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A gruesome discovery Sunday for fire crews responding to a vehicle fire on the south side of Clinton Lake. A charred body was found inside a burned four-door vehicle, leading Douglas County sheriff's department officials to launch an investigation that continued into Sunday night.
Congratulations Sunday go out to Lawrence's Brady Tanner. Saturday Tanner took home first place in the Heavyweight division of the metro area Special Olympics power lifting competition.
Former KU football players, Nick Reid, Charles Gordon and Charlton Keith did not end up going in the NFL draft. But unfortunately for the Jayhawk trio, Sunday's selections ended without any of their names being called. But that still won't stop them from getting their shot in the pros.
Early Sunday afternoon in game two of KU's series with number eight Oklahoma, the Jayhawks were completely dominated, 17-2. In any event, KU could still salvage the sweep in game three also Sunday afternoon.
A Kansas icon is set to vanish from the public eye for two years. Not with a click of the heels, but as part of a national museum renovation that might affect your travel plans.
One man is single-handedly breathing new life into a very old store. A historic landmark in its own right, the Globe Store 21 miles South of Lawrence now has a new owner and that owner also has a new lease on life.
A KU Business Professor is retiring, but he isn't about to let his years of ethics education be forgotten. Joe Rights will continue raising money for the International Center for Ethics in Business, which he co-founded fifteen years ago.
Firefighters from all over Kansas were in town this weekend for an annual convention. The meeting focused on seminars ranging from legislative issues to tips on getting along with the fire chief.
Seven people remain homeless Sunday night after an early morning fire destroys their apartment in Old West Lawrence. The fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m., three residents in the house at the time escaped without injury.
Recent weather has hurt regional farmers. April marks the starts of planting season for many Douglas County crop farmers. But there was one problem, no rain.
A fire heavily damaged an apartment house at 838 Louisiana early Sunday morning.
Today's rain totals were too much for Hoglund Ballpark, to the surprise of no one. Tonight's Big 12 showdown between KU and Oklahoma was postponed. Instead, the two teams will play two games tomorrow - at 1 pm and 6 pm. THen wrap up the series on Sunday at 1.
It could be a life changing weekend for former Kansas Football player Chalton Keith. Four months removed from helping the Jayhawks to a win in the Fort Worth Bow, the standout defensive end will spend the next 72 hoiurs waiting to be selected in the NFL draft.
Charles Gordon, Nick Reid and Charlton Keith have been looking forward to this weekend ever since walking off the football field in Fort Worth, Texas. On Saturday, the NFL Draft begins. It concludes on Sunday. All three former Jayhawk standouts are hoping to be selected.
They are sporting symbols, they can pump up any crowd, yet no one will ever know their true identity. KU students were given their chance to cheer on sports teams in a different way this evening as day one of tryouts for future Big Jays and Baby Jays began.
No movie this year has generated more controversy prior to its release than "United 93." Opinions are varied as to whether American audiences are "ready" for this docudrama. But aren't audiences always ready for a great movie?
Some call it a time-saver. Others say it's a dangerous distraction. Either way you look at it, talking on you cell phone while driving could soon cost you in the city of Lawrence. The city's traffic safety commission will consider a proposal Monday to increase the penalties for these multi-taskers.
Local residents and Leavenworth County leaders are relieved today after a ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court that will keep a sex offender out of the area. Today's Supreme Court ruling prevents repeat sex offender Leroy Hendrick from moving into a group home in soutwest Leavenworth County.
A man arrested in connection with a purse-snatching yesterday afternoon may be tied to a series of crimes in Lawrence and Eudora. Officers arrested 33-year-old Vernon Folks Thursday afternoon. He's accused of shoving a woman at Therapy Works and then stealing her purse.a
A Lawrence elementary school teacher who accused school board president Leonard Ortiz of "borderline verbal abuse" meets face to face with him this morning. In a statement released to the meda, Woodlawn Elementary 5th grade teacher Haley Bruns says the issue is now resolved.
The Free State High baseball team made it six-striaght wins with a 3-0 victory over Shawnee Mission South last night. The shutout marks the fifth time in 15 games that Firebird pitchers have held their opponents scoreless.
A group of local high school students is hoping to cook up a victory in one of the largest culinary competitions in the country. They leave tomorro for Charlotte, North Carolina - where they'll compete against the best in the nation.
An alert school crossing guard and her husband lead police to a man suspected of exposing himself to a child near a bus stop earlier this week.
Today, KU golfer Gary Woodland was named to the all Big 12 golf team. The Topeka junior led the 'Hawks with a 73 stroke average.
A massive project to replace a waterline along Massachusetts Street may not have downtown torn up for as long as once thought. City leaders now plan to have crews work on the seven- and eight-hundred block of Massachusetts Street at the same time - rather than a block at a time.
TOPEKA — House Speaker Doug Mays today announced he will appoint a committee to investigate the recent diclosure that a Kansas Supreme Court justice discussed the pending school funding case with two legislators.
The Kansas Supreme Court today ruled in favor of preventing sex predator Leroy Hendricks from living in a home in Leavenworth County In its unanimous decision, the court also said the Legislature must address the issue of where sex predators can live once they have left the state’s civil confinement treatment program.
Get ready for a lot of rain — Douglas County has been placed under a flood watch through 7 a.m. Saturday, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
At LHS the Lions swim team hosted a quad at Knox Natatorium. Firebirds Senior Ashley Robinson took first in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle. Bule Valley North won the meet with Free State finishing second and LHS coming in fourth.
The search is on for alternative fuel sources, especially corn-based ethanol. The issue is rising gas prices and our Nation's dependence on oil; corn may be the solution as engineers are turning the crop into ethanol.
