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After months of blowing smoke, things heat up today between the two sides involved in a power struggle at the Statehouse. 6News reporter Ben Bauman has more.
KU students were given a rare opportunity to hear a U.S. Supreme Court justice speak.
A Lawrence junior high school principal is slated to move to district headquarters next year.
KU architecture students build more than just construction models. They're rebuilding Greensburg to be a model community.
Earthquakes in America aren't restricted to the coast. As we felt a few weeks ago, they also have the potential to hit the Midwest. 6News reporter Christine Metz tells us about one of the most expensive and unusual earthquake mitigation projects in the country.
Students at Hillcrest Elementary are bringing a taste of Italy to their school for a day, and making the pasta themselves. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
There's no better time than the present to make a run. That's just what head coach Rich Price hopes his team began last night by knocking off the #14 team in the land.
Tonight Mike Hill's Free State Firebirds were back home, this time welcoming the Falcons of Olathe South to Free State's field.
Nothing turns a season around faster than knocking off your biggest rival twice in one day.
Senate overrides governor's rejection of coal-plant project, but House will wait.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas House leaders consider an override to Gov. Sebelius' veto of the coal-burning energy plant bill.
Superintendent Randy Weseman announced this afternoon that Central Junior High School Principal Frank Harwood would make the move to district headquarters next school year.
The Kansas Senate overrides Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of bill authorizing two coal-fired power plants. The action now turns to the House.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius rejects a proposal for two coal-fired plants in southwest Kansas, which could trigger a veto override vote in the Legislature.
Legislative leaders today said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has rejected a proposal to build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Nervous neighbors tell city leaders they don't want a homeless shelter anywhere near their homes. And the got their way - at least for now.
Charles Branson announced his re-election bid this afternoon on the steps of the Law Enforcement Center.
The trial is underway for one of three people accused of killing the night manager of a Dollar General store in Bonner Springs.
30 years ago 'The Longest Walk' brought American Indian issues to the steps of Capital Hill. today - members retracing their path were in Lawrence.
As part of a district-wide wellness event, students at Quail Run Elementary take a new and calming approach to the traditional recess.
Earlier this evening, Lawrence resident and former Governor Mike Hayden became the latest recipient of the Bert Nash Pioneer Award.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is honored today for its exemplary performance in living up to the responsibilities as a community hospital.
Xander Casad, this month's ArtStar hasn't always wanted to be an orchestra director...
This evening, the Kansas baseball team was awarded Major League treatment. Tonight at Kauffman Stadium, the Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers took the field in this year's first installment of the Border Showdown.
The Free State Firebird softball team defeated the Lawrence High Lions by a score of 4-3 in both games played on Tuesday.
For the Lawrence High baseball team, the time to turn things around is now. Last Friday, LHS won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson throws his hat in the ring for a second term, and the forecast promises springlike weather.
Former congressman Jim Slattery, a Democrat, announces his campaign to face U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, a Republican.
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson outlines his goals, if he's re-elected to a second term.
Neighbors are nervous the city's homeless shelter might relocate in their backyards. The Lawrence Community Shelter has had their eye land at 13th and Oregon, but a decision before city leaders has left neighbors with mixed feelings. 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains.
More funds will be needed to run the Lawrence Public Transit System in 2009.
A body found in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County this morning is believed to be that of a canoeist missing since April 19th.
A Douglas County man is guilty of raping two women inside his apartment south of Lawrence.
County Commissioners are reluctant to keep paying for the district court's judge pro-tem position.
Lawrence School Board members want more information about a five million dollar list of budget requests.
During their regular meeting tonight, Lawrence School Board members heard about a reduction in federal grant money for next year for the district.
Government work is putting Lawrence on the map for an Overland Park company.
On Friday, legislators and Governor Sebelius will honor the KU basketball, football, and debate teams for their accomplishments this year.
24 hours after the NFL welcomed four new Jayhawks to the trenches, this evening it appears there could be one more added to an NFL roster come kick-off weekend: James McClinton.
Tomorrow, KU will take on Missouri at the home of the Royals, Kauffman Stadium.
This year the Kansas softball team has featured the consistent bat of junior Dougie McCaulley. The California native leads the Jayhawks in both batting average and on-base percentage.
Jayhawk freshman Magdalena Tokarczyk was named to the 2008 All-Big 12 Tennis Singles Team.
Lawrence public schools are on the move this week as part of a first-ever district-wide wellness event. Some elementary students go for a walk in downtown Lawrence today and get their exercise with KU athletes - including a few champions.
