Friday, February 28

KU faculty members question regulations for international students

Some KU faculty members say new federal SEVIS guidelines, designed to keep track of international students, are too restrictive.

Local officials weigh tax increases

Douglas County commissioners might have to increase taxes in response to cutbacks at the state level.

Eudora prepares for a possible facelift

Eudora officials are looking into designs to revitalitze the city's downtown area.

Thursday, February 27

Wal-Mart officials appeal to planning commission again

The Douglas County Planning Commission hears once again from Wal-Mart officials about a proposed SuperCenter in northwest Lawrence.

Wednesday, February 26

Neighborhood candidates make strong showing in primaries

6News reports on the unnoficial winners in the Lawrence city commission primary.

School board candidates down to eight

6News reports on the unnoficial winners in the Lawrence School Board primary.

Election officials worried about history of low voter turnout

6News reports on the history of low voter turnout for primary elections.

Primaries get highest turnout in eight years

6News reports on the high voter turnout for Tuesdays primary elections.

Sue Morgan

6News speaks with school board candidate Sue Morgan.

Dennis Highberger

6News speaks with city commission candidate Dennis Highberger.

David Schauner

6News speaks with city commission candidate David Schauner.

Mike Rundle

6News speaks with city commission candidate Mike Rundle.

Rich Minder

6News speaks with school board candidate Rich Minder.

Mary Loveland

6News speaks with school board candidate Mary Loveland.

Cindy Yulich

6News speaks with school board candidate Cindy Yulich.

Tuesday, February 25

Fairgrounds to be used in event of bioterror attack

6News reports on the agreement made by city commissin officials that the fairgrounds could be used in the event of a bio terrorist attack.

Students protest class cut

6News reprts on the protest being staged by Free State High students after learning their sign language class could be cut due to the budget shortfall.

Growth planning large part of campaigns

6News reports on where the eleven city commission candidates stand on Lawrence growth issues.

Bond issue, school consolidations top list of issues for school board

6News reports on the thirteen school board candidates and where they stand on the bond issue and school consolidations.

Winter storm brings cancellations, accidents

6News reports on the effects Sundays' winter storm had on the area.

School board member sends strong message

6News reports on Monday nights school board meeting.

Elections officials fear low turnout

6News reports on todays elections and the effect the weather could have on voter turnout.

Saturday, February 22

The Capitol Report -- Committee reviewing sales tax exemptions

Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, speaks with Representative John Edmonds about the House taxation committee.

City commission profile - David Schauner

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Art a la Carte

KANU's award-winning "Right Between the Ears" returns Saturday night to Liberty Hall, complete with jabs about current events and names in the news like President Bush and Michael Jackson.

Local club owners respond to night club tragedy

6News reports on the steps some Lawrence night club owners are taking to prevent a tragedy like the fire at a Rhode Island nightclub.

School Board profile - Cindy Yulich

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

More than 1,000 gather for memorial

6News reports on a memorial held for former KU basketball player and Alvamar developer Bob Billings Friday night at KU's Lied Center.

Officials considering change in county government

6News reports on the changes being considered by Douglas County officials.

Friday, February 21

School board profile - Ron Powell

Powell wants to bring a view of the "whole picture" to the school board.

Loveland and Powell speak with voters in online chat

The candidates answered questions on staffing concerns, consolidation and the bond issue. Loveland said savings from consolidation would likely go to cover operational costs, while Powell said cleaning out the school district office would save money. Rich Minder also chatted with voters.

City commission profile - Mike Rundle

Rundle wants to use his leadership skills to continue to serve the city of Lawrence.

KU professor to premiere alternate history film

Lawrence-based director Kevin Willmott is set to premiere his film "C.S.A.," a faux documentary that offers a view of America in which the Confederacy won the Civil War.

Thursday, February 20

City commission profile - G. Wayne Parks

Parks has lived in Lawrence for more than 60 years, and wants to use that experience for the city's benefit.

Yulich and Ortiz speak with voters in online chat

The candidates expressed their opinions on the bond issue and offered their ideas for improving local schools. Cindy Yulich favors the bond issue, while Leonard Ortiz opposes it.

Officials ask residents to voluntarily use less water

The drought may put a crimp on water supplies, and water conservation could be made mandatory.

School board profile - Michael Pomes

Pomes wants to be the voice for local neighborhoods on the school board.

Minder tells online chatters that he opposes school closings

Rich Minder believes in the usefulness of neighborhood schools.

Wednesday, February 19

Rising property valuations could mean higher taxes

6News reports on the impact higher property valuations will have on home owners.

Farmland plant not part of sale

6News reports on the sale of the bulk of Farmlands nitrogen plants to a Wichita company.

Leonard Ortiz - School Board profile

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Ken McRae - City Commission profile

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Board hears suggestions on cuts

6News reports on Tuesday nights Budget Committee meeting.

Tuesday, February 18

More cuts to hit Lawrence schools

6News reports on the newest round of discussion on cuts to be made in the Lawrence school district.

Baldwin Mayor asks city to suspend judge

6News reports on Baldwin Mayor Ken Hayes' request to the Baldwin city council to suspend Judge Jack Cochran.

School board candidates share ideas online

6News reports on the two online chats with school board candidates Samuel Gould and Eddie Lehman.

Sue Morgan - School board profile

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Eddie Lehman - City Commission profile

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Saturday, February 15

Gus Huber - City Commission profile

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Art a la Carte

This weekend at the Lawrence Arts Center, the Seem-To-Be Players will stage "The Run-A-Way Orchestra." The play follows the adventures of Chloe the Clarinet, Tallyrande the Tuba and Victor the Violin, who head to the big city when they find out the director of their orchestra has been transferred.

