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Longtime Kansas University women's basketball coach Marian Washington will announce her retirement tonight, sources in the KU Athletics Department have told 6News.
The Jayhawks are undefeated at home in league play. They expect to scrap for every possession against Oklahoma this Sunday.
The students at the expo were encouraged to fly paper airplanes and to create cars which run on chemical reactions.
Lawrence lead the game in the early going, but Shawnee Mission West outpaced them in the end.
Marian Washington announced her retirement from the head coaching job Friday night. In her more than 30 years as the Jayhawks' women's basketball coach, she garnered many accolades. Even though the past four years have been a struggle, Washington will be inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in June. KU Athletic Director Lew Perkins says that Washington will have a place in the athletics department as long as she wants one.
Lawrence's own E.M.U. Theatre tonight premieres "V Henry K," a show by local playwright Dan Born. The drama explores the fallout that arises when a small-town district attorney indicts a legendary statesman for orchestrating her father's murder. The show is being staged at K-U's Hashinger Hall through Sunday.
The Eagles held off the Firebirds for a while, but Free State dominated the game by the end.
Walk-on Christian Moody has been earning playing time behind the Jayhawk big men.
KU professor Bryant Freeman is an expert on Haiti's troubled history. Also, a local Peace Corps volunteer was brought back from Haiti three months early.
KU Athletic Director Lew Perkins may have to find a new women's basketball coach soon.
The Jayhawks have at least five more games. Fortunately, team thinks the level of their play has improved.
Bob Augelli has been fined $37,000 under the 'Trading With The Enemy Act'.
Freshman David Padgett admits he's been struggling with the physical play of the Big 12.
Firebirds senior Alex Brunfeldt has three state titles, a state record time, and an impressive classload.
The baseball team has been undefeated at home. Thursday they beat the Oakland Grizzlies, 17-2.
The protestor, one of three charged with battering police officers, will not have to stand trial.
A couple of years ago, Tommy Cottin noticed hubcaps at the edges of the street after winter storms. After waiting a few days to see if the owner comes back, he picks up the hubcaps and cleans them off. Broken and replica hubcaps are rejected, but the others find places of honor on his walls.
The Lawrence High paper was singled out by school board member Leonard Ortiz for articles listing strip clubs and 'inappropriate' comments about the Catholic Church. Now the Free State paper has focused an entire issue on the subject of sex.
Mel Gibson's epic take on the biblical passion play has been the center of controversy. The Pope has said that "It is as it was," and local pastors agree. Pastors Paul Gray and John McDermott had a chance to see a special screening of the film in Chicago. They described the movie as "a gripping experience." Though violent, many biblical scholars believe the film is an accurate depiction.
The Big 12 has stated that the officials made a mistake in not giving the Cyclones two free throws, but that they were correct in awarding the Jayhawks' basket.
The Chieftans have been playing well over the past season, and haven't lost a game in six weeks.
The Firebirds swim team were recognized for their acheivements at the state tournament. Also, Firebirds' football player Marcus Murphy signed a letter of intent to Highland Junior College.
After losses at Stanford, the Jayhawks have won three straight games.
The researchers are going to visit Mexico, where about 90% of the monarch population spends the winter.
The bulk of the scoring has come from the starting five.
The suspects are believed to have stolen at least ten Hondas in the Lawrence area.
The coach says he's 'fed up' with the negative articles about the Jayhawks.
Temperatures below 40 did not stop Kansas from a seven-run performance against Oakland.
Both Cardinal teams won out over the Wildcats, and senior Lauren Kracl was honored following the game for her contributions over the years.
Seven Lions -- three of them ranked fourth in their weight classes -- will be heading to state this weekend.
City commissioners extended a ban on issuing building permits for a Wal-Mart Supercenter at the corner of Sixth and Wakarusa streets at Tuesday's meeting.
The bill's sponsor is pessimistic as the state Senate prepares to consider the plan to raise funds for Douglas County schools through sales taxes.
School board member Leonard Ortiz has expressed concern over some of the content of Lawrence High's newspaper, The Budget. 6News reporter Brooke Wehner talks with Nathan Lindsey, the paper's editor, and LHS Principal Steve Nilhas about the items in question.