Teams of insurance adjustors are in town surveying the dents on the thousands of cars pelted during the recent hair storm. You may want to think twice before opting to pocket the money instead of having the repair work done.
The final Thursday in April gives us an opportunity to honor one of the smartest and fastest high schoolers in Kansas. Next, month Amy Magnuson will try to add to her state championship collection while at the same time finishing off a perfect academic run at LHS.
For the LHS tennis invite, seven teams came to town. Shawnee Mission East took home the team title with LHS finishing fifth.
Thursday night meant diamond night for the prepsters. So, let's start the area update with pictures from the Hyvee High School game of the week. It was Free State putting its five game winning streak on the line against Shawnee Mission South.
For the second time this week, the KU crew team is the target of theft. Someone stole a four thousand dollar boat motor from a secured storage area at Burcham Park.
More than 30 percent have fallen into disrepair, and now city leaders want to keep good roads from turning bad. As City Commissioners continue budget discussions Thursday, they consider how much they are willing to spend to keep drivable streets in good condition.
A federal grand jury hands down indictments on more than a half dozen people accused of dealing crack near Lawrence elementary schools. Six Lawrence residents are charged with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute crack cocaine within 1000 feet of Schwegler Elementary School.
Controversy continues to tower over the Lawrence School Board's Monday night meeting. First, it was a dispute between board members over whether to include a $37,000 tower in the renovation of Lawrence High School's east gym entrance. Now, its allegations from an elementary school teacher who says she was verbally attacked by school board president Leonard Ortiz because she disagreed with him.
KU law professor Mike Hoeflich discusses Justice Nuss' decision to recuse himself from the school finance case.
TOPEKA — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ re-election campaign today was fined $1,500 for violating the state ethics law.
Three Lawrence residents have been charged with dealing crack cocaine near New York elementary school between 2003 and 2004, U.S. Atty. Eric Melgren’s office announced this morning. Also, in a similar but unrelated case, Melgren announced that a sixth defendant has been charged with dealing crack cocaine out of a home near Schwegler elementary school starting in 2005.
Lawrence was getting off to a cold start, but temperatures will be soaring today into the 70s, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We have a beautiful spring morning in progress," Schack said.
Five games into the season, the Lawrence High ladies were undefeated, but since then LHS has come back to earth losing four of its last five. With regionals fast approaching, Reenie Stogsdill's squad is hoping that a strong defense will get the Lady Lions back to their winning days.
On campus Wednesday, the brother of a woman who's name won't soon be forgotten. Terri Schiavo's brother Bobby Schindler is in Lawrence as part of KU's stand up for life week. He talked about his sister and the case of her court ordered death.
The KU baseball team finished up play in the best of the Midwest challenge Wednesday. Jayhawks faced Creighton at Community America Ballpark.
Set your alarm clocks Saturday morning, that's when the downtown Lawrence Farmer's Market opens in a new and larger location. The parking lot on the east side of the 800 block on New Hampshire will hold more than 100 booths.
The interwoven and often times complicated aspects of domestic violence were highlighted Wednesday night during a panel discussion at KU. For the first time here in Lawrence, prosecutors, support service providers and domestic violence survivors come together to discuss the tough issues that victims face.
It's back to work for Lawmakers. They returned to the Capitol Wednesday after a three-week spring break. The first day of the wrap up session marks the beginning of the end, only two scheduled weeks left in the 2006 session.
More than one and a half million books will have a new home on the west side of town. KU officials dedicated the new library annex Wednesday, which will store books from all the University's library just collecting dust on the shelves.
A new fishing hold opens to the public this weekend. In a growing area of town, developers have set aside 42 acres of land as a nature preserve. Tucked between to neighborhoods in southwest Lawrence, a popular hangout for local wildlife is about to become a hot spot for local fishermen.
TOPEKA — Retired radio announcer Max Falkenstien was honored today by the Legislature and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Grab a coat or a jacket on your way out — temperatures will be cool this morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It's a chilly start with temperatures in the 40s and windchills in the 30s," Schack said.
A Kansas Supreme Court Justice being investigated for possible ethics violations could face impeachment. Officials say Justice Lawton Nuss had improper communications with lawmakers, allegedly about how the Legislature plans to fund public school next year. Conversation happened with Justice Nuss and two senators over lunch two months ago.
Some high praise came the way of Jayhawks pitcher Serena Settlemier. The Kansas senior was named the Co-national collegiate player of the week by USA softball, and the Big 12 player of the week.
Wins over Leavenworth and Shawnee Mission West Monday night, pushed the Free State softball teams win streak to seven games. That's a pretty good start, for a squad that expects to be playing at the state tournament a month from now.
The Kansas baseball team returned to the diamond Tuesday as part of the best of the Midwest challenge at Community America Ballpark. After taking two of three games from Kansas Sate over the weekend, Tuesday afternoon's contest offered a break from Big 12 play for KU as they met Southeast Missouri State.
Police are urging people to keep their belongings locked up, after a rash of garage burglaries over the weekend. Someone broke into at least three garages and the vehicles parked inside near the area of 17th and Mississippi Streets.
Volunteers looking to give back to the community had their chance Tuesday. For the second year, 41 Douglas County agencies met at the Lawrence Public Library to recruit Volunteers. In honor of National Volunteer Week, the agencies set up shop to explain what they do and what kind of volunteers they are looking for.
It's one of the few businesses in Lawrence that can fix the hole in your "sole." We're talking about BKB Leather, a shoe repair business that has survived for 20 years. What has kept them in business in such a throwaway society?
The childcare center at Googols of Fun will now accept up to fifty additional students. The Lawrence City Commission approved the expansion from 55 to 108 children at their weekly meeting Tuesday night. The center Googols of Learning opened nine months ago in the Wakarusa Crossroads Center in northwest Lawrence.