A body found this morning in the Kansas River in Wyandotte County has been tentatively identified as that of Shaun Shaw, the missing canoeist, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Expect sunny skies all afternoon today, but some clouds might move in later on this evening.
A jury this afternoon convicted a 49-year-old Douglas County man of raping two women in incidents in December 2005 and April 2006 at his apartment south of Lawrence.
KU basketball, debate and football squads headed to Capitol for recognition.
Board members start discussions on next year's budget for the first time since the local option budget is narrowly approved.
March of Dimes hosts a fundraising march around downtown Lawrence to support healthy babies.
KU researchers are evaluating the construction of a new bridge on N. Iowa Street as part of a larger, high-tech effort to monitor construction site progress and efficiency. 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing has more.
A local structure is among the finalists for the Eight Wonders of Kansas Architecture.
The search for a De Soto man who went missing last weekend while canoeing near Eudora has ceased.
Glass, plastic, aluminum, paper and now electronics. The City of Lawrence made an effort to recycle unwanted electronics Saturday.
The flying Jayhawk wing took to the gridiron Saturday to face off against the Kansas State Wildcats. No -- it's not the Orange Bowl Championship Jayhawk football team, but the Air Force ROTC.
It's a serious and widespread social problem that threatens women from all walks of life. As BoomerGirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton reports, victims are not always young and defenseless.
In his three seasons at Kansas, he was the face of the KU defense. During his junior campaign, Aqib Talib recorded five interceptions, two of them for touchdowns, and was voted the MVP of this year's Orange Bowl.
Talib wasn't the only Jayhawk selected to take his game to the next level. This afternoon former Kansas offensive lineman Anthony Collins was selected in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Joining Collins and Talib in the league will also be former Kansas tight end Derek Fine.
This afternoon former Kansas wide receiver Marcus Henry was selected as the fifth pick in the sixth round for the New York Jets.
Free State High School gets its first chance in leadership with a new principal who will take the helm this fall.
This afternoon Tracy Bunge's softball time was trying to snap their six-game conference losing streak with a visit from the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.
The VFW post in Tonganoxie was the site for a local soldier's homecoming -- one that was heartfelt and sincere.
The DA is on a mission: to warn kids about the risks of alcohol before they get behind the wheel.
Community leaders gathered today to celebrate new beginnings and recognize longtime accomplishments.
More than 100 people filled the new Sabatini Multicultural Resource center on the KU campus for a dedication ceremony today.
A tornado left people near Beloit in Mitchell County cleaning up today.
A community is recovering after a hail storm leaves behind destruction.
The final project for 15 Lawrence High students involves horsepower and revved engines. The school is celebrating technical education with an open house throughout the school day.
Political unrest and violence in Kenya made a bad situation worse for the people of that African nation. Now the director of Kenya Operations for Comfort the Children International is making appearances in Lawrence.
It's never fun to play a team on a roll, but that's just what the Kansas baseball team had to do tonight.
The Lawrence High baseball team finally placed a home game at Ice Field. This evening, the Chesty Lions hosted a doubleheader with the Leavenworth Pioneers.
On Wednesday, Mario Chalmers made it official. He will test the waters of the NBA Draft.
Several Jayhawks will be glued to their television sets this weekend for the NFL Draft.
The first step in meeting Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self’s request for better student-athlete housing will begin this summer with the renovation of Tower A at Jayhawker Towers.
Baldwin City police arrested a 21-year-old woman this morning on numerous drug charges, including possession and sale of hallucinogenics and depressants.
A community event this weekend hopes to raise enough money to outfit a new special care nursery with the equipment needed to take care of premature or sick newborns. The new nursery will make life easier during a difficult time for countless families, something one Douglas County couple knows the importance of.
A man convicted of shooting three people outside a Lawrence nightclub will have to register with the state as an offender when he gets out of prison.
Massachusetts Street will get torn up again this summer. Fortunately the construction this year won't take as long as some past projects. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
Lawrence home builders are looking forward to showing off their best work during the annual Spring Parade of Homes.
From Jayhawk Boulevard to the Chi Omega Fountain and Mount Oread, the KU campus is full of plant life -- shrubs and trees that will be on display Saturday for the first ever Spring Flora Tour.
A group of KU students try their hands at reworking the federal budget this afternoon.
KU won the basketball championship. Now rival Missouri is leading the polls in a different competition -- one that's not quite as pleasing.
