Thursday, October 31

Coalition wants to turn Carnegie Library into homeless shelter

The coalition is organizing a letter-writing campaign to make their case to the city.

Stull church's demolition ends legend

Thrill-seekers used to visit the church hoping to find occult experiences on Halloween.

Seasonal Affective Disorder has treatment

Bert Nash therapists say that bright lights can counter the winter blahs.

Costumes flying off the shelves

Among the most popular costumes are angels, devils and Elvis.

Taff and Moore may have broken fair campaign statement

In the last week before elections, each candidate says the other is resorting to mudslinging.

Wednesday, October 30

Street crews review snow removal plans

6News reports on the early start to the yearly snow removal runthrough.

Residents turn out in support of East Heights

6News reports on Tuesday night's facilities meeting at Central Junior High.

Taff in town until election day

6News reports on the tight race for the 3rd Congressional District.

Justice urges students to read official documents

6News reports on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' visit to the KU School of Law.

Tuesday, October 29

County receives air quality test results

6News reports on the results of the air quality tests taken by the state in two Douglas County buildings.

Tuition Advisory Board hopes to close communication gap

6News reports on the newly formed Tuition Advisory Board at KU.

Saturday, October 26

Candidates have similar goals, different approaches

6News profiles the campaigns of Ralph Tanner and Tom Holland, who are running for the 10th District seat in the State House of Representatives.

Lawrence man outraged over expired drugs

6News reports on a Lawrence man who had received medication that was expired or close to the expiration date from two Lawrence pharmacies.

Friday, October 25

Cancer victim fights to make ends meet

Tina Fratiello faces a mounting pile of bills, but friends like Judy Moore are fighting to keep her afloat.

Wal-Mart is committed to building store

The city commission's upcoming vote may change the fate of the supercenter at 6th and Wakarusa.

Watkins Community Museum loses director

Museum director Steve Jansen turned in his keys Thursday afternoon.

Dan Lykins and Jim Ryun battle for Douglas County

The 2nd District candidates consider Douglas County a key to victory.

Thursday, October 24

Adam Taff presents challenge to Dennis Moore

Taff boasts support from key Republicans and claims a fresh viewpoint.

Robbery leads to chase

The suspect has been charged with robbing a convenience store.

School closings draw public comment

Several residents fear that no one on the school board is listening to them.

Dennis Moore makes a stop in Lawrence

Representative Moore faces a close race against Adam Taff.

Planning commission to decide on Wal-Mart

The public expresses concerns about the proposed Wal-Mart at Sixth and Wakarusa.

Wednesday, October 23

Smelly water not harmful

6News reports on the cause of foul smelling water that some residents were concerned about.

School board closer to closure decision

6News reports on Monday nights Lawrence School board meeting.

Insurance candidates want to make sure money well spent

6News profiles the State Insurance Commissioner campaigns of Tim Garner and Sandy Praeger.

Final debate brings discussion on campaign tactics

6News reports on the final debate between the two major gubernatorial candidates, Kathleen Sebelius and Tim Shallenburger.

ECO2 to ask county for help

6News reports on the news that ECO2 will ask the county commission for help.

Tuesday, October 22

Candidates place education, economy as high priority

6News compares the campaigns of gubanatorial candidates Kathleen Sebelius and Tim Shallenburger.

Local officials attend bioterror seminar

6News reports on the seminar held Monday at the Lawrence Arts Center for local government officials.

More opposition emerging against Wal-Mart Supercenter

6News reports on new foes against the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter at 6th and Wakarusa streets.

School board discusses closings

6News reports on Monday nights school board meeting where discussion was held on the closing of either Cordley or Centennial elementary schools.

Maple tree could be spared

6News reports on the news that KDOT will try to spare a century old maple tree that is in the way of the project to widen 6th street west of Wakarusa.

Saturday, October 19

Sebelius restates commitment to education

6News reports on comments made by gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Sebelius during a stop in Lawrence.

School board to decide on school closing

6News reports on the decision to be made by the Lawrence School Board to close either Cordley or Centennial Elementary schools.

Catholic priest sentenced to three years

6News reports on the sentencing of former Lawrence priest Dennis Schmitz.

Friday, October 18

Haskell feels budget crunch

Because the U.S. Congress has not passed a federal budget, Haskell's funding is in question.

Governor's round table discusses budget deficit

Current Governor Bill Graves and past governors talk candidly about shortfalls.

Thursday, October 17

Tim Shallenburger makes a campaign stop in Lawrence

The candidate spoke on subjects such as the state budget shortfall and higher education spending.

City commissioners want to restore the Carnegie Library soon

The historic property could require nearly one and a half million dollars in renovations.

State gubernatorial candidates talk about higher education plans

The candidates' answers highlight the differences between Sebelius and Shallenburger.

Wednesday, October 16

Second of two brothers sentenced in shooting

6News reports on the sentencing of Ronnell McGautha who pleaded guilt to aggrivated battery in a June 2000 shooting.

Parole violater picked up after phone tip

6News reports on the news that parole violater Eric Dean Mesler was arrested after a tipe was phoned into police by a private citizen.

Advanced voting allows voters to miss crowds

6News reports on advanced voting that starts this morning.

City considering new floodplain regulations

6News reports on the two options being considered for new floodplain regulations.

Riverside parents rallying to save school

6News reports on the thoughts of parents of Riverside elementary school students on the possible closing of the school.