Holocaust survivors share their memories Tuesday night with KU students. The two survivors are telling their tales to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. They were taken into captivity by German Nazis when they were 15 years old.
Cold air seeped into Lawrence today, forcing temperatures down into the 40s by late this afternoon — and temperatures will continue to fall tonight into the 30s by early Wednesday morning, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Sunday at home the KU softball team upset number two Texas, 1-0. The win was the Jayhawks sixth out of their last seven. It also might be the turning point of the 0-6 season.
The Tigers of Blue Valley were in town Monday to face the Lady Lions, and weather would play a factor in this match-up.
The strong storms Monday evening apparently had something against soccer, but on the softball diamond it was a different story. The Lions and Firebirds avoided rainouts today, each hosting double-headers at Holcom Park. Game two of Lawrence high's double-header at Holcum, pitted the Lions against Shawnee Mission West.
Lawrence Police are still trying to get to the bottom of what caused a massive brawl to break out at a downtown Lawrence nightclub. Officers from several different agencies were called to Abe & Jake's early Sunday morning when several fights broke out both inside and outside the bar.
The World Company, which owns and operates 6News, has started printing the Lawrence Journal-World with renewable energy. They're the largest of more than a dozen local business and homeowners interested in supporting clean power, that may rejuvenate one long-time Lawrence power producer.
Building a new entrance for a local high school becomes a point of contention for Lawrence School Board members. Heated discussion dominated Monday night's School Board meeting as members considered whether to make a $37,000 tower, part of anew entrance to Lawrence High School's east gym.
A settlement agreement between the city of Lawrence and Wal-Mart gets approval in court Monday. Judge Michael Malone signed the agreement Monday morning in District Court. Announced Friday, the settlement gives the city six months to approve a $100,000 square foot Wal-Mart store at the corner of Sixth and Wakarusa.
Attorney's for the man accused of setting the deadly fire at the Boardwalk Apartments are seeking to have the case dismissed, calling the charges against their client unconstitutional. Jason Rose was back in a Douglas County courtroom Monday morning.
The strong storms Monday evening apparently had something against soccer, but on the softball diamond it was a different story. The Lions and Firebirds avoided rainouts today, each hosting double-headers at Holcom Park. The Lady Firebirds took on Leavenworth in their second game of the afternoon.
Clean up begins Monday after last night's damaging hailstorm. A thunderstorm rolled in Lawrence late Sunday, leaving its mark on the city. Insurance companies across town say the phone was ringing off the hook from customers looking to file claims for damaged vehicles.
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TOPEKA — Kansas Supreme Court Justice Kay McFarland today called for an investigation into what Justice Lawton Nuss said to two legislators about the school finance lawsuit.
This afternoon's ninth-grade junior high track meet at West Junior High has been canceled because of the weather, a school official announced today.
Lawrence could get another round of severe weather this afternoon, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It looks like a quiet morning, but there's still a chance of thunderstorms refiring this afternoon," Schack said.
Under a thunderstorm warning, Lawrence receive two inch size hail, ran and lightening.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital's Emergency department is small, cramped and getting more patients every year. Thirty-thousand people received care from the LMH emergency room last year. But the small and cramped department is in need of more space especially for new technology.
Saturday a crowd of over 26,000 packed into Memorial Stadium to watch the final day of the Kansas Relays. The second largest crowd in meet history watched as Olympic champions Justin Gatlin and Kansas City native Maurice Green completed in the 4x100 relay Goldzone II main event.
On the KU campus Sunday afternoon, the Jayhawks softball team took on number two Texas.
Last Friday night in Lawrence, the KU baseball team got some clutch hits last to beat K-State, 8-5. Saturday in Manhattan the Jayhawks spoiled the Wildcats' biggest crowd in school history with a 5-2 win. Sunday, KU tried to sweep the Sunflower Showdown.
Lawrence marked it sixth annual Earth Day parade and fair this weekend. About 150 people marched through downtown Lawrence on Saturday morning to celebrate Earth Day. The parade has grown in size each year, with crowd favorite entries such as Habitat for Humanity's Eco-Toilet March and Drill Brigade.
Local children became official world heroes Sunday afternoon after receiving their passports to a day of fun and games. KU's group was at South Park Sunday afternoon to spread the word about the organization that works to improve the lives of children around the world.
Sweeping changes to the school day could be in the works for Lawrence Public School students. School Board members will likely adopt a new wellness policy at an upcoming meeting.
An early morning brawl inside a downtown Lawrence nightclub sends at least four people to the hospital and at least three other to jail. Law enforcement officials from at least four different local agencies jammed the 600 block of New Hampshire Street around 1 a.m. Sunday in response to the incident at Abe and Jake's Landing.
An armed man attempted to steal a woman's purse at gunpoint this morning in the parking lot of Dillon's grocery store, 1015 W. 23rd St., police dispatchers said.
The city of Lawrence and Wal-mart will not meet in court next Monday. Instead, city commissioners have voted to give Wal-mart a green light to begin construction on a controversial 100-thousand square foot super-center within a year.
On Friday, Kansas baseball hosted game one of the Sunflower Showdown series. With a big crowd, the Jayhawks defeated their in state rival, the Kansas Wildcats, 8-5.
Friday at the Kansas Relays, the main attraction made his first appearance at Memorial Stadium. Friday afternoon, 2004 100-meter Olympic champion, Justin Gatlin, met with the media at the Kansas Relays.
When Kansas Relays Meet Director Tim Weaver saw the clear weather forecast for the Goldzone II competition on Saturday, he commented that perhaps with his luck he should buy a lottery ticket. Turns out Weaver spoke too soon. Although the forecast is clear, talk of additional NCAA rule violations on the hill created a storm that blew the Relays right out of the headlines.
