Saturday, September 28

Westar Energy receives federal subpoena

6News reports on the federal investigation into Westar Energy.

Lawrence resident to take a stand against city rental law

6News reports on the reaction of a man whose Lawrence home was searched by Lawrence city officials.

KU announces higher minority enrollment

6News reports on the reasons KU officials say KU's minority enrollment and retention program are the reasons for increased minority enrollment.

Friday, September 27

KU's enrollment increases

The 2.3 percent increase in enrollment comes in spite of budget problems and higher tuition.

KU is named one of the top 10 party schools in the nation

Playboy magazine says that KU is the number nine party school.

Utility regulators want to restructure Westar

Westar's financial problems prompt concern among the Kansas Corporation Commission.

Thursday, September 26

Emotions were high at school district headquarters

Over a hundred people took the chance to speak out against the proposal to close schools.

Douglas County Commissioners support wetlands compromise

Voices were raised at the meeting, which ended with an agreement on a wetlands mitigation plan.

Fire threatens Clinton Dam

Three townships sent firefighters to contain the blaze. The cause is still unknown.

Wednesday, September 25

Commissioners to consider Wetlands mitigation plan

6News reports on the latest round of talks concerning the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Hit and run victim loses week-long battle

6News reports on the accident that caused the death of Lawrence Resident Heather Coulter, and what can be done by motorists to prevent a similar accident.

Vinland librarian honored

6News reports on the award 97 year-old librarian Martha Smith received.

Saturday, September 21

Budget problems cause more layoffs

6News reports on more layoffs at KU because of state budget cuts.

Suspect in double murder agrees to DNA tests

6News reports on the hearing of Damien Lewis, who is charged in the murder of two Lawrence residents.

Lawrence woman in critical condition after hit and run

6News reports on the condition of a Lawrence resident who was injured in a hit and run accident.

Bus employees say 'Yes' to union

6News reports on the Lawrence bus drivers' vote to unionize.

KU grad gives multi million dollar boost to flight complex

6News reports on the $2 million donation by Walter and Jayne Garrison to the KU School of Engineering.

Friday, September 20

Governor Graves finally gives his support to Tim Shallenburger

The governor says it's time to emphasize the positive.

Pressure is put on the Douglas County Historical Society

The county commission has told the Douglas County Historical Society that the money for the Watkins Community Museum has not been well spent.

Thursday, September 19

The school district may close schools

Most of the school board members are interested in closing three elementary schools, although they differ on particular plans.

The Carnegie Building downtown requires work

After the Lawrence Arts Center moved from the building, city commissioners have been considering a new use for it.

City may grow south of Wakarusa River

A consultant said that the city sewer services may allow as many as 20,000 people south of the river.

Wednesday, September 18

Rumors of closing quickly dispelled

6News reports that the rumors of Haskell Indian Nations University's demise are premature.

Robinson heading to Board of Regents

6News reports on the move Reggie Robinson, the KU chancellors chief-of-staff, will be making.

CSPAN co-founder leaves impression on KU students

6News reports on the lecture given by CSPAN CEO and co-founder Brian Lamb.

School board members to review DLR scenarios

6News reports on the meeting the Lawrence School Board will hold to discuss plans for Lawrence Schools.

Budget woes to blame for quiet campus

6News reports on the reasons why "Toot-toot," the steam whistle on the KU campus that signals the end of class, hasn't been heard since a new steam pipe was installed over summer.

Tuesday, September 17

Lions and Firebirds missing from Band Day event

6News reports on the reasons behind the absence of both Lawrence and Free State High Schools during the annual Band Day parade.

Lecompton man finds most recent victim of dog fights

6News reports on the ongoing struggle to stop dog fighting in Douglas County.

Wetlands Preservation Organization asking for more time

6News reports on the request made by the Wetlands Preservation Organization to the Army Corps of Engineers to allow for more time for public comment on the South Lawrence Trafficway alignment.

Saturday, September 14

KU drops two spots in public universtiy rankings

6News reports on the new public university rankings released by US News and World Reports.

Tailgating to undergo changes

6News reports on the changes being made for tailgating before KU home games.

East Lawrence to get face lift

6News reports on the plans to redevelop the East Lawrence area.

Friday, September 13

The community is still divided over two possible options for trafficway

The Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing about proposed routes for the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Fireworks ban may end up in compromise

City officials have been discussing a fireworks ban, but Mayor Sue Hack seems ready for other proposals.

Thursday, September 12

Local students remember the past

Students wore red, white and blue and had moments of silence in school.

White powdery substance shuts down Ottawa post office

While preliminary tests show that the substance is not anthrax, authorities may keep the building shut for twenty-four hours to be certain.

Remembering September 11, 2001

On the one-year anniversary of the terror attacks, thousands attend memorial services.

Lawrence firefighters and police reflect on 9-11

The loss of so many of their brethren is always in the back of the minds of area firefighters and police.

Wednesday, September 11

American Muslims affected by more than the attacks

6News reports on the thoughts of American Muslims in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

Lawrence police chief stresses need for continued concern

6News reports on Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olins' thoughts after the September 11 attacks.

Airport security constantly changing after 9/11

6News reports on the ongoing changes in airport security since the September 11 attacks.

Community wide ceremonies to commemorate 9/11 attacks

6News reports on two community wide events being held to commemorate the attacks of September 11.

Tuesday, September 10

School board members make progress on cuts

6News reports on Monday night's Lawrence school board meeting, where cuts were made in order to make up for a $600,000 state budget shortfall.

Saturday, September 7

School board members must find way to make up for budget shortfall

6News reports on the decisions that face the Lawrence School board to make up for a $600,000 state budget shortfall.

Downtown Lawrence store selling movie stars hippo

6News reports on the Lawrence store, The Variety Store, that is selling the skeleton of silent movie star Tom Mix's hippopotamus.

Friday, September 6

Reverend Schmitz pleads guilty

The priest admits that he fondled a 15-year old boy.

The school district cuts several bus routes

The pay-to-ride bus system has caused a dropoff in riders, forcing the district to remove up to a dozen routes.

Locals are assembling a triceratops skull in a garage

The skull is being rebuilt for a private collection.

Thursday, September 5

Raymond Boothe's history gives clues

Lawrence Journal-World reporter Dave Ranney has investigated the history of Raymond Boothe.

Students react to demolition of Oread homes

Neighbors of the condenmed homes are unhappy with Governor Graves' decision.

Wednesday, September 4

Free State student assaulted at school

Police and school officials are not releasing much information about the investigation.

Jaybowl is rolling again

Renovations began in the Kansas Union's Jaybowl a year ago today.

Shallenburger seeks endorsement

Governor Bill Graves met with Tim Shallenburger today, who came away empty-handed.

Tuesday, September 3

Living Wage Alliance spends Labor Day collecting signatures

6News reports on Monday's Labor Day picnic sponsored by the Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance.

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