The double-digit loss at Texas marked the fourth straight road loss for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks are staring at a six-game losing streak going into the Colorado game.
The Chieftains move to 15-4 for the year following a 72-37 win over the Raiders.
Students from both Lawrence high schools have worked together to build a 130-pound robot named OzBot for the regional F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition.
Ashley Perdue delivers the highs and lows for Feb. 23.
Mechanical problems in Kansas boded ill for the Jayhawks in Texas as road woes continue for KU.
Two pit bulls in the Sunset Hills neighborhood attacked a dog on a leash Saturday evening, leading neighbors to worry about safety.
The Firebirds put it together Saturday in Manhattan to take home four first-place finishes, three second spots and the school's first team title.
The city of Lawrence in expected Tuesday night to continue its moratorium against the proposed construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter at the corner of Sixth and Wakarusa streets.
Elementary students will spend one extra minute in class each day from March 1 through the end of the school year to make up required time lost in snow days.
Being back home has breathed new life into Ritch Price's Jayhawks as Kansas follows its Creighton win with a victory over Oakland.
Record-high gas prices are expected to raise their heads again this summer.
The Eudora Cardinals tried to get back on top tonight against Paola, but didn't quite make it. EHS lost, 43-38.
Tonganoxie kept their momentum going against the Lansing Lions and solidly defeated them, 54-33.
East Heights Early Childhood Center was awarded a grant to expand their library for pre-school students.
FCC Chairman Michael Powell visited Lawrence to speak with cable company leaders about bringing cable to rural communities, the Janet Jackson scandal and localizing cable services.
The Jayhawks were 5-0 in the conference before facing Iowa State at the end of January. They get to face Iowa State again this weekend, and hope to win this time around. Iowa State has not won away from home this season.
KU is meeting the Iowa State Cyclones for the second time this season, and hope to bounce back and win this time.
A law being considered by the city would require youth under 15 years old to wear helmets while biking, riding scooters or skateboarding.
Area youth spoke about helmet laws, enforcement, and why they don't want to wear helmets.
A soldier returned home to Lawrence and the World Company to warm weather and thankful hearts.
The Jayhawks are hosting their first home baseball game this weekend, and have been unable to practice outside much yet this season. Creighton's field is covered in snow.
The Chieftans are building momentum in the make-up games, which are being held after cancellations due to winter weather earlier in the season.
Quail Run teacher Brenda Meyers would be satisfied with a class of 18 to 22 students. This year her class has 26 students, which has caused a few problems. They haven't been able to move around the room freely and students feel cramped.
Coach Self put the team in their alternate uniforms to help lift spirits. Perhaps more imporantly, J.R. Giddens sank key shots to give KU momentum to outpace Baylor.
Keith Langford averaged 11 points in the Jayhawks' losses. Wednesday, he scored 19 points and had a great defensive game.
Free State junior Brady Morningstar has stepped up as a team leader since stand-out Dain Dillingham was injured.
Three related cases may point to a criminal who is preying on senior citizens.
For the third time in less than a month, someone has snatched a senior citizen's purse in broad daylight. This time, police have surveillance images they hope will help catch the thief.
A fire south of Baldwin Junction destroyed a home that was 30 years in the building.
The bitter cold has been difficult for everyone, but in particular the Kansas baseball team, which hopes the warm up will translate into better practices.
After months of talk, city commissioners are looking at what options are available to keep the number of bars in the downtown area under control. 6News reporter Holly Naylor talks with commissioners at today's study session.
The Jayhawks will head to the theaters together to try to glean inspiration from the 1980 U.S. hockey team.
Kansas pulled away from Baylor for a 74-54 victory, ending a two-game skid.
Lynette Woodard is hoping her young team will pick up some lessons -- particularly on defense -- from its opponents.
City Commissioner Sue Hack will lead the new task force appointed by the mayor to check out concerns that Lawrence is not business-friendly.
Free State trailed for the entirety of the game before falling to SM Northwest.
The Jayhawks had their worst basketball week in 20 years with road losses against Oklahoma State and Nebraska.