Earlier this week, the Kansas baseball team struggled against Wichita State. In fact, in two games against the Shockers this year, the Hawks are winless. That, however, is on the baseball side.
Today the Free State High girls' swim team made the short trip to Lawrence High. It was senior day as Blue Valley North and Olathe South round out the quad.
We've been watching our newest Hy-Vee High School Scholar-Athlete of the Month run for four years. Now, Lawrence High's Kelly Renfro has little more than a month left in her prep career.
Legislative leaders propose a new plan to allow two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Mass. Street will get messy again this summer for road resurfacing, and the forecast has a chance of rain.
The Lawrence High School baseball game scheduled for this evening at Ice Field has been moved to CBAC in Olathe.
Senate President Steve Morris and House Speaker Melvin Neufeld make new offer to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on coal-fired power plants.
In search of budget savings, the Kansas Legislature wants to know if any state historic sites could be sold.
A week ago, Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur announced their intentions to enter the NBA draft. Today, Mario Chalmers says he will also test the waters of the NBA. Also, several Jayhawk fans react to the news.
A Lawrence man accused of a series of car break-ins is behind bars tonight.
A 20-year-old man is out of the hospital after being shot during a robbery at a south Lawrence apartment.
Today's bad weather forced an early end to the continuing search for a missing canoeist on the Kansas River.
Police were called to the Lakeview Business Center just after 2 p.m. this afternoon. Officers found the body of a 49-year-old Lawrence woman inside the cab of a pickup truck.
Investigators believe an overheated appliance sparked a fire at a central Lawrence apartment just before 4 a.m. early Wednesday morning.
If you've ever wondered what life is really like for the men and women who 'protect and serve' - now's your chance!
The KU Tuition Advisory Committee has recommended that the university hike up the tuition by 6% next year.
School leaders received training today about the district's new notification system.
The curtain goes up tomorrow night for Lawrence High School's annual Showtime Music Revue.
Mario Chalmers will enter the 2008 NBA draft. However, Mario announced that he will not sign with an agent. That means Chalmers has the option of returning to school if his pre-draft workouts don't go as planned.
This afternoon, Texas guards D.J. Augustin and A.J. Abrams both announced they will declare for the NBA draft.
It's a Big 12 Championship weekend for conference tennis and golf teams. For the queens of the court, it all starts tomorrow. And for the Kansas Jayhawks, there's reason to be optimistic for not only the opening round, but for the weekend as well...
Police are investigating an unattended death at the Lakeview Business Center, 2901 Lakeview Rd.
Lawrence is under a Flash Flood Watch until Thursday morning, as heavy rain is expected to fall tonight.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical responded to a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at an apartment building at 1311 Tennessee.
Lawrence police are on the scene of a shooting in south Lawrence.
People living in a quiet neighborhood near 15th and Iowa aren't happy about one developer's plan to build there. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
A jury hands down a guilty verdict today against the woman accused of leaving a hit-and-run accident that killed two highway workers last summer south of Lawrence.
A fire this morning forces the evacuation of a south Lawrence apartment building.
Search crews continue their efforts to find a 26-year-old De Soto man four days after his canoe capsized in the Kansas River.
Crews complete temporary repairs to a Basehor sewer main that broke near Hog Creek over the weekend.
The Eudora School Board selects an interim leader while the search is on for a new superintendent.
Today is Earth Day, and local students are stocking up on paper. But they're not cutting down trees. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater tells us about their paper trail.
Two Lawrence residents are named Business Persons of the Year by Baker University Partners in Progress.
To commemorate Earth Day, the state turned to an artist whose medium of choice has been giant crop patterns.
The first time around, Wichita State left their mark on Hoglund Ballpark with a 7-3 win over the Jayhawks. Tonight, it was KU's turn to fight back against the Shockers.
It was a busy night on the diamond for our area prepsters. At Holcom Park, LHS played host to Shawnee Mission West.
The Free State Firebirds played host to Shawnee Mission South tonight.
The Lawrence High softball team was in action today against Leavenworth and Shawnee Mission West.
The Free State High ladies locked up with Leavenworth this afternoon.
The Free State High girls' soccer team roster is loaded with the number 9, and most are under the category of grade. Ordinarily, that's not a good thing for a varsity coach, but in this case, it is. Kevin Romary has more.
You experienced the championship. Now read the book.
Your lawn may not only be a reward of hard work. Soon it could also show just how environmentally friendly you are.
Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical continues investigating an apartment fire.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a fire forces the evacuation of the SouthPointe Apartments, and the forecast looks clear and mild overnight.
A woman was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of four charges in connection with a police chase after a double fatality hit-and-run last year in Douglas County.
Prosecutors are trying to prove a Douglas County man raped two women in separate incidents in 2005 and 2006, but the man’s attorney said the sex was consensual and the women had motives to accuse him.
An unusual carbon spill leaves city official scratching their heads. As 6News reporter Jesse Fray found, the city's drinking water was never in danger, but the spill caused a big mess.
Friends and family of a man missing after his canoe capsized over the weekend gather tonight on the banks of the Kansas River for a vigil.
Two men plead guilty in federal court today to charges related to selling stolen goods to the Yellow House Store in Lawrence.
Douglas County's District Attorney filed additional charges against a man involved in an eight-hour standoff with police earlier this month.
A woman charged in the deaths last year of two highway workers south of Lawrence testifies that she wouldn't stop for a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper because she didn't know who he was.
If a group of KU students has its way, licensed Kansas could carry concealed firearms on campus.
Some local students learn all about Mother Nature today as part of the first-ever Earth Field Day. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on the environmental experience.
Sewage spills into a Leavenworth County stream, leading state health officials to warn residents near Hog Creek to stay out of the water.
Lawrence was well-represented today in the world's oldest marathon.
A Lawrence man was injured tonight after his motorcycle collided with a deer east of Bonner Springs.
Elias Jackson gives tonight's KidCast.
Kansas sophomore point guard Sherron Collins underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery this morning.
The Kansas baseball team takes the day off after beating #8 Nebraska 6-3 on Sunday.
If you attended the Kansas Relays on Saturday, there's a chance you saw a future Olympian in action.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed a provision that would have financed a $50 million expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, about 130 local elementary students learned about keeping the Earth healthy at the Earth Awareness program, and there is a chance of rain overnight.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has vetoed a bill imposing new restrictions on abortion.
The new principal at Free State High School is in his fourth year as Jefferson West’s principal.
A fire caused by a carbon spill at the Clinton Water treatment plant forced emergency crews to shut down a one-mile stretch of Wakarusa Drive for a brief time this morning.
A Lawrence man was injured this morning in a motorcycle-deer collision on Kansas Highway 32 east of Bonner Springs.
The search continues for a 26-year-old De Soto man after the canoe he was in capsized on the Kansas River.
Demolition took a little over four hours Saturday to reduce four buildings to rubble.
Lawrence parents and administrators are calling it the perfect storm in helping fight a serious problem among teenagers.
Visits to the doctor's office as well as the grocery store are very important for area seniors. The Douglas County Senior Center helps out with those rides - but the current vehicles used for the task are in need of replacement.
Schwegler Elementary School holds it's last major celebration for it's 50th anniversary.
Lawrence celebrated Earth Day with a parade down Mass. Street and festivities in South Park.
As the saying goes: all good things must come to an end. And on Saturday, the 81st Kansas Relays came to a close - but not before a few records were broken along the way.
On the courts this afternoon, the Kansas tennis team was trying to end their regular season schedule with a win over Iowa State.
The race is on again, as runners took off for the second Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K run.
Rescuers searching for a canoeist who went missing after a boating accident yesterday said they do not believe he is alive.
A man has been missing near the Kansas River in Eudora since about 5:50 p.m. after a boating accident.
An earthquake more than 400 miles away was felt right here in Lawrence. The earthquake happened early Friday morning - in Illinois! About five minutes later, it sent rumblings through Lawrence.
Eudora school superintendent Marty Kobza announced he's accepted a similar job in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
A Fort Riley man is injured in a roll-over crash late Friday afternoon in southern Douglas County.
Trial begins next week for one of the two men charged in the 2005 murder of a Tonganoxie woman at a discount store.
A veteran of the city's banking industry will serve as the interim President and CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
550 eager spectators were in attendance tonight for the Lawrence Public Schools Foundation Fundraiser.
Lawrence residents are set to celebrate Earth Day in a big way this weekend.
Instead of their regular P.E. classes today, hundreds of students learned techniques on running, jumping, and throwing.
Gray skies, temps in the 40's, wind chill in the 30's and drizzle...sounds like Kansas Relays Weekend! And, as luck would have it, it is...
The Free State Firebirds baseball team suffered their first loss of the season Friday night.
The Lawrence High baseball team came back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat Kansas City Ward by a final score of 7-6.
