Saturday, June 28

Dole officials hope pond will be ice rink in winter

Governor Sebelius and other VIPs toured the Dole Institute, and believe the building may become a centerpiece of Lawrence.

Season ticket holders will file lawsuit about ticket prices

The lawsuit will ask the court to block the rise in basketball season tickets for individuals who are not members of the Williams Fund.

Traffic snarls may be expensive to solve

The debate is about whether southeast Lawrence streets will require traffic signals or roundabouts to ease congestion.

Tax increases will dig into local businesses

Property taxes and a mill levy will take a bite out of business profits.

Friday, June 27

The Dole Institute's opening may make area hotels happy

While the retail businesses in the area don't expect the opening to matter, the hospitality industry believes the Institute's opening to bring in a lot of customers.

Alleged attackers of Josh Graves make court appearances

The boys' court appearances have taken place behind closed doors.

Farmer's Market helps feed senior citizens

The program gives qualifying seniors vouchers for fresh vegetables at the Farmer's Market.

Tuition at KU will increase again

The Kansas Board of Regents approved a 20% tution increase.

Thursday, June 26

Vicious dogs may be outlawed

Douglas county commissioners will discuss a plan to deal with the dogs.

Hotel owner says Eldridge will stay open

The hotel's owner says that he is working with the IRS to deal with the tax situation.

Security is priority for Dole Institute dedication

KUPD, the city police, and the sheriff's department will work overtime to keep the event's attendees safe.

Wal-mart will join in lawsuit against city

The lawsuit challenges the city's moratorium on building at 6th and Wakarusa.

Truck breaks through guard rail

The accident had two fatalities.

Study says that Kansas higher education lags behind

The state ranks second-to-last in the Big 12 for funding in higher education.

Wednesday, June 25

Skyrocketing insurance costs burden city budget

City workers are increasingly worried about the cost of health care.

County commissioners hear final budget requests

Commissioners are now ready for the next round of deliberations Monday to see how far next year's budget will stretch.

Commissioners hear discussion on Horizon 2020

Groups concerned about downtown businesses spoke against revising the development policy.

Dole Institute gets new feature

A stained-glass representation of Bob Dole's hometown of Russell was installed Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 24

City in Crisis series to examine budget problems

6News kicks off an in-depth look at the problems facing Lawrence due to tight economic times.

County commissioners take a look at the budget

A tight budget is on the plate for next year.

New zoning codes announced

The city unveiled new codes that planners said would allow flexabilty in development.

Supreme Court rules in favor of affirmative action

The University of Michigan Law School's system of admissions was upheld.

Libraries' federal funding tied to Internet filters

The Lawrence Public Library already has anti-pornography blocks in place.

Two rapes reported

Within a 24-hour period, two homeless women in Lawrence reported being assaulted.

Wal-Mart battle continues

The city's lawyers have moved to quash subpoenas issued to commissoners regarding the case.

Saturday, June 21

The Dole Institute's dedication may cause gridlock

The streets during the dedication will be extremely busy, and event planners are finding ways to get around the anticipated traffic.

New developments in the Shannon Martin murder case

One of the KBI's top investigators will go to Costa Rica to consult on the two-year-old case.

St. John's brings Mexican Fiesta to Lawrence

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church sponsored the events Friday and Saturday nights.

Art a la Carte

Tonight at the Lawrence Arts Center, Charlotte the spider spins her web and Wilbur the pig avoids being turned into pork chops when Summer Youth Theatre stages "Charlotte's Web." The show continues tomorrow and is followed next week by the musical "Funny Girl." On the hill, Kansas University theater students tonight open the Rodger's and Hammerstein musical revue "A Grand Night for Singing." No plot here, just a series of the theater duo's best-loved songs strung into an intense musical offering. And speaking of musical offerings, the Lawrence City Band on Wednesday will play its fourth concert of the summer season. The performance is built around the theme "Shall We Dance?"

Harry Potter opens stores at midnight

Local bookstores, such as the Raven and Borders, started selling the newest Harry Potter book at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

Harry Potter fans gather for release party

Local bookstores sponsor games and other events for the Harry Potter book's much-anticpated release.