Both Cardinal teams were attempting to bounce back from losses, but only the girls team came away happy in the matchups with Osawatomie.
Near misses characterized the performance of Lawrence High at the Sunflower League Meet on Saturday; defending champ Free State came away in seventh place.
The Lawrence Education Association is concerned that the school district will respond to the budget crunch by enlarging class sizes. 6News reporter Brooke Wehner talks with concerned teachers and school board members.
The board members are searching for a way to increase staffing by the first of March. The goal is to have 14 to 17 students per class throughout the district. It's unlikely the board will be able to meet that goal this year, but they are willing to try.
Olathe South was 7-1 in Sunflower League play before tonight's game.
The Shannon Lucile Martin English Center opens its doors today in Golfito, Costa Rica.
The museum used to be a cowshed. It preserves the history of towns that vanished when Clinton Lake was built.
KU have had problems lately, but the team believes that their goals for the season are still attainable.
Free State has never won a team state championship in any sport. The swim team hopes to be the first to bring home the championship.
The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority have received a grant that will hopefully provide permanent housing to chronically homeless people.
Although he did not suit up for the debacle in Lincoln, Neb., this weekend, senior Jeff Graves is still a Jayhawk.
Lawrence resident Jason Bolz used the recent snow to construct a major project -- a 7-foot-high igloo.
The loss to Iowa State drops the Jayhawks to 9-14, 2-10 in the conference.
The Lions played hard, but 10-of-16 three-pointers kept the Falcons out of reach.
The Jayhawks have been unable to practice outside for a month. The team spent the day shoveling snow from Hoglund Ballpark so that they can finally get outdoor practices.
Free State and SM Northwest traded the lead during the game, but the Firebirds put together a late surge to win.
The United Way of Douglas County announced Friday that Todd and Caprice Thompson, a long-time Lawrence couple, will be the 2004-2005 co-chairs for the organization's upcoming fund-raising campaign.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of America's armed forces will be the keynote speaker at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting this year, officials announced Friday morning.
The Cardinals and Bulldogs' girls teams were both unbeaten going into Friday's game. In both games, Baldwin came from behind to defeat their opponents.
Kansas State alumnus Marlin Fitzwater is the only press secretary to have served under two presidents.
The Flowerama store has rented a refrigerated truck to hold 12,000 roses in anticipation of Valentine's Day.
Only two movies open in area theaters this weekend, and that's because studios don't want to go up against Adam Sandler's latest flick, "50 First Dates." The comedian stars as a man trying to woo a girl played by Drew Barrymore whose recent head injury affects her short-term memory, thus causing her to forget the events of each new day. While the central romance is genuinely charming, the rest of the film has been incongruously Sandlerized with gross-out humor, uneven sight gags and Rob Schneider.
Since Lynette Woodard took over from Marian Washington, the Jayhawks are 1-3. The team hopes to pull things together to face Oklahoma.
The popular barbecue restaurant's owners are in negotiations for the Paradise Cafe's former location. Vermont Street BBQ does not plan on changing its name with the move. They will have seats for customers but will continue to take delivery orders.
Nick Bahe is looking forward to the game in his home town. The Jayhawks have had trouble in their last few games, but the team's determined to get back on track.
A 20-year-old man was found guilty of vehicular homicide for his role in a 2002 fatal accident on U.S. Highway 40 west of Lawrence.
Coach Rich Price says that this year's Jayhawks are better than last season's team. However, the team hasn't been playing well in cold weather.
Charles Davis was convicted of vehicular homicide for the death of Tisha Downing on Highway 40 in 2002. The family had hoped for a convinction of involuntary manslaughter, which would have a greater penalty.
Since Lynette Woodard took over as interim head coach, the Jayhawks have faced two ranked teams and have a third coming up.
Linas Kleiza, of Lithuania, will be out for the rest of the season to undergo shoulder surgery.
Coach Bill Self believes the team has shown significant improvements in practice. The team has needed the break to focus on weaknesses seen against OSU.
Coach Self believes Wayne Simien, Aaron Miles and Keith Langford need to give the Jayhawks more guidance.
The task force wants to lay out five different options to the city commission. The task force is considering a total ban or several compromise bans. One problem the task force is facing is that there is no clear safe level of secondhand smoke.
