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This is the busiest time of year for U-Haul and other moving companies.
The court refuses to delay the implementation of the Williams Fund plan.
Some area schools have opened their doors for enrollment for students new to the district.
Judge Michael Malone has been unable to make a ruling due to emergency eye surgery.
Restaurants and retailers on Mass Street hoped to see a boost from the crowds in town for the Dole Institute dedication, but all the action stayed on campus.
Marisco's Grill and Bar and the Bella Lounge have decided to operate as smoke-free establishments.
Kansas University is one of 200 American universities to be granted a travel license for Cuba.
Both Jeffery Medis and members of the jury who found his friend John Thomas Simmons guilty of hitting two fraternity brothers are unhappy with the lack of charges against those who knocked Medis unconscious.
More than 6,000 exhibits were on hand at the Douglas County fairgrounds to vie for ribbons and a chance to make it to the state fair.
County commissioners voted to allow Heritage Baptist Church to continue lighting the six floodlights that illuminate a 600-square foot flag.
The city fund balance keeps dropping, putting the city's bond rating in jeopardy of going down.
Four men involved in an incident called by some a hate crime testified Monday that Jeff Medis and his friend threw the first punches.
A proposal currently in Congress would end the requirement that states earmark a portion of their federal funds for community enhancements.
A new report indicates long-term funding for the state pension plan is in trouble.
First-time home buyer thought his brand-new home was perfect, but it's riddled with cracks. The home has been split in half.
The plaintiffs argue that policies requiring donations to the Williams Fund to keep KU basketball season tickets is tantamount to blackmail.
Prices at parking meters downtown may go up, and parking ticket fines may go up. The city charges less for both meters and fines than any other city in the Midwest.
The camera will be on top of the city water tower, which should give officials a clear view of storms threatening the area.
The limo has many luxuries packed in it, but it comes with a price.
Berdella Harrell faces charges of mistreating her father-in-law.
Adrenalan allows gamers to hang out in a social environment and play against each other on networked consoles and computers.
The commission creates a task force that will look at various issues concerning future growth.
The study will review ways to prepare for natural disasters for everyone, especially the disabled.
Lawrence recovers from the crowds and ceremonies; the clean-up of West Campus may take several days.
The city cannot hire enough firefighters to properly man ladder truck.
Former Sen. George McGovern was the final veteran at the dedication to speak of his experiences at war.
The city commission decided Tuesday night to increase the pay scale for certain workers.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius spoke as part of the dedication ceremony Tuesday morning at the Dole Institute.
The ceremony Tuesday morning was marked by speeches from several dignitaries and from Bob Dole himself.
The dedication of the Dole Institute offered many chances to revisit the 1940s and look to the future.
Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., lead the crowd in prayer at the dedication of the Dole Institute.
National security adviser Condoleezza Rice spoke Tuesday at the Dole Institution dedication.
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway welcomed the dignitaries and guests who came to the campus for the dedication of the Dole Institute.
Monday's dedication festivities were concluded with a laser light show at the Dole Institute.
The new Dole Institute is "a dream" and "a monument to Kansas" former Sen. Bob Dole said Tuesday morning during the dedication ceremonies of the new political institute bearing his name on Kansas University's west campus. This clip was excerpted from Dole's speech at the dedication.
Under fire are ordinances governing rental properties in single-family zoned areas of the city.
Sixteen protesters were arrested in a scuffle outside the Holidome, where the $500-a-plate dinner for dignitaries was taking place.
One firefighter was injured in an early-morning blaze above Jefferson's Restaurant in downtown Lawrence.
Bob Dole emphasized the importance of public service as former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was awarded the first Dole Spirit of Leadership award.
Current members of all of the branches of the military have pitched in with security, transportation and whatever else is necessary.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recieved the first Dole Spirit of Leadership award.
The three-hour event features 130 performers and is one of the biggest in Lied Center's history.
Several types of aircraft took wing over the KU campus as part of the dedication ceremonies.
The looks of the WWII era were on display in a fashion show on campus.
Several Medal of Honor recipients attended a dinner in their honor and shared their stories.
Event organizers obtained 120 flags from the American Legion to be placed outside the Dole Institute to honor fallen veterans.
Bob Dole said he wants the institute to be of use to the generations to come.
Crowds gathered to hear World War II stories from the men and women who were there.
Vehicles, tents and uniforms from World War II were on display on campus.
The former senator spent a half hour Sunday afternoon familiarizing himself with the new building.
Lt. Col. George Russell Barber, the last surviving chaplain from the 1944 Omaha Beach invasion, addressed the attendees.
Bill Kurtis moderated the "KU Goes to War" panel, which honored KU alumni, faculty and staff who served in the military during the war
Visitors to the newly open Dole Institute found items and photographs that evoked the past.
A steady stream of visitors was on hand to view the newly completed institute.
The guest list will be among the most high-profile visitors Lawrence has ever seen.
New witness testimony may carry greater peanlty for three suspects in the case.
Hundreds in the community come to the summer practices to get in better shape.
Smoke billowed out of the North Lawrence plant and caused the evacuation of workers and nearby farmers.
The Holiday Inn Holidome will be a hot spot for the festivities.
Work is being completed at the Institute while the city of Lawrence braces for the influx of visitors.
The codetalkers were a vital part of American success at Iwo Jima during World War II.
