Saturday, August 31

Junior High paraprofessional charged with attempted rape

6News reports on a Southwest Junior High coach and paraprofessional who is charged with, among other things, attempted rape.

Funeral services set for murdered 11-year-old

6News reports on the funeral services that have been set for 11 year old Levi Boothe.

Friday, August 30

Boothe charged with first-degree murder, will undergo mental evaluation

6News reports on the charges filed against Raymond Boothe. The Missouri man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 11-year-old son.

Douglas County SRS takes custody of Boothe children

6News reports on the current status of the three Boothe children after their father, Raymond Boothe, was taken into custody and charged in the slaying of his 11-year-old son.

Thursday, August 29

Father jailed for the suspected murder of his child

No one is quite certain why tragedy struck the Boothe family in the past two days.

Wednesday, August 28

Central Junior high football team makes a move

6News reports on the move Central Junior High football players had to make after too few students turned out to play.

Tuesday, August 27

GTAs vote unanimously in two year old salary dispute

6News reports on the outcome of Monday's GTA contract vote.

Saturday, August 24

Area schools not seeing much change with pay-to-play program

6News reports on the effect the pay-to-play program is having on area schools.

Former New York City Fire Commissioner makes stop in Lawrence

6News reports on former New York City Fire Commissioner Tom Von Essen's stop in Lawrence during a tour for his book which recounts the events of September 11.

Friday, August 23

Student survives lightning strike

Traci Pillard, a Kansas University student who was struck by lightning, was listed in fair condition at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.

Thursday, August 22

Quantrill's raid remembered

Walking tours and candlelight vigils help residents recall the tragedy of Quantrill's raid.

KU's convocation starts the year

The 137th KU Convocation starts new students off on their college careers.

Lightning strikes KU student

Paramedics attend to Traci Pillard, near the sycamore tree that was hit with the bolt that injured her.

Wednesday, August 21

Debate over Oread neighborhood properties continues

6News reports on the meeting held Tuesday regarding the fate of three Ohio St. homes.

Tuesday, August 20

Traditions night teaches freshmen what it means to be Jayhawks

The new KU students learned many traditions including Waving the Wheat and the Rock Chalk, Jayhawk chant.

Saturday, August 17

Wal-Mart announces plans for new store

6News reports on the plans Wal-Mart has to build a new store at 6th and Wakarusa streets.

Friday, August 16

West Nile virus found in Douglas County

A blue jay tested positive for the virus, but Health Department officials say there is little cause for concern.

More budget cuts on the way

Gov. Bill Graves announced his plan Thursday to reduce the state's budget by $41 million.

Wednesday, August 14

Community members on both sides of SLT issue lining up support

6News reports on the ongoing SLT fight and the support that some community members are trying to get on both sides of the issue.

Number of free and reduced priced meal applications rise

6News reports on the increasing number of families applying for free and reduced meals.

Tuesday, August 13

City admits mistake in soil dumping

6News reports on the contaminated soil that was mistakenly dumped dangerously close to the river.

Saturday, August 10

Horse owners trying to stay ahead of virus

6News reports on the precautions horse owners are taking after hearing the news that a Cowley County horse was infected with, and died from, the West Nile Virus.

Friday, August 9

The SLT's environmental impact statement has been released

The Army Corps of Engineers has approved two possible routes, one north and one south of the Baker Wetlands.

Thursday, August 8

Johnson County's tax increase for schools could have unforeseen consequences

The increase in the county's school budgets could have a negative impact on neighboring districts.

Wednesday, August 7

Sloan one step closer to fifth term

6News speaks with Rep. Tom Sloan on his plans for the upcoming term.

Praeger optimistic about election numbers

Insurance Commissioner candidate Sandy Praeger reacts to the early election numbers.

Tuesday, August 6

School board gets dollar amounts to have schools updated

6News reports on Monday night's school board meeting.

Saturday, August 3

Dan Bloom drops out of the governor's race

Dan Bloom exits the race, Governor Graves has high approval ratings, also, the race for the State for Legislature is divided by two frontrunners.

Friday, August 2

Kansans voice opinions on school funding

The World Company poll covers school funding issues; also, Dave Kerr wants to be governor to deal with economic concerns.

Thursday, August 1

As Election Day approaches, the races remain close

The World Company Poll shows undecided voters and narrow margins in the Attorney General's race. Also, gubernatorial candidate Dan Bloom is profiled.

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