Murder trial has preliminary hearing

The court heard testimony all day Friday in the case.

Friday, June 20

Liquor sales on Sunday may be legalized

The changed law may give local stores increased sales, but could create additional expense as well.

Federal tax cut may hurt city hall

The tax cut will make stocks more attractive than municipal bonds, which means the city may have to raise rates on the bonds to cover debt.

Former Chrysler CEO donates money for engineering building

The building will be named in honor of Robert Eaton, a graduate of KU.

Thursday, June 19

Judicial and Law Enforcement Center is rededicated

The remodeled building will be able to handle fifteen years of growth.

Kansas Attorney General will enforce abortion laws

Attorney General Phil Kline has issued a legal opinion on sexual crimes and abortion laws.

Korean presents check for KU war memorial

Yong Kim likes the site Kansas University has selected for its Korean War Memorial.

Wheat harvest appears to be above expectations

The wheat crop should exceed last year's harvest.

City of Lawrence will put utility bills online

Customers should be able to check their accounts online rather than having to call or appear in person.

Wednesday, June 18

KDHE officials discuss lead paint in Lawrence schools

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a limited scope to deal with the paint in the schools, and although they have talked with Lawrence schools, officials have not visited the buildings.

Glass flag flies at Dole Institute

The 960-piece banner is believed to be the largest stained-glass flag in the world.

KU memorial gets $30,000 boost

A Leawood businessman who grew up watching the Korean War in his homeland is making a donation toward a Korean War memorial on campus.

Eudora readies for a busy fireworks season

The town is one of the few in the area to allow the purchase of fireworks.

Tuesday, June 17

Taxi expenses heavy burden for some Lawrence residents

The flat rate for the city's sole taxi company can make getting around expensive.

School board says farewell to three members

Mary Loveland, Scott Morgan and Jack Davidson attended their final board meeting as members on Monday.

Lead paint problem in some local schools

Crumbling walls in older classrooms causing concern about possible health risks to children.

Saturday, June 14

Screen Scene

A pair of KU guys can be found on the big screen this week. Writer-director Neil LaBute and actor Paul Rudd returned to Lawrence in April to debut their collaboration "The Shape of Things." Now this venomous tale of a mild-mannered college kid who undergoes a cosmetic and emotional transformation at the urging of a new girlfriend finally gets a proper release. Also opening is "Hollywood Homicide," an uneven attempt to revamp the L.A. buddy-cop flick by making the characters just another arm of the Hollywood industry. Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford star as detectives who are as concerned with their own side projects as solving crimes. For those who like their low concepts really low, there's the prequel "Dumb and Dumberer" Despite the absence of Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels and the Farrelly Brothers, the gross-out comedy tries hard not to be boringer. And finally, for those who can't watch enough of "The Rugrats" on cable, here comes "Rugrats Go Wild," in which the diaper dandies meet up with the Wild Thornberrys.

City planners want to guide development

The area around Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway will be convered under the proposed development plan.

Damien Lewis received sentence

Lewis murdered a Lawrence couple last year. Despite the pleas of several family members asking for the death penalty, Lewis receives 158 years in prison.

Hero found

Josiah Asbury saw young Jordan Seiger struggling at the municipal pool and jumped in to help.

Carnegie Library may soon get facelift

The historic building requires several repairs that may total up to $500,000.

Flag will fly despite complaints

Heritage Baptist Church's massive flag is lit by bright lights overnight, which has caused some neighbors to complain.

Friday, June 13

Eldridge Hotel money is seized for back taxes

The hotel's owner says that the Eldridge's financial woes are the result of stiff competition from the Marriot.

Several women report break-ins

The women say that a strange man entered their apartments, and one said she was sexually assaulted.

Looking for a hero

Dana Seiger wants to thank the boy who saved her son at the city pool.

Thursday, June 12

Preservation plans are being finalized

The city-county plan to preserve historic buildings has been two years in the making.

Emergency crews see room for improvement

The city's emergency services believe they reacted well to last month's tornadoes, but could work together more efficiently.