The Seem-To-Be Players wrap up the Lawrence Arts Center's Family Theatre Series with performances of two classic fairy tales: "Hansel and Gretel," which tells the frightening story of two children who outsmart an evil witch, and the comedic "Hans in Luck."
Van Go Mobile Arts celebrates its latest piece of art. With a backdrop of live music, laughter and food, the Jams mural pieces were revealed, each with a garden theme.
Some messy moments Friday morning in East Lawrence. A truck carrying a by-product from the city's sewage treatment plant made quite a mess around 8:30 a.m. near 13th and Haskell.
It was "ready, set, go" Friday morning for local children and volunteers at the second annual Kansas Relays for Kids event. Anschutz Pavilion filled with children and cheers this morning as over 600 fourth graders took part in their own form of Kansas Relays.
It was a picture perfect day in Lawrence, but don't tell that to local school children. They were supposed to have the day off, but instead were stuck in class making up for a snow day.
Free State High's Alysha Valencia won the girl’s 3200-meter run. The Firebird senior took the morning event by just over 14 ticks with a time of 10 minutes, 49 seconds. Tonganoxie's Roxi Grizzle won the girls Javelin, while fellow Chieftain Ali Pistora took third.
After years of litigation, City Hall and Wal-Mart today announced a settlement that will allow the giant retailer to build a store on the northwest corner of Sixth and Wakarusa streets.
Clean-up took several hours this morning on a foul-smelling spill of “biosolids,” or treated sewage, that blocked off traffic on an eastern Lawrence street.
City commissioners will hold another special closed-door meeting at 9:30 a.m. this morning, presumably to discuss matters related to an upcoming trial with Wal-Mart.
If you're heading out to watch the Kansas Relays at Kansas University today, pull out the sunglasses. "We'll see plenty of sun lasting through the afternoon," said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "It looks like a fabulous Friday."
It may not seem like much to most of us, but a small wooden ramp could make a huge difference in the life of a Lawrence girl.
City commissioners met behind closed doors two separate times Thursday, but did not emerge with a settlement to avoid an upcoming trial with Wal-Mart.
Lawrence High senior Scott Penny competed in the event named for his father and bettered his own school record with a throw that earned him 13th place.
The Kansas Relays officially got underway this morning with the hammer throw.
Olympic medalist and three-time 100-meter world champion Maurice Greene will square off against rival and current Olympic 100-meter champ Justin Gatlin at the Kansas Relays on Saturday.
The Lions had Olathe East in town, and came away from Ice Field with a runaway victory.
A doubleheader against Creighton didn't prove to be much of a challenge for the high-flying KU softball squad.
Right now, there are certain areas on the Lawrence Memorial Hospital campus in which people may smoke — but those areas will soon be a thing of the past.
Bonnie Bernstein discussed about her career and the changes she's made during a talk delivered to a KU media class.
A house designed by KU students was moved in six pieces to Kansas City today.
Commissioner Highberger responds to questions about the 6Wak case, the South Lawrence Trafficway, and recent personnel changes in the city administration.
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss today stepped down from further proceedings in the school finance case after it was revealed that he spoke with two lawmakers about the pending litigation.
With the help of a crane, 20 Kansas University architecture and design students were this morning moving their latest creation — a unique modular home — from an east Lawrence warehouse to a Kansas City, Kan., neighborhood.
The Earth Day Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held tonight at Liberty Hall, 644 Mass.
Lawrence city commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for 11 a.m. today to go into executive session.
A star 800 meter athlete from the Caribbean made a special stop before competing at the Kansas Relays — Jamaal James visited with fourth graders at Lawrence's Broken Arrow Elementary.
Leavenworth County is being touted as a potential site for a National Bio-Defense Facility.
Another sunny, spring day is in store for Lawrence, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
High school students got a wake-up call from prison inmates Wednesday as two inmates from Lansing Correctional Facility visited Eudora High School to talk about the mistakes they've made that led them to prison.
City commissioners may soon look to local builders and consumers to help balance the costs of growth as a new report shows that not all new development in Lawrence pays for itself.
Kansas officials waited four years to take action against Mike Graham & Associates, which is accused of "looting" Memorial Park Cemetery.
The smoky smell creeping through Lawrence this evening originated at a planned grass and brush fire just west of Clinton Lake, emergency dispatchers said.
Starting this month, the Lawrence Journal-World will offset the electricity used to print the newspaper with clean, renewable energy.
Democrat Nancy Boyda kicked off her campaign Wednesday for what she and fellow Democrats expect to be a rematch against Rep. Jim Ryun for the state's Second District Congressional seat.
High school students who have their hearts set on movie making have a chance to showcase their work. Lawrence High School's Focus Film Festival will be held this weekend.
Shawn Crawford is nearly back to 100 percent following some foot ailments in 2005 and is excited about getting back to form in front of a huge crowd at Memorial Stadium.
The home-field advantage paid off for Serena Settlemier, who hit the Tigers with a grand-slam to help take home a 5-1 Border Showdown victory.
The offensive momentum from KU's victory over Missouri State spilled into its game with Tabor, resulting in a 14-4 victory.
Michael Sickinger and Daren Parker will be donning uniforms for Emporia State University next year after signing letters of intent Wednesday.
Democrat Nancy Boyda today formally announced her candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District, which includes west Lawrence and is represented by U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, a Republican.
Wal-Mart today announced the grand opening of its new and improved Community Recycling Center at its south Lawrence store.
Say goodbye to the hot weather for a while — a cold front blustered in overnight, bringing cooler, more normal April weather back to Lawrence.
Despite protests from students, Lawrence city commissioners turned down changes to the city's noise ordinance.
Handguns, batons and now Tasers — Douglas County Sherrif's deputies have a new weapon of defense at their disposal. Starting Thursday, Tasers will be handed out to trained deputies.