Wal-Mart's lawyers claim that the city failed to issue a building permit to Wal-Mart for 6th and Wakarusa development.
Downtown merchants started early and stayed late for the sale, despite triple-digit temperatures.
After the accounting irregularities of two years ago, Douglas County bookkeeping has improved.
The Institute's director has been postponing surgery until after the ceremony.
Several of the recruits volunteered after December 7, 1941. Area women aided the war effort by going to work at the Sunflower Ammunition Plant near Desoto. Even German prisoners of war were put to work building local landmarks such as Danforth Chapel.
The B-17 is one of 20 planes scheduled to be in the parade.
At issue is building permits for a new Wal-Mart site at 6th and Wakarusa.
Through difficult compromise, the city commission is deciding on final cuts and increasing mill levies.
The event is expected to bring thousands of visitors to downtown Lawrence. Most downtown retailers will participate in the event.
Area media were given a tour Tuesday of the as-of-yet unfinished Dole Intitute.
Barbara Haller, 61, was out for a walk in North Lawrence with her dog and a friend when the terrier was attacked by a neighborhood dog.
Bob Sudlow, World War II veteran and local painter, is less than enthusiastic about the opening of the Dole Institute this weekend.
Tom Kane is known for his Hollywood voiceover work, but now his attention has shifted a bit to the property he owns in Lawrence.
A pressing need for dispatchers might lead the city to provide an extra $50,000 for two new positions.
The school board announced Monday that 31 teachers who were told they would not be needed for the 2003-2004 school year have been rehired.
The Lawrence plant will be closed in favor of a plant in Olathe.
Next year's expected wage adjustment won't happen in 2004.
Two months after the tornados that swept through Lawrence in early May, several homes have yet to be repaired.
County Road 1029 will receive safety improvements.
Back by popular demand, cast members of Lawrence Community Theatre's fall 2001 production of "Always ... Patsy Cline" reprise their roles in three encore presentations this weekend. Lawrence resident Annette Cook plays the beloved country western singer, who's best known for the tune "Crazy."
As a second lieutenant in the Army's 10th Mountain Division when his life changed forever. While fighting in Italy, Bob Dole was injured by gunfire.
While half of the county's bridges are scheduled for upgrades, some -- such as one over Iowa Street near the KU dorms -- are not on the schedule.
The budget crisis will hurt several agencies but has the biggest impact on the Humane Society; and the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence are asking for some share of limited city funds.
Bob Dole doesn't want the Dole Institute of Politics to be all about him, but rather to focus on serving one's country. He believes the Institute's opening will be huge.
The ACLU are concerned about profiling and how the Lawrence police deal with residents.
Lavern Squier hopes to meet with people to hear their concerns and ideas.
The former senator has been one of Kansas' most famous citizens.
The upcoming dedication of the Dole Institute will probably be one of the most famous moments in Lawrence' history.
Chloe Sheridan hopes to raise enough funds this summer to replace old playground equipment at Pine Tree Townhouses.
Commissioners decided Monday to require more documentation from developers seeking to build at the corner of Eighth and New Hampshire streets before giving approval.
Although the dedication of the Dole Institute will take place at a time when the KU campus is relatively quiet, organizers say they hope to see many students at the events.
Douglas County has 22 bridges identified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, but repairing all of them anytime soon won't be done without more federal funds, officials say.
The owner of a $150,000 house will pay $34.57 more next year to finance Douglas County's budget, which commissioners approved Monday.
The Dole Institute will need an estimated $20 million endowment to stay afloat.
The Fourth of July parade was almost cancelled due to concerns about lack of attendees, but the fears proved groundless.
76% of respondents to the 6News e-poll say that city contigency funds should not be cut out of the budget.
The mothers are concerned for the safety of their children in Iraq. Sue Evans marks her son's absence with one flag for each month he's gone.
Volunteers in Old West Lawrence have been putting on their own neighborhood parade for close to 10 years.
Signs informing residents of the fireworks ban have been vandalized; and county officials know that people will be using parks around the county for their own fireworks displays.
The loss of the emergency funds may keep the city from dealing with unknown disasters.
Senator Roberts says that the weapons of mass destruction will be found in time, and that troops are still required in the country.
Superintendent Randy Weseman hopes that the next year's budget will allow the reduction in the mill levy.
Fireworks sales are down, but police calls are up.
The cyclists are riding to promote awareness of poverty and the need to fund government programs.
The Dole Institute will not focus simply on one man's politics, but on a lifetime spent in public service.
The Kansas Department of Transportation promises that it will not act without city input.
City commissioners want to cut back on mill levies, but may have to cut the T or street repairs.
Leonard Ortiz, Cindy Yulich and Rich Minder joined the board and Sue Morgan was sworn for her second term on Tuesday.
Federal investigators arrived to inspect the school after Brent Garner, a former school board candidate, submitted a complaint that Cordley School fails to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance and Friends of the Black Jack Battlefield have joined forces to form the Black Jack Battlefield Trust in hopes of buying the historic battlefield in southeast Douglas County.
The commission unanimously approved the drafting of an ordinance to exempt the city from the state law prohibiting Sunday sales.
The new uplink, to be installed on the west lawn of the institute, will present new communication options to the KU campus and Lawrence as a whole.
An entrepreneur sets up shop in response to Lawrence's ban on private fireworks, and the police department plans on emphasizing education over enforcement for the first year of the ban.
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