Interim head coach Lynette Woodard says that coach Marian Washington is still under evaluation for her undisclosed medical problem. No timetable has been set for Washington to return.
The Lawrence City Commission granted a waiver to the Replay Lounge on Tuesday, allowing it to continue to sell alcohol despite a city ordinance prohibiting alcohol sales within 400 feet of a church or school. The decision was unanimous.
They hit the three but couldn't put it away as Lawrence High fell to SM North 61-59.
Human sexuality professor Dennis Dailey spoke at a university forum sponsored by Ecuminical Christian Ministries. He said attempts by state senator Susan Wagle to allow the legislature to control the curriculum at colleges and universities has had a chilling affect.
In the long history of the Sunflower Showdown, the recent women's basketball developments rank as some of the strangest. Every year, for the past three seasons, Kansas State has packed Allen Fieldhouse with purple and administered one-sided losses on the Jayhawks. It was more of the same tonight, as Lynette Woodard and the 'Hawks try to break a five-game losing streak.
Fourth graders at Schwegler Elementary have been composing letters to send to veterans at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. Teacher Deborah Summers Norwood's class has been sending the notes for the past 14 years.
Seabury girls were at home tonight, taking on Williamsburg. The Panthers led most of the game, finally beating the Seahawks 41-19.
The 'Hawks haven't been able to practice outside for three straight weeks, due to the snow covered field. "The weather conditions are starting to affect our preparation," said Ryan Baty, first baseman.
Both the boys and girls teams came away with wins against Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday night.
The city-run golf course is supposed to be self-sufficient, but officials have revealed that Eagle Bend required $150,000 in city funds to stay open in 2003.
KU professor Dennis Dailey talks to Greg Hurd about his human sexuality class.
What would the world look like while running the 200 meters in roughly 20 seconds? A big blur. At every track meet, KU junior Leo Bookman blurs his way to the finish line.
Junior Nick Leet edged out a victory in Saturday's Sunflower League competition.
Some feel mandatory Salvation Army classes are unfair. The classes are required for those who wish to stay overnight at the Salvation Army. Case-and-point, Roy Mathis, became homeless last year.
The game was over five minutes in at the Jayhawks' game in Stillwater, Okla.
KU professor Dennis Dailey talks to Greg Hurd about his human sexuality class.
Former KU track standout Charlie Gruber ran to victory at the 2004 USA Cross Country Championships in Indianapolis.
Considerations of church and state separation are under way as the Replay Lounge seeks a waiver from codes that generally prohibit alcohol sales near churches. The Salvation Army, located a block away from the downtown bar, is opposed. 6News reporter Holly Naylor talks to people on both sides of the issue.
Former KU student body vice president Kelly Milligan is one of 12 finalists for a new reality show on ESPN. The winner of "Dream Job" gets a one-year contract as an anchor on "SportsCenter."
The venerable home of Kansas basketball will get a renovation thanks to a $12 million gift.
The third meeting of the crosstown rivals held the key for Lawrence High, as their three-point shooting kicked in for a 77-69 win.
Oklahoma State jumped to a quick double-digit lead and never relented in an 80-60 rout of Kansas.
School's out for a snow day. But the Friday night basketball games will go on for Lawrence and Perry-Lecompton boys and girls high school teams. However, high school basketball games planned for Bishop Seabury Academy, Eudora, Baldwin, Tonganoxie and Ottawa have all been postponed.
An elderly woman wanders into Central Park, perches on a bench and imagines everything happening around her is part of an elaborate opera. That's the bittersweet storyline of "Strawberry Fields," half of a KU Opera double bill opening tonight in the Black Box Theatre.
The Jayhawks are prepared to take on Texas Tech Saturday afternoon.
The Lawrence High basketball teams had one victory and one loss Friday night. Both teams played the Shawnee Mission South Raiders.
Students who got a four-day weekend out of this snowstorm celebrated by making snowmen in front yards across town.
An overnight snowfall and the threat of more through the rest of the day have led to many school cancellations in the area, including Lawrence's public schools and Kansas University.