Poor maintenance at the Memorial Park Cemetery was a result of fraud, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.
Audio-Reader has been servicing parts of Kansas and Missouri for a quarter of a century, offering broadcasts of newspapers, magazines and books for the visually impared. This year its annual fundraiser For Your Ears Only could be in danger due to a lack of storage space.
A day after fire engulfed Mark McAfee's van in a downtown Lawrence parking lot, a local church comes to the rescue with a new set of wheels.
The earlier closing hours at the Lawrence Post Office on tax night led to some late-night confusion.
Berry Plastics Corp., owner of Packerware Corp. in Lawrence, says it is “exploring strategic alternatives” that could include selling the company or taking it public, all with the intent of maximizing shareholder value for its owners.
Spring drills are halfway over at Haskell, and after a 4-7 season in 2005, the Fightin' Indians are moving in a new direction at quarterback.
Shawn Crawford will be taking on the standard competition at this year's Kansas Relay, but track fans might recognize him from racing both a giraffe and zebra as part of Fox’s “Man Vs. Beast” TV competition in January 2003.
Elite athletes are arriving in town for this weekend's Kansas Relays, and Tuesday afternoon 200-meter Olympic gold medalist Shawn Crawford worked out at Memorial Stadium.
The heavy Kansas winds transformed the KU/Missouri State matchup Tuesday into an offensive showcase for the Jayhawk baseball team.
As KU seniors speed toward graduation, mechanical engineering students are building a racecar to compete in a national competition.
A federal judge ruled today that doctors, teachers and others are not required to always report underage sex between consenting youths as possible abuse.
A man who was injured in a fall this morning from the roof of a house just south of Kansas University's campus was being treated this morning at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
Lawrence has the chance for some severe weather this afternoon — but most of the activity will be to the east, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Justin Gatlin, Allyson Felix and Maurice Greene will all be at Memorial Stadium on Saturday for the Goldzone II. But they won't be the only reasons to head to the hill this weekend. The University of Kansas wants to make it more than just a track and field meet, and that's just what the committee did by adding two pre-zone activities.
Debate over how to punish problem party houses will head to Lawrence City Hall Tuesday night. Last year, Lawrence police wrote more than 300 noise violations and now a group of KU students wants to make sure they're issued fairly.
The softball ladies took center stage on the game of the week for the first time this spring. In a contest that featured two viewing area teams, the Tonganoxie Chieftains and the Piper Pirates.
One of Free State High's top runners of all time will call Michigan home for the next four years. Monday afternoon, senior Alysha Valencia signed with the Wolverines. Valencia becomes the ninth Firebird in the last seven years to run for a division one school.
In last Friday's scrimmage, Kerry Meier answered all questions as to who will be KU's starting quarterback in 2006. The focus now shifts to the defensive side of the ball.
A white collar crime expert who helped crack the case of a Kansas City pharmacist that diluted cancer drugs speaks Monday night at KU. Robert Herndon helped the Kansas City branch of the FBI track down Robert Courtney in 1998 after learning he diluted cancer drugs, affecting 4,200 patients.
Next month is the end of college for many KU students. With graduation approaching and a new life chapter beginning how are students coping with the change? For one student, he leaves behind a radio show that's been part of his life for the past three years.
Promoting downtown Lawrence and guiding its long-term future is now is a full time job. Rick Marquez starts May 1, as administrator for Downtown Lawrence, Inc. Unlike past administrators, the New Mexico native will be working full-time.
With Monday's tax filing deadline comes the end of a longtime Lawrence tradition. Normally at this time the post office at 7th and Vermont in downtown Lawrence would be packed with people, loud music and last minute tax filers, but Monday everyone who sent mail to the IRS did it in the day light.
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Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh today announced he will seek re-election to a fourth four-year term in office.
Lawrence firefighters hosed down a van that was consumed by fire this morning in a church parking lot near the city's downtown. No one was injured in the blaze.
Lawrence was a little foggy and cloudy this morning, but some sunshine is on the way, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We'll have some morning clouds and they'll start to break up this afternoon," Schack said.
A KU graduate student is using his athletic ability to help a local charity in need. Right now KU graduate student Rickie Friesner is on the East Coast preparing for the Boston Marathon Monday. But next month this marathon runner will be lacing up for a different kind of race here in Lawrence.
Saturday, KU softball pitcher Kassie Humphreys threw a complete game shutout as the Jayhawks beat Texas Tech, 1-0. Just before the start of Sunday's game, she found out that she would head to the hill again to try and do the same thing.
Last Friday's spring game, all eyes were on number one quarterback Kerry Meier. The season opener is not until September 2, but if Meier looks anything like he did in the blue vs. white scrimmage, Jayhawk fans have a lot to look forward to.
Congress isn't in session now, but that doesn't mean Kansans aren't working hard in Washington. One Prairie Village resident and KU student has taken her passion for politics straight to the top, landing an internship on Capitol Hill.
The number of state employees earning more than $100 thousand a year has skyrocketed in recent years, according to the state records obtained by 6News and the Lawrence Journal-World. The number of top earners went from 740 in 2002 to nearly 1,200 last year.
Strong storms moved through northeast Kansas this evening, prompting several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings in the Lawrence area.
Take a tour of the new fire station.
After nearly 50 years of summer fun, one east Lawrence neighborhood pool is struggling to stay afloat. The county fair pool has been a summertime haven for countless children over the years. But these says its future is resting on shaky ground, literally.
State officials are set to close down a Lawrence nursing home. The state announced Friday it will revoke the "Provider Agreement" for Lake View Manor next month. Without that agreement, Lake View will not be eligible for Medicaid payments, effectively forcing it out of business.