Downtown De Soto and the residential neighborhood to the north were without electrical power for about 3 1/2 hours Friday, after a truck brought down two power poles at the city shop.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Chuck Warner, a veteran of the city's banking industry, was chosen as the interim CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, and the weekend weather appears to be warming up.
Eudora school Superintendent Marty Kobza announced Friday he was leaving the district to accept a similar position in Hot Springs County, Wyo.
Longtime banker Chuck Warner has been chosen as interim president and CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Lawrence residents felt the rumblings of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern Illinois and Indiana at 4:37 a.m. today.
Two KU underclassmen will head to the pros next year. 6Sports reporter Andrew Baker joins us from the News Center with the latest.
Lawrence is settling down after KU's national championship win. 6News reporter Jesse Fray spoke with the police chief, who says keeping local celebrations safe took faith -- and two decades of planning.
The Kansas Board of Regents is looking to enhance safety and security at all state universities.
A judge orders a Pratt Community College student to stand trial on charges of breaking into a KU women's dorm and raping a student inside.
The condition of a five-year-old girl who was struck by a bullet in the head while playing outside her rural Linwood home is improving.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has vetoed a second bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Portions of the Baker Wetlands are being burned off as part of a maintenance project by the property's caretakers.
This weekend marks the second running of the Lawrence Half Marathon and 5K. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has a preview of the event.
When the Kansas men's basketball team takes James Naismith Court next year, they'll likely have to do it without Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur.
Kansas senior Egor Agafonov leaves his mark on the Kansas Relays.
No baseball today for the Lawrence Lions or the Free State Firebirds.
There isn't much of an argument that the face of this Jayhawk team will change over the offseason, some of those changes coming today as fans gathered around the nearest TV to hear the news for themselves.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the city's post-National-Championship went much more smoothly than in 1988, and thunderstorms roll through the area.
Two Lawrence High students were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lunch-time wreck near 23rd and Louisiana streets.
If you thought there was something burning this morning, you were right.
Kansas University junior guard Brandon Rush and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur each made it official Thursday afternoon - they've both thrown their hats into the 2008 NBA Draft ring. Rush intends to sign with an agent soon, while Arthur is testing the waters, not inking with an agent yet as he said he's looking for a spot in the top half of the first round.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has identified David Ray Gonzalez, 45, Shawnee, as the man who died Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover wreck east of De Soto.
Nearly every KU basketball fan has their own opinion about Roy Williams, and some express them a little more openly than others. One thing is for sure: there is no secret about how one local business owner feels about Roy.
Room 306 of KU's Snow Hall turned into election central today as students from Hillcrest Elementary learned how math can be applied to real-life situations.
The city is looking at giving you the option of "going green" even after you die. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
A new family has made a rather public home out of an East Lawrence neighborhood.
The Kansas baseball team was after its second consecutive win in consecutive nights.
This morning the 81st edition of the Kansas Relays got underway at Memorial Stadium.
The River City baseball festival gets underway Thursday. Mike Hill's Free State Firebirds will play host to 27 teams from Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
It's been 20 years since a Linwood resident and his car went missing. While there are rumors about what might have happened to the high school senior, police say they are no closer to solving the disappearance. 6News reporter Karrey Britt has more.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, 20 years to the date after 17-year-old Randy Leach went missing, his disappearance remains a mystery.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital trustees this morning voiced confidence in the hospital’s 2007 audit that included a $5.6 million increase in revenue from 2006 to $137.2 million.
A developer's request for annexation of 155 acres into the city of Lawrence is now in the hands of the Douglas County Commission.
A judge made the decision that a past sex-crime conviction can be brought up in the trial of a man accused of exposing himself to West Junior High students in December.
Lawrence police release a security camera photo of a gunman who robbed the Glass house Liquor Store last week.
The Edwardsville City Council votes to allow a huge casino-resort project along I-70, just south of the Kansas Speedway.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has received a second bill allowing coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Over the past week, farmers have been reaping the benefits of our waste. Enough biosolids are being used to cover 150 football fields as they are being spread on crop land.
It's been hard to ignore KU this year. Athletic achievements - like the Orange Bowl victory and the NCAA National Championship in men's basketball - have put KU in the national spotlight and ramped up school spirit.
Ron and Jessica Schneider came up with the idea to make a post a 'Mario For President' sign in the 6th floor of the US Bank building to honor Mario Chalmers during Sunday's parade.
With a full plate of road work scheduled in Lawrence, city leaders are shifting their priorities to make it less of a headache for you.
