of July fireworks show at Sesquicentennial Point.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Despite the morning rain, Lawrence residents honor the brave soldiers who died in the line of duty this Memorial Day. Both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars held ceremonies to reflect and remember the men and women who fought and died for our country. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the commemorations.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Stacy Bell is a soon-to-be alum of Lawrence High School, and while she says she'll miss it, her home state of Alabama is calling. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on Bell's time at LHS and what the future holds.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Students at one Lawrence elementary school get a real look at the TV news business. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Serving as the Director of Recreation Services at KU is by no means an easy job. Mary Chappell oversees more than 300 employees. And she's currently guiding the construction at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater explains how the woman does it all - even without her vision.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A group of Lawrence seniors bridge a generation and literary gap through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Lawrence schools get the ball rolling on a new sports complexes. Now they're looking to team up with Bill Self and his foundation.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Lawrence School Board members give the go ahead to district officials to start a 2.8 million dollar upgrade to Lawrence High School athletic facilities.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Big changes could be in store for sports facilities at both Lawrence high schools.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
It's teacher appreciation week and some local educators are being honored all week.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
A dance team at Central Junior High plans to hit the stage for cerebral palsy.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Some Central Junior High School kids find out that the real world is dog eat dog. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Students at Hillcrest Elementary are bringing a taste of Italy to their school for a day, and making the pasta themselves. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Today is Earth Day, and local students are stocking up on paper. But they're not cutting down trees. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater tells us about their paper trail.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Some local students learn all about Mother Nature today as part of the first-ever Earth Field Day. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the environmental experience.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
This weekend marks the second running of the Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has a preview of the event.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
An after school research project is looking to curb bad habits at a young age and to turn elementary students into healthy adults. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
KU holds the title to two championships this year: the NCAA basketball tournament and the Orange Bowl. But what do fans do now? 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Lawrence school district's local option budget increase gets unofficial approval today by just over 50 votes. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more from the newsroom.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The school board discovers if Lawrence voters are willing to let them raise the local option budget and property taxes. Polls opened at seven this morning. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the vote.
Monday, March 31, 2008
From official NCAA apparel to shirts that bring a little humor to the game, 6News reporter Lindsey Slater found that Jayhawk fans are looking to suit up in full support of their team.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
After getting a loan, first and second-graders at Sunflower Elementary opened shops full of handmade merchandise in hopes of paying back the bank with interest. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
As the Jayhawks head to Detroit, local elementary students are planning their own trip to the Sweet 16. But they won't actually make the trek. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
State and district officials talk about the local option budget today, which could raise property taxes for Lawrence residents.
Monday, March 24, 2008
School boundaries remain stable for the next school year, but overcrowding and population growth are causing the district to look closely at elementary schools. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Some KU fans saw the first round win in Omaha - others had to watch it right here in Lawrence - even though they may have had other obligations.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Some Lawrence residents mark the Iraq War's anniversary in protest.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Leprechauns and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: both are part of Irish lore and mythical symbols of Saint Patrick's Day. But one such lucky symbol really exists. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater was able to find an elusive four-leaf clover, right here in Lawrence.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Safety is a constant concern on college campuses nationwide, and KU wants to make sure it's ready in case officials need to spread the word of a dangerous situation. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Kansas University today tested another tier of its emergency notification, the new public address system.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Eighty five people die in alcohol related car crashes each day, and that same number of Free State High School students didn't talk or interact with friends on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
It's been nearly a year-and-a-half since the crime, and today formal charges are filed against two men in the shooting death of a local hip-hop artist.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The 2008 Olympics are still 5 months away, but today one Lawrence elementary school hosts the opening ceremonies - for their state assessment testing.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
While elementary schoolers are scored on math and science in standardized testing, another class may influence how well they do.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Early childhood education is usually backed by teachers, but today a different group of leaders is endorsing pre-kindergarten learning. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Members of the Douglas County Fire and Medical team are no strangers to saving lives, and now they're teaching all Lawrence fifth graders how to do the same.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
Local sixth graders are passing on the traditional hot lunch fare for something a little less filling. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater explains how they are raising dough in the process.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
A family was reunited on Wednesday evening after an intense manhunt found a four-year-old boy that went missing that morning.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
Almost 60% of K-12 students nationwide stay home at least once because they are victims of bullying - and Lawrence Public Schools are working to prevent the teasing and tormenting.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Three bodies lay in a Lawrence junior high auditorium as some students put their forensic skills to the test. As 6News reporter Lindsey Slater explains, they must take they lessons they've learned in biology to the scene of the crime.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
It's no surprise to see KU's men's basketball players at the gym, but this morning they weren't at Allen Fieldhouse. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on their early morning workout with local kids.
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
Local students are gearing up for a fierce competition, and they'll have to drive their way to victory. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the mechanics of the Lawrence High Robotics Team.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Young love and a sugar rush: that's what happens when Lawrence schools host class Valentine's Day parties. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the kid version of the day of romance.
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
A man who was pulled from his burning house on Monday is out of the hospital.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
Lawrence schools are making sure their students are tech savvy.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
Snow led KU officials to cancel classes for only the thirteenth time in 30 years.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Imagination and innovation are just as important as teaching kids academic basics, according to a new poll of US voters. Nearly 90 percent of respondents said an education in and through the arts is essential for developing creativity.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Friends and neighbors are mourning the loss of Douglas County's first homicide victim in over a year.
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.
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.
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