Station The Lawrence fire department unveils its newest station, a $5 million facility, at 19th street and Stewart Avenue. This is the largest expansion in two decades for the local fire and medical teams.
A valuable teaching tool is missing from a Southwest Junior High science classroom, it's a slithering three-foot long reptile. Science teacher James Frink noticed one of the many snakes housed in his classroom was missing last Friday.
A 51-year-old man is killed in a road accident south of Clinton Lake Friday night. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash on County Road 458 and East 700 Road, just after 4 p.m. The accident involved a motorized bike and a mini-van. The bike driver apparently made a U-turn without seeing the van behind him.
Play continued in the River City baseball festival Friday, Free State took advantage of the Jayhawks road trip, playing their games at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Grandview Missouri Bulldogs, 13-1.
The spring practice season concluded for the Kansas football team under the lights of Memorial Stadium Friday. It was the first chance for the rock chalk nation to get a glimpse of the 2006 team as the Jayhawks suited up for the intra-squad scrimmage.
He's described as a mass murderer, bloodsucker, pimp, profiteer and a yuppie Mephistopheles. But he's actually a lobbyist for big tobacco.
A Lawrence towing company in trouble with the state asks a Douglas County Judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the Attorney General. Lawyers representing Transmasters Towing said federal law prevents states from regulating towing prices, and that the state does not define a specific amount as gouging.
A collection of neighborhood artists and musicians are getting together to showcase their talent. "Art from the east side" is a show featuring art, music and poetry in three locations, Kansas key press, a studio owned by Dave Loewenstein, and the Solidarity Library.
The Lions met Blue Valley Northwest at Hoglund early Friday. The Lions defeated the Huskers 9-3, leaving their record 2-0 in the River City Festival.
For KU track and field coach Stanley Redwine, the Kansas Relays propose a bit of a dilemma. On the one hand, Redwine’s job is to coach the Jayhawks and that’s what he’ll do next Saturday at Memorial Stadium. On the other, he’s a huge fan of the track and would love to just sit back and relax and watch the Pro’s.
A motorcycle driver was killed late this afternoon in a collision with a car on a county road just south of Clinton Lake, Douglas County Sheriff’s officers said.
State officials have decided to pull the plug on a Lawrence nursing home.
A Linwood man was killed this morning on Kansas Highway 10 in Lenexa when a semi tractor-trailer truck crossed the median and struck his car.
Texas bird hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney has its risks. But when Kansas politicos go hunting apparently it is still safe for all but the prey.
Get ready for what might be another record hot day — temperatures will sizzle up to nearly 90 degrees, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Next week at the Kansas Relays be sure to keep an eye on more than just the headliners. Be on the lookout for some of KU's top athletes as well.
Friday's spring scrimmage for the Kansas football team will likely feature freshman Kerry Meier at the number one quarterback, a move that signal's he's the top arm come fall.
A plan to revitalize a historic piece of east Lawrence property needs help from neighbors if it will have a future. A local developer has big plans for an area near 8th and Pennsylvania streets, but it's the question of how big, that is raising some concerns with east Lawrence neighbors.
More than 20 high schools are overtaking the baseball diamonds around Lawrence for the 2006 River City Baseball Festival.
Brad Stoll's Lawrence Lions hook up with KC Rockhurst at Ice Field where the Lions were trying to end a three game losing streak.
Mike Hill's Free State Firebirds took on Shawnee Mission North at KU's Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds ranked fourth in this week's Kansas coach’s poll.
The Lawrence School District is looking to expand its kindergarten program to full day and they want to know if parents will help pick up the tab. Survey's are being handed out to parents of soon to be kindergartners, to find how many want a full day program and how much they're willing to pay for it.
A record setting day as far as temperatures go. We topped out 93 degrees that topped the previous record high in 1936, at 90 degrees.
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church has faced many problems recently including a bad roof and the loss of a pastor. Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church has been standing in north Lawrence for 140 years and its members are not about to lose their home.
Atrocities in Africa are seldom front-page news in Lawrence. Some KU activists took a dramatic stance Thursday to bring attention to genocide and war in Sudan, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Deputy Superintendent Bruce Passman, stopped by the Newscenter Thursday afternoon. During an online chat, Passman fielded questions from the public about the district's recent efforts to crack down on junk food in schools and sedentary lifestyles.
A popular 16-year-old girl’s harrowing tale of being abducted at gunpoint from her family’s driveway was a lie, authorities said today, declining to say why the girl perpetrated the hoax.
A group of Kansas University students lay on the ground before Strong Hall on Thursday in a demonstration to call attention to global humanitarian conflicts.
Deputy Superintendent Bruce Passman talks about improving nutrition in schools.
A 23-year-old Emporia man was killed early this morning when he was struck by a train in Edgerton, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s office.
Pull out your tank tops, shorts and flip-flops again — Lawrence's temperature will reach nearly 90 degrees today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
One's a Lawrence crop artist who creates masterpieces using the Earth as his palette, the other a former ruler of Dubai and past prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. However, the two have more in common than you might think.
It's smooth sailing for the first time in at least 13 years at a notorious North Lawrence intersection. If you've ever gotten air driving over the bump in North Lawrence, you'll be happy to hear the dip has been leveled.
Living like Lawrence's most famous Beat writer is now a possibility. William S. Burrough's cabin on Lone Star Lake can be yours on eBay for $159,000.
This year, Earth Day falls on April 22, but one local environment-friendly group wants every day to be Earth Day. Cans for the Community is challenging every resident in Lawrence to get involved.
Thirty Jewish students attended the traditional readings and meal tonight at the Passover seder hosted by Hillel at the Burge Union.
Erik Morrison recorded his ninth home run of the year in tonight's game against North Dakota State, a solo shot that helped KU to an 8-5 victory.