The Kansas University baseball team defeated the Baker Wildcats by a final score of 11-6, but lose pitcher Wally Marciel for the season due to injury.
The Kansas softball team continues to tip-toe it's way through the Big 12 Conference season. With 10 league games left on the schedule, the 'Hawks find themselves in position to snag a top 4 seed in next month's Big 12 Tournament.
A cold and stormy Spring has allowed the Free State softball team to play only five games so far this season.
Tonganoxie High has a new boys basketball coach. 1994 THS graduate Shawn Phillips takes over for David Walker.
Tax day can bring a lot of stress to Lawrence residents, but several entertainers at the downtown post office are hoping to relieve some of that tension.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has received a second bill for coal-burning energy plants, which observers expect her to veto.
A Lawrence man who reportedly kept police in a standoff for more than eight hours Sunday is charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery.
A suspect in a Douglas County murder case is sentenced to 63 months in a federal prison today on an unrelated firearms conviction.
6News reporter George Diepenbrock tells us how a group of musicians will relieve stress on Tax Day even if the Internet cuts their fun short.
Fixing a leaky skylight and water damage in the 105-year-old Douglas County Courthouse could get expensive.
Every 15 seconds an American is infected with HIV. This week, a KU group is sharing that message with students in order to raise awareness of the risks associated with unprotected sex.
Over the past 24 hours many Jayhawk fans have turned their attention from the hardwood to the gridiron in what has been a seamless transition from one season to another.
Kaleb Jackson gives tonight's KidCast.
It's been three months since the Kansas football team knocked off Virginia Tech and was crowned Orange Bowl champions. Tonight at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawk faithful caught their first glimpse of KU for the 2008 season.
After spending two seasons as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University, former Kansas sharpshooter Rex Walters is heading to San Francisco.
Kansas State University freshman Michael Beasley announced today he is declaring himself eligible for this year's NBA draft.
The Tonganoxie and Piper High School softball teams had combined to play only two games this spring. Weather conditions cleared today, however, for both the Chieftains and the Pirates.
On Sunday, the Kansas baseball team capped off their three-game set with Texas Tech.
For one Jayhawk fan, celebrating KU's big win over North Carolina ended abruptly when he was stunned by a Taser gun. As 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains, it was all over a beer bottle.
KU’s Public Safety Office received 664 reports in 2007, down from 737 reports the prior year and a more than 50-percent decrease from a decade ago.
Bonner Springs Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old resident at Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a homicide.
Most district post offices will close at their regular hours for Tax Day.
The champion Jayhawks make their way down Massachusetts Street for a celebratory parade this afternoon. KU fans lined Mass. Street from 7th to 19th to give their beloved basketball players some well-earned praise.
After the parade, many people stayed to do some shopping on Mass. Street. Some store owners say the championship has kept them busy all week.
A check of the history books reveals great Jayhawk hoops teams and their fans have a long tradition of parading through downtown Lawrence to celebrate an exceptional season.
A standoff with police at a Lawrence residence lasts more than eight hours before ending peacefully.
The Douglas County AIDS Project hosted the 'Hitting the Bricks to Stop AIDS' Walk and 5K Run Saturday morning.
With his now-famous 3-point shot in the NCAA Championship game against Memphis, Mario Chalmers became a hero to the Jayhawk nation. Boomergirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton caught up with Mario's mom to get her take on that 'One Shining Moment' no one will soon forget.
Today's championship parade filtered down Mass. Street and then proceeded south towards South Park. From then, it was on to Allen Fieldhouse where the 2008 team was introduced for one final time.
After being swept last weekend in Baylor by the Bears, the Kansas baseball team did a little sweeping of their own against Texas Tech.
The Kansas University softball squad won the first game against Texas, 8-1, but lost the nightcap, 2-1.
A man surrendered to Lawrence police about 12:30 p.m. today, following a standoff in the 3000 block of Bainbridge Circle.
Just like in 1988, Jayhawk fans will line the streets at 3 p.m. on Sunday to give the men's basketball team one last hurrah. On Friday, police announced Sunday's parade route has been extended.
A Topeka man will serve 15 years in prison for a shooting outside a Lawrence nightclub that injured three people.
The Farmer's market rings the opening bell for the first time this season at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.
Some parts of Douglas County spent the day cleaning up after high winds and heavy rains swept through the area Thursday night.
A Langston Hughes sixth grader's passion for maps lands him in Abilene to compete in the state geography bee.