Wal-Mart will not build supercenter

Wal-Mart says that the city's restrictions require development plans to be scaled back.

Wednesday, June 11

State to distribute money to build safe rooms

6News reports on the money the state will be giving to some residents to help build a safe room in their homes.

KU introduces new AD

6News reports on the new KU Athletics Director, Lew Perkins.

Parks and rec gives preliminary go ahead for cell phone towers

6News reports on the preliminary green light given by Lawrence Parks and Recreation for cell phone towers to be built in city parks.

New AD has work cut out for him

6News reports on the goals Lew Perkins has set for the KU athletics department.

Tuesday, June 10

Area near Clinton Lake softball fields could be turned into arboretum

6News reports on a proposal to turn 30 acres of green space near the Clinton Lake softball complex into an arboretum.

Police continue search for armed robber

6News reports on a bank robbery at the Douglas County Bank in The Malls shopping center Monday morning.

KU professor to head to Baseball Hall of Fame

6News reports on KU professor James Carothers who will travel to the Baseball Hall of Fame to deliver a paper on baseball and fiction writing.

Saturday, June 7

New law could put owners of vicious dogs behind bars

6News reports on a new law proposed by the Douglas County vicious dog task force.

Lawrence man in jail on child exploitation charges

6News reports on a Lawrence man who was arrested for aggrivated indicent liberties and sexual exploitation of children.

Korean war veterans hoping to build memorial

6News reports on a group of Korean war veterans that are hoping to build a memorial to those lost in the Korean war.

Season ticket holders to shell out $5,000 to keep seats

6News reports on an increased season ticket price for KU basketball games.

Friday, June 6

The Lawrence Arts Commission has trouble keeping exhibition going

The exhibition of downtown sculptures is an expensive tradition.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Department gains new member

The German shepherd will work in narcotics detection and building searches.

'Big Daddy' Daugherty drives a flaming hearse

The hearse's unmistakable style includes flames and chrome skull decorations.

Judge closes hearing of suspects in beating

The four boys accused of severely beating 15-year-old Josh Graves last month are out of the juvenile detention center. After attorneys for the boys met Thursday behind closed doors with Douglas County District Court Judge Pro Tem Peggy Kittel, the four were released. The boys are now believed to be under house arrest. Kittel closed the hearing to the public, including Graves and his mother, Teri Snell. It was a decision that left Snell frustrated. "I feel like we're victims all over again," Snell said. "We should get to find out what's going on firsthand." The boys are expected back in court later this month.

Fireworks show will go on

Despite the ban on personal fireworks in the city, the annual fireworks display is still in the works.

Thursday, June 5

City band opens summer season

The Lawrence City Band plays its first concert of the summer.

Four boys charged in beating case

Four youths have been charged with the beating of Josh Graves in May.

Statue unveiled at Capitol Hill

Lawmakers dedicated a statue of President Eisenhower in Statuary Hall, replacing the statue of Gov. George Washington Glick.

Plane crash kills Lawrence man

Scott Radford, 41, was killed when the single-engine airplane he was flying crashed Tuesday in central South Dakota.

31st Street construction nears completion

Traffic will be backed up near the intersection of 31st and Iowa streets as construction crews pave lanes.

Wednesday, June 4

Battle over 6th and Wakarusa development could stretch into summer

6News reports on the court battle between the city of Lawrence and developers over the intersection at 6th and Wakarusa Streets.

Dailey critics start new website

6News reports on a new website created by critics of KU professor Dennis Dailey.

Fireworks ban in county parks fizzles out

6News reports on a proposed fireworks ban in county parks.

Tuesday, June 3

Lawrence could be site of presidential debate

6News reports on the news that Lawrence is on a list of possible cities to host a 2004 presidential debate.

Crews to repair county road

6News reports on the repairs to be made to County Road 438 at K-10 highway.

Hazing proposal tabled at board meeting

6News reports on Monday nights Lawrence School Board meeting.

Lawrence residents to have say in 2004 budget

6News reports on tonights City Commission meeting.

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