The snowy weather brought at least fifty fender-benders, but no serious accidents and no injuries were reported.
Firebirds standout Dain Dillingham is one of 1,600 nominees. Only 24 are chosen to compete in the game.
NCAA rules keep the pep band from playing the song, but fans can sing it to taunt opposing basketball players who have fouled out of the game.
Health officials warn that the winter activity can lead to injuries. This winter has seen more sledding accidents than many previous years. Proper equipment and a bit of caution might make all the difference when on heading downhill.
When Lawrence High cancelled classes on Thursday, several students decided to build the snowman. The project took them most of the day. The snowman stands about 13 feet tall.
Rick Gamill, director of special operations for Lawrence Public Schools, drives down several dangerous roads while deciding whether to recommend school closings.
Coach Mangino hopes to have several quarterbacks able to play next season.
KU on Wheels stopped service in the afternoon, which stranded many students.
The women's basketball team was beaten badly on the road and one of their star recruits has been playing poorly.
The KU head football coach says that Jason Swanson is smart, able to run, and has a strong throwing arm.
David Padgett was a highly-touted recruit, but has been inconsistent this season. He has had some injuries which have limited his playing and practicing time. But now he's healthy, and he's begun to play more aggressively.
Long-time KU public-address announcer Howard Hill will be retiring following Saturday's game; his replacement will be Lawrence radio personality Hank Booth.
The winter weather has been hard on vehicles in the area, making for good business for tow trucks. 6News reporter Janet Reid talks with area drivers and gets some hints and tips for keeping your car going this winter.
The former KU student charged with robbing three local banks has confessed to two other bank robberies in Ohio.
The bald eagles are back, and those braving the cold can see them once again flying over the Kansas River.
KU hasn't beaten a ranked opponent since downing Michigan State just before Thanksgiving. But they'll have their chance, starting on Saturday. That's when Bobby Knight and 19th ranked Texas Tech comes to town.
Bobby Knight received a reprimand but was not suspended Tuesday after an altercation with the Texas Tech chancellor.
Lynette Woodard's biggest challenge as head coach comes tonight against Texas Tech. Woodard is undefeated as the KU coach. She is a perfect 1-0 after downing Big 12 afterthought Oklahoma State on Saturday.
Free State High's boys basketball team fell 76-56 to the top-ranked 6A Falcons on Tuesday.
Hearts stopped Monday night when Aaron Miles fell during the Missouri game, but the point guard was returned from the locker room after only 3 1/2 minutes.
The KU softball team will be dealing with indoor practices until they get to Tempe, Ariz., for its season opener Friday.
Dain Dillingham, Cole Douglas, and Mark Case will play next year for the Drake Bulldogs. As it turned out, the chance to play together, at Drake, was a chance that they just couldn't pass up.
The focal point of KU's 2004 recruiting class is defense. Relief comes in the form of national signing day where Mangino signed 20 players overall, with half of those on the defensive side of the ball.
County offials are already preparing for the dusty days of summer. Officials are taking applications for this year's Dust Control program.
Defensive tackle Phil Tuihalamaka has withdrawn from classes, according to the Registrar's Office.
The job market seems to be improving. Based on job seekers at today's KU Career Fair, though about 35 fewer companies participated in this event, students attending the fair say companies are looking to add more new employees than last year.
The frigid temperatures Lawrence has been experiencing lately have been no picnic for those with jobs that require them to stay out in the cold.
The Kansas Legislature today will hear a bill that would ban aesthetic considerations from factoring into the location of new cellular phone towers.
Senior Leo Bookman led the way by smoking the competition in the 200-meter dash.
Lynette Woodard's Jayhawks were victorious in their first game following Marian Washington's leave of absence.
KU battled Missouri in the first basketball Border War of the season and ultimately defeated Missouri at Allen Fieldhouse.
Chancellors of both Kansas University and the University of Missouri have commented about toning down the behavior of fans at "Border War" games, but some KU students say the Kansas/Missouri rivalry will go on unchanged. 6News reporter Mike Rigg talks with KU fans at Monday night's game in Allen Fieldhouse
KU soccer standout Caroline Smith was named to the 2003 SoccerBuzz All-America first team on Monday.
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