Lawrence City Commissioners soon will have to decide how aggressive they want to get in adding new business park land to the city.
A Lawrence family is hoping to carry on a 20-year tradition this Sunday. When the national champions make their way down Mass. Street for the celebration parade, look for a little something yellow in their hands.
Conditions this afternoon definitely weren't ideal for a typical day on the diamond, but the Kansas baseball team was happy just to return to action.
Just like Kansas men's basketball head coach Bill Self predicted, Thursday's press conference was anti-climactic.
The route for Sunday’s parade of champions for the Kansas Jayhawks has been extended beyond downtown. The parade, as originally scheduled, will start at 3 p.m. at Seventh and Massachusetts streets, and move south on Massachusetts toward South Park. But instead of stopping there, the parade crew of KU players, coaches, support staffers and members of the pep band and Spirit Squad will continue down Massachusetts to 19th Street. From there they’ll turn and head west, toward 19th and Naismith Drive.
High winds, heavy rain leave their mark
This weekend's Jayhawk championship parade will have a different feel than the one in 1988.
A captive audience filled the Dole Institute of Politics this afternoon for a very special guest.
A Lawrence woman is challenging the state's suspension of her license to operate an in-home day care.
Tonight the police are looking for the man who robbed a liquor store in southwest Lawrence.
City leaders are keeping their fingers crossed that they'll have more to celebrate than just a national championship.
An after school research project is looking to curb bad habits at a young age and to turn elementary students into healthy adults. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
The Lawrence Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee presented a total of $44,000 to two local organizations today.
It didn't take head coach Bill Self long to make a decision. Andrew Baker has more.
So far, the Self era at KU has been a great one. For more on the Jayhawks' five-year run under Self, here's DJ Whetter.
Good news for KU basketball fans today as KU head coach Bill Self makes his intentions known for next year. 6Sports reporter Andrew Baker joins us live in the News Center with details.
Plans are in the works for Bill Self, Mario Chalmers and the rest of the NCAA Champion Kansas Jayhawks to ride down Massachusetts Street in the city’s first championship parade in two decades. Joining the team as parade participants Sunday will be athletics support staff, the pep band and members of the Spirit Squad. Unlike years past, there will be no room for public floats, good-luck charms or other folks who might want to join in.
Lawrence police have released a description of a suspect in a reported armed robbery Wednesday night at Glass House Liquor, 2301 Clinton Parkway.
KU holds the title to two championships this year: the NCAA basketball tournament and the Orange Bowl. But what do fans do now? 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Lawrence certainly loves a parade, and late today, Jayhawk fans learned they'll have one this weekend.
Douglas County's new judge officially takes the bench today.
A Lawrence man who died after a run-in with law enforcement was not killed by use of a Taser stun gun.
Construction crews strip away time in a historic Lawrence neighborhood. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has the story.
Developers won't say when bulldozers will be brought in to begin making room for the new Oread Inn.
In this month's segment of our series "Friend to Friend," 6News reporter Sophia Spencer talks with a breast cancer survivor who was vigilant about exams.
One Lawrence teacher is being praised tonight for going above and beyond his students' expectations. The students who nominated Stuart Strecker say his method of teaching helps them learn languages better.
The hunt was on in downtown Lawrence today as junior high students took to the streets in search of bronze.
Former Jayhawk Julian Wright was in San Antonio on Monday to root on his old teammates. DJ Whetter has more.
Less than 48 hours removed from Monday's national championship, Kansas head coach Bill Self and athletic director Lew Perkins met this afternoon to discuss Self's future at Kansas.
A parade has been set for Sunday afternoon in downtown Lawrence to honor the Kansas University basketball team.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, construction crews are stripping away time in a historic Lawrence neighborhood by exposing bricks on Ohio Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets.
The Lawrence High School girls C-team softball game scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. No reschedule date has been set, according to the LHS Athletic Department.
KU returned to Lawrence as national champions today for the first time since 1988. They were greeted at Memorial Stadium by a sea of crimson and blue!
Prospects for a parade to celebrate KU's national championship are a lot like the weather that greeted the team home today - cloudy at best.
Today, Jayhawk fans were still out and about in downtown Lawrence, still on cloud nine.
Last night's huge celebration left its mark on the city. There were broken windows and several injuries - but police say overall the night was a success.
The controversial Oread hotel project gets the final green light...and demolition will begin tomorrow.