The Capitol Report -- Representative hoping for new insurance coverage

Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, speaks with Lawrence representative Paul Davis on introducing insurance coverage of prescription birth control.

Suspect in robbery caught

6News reports on the capture of a man believed to be the person involved in the robbery of a Lawrence credit union.

Scott Morgan - School Board profile

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Friday, February 14

Candidates speak with voters online

Sue Morgan and Michael Pomes, both school board candidates, met with voters in an online chat.

School board candidate Rich Minder

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Bob Billings leaves behind rich legacy

Billings came to Lawrence to play basketball and ended up changing the face of Lawrence.

City commission candidate Boog Highberger

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6

Thursday, February 13

City manager Mike Wildgen receives favorable review

Wildgen's contract is renewed with a pay raise.

School board candidate Mary Loveland

6News profiles school board candidate Mary Loveland.

City commission candidate Lynn Goodell

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Gordon Longabach speaks with voters in online chat

Longabach was the second candidate to participate in the online chat.

Wednesday, February 12

Lee Gerhard - City Commission profile

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Gordon Longabach - School Board profile

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Morgan shares thoughts in online chat

6News reports on the online chat with School Board President Scott Morgan that was hosted by World Online.

Kansas not terror target

6News reports on police chief Ron Olins' advice and thoughts on the heightened terror alert status.

Tuesday, February 11

Officer to appeal dismissal

6News reports on the dismissal of Office Stuart Peck after allegedly misleading a judge to obtain a search warrant.

City Commission candidate Greg DiVilbiss

This is one of 11 6News city commission candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Feminist shares thoughts on Bush administration

6News reports on the lecture given at KU by political activist Gloria Steinem.

Board meets new principal

6News reports on the new principal at Lawrence High School, Steve Nilhas.

Eddie Lehman - School board profile

This is one of 13 6News school board candidate profiles that will run in alphabetical order online each weekday, Monday through Friday, through Feb. 21. The profiles will first appear the previous night at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunflower Broadband's cable Channel 6.

Monday, February 10

Temporary fix for 31st Street estimated at $500,000

6News reports on the plans to alleviate traffic congestion on 31st St.

Sunday, February 9

School board to get first look at renderings

6News reports on the designs submitted by architects for some of Lawrences' schools.

Saturday, February 8

Screen Scene

Finally, the year's most likely Oscar frontrunner prances into Lawrence. I'm talking about "Chicago," the staggeringly energetic adaptation of the popular musical. Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere headline this visually dazzling tale of murder, betrayal and media manipulation.

City commission candidate Zach Bassin

Bassin wants more case-specific tax breaks and to update the growth plan.

School board candidate Cille King

King opposes the bond and school closures but supports repairs being made.

Publisher worried about demise of journalism

6News reports on the William Allen White Foundation national citation winner, Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times.

City to have water supply tested for vulnerabilities

6News reports on the steps the city will be taking to insure the safety of the citys water supply.

The Capitol Report -- State water woes reach beyond drought

Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, speaks with water rights activist Charles Benjamin on the declassification of some streams in Kansas.

Police spend afternoon looking for armed robber

6News reports on a late morning bank robbery at Central National Bank.

Friday, February 7

Eudora fire claims one victim

While the woman was not identified, neighbors are afraid they know the victim.

School Board candidate Samuel Gould

Gould opposes the bond issue, and wishes to work closer with the state legislature.

Zoning board votes against bell tower

Saint Lawrence Catholic Church wanted a fifty-five foot bell tower at 15th and Engels road.

Chancellor Hemenway wants to save money in cuttng red tape

KU's chancellor discussed his ideas for saving budget dollars with state legislatures.

Shannon Martin murder case goes to trial

The trial will begin in six weeks.

Thursday, February 6

Salvation Army institutes classes to improve guests

The shelter wants the homeless to learn to better themselves.

Invites to Audio-Reader donor apprecation event lost

The Lawrence Post Office is not certain where the group's invitations have gone.

School board candidate Brent Garner

Garner opposes the school bond issue, but does acknowledge that schools need help.

Wednesday, February 5

KU students observe moment of silence

6News reports on Tuesday afternoons memorial for the crew of the space shuttle Columbus on the KU campus in Lawrence.

Lawmakers suprised at lack of payment

6News reports on the news that some of the corporations in Kansas haven't been paying their corporate income tax.

Eco2 asking for new committee

6News reports on a new proposal by ECO2 for a new eight member committee.

Advanced voting begins

6News reports on advanced votings which begins this morning for the Lawrence school board and city commission.

Tuesday, February 4

Students to get help with pay-to-play

6News reports on the fund drive held by Citizens for Students to help with the pay-to-play fees.

Border War hits new level

6News reports on Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis' trip to Columbia, Missouri, home of a big KU rival — the Missouri Tigers.

Monday, February 3

Jayhawk fan taunts rabid Mizzou fans

Journal-World reporter Joel Mathis dons his Jayhawk gear and heads to Columbia, Mo.

Saturday, February 1

Art a la Carte

Beginning Monday, a troupe of KU student actors decked in furry animal costumes will stage "Jungalbook," the story of a boy raised in the jungle by animals, for Douglas County area school children. The general public can see the show next Sunday.

New study could top $225,000

6News reports on a proposal for a new floodplain study that could take up to 6 weeks and about $225,000.

The Capital Report -- Higher ed still facing lean times

Scott Rothschild, Statehouse reporter, speaks with Representative Tom Sloan on higher education funding and pay increases for state employees.

Rabies cases rises in 2003

6News reports on the increasing number of cases of rabies in Douglas County this year.

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