Tuesday, October 15

Kiplingers rates Lawrence one of three great places to retire

6News reports on the article published in Kiplingers magazine that praises Lawrence for its retirement environment.

Overlook restoration in the works

6News reports on the plans to give the Wells Overlook area an overhaul.

Kansas Senator shares thoughts on Bali bombing

6News reports on Senator Pat Roberts' comments on the terrorist bombing in Bali.

KU starts demolition of Ohio St. properties

6News reports on the demolition of the three Ohio Street houses that were torn down to make way for new scholarship halls.

Saturday, October 12

Students get reserved seating

6News reports on the reserved seating that will be available to KU students in Allen Field House.

Head on collision resembles '97 accident

6News reports on a Lawrence resident who was seriously injured in a head on collision on K-10 in 1997.

KU students get reserved seating sections

6News reports on the first year for KU students to have reserved seating in Allen Field House.

Friday, October 11

Ad Astra is back in place

The statue was placed on top of the Statehouse dome on Monday, but couldn't be secured.

Wal-Mart officials speak to residents about new supercenter

Concerns include proximity to Free State High School, and if it will hurt other businesses in town.

House lawmakers authorize use of force against Iraq

Tomorrow the Senate will vote on the same measure.

Bond issue requires tough decisions

The DLR recommendations may mean a $50 million bond issue.

Thursday, October 10

Vernon Smith, KU alumnus, wins Nobel prize for economics

Vernon Smith graduated in 1951 with a Master's degree in economics.

DLR presents the school board with a price tag

The total price tag comes to over $100 million. Also, parents in the Riverside area are using the World Wide Web to voice their concerns.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce wants a new look

The Chamber's information brochure needs to be updated, and taxpayers are being asked to pay for it.

Higher education in Kansas loses ground

While the overall grade is lower than previous years, officials are not worried.

31st street construction is causing headaches

Residents of the Gaslight Village are finding it nearly impossible to get into their homes.

Wednesday, October 9

Controversial filmmaker visits Lawrence

6News reports on filmmaker John Waters' appearence in Lawrence.

Two Olathe men injured in K-10 accident

6News reports on the early morning accident on K-10 that left two men in critical condition.

Ad Astra to stay grounded for a few more days

6News reports on the news that the three-ton statue could stay on the ground until Friday.

Candidate crashes debate

6News reports on the unexpected appearance of Libertarian candidate, Dennis Hawver at a recent gubernatorial debate.

Tuesday, October 8

Ad Astras' bolts keep statue grounded

6News reports on the three ton statue, Ad Astra, that will be placed on the dome of the capitol building in Topeka.

Kansas joins growing list of 'Amber Alert' states

6News reports on the Amber Alert system that has been implemented in Lawrence.

Drum circle calls to downtown

The group meets outside Supersonic Music on the 1000 block of Mass. every Monday night to create rhythms.

Kasold Drive extension delayed

6News reports on the reasons for the most current delay of the Kasold Drive extension.

Saturday, October 5

Stone carvers gather for symposium

6News reports on the Lime Stone Symposium being held in Burcham park.

Disabled Kansans filing multimillion dollar lawsuit

6News reports on the lawsuit brought against the state of Kansas.

Formal charges brought against driver in hit-and-run

6News reports on the charges brought against 17 year old Ashley Juola, the driver whose car struck and killed Heather Coulter.

Friday, October 4

Chancellor Hemenway tries to reassure KU employees

Kansas University's budget woes mean that no one's job is safe.

Kathleen Sebelius apologizes

The candidate for Kansas governor regrets her comments comparing Missouri's I-70 with the Sept. 11 attacks.

Raymond Boothe is undergoing psychiatric evaluation

Boothe, charged with murdering his son, is undergoing mental exams at Larned State Hospital.

Thursday, October 3

Athletic facilities are the question

The Lawrence public school district decided to build a new high school, but are still debating what will happen with sports facilities for Free State and LHS.

Rain brings a little relief to the area

Meterologist Matt Makens' forecast says that a bit more rain is on the way.

County commissioners endorse compromise with fireworks vendors

The compromise should address the primary concerns of those who want to ban fireworks while allowing some sales in the county.

Testimony in peephole trial begins

The Lemesanys are accused of spying on residents of their apartment building through peepholes.

"Walk Your Child to School Day" teaches parents about safety

At least ten local schools participated in the even this year.

Wednesday, October 2

Firefighter shares story with Lawrence community

6News reports on the presentation given by New York City fireman and author, Richard Piccioto.

Lawrence man pleads no contest in video taping trial

6News reports on the trial of Darrin Votaw, a Lawrence man who was charged with five counts of eavesdropping after video taping women in the bathroom of an Ottawa restaurant.

Trial begins for Lawrence landlord

6News reports on the civil lawsuit against Lawrence landlord William Lemesany.

Board shifts focus to high schools

6News reports on the Lawrence School Board meeting that will be held to discuss the options available to update the two Lawrence high schools.

Election ads appearing as November nears

6News reports on the truthfulness of the television ads gubernatorial candidates run.

Tuesday, October 1

Dole gives vote of confidence to Taff

6News reports on former Kansas senator Bob Dole's visit back to Kansas to support Congressional candidate Adam Taff.

State officials to test air quality

6News reports on the air quality tests that will be done in the Douglas County courthouse and the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.

Land owner ready to fight to save tree

6News reports on the 100 year-old red maple tree that is in danger due to the proposed expansion of highway 40.

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