Tuesday, December 31

Signs get to stay

6News reports on Monday's city commission meeting.

Fire leaves two homeless

6News reports on an early morning fire that destroyed a Southeast Lawrence trailer home.

Saturday, December 28

Lawrence women asking for donations to help with pay-to-play

6News reports on two Lawrence women who are seeking donations to help underprivelaged students pay for after school sports in the pay-to-play program.

Holiday celebrates cultural roots

6News reports on the beliefs behind the celebration of Kwanzaa.

Commissioner protesting property tax charge

6News reports on the protest city commissioner Jere McElhaney is making against the amount he was taxed for a 10-acre piece of land.

Friday, December 27

Hanover Place fire brought unwelcome Christmas surprise

The fire claimed two apartments and endangered a firefighter.

Shoppers find deals after Christmas

Despite the lack of large crowds on the day after Christmas, most retailers are happy with sales.

Thursday, December 26

Free Community Holiday Dinner gives Christmas to hundreds

The ninth annual event brought people together for the holiday.

Christmas comes to Lawrence Memorial Hospital

The holiday takes on a special meaning for patients at the hospital.

Wednesday, December 25

Santa's going on house calls

6News reports on the visits Santa is making to some area childrens homes.

5,000 could pay higher water bill

6News reports on the changes the city will be making to its process of estimating water usage.

Tuesday, December 24

Burglary suspect caught

6News reports on the capture of a man who is the suspect in numerous burglaries thoughout Lawrence.

Everyones' invited to dinner

6News reports on the First United Methodist church's annual Christmas Day dinner.

New undersheriff named

6News reports on Ken McGovern who was name Undersheriff on Monday

Saturday, December 21

Screen scene

Jon Niccum, Journal-World entertainment editor, provides a preview to movies showing in local theaters.

Students get more from project then accents

6News reports on the Muslim Monologues performed by some KU theater students.

Friday, December 20

SRS cuts close to home for local family

A mother in need learns that she will no longer receive financial assistance from the state.

Library agency criticizes Lawrence Public Library

The agency says that the library spends only 13% of its budget on new materials.

Thursday, December 19

Lawrence residents hoping to hit the big one

6News reports on Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing that had an estimated jackpot of $160 million dollars.

'Rings' fans pack theater

6News reports on the early morning showing of the second movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Wal-Mart officials take new plan to commission

6News reports on Wal-Mart's newest proposal for a new store at 6th and Wakarusa.

Wednesday, December 18

Community Blood Center celebrates opening

The Community Blood Center has moved to a new location to increase its visibility and hopes to attract more donors.

Fire officials share safety tips for Christmas

A fire caused by electrical overload destroyed a home in West Lawrence last week, pointing to the danger of dry Christmas trees and using too many eletrical plugs.

State schools' repair bills mount up

The Kansas Board of Regents estimates the repairs will cost more than $600 million.

Tuesday, December 17

Family members of 11-year-old support district's DNR policy

6News reports on Monday night's school board meetin where the district's DNR policy was discussed.

The T turns two

6News reports on the Lawrence Transit System's two-year anniversary.

Friday, December 13

Prosecutors lay out evidence in Damien Lewis hearing

This is the first capital murder case in Douglas County since the death penalty has been reinstated.

Independence, Inc. will lay off some employees

The agency worries that budget cuts will affect their ability to provide services.

Thursday, December 12

'Boog' Highberger files for city commission

The attorney kicks off his campaign with music.

Black Jack battlefield creates skirmishes

Commissioners struggle with state agencies over landmark.

'Today' helps kids and KU celebrate Christmas

The 'Today' show's grant allowed KU to buy 1,000 presents for local children.

Wednesday, December 11

Lawrence woman files for school board election

6News reports on Lawrence resident Cindy Yulich, who filed for the April school board election.

Tuesday, December 10

Investigators reopen case

6News reports on the case of Randy Leach, a Linwood man who disappeared 15 years ago.

District searching for new principals

6News reports on the openings for principal at two Lawrence schools.

Saturday, December 7

KU not cutting positions

6News rpeorts on the cuts KU will be making after Gov. Graves budget cuts last month.

Renovations mentioned in case against former CEO

6News reports on the renovations that were made on David Wittig's historic mansion.

City reviewing budget

6News reports on the impact state budget cuts are having in Lawrence.

Friday, December 6

City has priority list for stoplights

The city can place one or two sets of new stoplights per year.

County commissioner Jones resigns temporarily

Due to a complication with a pension plan, Charles Jones will take a 30-day break in government service.

Thursday, December 5

SRS faces budget cuts

The state's social welfare agency will have to cut $26 million dollars.

Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence looks forward to St. Patrick's Day

The annual parade's proceeds will go to the afterschool programs.

Wal-Mart tries again

The company still wants to build a smaller store at the corner of 6th and Wakarusa.

Menninger Clinic to leave Topeka

The psychiatric hospital will team with the Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital in Texas.

Wednesday, December 4

Sales tax collections bring more bad news

6News reports on the difference in sales tax collections in November 2001 and 2002.

Budget cuts could halt US 59 project

6News reports on the problems facing the US 59 expansion project due to increasing cuts in the state budget.

Buhler to take Praeger's seat

6News reports on Mark Buhler who will take over Sandy Praegers state senate seat in January.

Pharmaceutical company to bring 40 jobs to Lawrence

6News reports on the announcement that Serologicals, a pharmaceutical company, will build a manufacturing facility in Lawrence.

Tuesday, December 3

Alignment decision made on US 59

A four-lane road will be built just to the east of the existing highway.

School board closer to deciding fate of Riverside students

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

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