Five-time all-American Sheldon Battle, a senior hammer and discus champion for the KU track team, will be taking the field next weekend for the Jayhawks.
Tuesday was a special day for the entire Lawrence baseball community, as the scoreboard at Ice Field was dedicated in a 20-minute ceremony to longtime baseball supporter Gale Armbrister, who died in August from a rare brain disorder.
To submit comments about the South Lawrence Trafficway supplemental environmental impact statement to the Federal Highway Administration, individuals can write to: Wendall Meyer, Assistant Division Administrator, FHWA Kansas Division Office, 6111 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66614.
A Lawrence daycare center has been suspended by the state, accused of “frightening and physically harmful” punishment of a child in its care.
Transcript of the 911 call Tuesday morning to the police here from Kelsey Stelting, a 16-year-old who was missing for more than 15 hours.
Puzzling questions remained today about the reported kidnapping of a popular high school student in front of her own home after she went missing for more than 15 hours but turned up apparently unharmed less than a mile away.
Two infected airline passengers may have helped spread Iowa’s mumps epidemic to six other Midwestern states, health officials said today, the latest example of how quickly disease can spread through air travel.
You might want to get your beach wear ready to go — summer-like weather has moved into Lawrence, said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
From fun-loving kindergartner to local celebrity, Josh Evans is soaking up the spotlight. Josh has been selected as the poster child of Kansas City's Dream Factory, and with that honor comes billboards, a spot on national television and the adoration of fellow classmates.
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously tonight approved six separate projects to maximize sewer capacity in the area north of Sixth Street.
Students on KU's campus are dealing with a barrage of campaigning leading up to the Student Senate elections.
The annual Tax Day party at the Lawrence Post Office is Saturday, but the party will go on after-hours.
Two men accused of running an elaborate pot-growing operation out of a vacant West Lawrence home had their trial dates set today in district court.
A two-alarm fire Monday night caused $80,000 in damage to a home near KU's campus.
The Bison entered the action at Hoglund Ballpark against KU with only a 2-24 record on the season, but they gave the Jayhawks all they could handle this evening.
Lawrence High played host to Free State High this afternoon in a city baseball standoff that featured the dedication of a new scoreboard at Ice Field named in honor of the late Gale Armbrister.
Police arrested a man accused of frightening people with a meat cleaver Monday night at Watson Park, Seventh and Kentucky streets.
Kansas and Oklahoma authorities issued an Amber Alert this morning for a 16-year-old girl who reportedly was abducted from her home in Independence.
Get ready for a somewhat cloudy, but summer-like day, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "We'll have some dimmed or filtered sunshine throughout the day," Schack said. And temperatures will soar up to 80 by late this afternoon, she said.
Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in downtown Lawrence demanding fair treatment for immigrants. The Lawrence rally and candlelight vigil was just one of a number of events taking place across the country, on this national day of action for immigration reform.
The school year maybe winding down, but there are still plenty of city showdowns to take place. Monday afternoon LHS took the quick trip over to Free State to face the Firebirds on the tennis court.
Just next door, the cardinal softball team also took on Louisburg. Staying on top, the Cardinals defeated the Lady Wildcats, 5-2, with Brynn Hamilton as the winning pitcher.
In Eudora, Coach Dirk Kinney's Cardinals sat at 6-0. But Monday afternoon, the Louisburg Wildcats paid the Eudora Cardinals a visit hoping to deny them of win number seven.
The last time KU baseball team made the NCAA tournament the number one song on the charts was "I Swear" by All-4-One. The year, of course, was 1994. Fast forward to this years Jayhawk squad and talk of post-season play is once again hovering around Hoglund Ballpark.
A medical report leads to a drug bust at a northern Lawrence apartment. According to police, emergency workers were called to an apartment in the 400 block of Wisconsin on Thursday to respond to a 22-year-old woman possibly having a seizure.
City crews begin temporary repairs at Second and Locust in north Lawrence. The long-standing bump at the intersection has been in the news quite a bit this past week, after a 15-year-old was seriously injured April 1.
City leaders think they may have the right plan to ease growing pains in northwest Lawrence. These improvements could clear the way for new development in the area north of Sixth Street.
East Lawrence residents and Salvation Army leaders worked towards a compromise Monday night that would allow a new homeless shelter to be built near 19th and Haskell Avenue.
Former Senator Tom Daschle spoke in front of a packed house this evening. We sat down with the Former Senator from South Dakota early Monday and talked about everything from immigration to the current state of the White House.
Lawrence School Board members consider sweeping changes concerning what students can and cannot eat during the school day. At Monday night's school board meeting, members discussed a new wellness policy that the district will adopt soon.
6News reporter Laura Berger discusses current events with former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.
Break out the sunglasses — sunny skies and warm temperatures are in Lawrence's forecast today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. "Hold on to your hat. The winds will pick up for the afternoon," Schack said.
Four local food pantries are working together and partnering with a national foundation to get meals to hungry Lawrence residents. "Just food" consists of Eckan, the Salvation Army, the Pelathe Center and Trinity Interfaith Food Pantries.
Finding parking on the KU campus is about to get a little easier. Starting this fall, guaranteed parking and free public express bus service are being offered to students and staff. The 1,500 stall park-and-ride lot is now under construction on West Campus.
Colton Lovelace gives the record highs and lows.
After a series loss at Nebraska, KU baseball coach Ritch Price called the next two conference series 'must win.' Last weekend the Jayhawks beat rival Missouri. Sunday, they could earn a series victory over 26th-ranked Texas Tech.
Last spring, the Kansas State rowing team rolled into Lawrence and beat KU to win the Kansas cup for the first time in six years. Sunday, the Jayhawks has the chance to take it back, but unfortunately the trophy once again returned to Manhattan. The Wildcats edged the Jayhawks, 13-8.