Mark Woodward is the incoming CEO of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Jayhawk fans are taking advantage of well-deserved bragging rights - and they're grabbing the gear to do it.
Some sights and sounds in the aftermath of the Jayhawks' dramatic OT victory in San Antonio to win the national championship.
The celebration may have subsided on Mass. St., but that wasn't the case this afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
Mario Chalmers' miracle three-point shot is featured on the cover of this week's issue of SI.
A Lawrence-based association with more than 100 employees in town and more than 20,000 members worldwide is getting a new boss. Mark J. Woodward, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, starts July 1 as chief executive officer of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Woodward was introduced this morning to employees at the association’s headquarters, 1421 Research Park Drive.
It doesn’t look like a parade will be part of Kansas University’s National Championship celebration.
Team expected to return to Lawrence around 3 p.m.
Former Lawrence mayor Marty Kennedy took his Hawkinator float out for a spin on Monday to celebrate KU's national championship berth.
Some dedicated fans went to great lengths to make sure they got seats at their favorite bars to watch Monday night's game.
At Tuesday's meeting, city commissioners may decide to close a Lawrence road for construction for much of the summer.
The Lawrence and Free State high school tennis teams went against each other on Monday.
Some containers of mint chocolate chip ice cream are being recalled from Dillons stores in Kansas, the grocery chain’s parent company announced Monday evening.
It certainly wasn't your ordinary Monday in Downtown Lawrence. Beer, bounty and basketball were everywhere to be seen.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, dozens of Jayhawk fans were lined up at their favorite downtown hangouts by 9 a.m. this morning, and festivities may get rained on.
People looking to celebrate outside tonight as part of National Championship festivities should prepare to get wet — and not just with champagne.
Because of the Kansas University basketball game tonight, Lawrence Community Theatre has extended auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun."
The day just wouldn't be complete without a home-made Jayhawk driving up and down Mass. Street.
A 21-year-old Lawrence man faces an aggravated battery charge after police found a man injured Saturday night near 10th and Missouri streets following Kansas University’s Final Four victory.
So what if the game doesn't start until 8:21 p.m. If you want to win a championship, it is all about preparation — and waiting in line.
Kansas closed yesterday's game with a 30-16 run that will send the Jayhawks into the national title tomorrow evening against #1-seeded Memphis. Earlier today Kevin Romary was in San Antonio with the Kansas/Memphis connection.
Rodrick Stewart lived one of his dreams last night when he took the hardwood as a member of a Final Four squad. Unfortunately, he needed crutches to reach the Alamodome floor. DJ Whetter has more.
The crimson and blue celebration in downtown Lawrence continued into the morning hours, and now the attention turns to Monday night and the national championship game.
Forget the champagne. A pair of Lawrence entrepreneurs have another beverage in mind to toast a Final Four season by the Jayhawks: vodka.
Runners traveled from one beer-making business to another today in the 14th annual Brew to Brew run.
Members of a Kansas-based group gathered to remember a Lawrence man who died last week after being tased outside a Topeka plant.
A 28-year-old Lawrence man was shot early Saturday inside an east Lawrence bar.
In 1928, Kansas Governor Ben Paulen promoted the aviation industry with an airplane tour of airports in Kansas. This weekend the Lawrence Municipal Airport was part of recreating that historic event.
There's nothing worse than not being able to fall asleep when you really want to. As BoomerGirl Cathy Hamilton reports, some people with sleep problems are taking the natural route to relief.
Last night the Kansas men handed the North Carolina Tarheels just their third loss of the season after an 84-66 win in the Alamodome. Now the Jayhawks stand just one win away from their first national championship in 20 season. DJ Whetter is in San Antonio with more.
Kansas and Memphis combine to claim four national titles, but all four belong to the Jayhawks in their 100+ years of basketball history. For more on the Tigers, here's Kevin Romary.
On the courts this afternoon, the Kansas tennis team was trying to get back on track with a win against Texas Tech.
Fireworks are crackling over the night sky tonight as fans celebrate in the streets, on the sidewalks, inside cars and everywhere else in Lawrence.
After KU's Final Four victory, the 6News team was on hand to bring you live updates from the celebrations in downtown Lawrence, analysis of the game, and postgame coverage from San Antonio.
Lawrence is buzzing about Kansas University's Final Four game tonight against North Carolina.
Wake up to alarm at 5:50 a.m. Check. Starbucks coffee and muffin. Check. 6:15 a.m. sit outside Buffalo Wild Wings, 1012 Mass. St., with blankets and a chai