A big showing in Lawrence Sunday morning at the annual Raintree Run. The one-mile, 5K and half-marathon races began as fundraisers for Lawrence's Raintree Montessori School. Now, in its 10th year, the run is also one of the region’s premier racing events, affiliated with the Mid-America Running Association Grand Prix.
Several Lawrence kids spent Saturday morning at Crown Toyota. No, they weren't test-driving cars. They were playing at kid's safety day hosted by Douglas County Safe Kid Collation. Children played games and made crafts.
You might think opening a cigar shop in a town with a smoking ban is a touch odd, but two brothers are making a go of it in west Lawrence. Centro Cigars is a place where lighting up is more than encouraged.
It is a Sunday tradition when you hear the bells from the Campanile, it's usually carillonneur Elizabeth Berghout, whose music leaves everyone's ears ringing.
Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.
Repairs to "the bump" are now on the fast track. State officials said Thursday, they hope to begin upgrades to the notorious intersection of Second and Locust this year, instead of 18 months from now.
The man accused of a deadly shooting at a Baldwin birthday party made a brief court appearance Thursday. Twenty-five-year-old Hinndley Espinales of Gardner appeared before a district court judge, who set his next hearing for June 27.
Whether it's at the pro, college, or prep level good pitching usually leads to a successful baseball season. But when a team enters the spring with two of its top three arms sidelined with injuries, the worries start to mount for the head coach. That's exactly this situation, Skipper Dave Svoboda is facing at Basehor-Linwood.
History was on the line twice Thursday for one member of the Kansas baseball team. With his Jayhawks facing Texas Tech, senior closer Don Czyz was one appearance away from tying the KU single season mark at 11. Of course, for Czyz to reach either of those numbers the Hawks would need to have the lead late.
Lawrence has a long history with fire, but now city leaders want to keep further destruction out of the city's future. That's why they will consider a plan to give downtown business owners an incentive to install sprinklers in their historic buildings.
Students at one local elementary school shift their focus from classroom to the bedroom. Sixth graders at Pinckney Elementary are taking part in a sleep study and learning why it is so important for all of us to catch our z's.
A new case of the mumps confirmed Thursday brings the Douglas County total to 22. Eighteen of those are KU students and now campus officials are taking extra steps to prevent an even larger spread.
A nursing home caregiver accused of stealing morphine from two patients pleaded guilty this morning in Douglas County District Court.
The Lawrence area escaped the severe weather that brought tornadoes to parts of Kansas Thursday. However, another round of storms is possible again today, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Lawrence dodged another bullet today as Mother Nature took aim at northeast Kansas, and while most people were warily watching the severe weather approach, storm spotters were heading out into the thick of things.
It's April, and in Lawrence, that means city leaders are beginning a month-long process to decide which projects deserve city funding and how much.
Going to the dentist isn't fun for many, but imagine your dentist had no Novacaine and was drilling your teeth with a bow. KU anthropology professor David Frayer co-authored an article that says teeth drilling dates back at least 9,000 years.
Good news today for three local not-for-profits as the St. Patrick's Day Parade committee hands out the $45,000 it raised for three children's organizations.
Health officials confirm 10 more cases of mumps have been diagnosed in Douglas County, bringing the total to 21 in recent weeks.
The linebacking trio of Nick Reid, Banks Floodman and Kevin Kane is gone, and now the Jayhawk defense is looking to find some new stars to replace them.
Some big names will be competing at the Kansas Relays, but the event is also one of the premier events for high school athletes in the Midwest.
The close games have been killers for the Kansas softball team, which despite having three of the most prolific home-run hitters in KU softball history on the roster is having trouble scoring runs.
Tonganoxie was looking to come away with a victory on the field Thursday in the Game of the Week, but Basehor-Linwood had other ideas.
The Lawrence High baseball team lost a close one to Shawnee Mission West, but the softball team had better luck in a doubleheader against Olathe Northwest.
The Free State baseball team was looking to stay perfect on the year with Shawnee Mission Northwest in town, but it was not to be.
Ten more cases of mumps have been diagnosed in Douglas County, authorities said this afternoon, bringing the total to 21 since last week.
The National Weather Service has placed Douglas County under a tornado watch through 9 tonight.
City leaders are taking steps to provide more affordable housing here in Lawrence. For the first time this afternoon, Lawrence's Housing Needs Task Force met at city hall to examine the issue.
The grandfather of a Lawrence teenager who was seriously injured in an accident over the weekend is blaming the bump at the intersection of Locust and North Second streets in North Lawrence for the accident that happened Saturday afternoon.
Some in the Kansas Legislature hope that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will sign a tuition interest bill that the Senate signed last week. The bill will give universities the ability to keep the interest earned on tuiton and possibly use that toward deferred maintenance costs.
Immigration reform is an age-old issue, with thousands of people crossing the nation's borders every day. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., says the time is ripe for a new immigration law.
Surprise ceremonies were held at three teachers' schools today as the Mayor's Excellence in Education award was given out.
A driver killed in a head-on wreck in December in downtown Lawrence had methamphetamine and traces of cocaine in his system, according to a recently finished autopsy report.
Runners from at least 20 states will take their marks this weekend at the annual Raintree Run.
The formidible Kansas defense that ranked 11th in the nation in 2005 has lost eight of 11 starters, and now it's up to James McClinton, Aqib Talib and Jerome Kemp to mentor the next group of Jayhawk defenders.
Several Free State High athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday.
You can probably leave your coat at home today — temperatures are headed up into the 70s. And you might not need that umbrella, either.
Just days after a local junior high student was seriously injured in an accident, his school community is banding together to help. On Saturday, 15-year-old Billy Baker was seriously injured when a trailer jumped the curb near Locust and North Second streets in North Lawrence.